Author's Note: We'll, Calvin's invention is off of my desk, so I can type now. Enjoy!
"Well, class, pass today's articles in the box, and Candace and Thomas will lay them out." Miss Wormwood said.
Calvin smugly passed his in, having learned that Thomas likes to eat fudge and ketchup at the same time.
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"Calvin, aren't you worried that Susie and Ronald are journalists…and they're dating?"
"That's gross…and, no. Now, how's this sound? NERD AND GIRLY GIRL HOOK UP! See gossip section for details."
Calvin was running title ideas by Hobbes for his next raw-truth article.
"The school paper doesn't have a gossip section."
"Then I'll make one! Geez, do you not know what 'Head Journalist' means? You really shouldn't doubt me, Hobbes."
"But…never mind."
"Thank you. Now, listen to this. WHY ARE ALL MY TITLES IN CAPS?"
"Boy, would I like to know."
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The next day, Calvin expected to see his article about Susie. Instead, he was alarmed to find that the front page read:
Local Boy Speaks To Imaginary Cat
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Calvin had been humiliated and ridiculed for that article…supposedly, the article was sent in anonymously, and all fingers pointed to Susie. Apparently, someone had snuck around Calvin's window, listening in on him.
Calvin shuddered.
A/N: Sorry for the short, late chapter. The next will be fast and longer…but I admit I'm super-lazy.