Social Care chapter 6

It was homeroom and the four were in the classroom.

The teacher came in, briefcase in hand and sat down at their desk.

All talking began to slow and before you knew it, everybody was quiet. This included the Eds and Johnny.

Eddy asked "Who is this guy?"

Johnny answered "Mr. Cohen. He's our homeroom teacher."

Eddy thought "This guy is our homeroom teacher?"

Eddy whispered to Johnny "What do you think he's going to make us do?"

Johnny shrugged and whispered back "Probably just make you guys introduce yourselves and then take attendance."

The teacher stood up and said "We seem to have three new pupils. Would you three mind introducing yourselves?"

Ed stood up first, walking over to the front with a huge grin on his face.

Double D said "Well, Ed seems confident." with a nervous smile on his face.

Eddy sighed and said "We're doomed."

Johnny looked around. He didn't know what to say or think.

Johnny said "Ed seems to be doing alright."

Ed said "My name is Ed! I like chickens and butter toast with gravy!" before smiling the largest smile he could.

The three looked up at Ed as the class was in complete silence.

The students began to applaud and cheer. Some of them said "Hello, Ed!" and "Welcome to St. Mary's!"

Eddy rubbed his eyes. Johnny had his mouth open. Double D was smiling with his arms crossed.

Double D said "And you thought Ed wouldn't fit in here."

Eddy's face was dumbstruck. But then he grinned evilly.

Eddy replied "Don't get so cocky, sockhead. You're next."

Double D's confidence had suddenly deflated and his arms became limp at the sides of his body.

Double D stuttered quietly "W-What?"

The teacher said "Who's next? Ah, Mr…. Eddward, I presume?"

Double D was still in his seat, sweat running down his forehead. He didn't even bother to get up. Ed grabbed Double D and brought him up to the front.

Double D stuttered "M-My name is Eddward. You could also call me Double D, please. I enjoy science, mathematics and English."

The children applauded Double D as he sat back down. The teacher looked at them, glaring through his glasses.

The teacher said "Quieter, please."

The children became quiet once again.

Double D teased "You're next, Eddy." with a smile.

Eddy said "Oh, whatever. I could do this." before he walked confidently up to the front.

Eddy said "Eddy's the name. Sc- helping is my game. I'm pretty good at everything and anything."

Everybody started applauding as he bowed and said "Thank you, folks."

Eddy walked back to his seat. The teacher began to take roll call.

"Catherine Alvers?"

"Here."

"Keith Anderson?"

"Present."

The next three periods flew by fast. Long story short, the three made a name for themselves. The three was eating lunch (chicken fingers with ketchup and milk) with Johnny.

Johnny asked "How are you guys settling into the world of 's?"

Ed answered "Ed making friends. New friends are good for Ed!" as he smiled.

Double D answered "Well, I happen to be doing very well in the atmosphere of overexcited teenagers. I happen to be doing very excellent in the subject of Science, particularly the Three Matters."

He looked at Ed and Eddy. They were both asleep with drool rolling down their chins. Double D sighed and rolled his eyes. Double D grabbed an acorn and threw it at his friends. Ed and Eddy woke up.

Eddy said "Wha? Oh sorry, I spaced out from Sockhead's long and boring speech. Anyway, I'm doing great. People like me. I've got one thousand phone numbers and addresses since homeroom!"

The three gaped. They were shocked. Eddy was doing that good with girls here? If they knew that they'd be so liked here, they would have transferred here ages ago!

After school, the three walked out of the building like everybody else. Eddy and Double D were wearing a sweater while Johnny was wearing a bomber jacket.

Eddy said "Good thing we don't have too much homework."

Double D sighed before he said "That's horrible. I was looking forward to doing the Polynomials and Trinomials."

Eddy looked over at the field. Over at another building, he could see Maria.

Eddy said "Hey, guys. I have a few things to do. I'll meet you guys at home, OK?"

The boys nodded and walked away. Eddy meanwhile walked over to the building. There, he saw Maria. But her dark brown hair was in a ponytail, not pigtails and she was wearing a dirty, secondhand straw hat. Plus she was in a black blazer with a dark-colored sweater with a white blouse with a Peter Pan collar and a long black skirt.

Eddy walked over to Maria and asked "Why do you look like that?"

Maria answered shyly "My mommy wanted me to be in proper uniform."

Eddy said "Isn't this the same mommy who wants you to be an Alice?"

Maria nodded.

Eddy thought "Oh, the irony of this situation. Well, I might as well help the kid."

Eddy grabbed Maria's hand and said "Come with me."

They began walking to the Center and Eddy looked around. Nobody seemed to be home. Eddy tiptoed past the rec room, where he heard a football game on.

Eddy pulled Maria into the Eds' room and closed and locked the bedroom door. Maria took off the straw hat and looked at Eddy.

Eddy said " Now, let's take off the blazer."

Maria took off the black blazer and put it on Eddy's bed. She was revealed to be in a navy sweater with a gold collar and sleeves. Eddy looked at Maria.

Eddy said "The sweater as well along with the skirt. Do you have the tartan?"

Maria nodded. She took the sweater and put on the tartan skirt. Eddy went to the hamper in the middle of the hallway. He found a blouse with a normal collar that would fit Maria. He threw that into his arms.

He came back into the bedroom to see Maria had her normal pigtails. He told her to take off the blouse and handed the normal collared one.

Eddy said "I'll give you some privacy."

Eddy went outside into the hallway and closed the door. Johnny walked by.

Johnny said "Hey, Eddy, I left my game in your room. Would you mind if I got it?"

Eddy nodded hurriedly. Johnny raised an eyebrow.

Eddy said " Ed's hurling in there. It's really bad."

Johnny sniffed the air and covered his nose. Johnny looked at Eddy.

Johnny said "I'll take your word for it." before he walked off.

Eddy looked around the hallway. Nobody else was there. He went back inside. Eddy looked through his stuff. He found a gray sweater with a red collar and sleeves. It looked like it would fit Maria. He handed Maria the sweater and a red and grey striped tie.

Maria looked normal. Eddy heard someone trying to get inside. Eddy lifted Maria to the window and put her on the windowsill. She climbed down.

Double D came in with a paper in his hand. He looked at Eddy.

Double D asked "Did you hear something?"

Eddy answered "No."

Whew, ten pages! I have to admit for me, that's an accomplishment. Well, read and review, folks!