Katie and Sean were walking along the street holding hands when Katie looked up. Oh no she said. What is wrong asked Sean? It's Jennifer. Who is Jennifer asked Sean? Jennifer is the one person I never want to see. She is the one who started all the rumours about me. She is also the one who tells anyone who tries to be friends with me not to or else. Really said Sean. Don't you worry if she tries anything I will handle it said Sean reassuringly.
They walked on.
Well if it isn't the freak said Jennifer. What are you doing around here she asked? It is still a free country said Katie sarcastically. Ha Ha said Jennifer. Who's this another one of your clients is it? Excuse me said Sean sternly. What did you just say? I happen to be a friend of Katie's and I don't appreciate you speaking to Katie like that. Where are you from commented Jennifer after hearing Sean's accent? Are you that friend from Ireland that Katie used to go on and on about asked Jennifer? Yes I guess I am said Sean smiling at Katie. It is amazing you do exist she said. Yes it seems I do responded Sean . So I guess you are the "girl" who has been tormenting Katie all this time stated Sean. Jennifer did not know what to say.
Anyway, why are you with her? asked Jennifer. She is ….. She is a very sweet, beautiful, intelligent wonderful girl responded Sean. No she is not she is a freak you should come over here and we could have some good times. Oh so you want me to come over there and we would have some good times do you he said with a smile. Katie saw this and her stomach dropped. Oh no they aren't going to take him away from me too she thought. What kind of a good time he asked? Oh I don't know what kind of a good time would you like said Jennifer feeling powerful.
What kind of a good time would I like well lets see…. I think a good time for me would be being as far away from you as humanly possible. I am sorry but I would not want to be within ten feet of you I may get a disease. There you are offering all the things that you claimed that Katie was giving out. Even if I did find you attractive ,which I must say I don't after hearing what kind of person you are… well that would change my mind on the spot. You are a disgusting little girl who thinks too highly of herself. I would be careful what you offer people, one of these days some poor slob will take you up on your offer and oh I don't know die from what ever disease you carry around.
During Sean's statement to Jennifer Katie just stood there smiling. Jennifer was not going to be able to take Sean away from her like she had taken all her other friends.
Katie I think we should go now I think I detect some sort of smell close by. With that they walked away.
After they had walked a short way Katie started to laugh. What is so funny asked Sean? Her face as you were telling her off. I think that was the first time her little act didn't work on a boy. She couldn't believe that you didn't want to go off with her. Why would I want to be in her company? I have you and we are best friends and we love each other. He loves me Katie thought.
I know that but I have seen a lot of boys fall for her little act. Not me said Sean. She is just a spoiled little brat who as I said thinks too highly of herself. I would rather spend time in Professor Binns History of Magic class being bored out of my mind that spend one second with her.
When Katie heard all that Sean had said she felt much better.
They walked for a few minutes and she showed him the other school that she was going to try to go to after the rumours has started at her current school. Once they left there they arrived at the store where Katie was to buy the milk for her mother. We have to go in here said Katie. We need to buy some milk. My mommy asked me to pick some up while we were out. Are we going to be heading home now she asked? I think so said Sean. I am getting a little tired and a little hungry. Ok said Katie well in here she said as she opened the door to the store.
Good morning Katie said the lady behind the cash register. Good morning responded Katie. What will it be today she was asked? I have to pick up some milk, my mommy sent me. Oh alright who is this handsome young man with you asked the cashier? Oh this is my friend Sean. He is visiting from Ireland. Oh is this the boy you were telling me about asked the cashier? Yes it is. Who haven't you talked about me with asked Sean smiling? Well you are a very popular person commented Katie. Oh I am sorry Mrs Weston this is Sean Sullivan as I said he is visiting from Ireland. Sean this is Mrs Weston she owns this store and she is a very nice lady. It is very nice to meet you Sean. As I said Katie was telling me about you coming. She has been very excited about your visit. Oh I know that you should have seen her when I got here. She almost knocked me over. I think that if I had not been right beside a wall she would have. Katie just blushed.
I will be right back said Katie. Oh Sean. Yes Katie. Mommy told me to get us a treat what would you like? Hmmm I am not sure. What do they have said Sean as he walked towards Katie at the back of the store? They looked around and found what they wanted. They each got some ice cream. Katie got some strawberry and Sean got chocolate. I just love strawberry ice cream said Katie as she carried the ice cream to the cash. Well really I like anything that is strawberry. I know that. I remember how excited you got when you were served strawberry pancakes at my house. Katie just laughed. I remember how sad your dad felt when he found out that we had eaten all the strawberry pancakes that morning. He looked as if he was going to cry. They both laughed at that memory.
