"So, what do you kids do in school now-a-days, anyway?" Dojo asked, as Rai and Jack headed to their first class.
"You have got to be kidding me." Jack said.
"What?"
"You don't know?"
"Hey! I'm a Dragon! I've never been to school you know!"
"Guys! Shush!" Raimundo hushed them. "People are staring at us like we're crazy."
Jack looked around and sure enough several students were openly staring at them. "Are you sure it's not just because you're with me?"
"Uh..." Raimundo hesitated.
Jack raised an eyebrow at him and he sighed. "...Well, that's probably part of it..."
"I take it you're not very popular." Dojo peeked around.
Jack snorted. "Now, that's an understatement."
"Oh, it can't be that bad!"
"Try me."
Sophie decided to make her presence known just then by bouncing up to Rai.
"Heey!"
Raimundo groaned. "Hi, Sophie..."
She giggled and twirled a strand of hair around her finger. "So, I was thinking..."
"Dear gods, it's the apocalypse."
Jack snickered quietly to himself.
"Oh, you're so funny!" Sophie giggled. "Anyways, I really like you and -"
"Huh, that's funny, 'cause I really hate you."
Jack had to clamp a hand over his mouth.
"-was wondering if you'd wanna go out on a date!"
"Hmm..." Rai pretended to think. "I'm gonna have to say...No."
"What? But why?"
"Listen Sophie. I would rather go out with Jack anyday than have to spend three more seconds with you."
Jack blushed. "Wha-...? Really...?"
Rai nodded and grinned. "Really."
Dojo took note of this and grinned. 'Interesting.'
Sophie growled. "You can't tell me you're friends with that loser?"
"Oh, yeah. Big time friends, thank you very much."
Jack blushed again. 'He considers me a friend...?'
"Now, if you'd excuse us, we need to get to homeroom." He waved her off.
She growled once more and stormed off.
"Well, that was fun." Rai held out his arm. "Shall we?" and gestured towards the building.
Jack, still blushing a little, nodded, and took his arm.
'I have a feeling today is going to be very interesting, indeed.' Dojo thought getting comfortable in his makeshift hiding place inside Raimundo's hoodie.
As they entered the classroom several people were glaring at them, still angry at the amount of homework the two had got them.
"Uh...Is it safe to be in here...?" Jack whispered to Rai.
"Safer than standing in the middle of the hallway, besides I'll protect you if anything happens." He whispered back only to have Jack flush once more and look at his feet.
"...Thanks..."
"No problema, man."
After another uneventful day of school Jack, Raimundo, and Dojo (Yes, he's still there) were sitting in their last class of the day with Clay.
"So, how's y'all's day been?"
Jack shrugged. "Uneventful?"
Dojo slightly peeked out at Clay. "I would hardly call today uneventful! Do you know how many times I had to stop myself from screaming in fright!"
"Dojo, shush!"
"Oh, it's alright, Rai. There's no one in here, yet. You can guard the door though, if you're so worried." Jack told him as Raimundo nodded and went to stand by the open door.
Clay rubbed his chin. "What in tarnation could have made you wanna scream, Dojo?"
"Their teachers for one." Dojo shuddered. "Right creepy if you ask me.
"I'll say." Jack spoke. "And I've had to deal with them for two years."
Dojo turned to Jack. "Hey, you were right about not being popular. The way they treat you kids is...is...Well, it's down right appalling!"
"Do they really treat y'all so bad here?" Clay asked.
Dojo nodded fervently. "Oh, yeah! I can't believe the teachers allow the students to act that way!"
Rai came in from the door. "Well, most of the teachers act just like the rest of the students."
Jack nodded. "Yeah, but I'm used to it by now."
"But you shouldn't have to be used to it!"
Jack smiled sadly. "There's nothing you can do about it, so don't worry, okay?"
"But-!"
"Heads up guys, someone's coming in." Dojo scampered back into his hiding place as the teacher and several students entered the room.
"Alright, class, let's get started."
Rai looked over at Jack, a melancholy expression on his face. 'I will do something about this. I will!"