Chapter Four:
Ratburn sipped his coffee the next morning in his classroom. It was at least ten minutes before the school bell rang. He again just stared off into outer space. But he heard the sound of chains and clunky boots.' Great, another nightmare about her ends. Another seems to begin.'He thought to himself with disdain. Because when he had gotten in the bathtub that previous night, he hjad dozed off and. Had a dream where he was standing at the bottom of the green grassy hill. When he looked up there was a young woman dressed in a long white nearly see through gown. And as he approached this woman he realized it was Michelle.
He shook it off as Michelle herself walked in the door. Her little girl Abby, right behind her. Michelle was not dressed normal, either. She wore a black tanktop with a dark colored rose on it, on the back it said ,' Stergius'. She had on these black baggy pants with chains hooked on each leg. Her black hair was pulled back into pigtail braids. She wore this black mascara, black nail polish. On her feet she wore these black gothic steel toed boots. Ratburn noticed a tattoo of a black and red serpant on her arm.
In one hand, she carried a bag with cilled dead frogs rather then a thing of worms. And in the other hand, she carried a black doctor's satchel.When she sat them down at her little spot on the table, she looked at Ratburn and smiled.Noticing his eyes glued on the bag of frogs. " I decided worms were too small and simple. Frogs are more interesting." She said.
Ratburn said nothing and his eyes narrowed to Abby. She was dressed in this little green Asian dress with her hair up into two little buns on the sides of her head. Her shows matched her dress. The little girl looked almost well...adorable.
Michelle noticed him eying her daughter and spoke," Sorry, I should introduce you two. Nigel Ratburn this is my daughter, Abby. "
" Hello. It is nice to meet you." Ratburn said charmingly, kneeling down and offering his hand.
Abby smiled cutely." Hi. Mommy talks highly of you." She said. Shyly taking his hand and slightly shook it.
Michelle could tell Ratburn was slightly blushing. As he stood up again. Michelle smiled and knelt down to eye level with Abby." Sweety. Mommy has to get some things done in here before class starts. Can you make it to class on your own?"
Abby smiled and nodded," Yep!" She said.
" Okay. Give mommy a hug. I love you and I will see you at lunch sweetheart." Michelle said and gave Abby a kiss and one more hug and watched her little girl walk out of the classroom.
" Charming daughter you have there." Ratburnb commented. As Michelll stood up to meet his gaze. " Now then...Ms. Dabariah...what is with the..." He gestured to her clothing.
" What? OH! The Hot Pick( Rip off of Hot Topic. Sounds like something the show might have. Had it lasted long enough for Hot Topic Era.)Well...it's laundry dar...and...uh..." She began nervously.
Ratburn shook his head." We'll do science around 9:30 or so." He said and made his way back over to sit down at his desk.
" Is there something wrong?" She asked. Walking over to join him, she knelt down by where he sat. Noticing how fatigued he seemed.
" Ms. Dabariah. I do not know where to begin. Your manner of dress is first of all repulsive and inappropriate." he started." You want to disect frogs...you just are...so...so..."
" Spontanious?" She mused." Yes...well...Mr. Haney wanted some more excitement in this school...more imgination, yet education at the same time. He wants me to try and make a few small differences. And...he thought I should start with...you." She explained.
" Me? Does he think I'm boring?"
" No...I think you are though." Michelle said and stood up right and walked over to her table and took a seat ontop like she had before.
'As Ratburn watched her a new thought went into his mind.' Who does she think she is? If I could, I'd do over there and do her right there... WHAT THE?!' He realized what just passed through his mind and forced that thought away."Uh...Ms. Dabariah..."
" Michelle." She corrected.
" Right...Michelle... could you please not sit on that...I'd rather not have it broken." He stated.
Michelle smiled and nodded and took a seat in the chair. Right as the bell rang and stidents piled into the class.
" Good morning." Ratburn began to his students. His tone seemed to brighten a bit." This morning I have an announcement to make. Yesturday Ms. Michelle had talked about some sort of Role Playing and reporting on your favorite historical figure. I've dicided that as of tomorrow, Ms. Michelle will be in charge of history until the reports are turned in and completed." He announced, he turned his glance over to Michelle she smiled widely at him. And it was a beautiful smile. Of course this was another thought catching him off gaurd. A thought though he was unwilling to shove away from his mind.
Authoress Note: I think that I could bring Rodenta( Correct spelling) Ratburn in and use her for jealousy. Sweet idea thanks. And the cake thing. Yes, I've seen those episodes where he is crazy over cake.