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Part 6: Super Glue
Travis was still acting weird, and Ray still couldn't figure out why. Of course as the frady cat he was he hadn't told Lily and Robbie about his suspicions or even the fact he'd been to his house because of the minute possibility that HE WAS the problem. But it was a new day now, another school day; and yes it was another chance for Ray to torment Travis. Ray, of course, was far behind schedule and now found himself huffing and puffing racing as fast as he could down the long winding sidewalk path from his house to Roscoe High. But he was making up time, and now wasn't quite so worried about being late; especially since now he saw Travis shuffling calmly along with his hands stuffed idly in his pockets, unaware of the rude awakening he was about to receive.
"Man, Swami, you're so lucky you don't have siblings!" Ray called excitedly.
Travis was startled, but he wasn't about to let Ray see that so he just shuddered, hoping Ray would someday get the hint that Swami was not a good nickname for him. Of course if that didn't happen he could always kill him, but what good would that do if he moved only a few years later?
"Have trouble getting out of your brother's prank this morning?" Travis asked, "It makes sense since you're late."
"Shut it," Ray shouted.
"Touchy subject?" Travis asked.
Ray didn't look at him, "Not really."
"Hmmm," Travis nodded before continuing toward the school.
"Aren't you going to ask me what happened?" Ray asked in amazement.
"Why would I want to do that?" Travis asked.
Ray rubbed the back of his neck with his hand, "I dunno…it…it just seems like a natural response."
"Woah, Ray, don't get lost using such big words!" Travis said proudly.
"What's that supposed to mean?" Ray asked, "Oh, wait, HEY!"
Travis shook his head, "You do realize you just proved my point?"
"So?" Ray asked.
Travis shook his head again.
"Shut it Strong!" Ray shouted.
Travis looked at him playfully, "Ok since it'll make you so happy, what did happen this morning?"
"None of your business," Ray said.
"You told me to ask," Travis stated innocently.
"No I didn't…wait did I?" Ray asked.
"Ok Ray what's really going on?" Travis asked.
"What do you mean?" Ray asked.
"Ok, fine, don't tell me." Travis smiled.
"Man you're confusing me," Ray said.
"That's not hard to do," Travis muttered under his breath.
"What was that Swami?" Ray asked.
Travis flinched, "So Ray what did your brother do this time?"
"He super glued my shoes to the floor!" Ray accused.
Travis looked down, "Is that why you're wearing the clown shoes?"
"Shut it," Ray commanded.
They walked in silence, Travis apparently taking Ray's advice and shutting up. Of course it was Ray who, as normal, couldn't keep silent, and made Travis' walk less pleasant than it already was.
"You know, Swami, you really are lucky that you don't have any siblings to play jokes on you," Ray pouted.
"Why would they do that?" Travis asked, "And wouldn't I be just as likely to be the one playing jokes on them?"
"You know something, Swami, you've got a point. Maybe I should get back at him," Ray said mischievously.
"Ray, that's not what I meant!" Travis shouted.