When they got to the cash Katie put the milk and the ice cream on the counter and reached into her pocket for the money her mother gave her. Katie gave Mrs Weston the money and received back the change. Thank you said Katie and the two of them walked out of the store.
Here Katie give me that bag I will carry it. I can carry it said Katie. I know that you can but I want to carry if for you said Sean. Oh alright said Katie as she handed over the bag to Sean. Now you can enjoy your ice cream said Sean. Yes I guess so said Katie as she opened the very small tub of ice cream. Oh this is sooo good. Do you want to try some said Katie as she scooped up a spoonful for Sean to try. Oh that is good. Next time I think I will try that flavour.
Sean and Katie walked along heading back towards her house when she met up with Jennifer and her friends. Well if it isn't the slut said Jennifer. What did you say asked Katie? I said well if it isn't the slut repeated Jennifer. Oh I thought that is what you said I just wanted to make sure that I got it right. I would not want to say something that was incorrect to the school board and the principal said Katie as she showed Jennifer and her friends the personal recorder she had. When Jennifer saw this she went white. Oh Jennifer I would suggest that you go home and tell your parents that they are going to have to find you and your sister new schools. I don't think you will be going back to your old school.(A/N During the trouble in grade three it was determined that if Jennifer or her sister were to reference the slander they would immediately be expelled from the public school system)
You can't do that said Jennifer. oh yes I can I gave you a second chance to correct yourself but you didn't so better head on home and break the news to mommy.
Sean and Katie just left the group of girls standing there.
Are you really going to go through with it asked Sean? Yes I am said Katie. It may turn out that all of the girls will be expelled too. I don't remember what the agreement was. I will have to ask mommy. You don't understand Sean. That was what I heard all the time during third grade. Everyone would call me that. I will not go through that again said Katie with tears in her eyes. Oh Katie I didn't mean to make you cry said Sean as he pulled her into a hug. I hate it when you cry. It hurts my heart to see you cry. Please stop crying. Please.
After a few moments Katie did stop crying. It was so bad Sean. I just can't go thought that again. I don't think that the other girls should be expelled this time but I will have to talk with mommy to see what she wants to do. We had better get home before the milk is spoiled. So they walked back home and when they got there Katie's mom was home.
Mommy I wasn't expecting you to be home said Katie. Oh well I got through my work faster than expected. How was your morning she asked? Well mommy I think you will have to visit the school said Katie. Why asked her mom? We ran into Jennifer and she couldn't keep her mouth shut. I got it on tape. Katie played the recorder for her mother. See mommy I gave her a second chance to change what she was saying but she didn't. You should have seen her face when she realized what she had done. What had you said to her before she said this asked Mrs. Robinson? Nothing said Katie. We were just walking down the street talking said Katie. We had met up with them earlier in the day but I didn't say anything to them. I did though said Sean. What did you say to them asked Mrs. Robinson? Well Jennifer is that her name well she if you can believe it started to come on to me and told me that I should leave Katie and go off with her. I believe that she said that she could show me a good time. I told her that I would not want to be anywhere near her as I might get some sort of disease. Upon hearing this Mrs. Robinson almost broke into laughter. Oh alright I will go to the school this afternoon and talk with the principal.
Mommy I was just wondering what about Jennifer's friends? Was there an agreement that if Jennifer fouled up they would be punished too asked Katie? Yes I believe so why? Well they were there said Katie. I really don't think they should be punished for what Jennifer said but. We will see said her mother.
After lunch Mrs. Robinson paid a visit to Katie's school principal. When she returned home Katie was there to find out what happened.
So what happened asked Katie? Well let's see. Jennifer and her sister will be expelled from the public school system. So will her friends. They will said Katie in shock. Yes but I think we may be able to be a little flexible on that don't you think asked Mrs. Robinson. I think so said Katie. How about if they promise to leave me alone for the next year they can stay? But if they start on me again they are out? That sounds good said Mrs. Robinson. After that I will not be here so…..
I like that idea said Mrs. Robinson. Now Katie we will probably get phone calls or visits from the parents of these girls so if they come when I am not here don't answer the door or if they call and start yelling at you just hang up the phone ok. Yes mommy. It is probably a good thing that Sean is here said Katie. Why is that asked her mother? Well if he was not here I wouldn't be able to leave the house. Since he is here no one will try anything said Katie smiling as she looked at Sean.
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