Shortly after, I noticed my binder was laying carelessly on the school tiled floor. Must have fallen out of my grip after the abrupt stop.
I apologized to Loomer as I knelt down to receive the little runaway, "Sorry!"
Now let's not make a fool of yourself Sadie.
Before I could even lay a finger on the binder, Loomer scooped it up. Oh no. Here comes the overdone childish mocking gesture. The old 'raise it over my head and watch me struggle to get it.' However, he did nothing of that sort, his buddies noticed and gave him a strange look.
"Here." He said in a gruff voice.
I winced at his tone and hesitantly took it out his hands. Can this get ANYMORE awkward?
Offering a 'thanks' I quickly walked around him and continued my journey to spanish class. Comparing to what has just happened, spanish doesn't seem so bad right now.
Loomer's voice boomed through the hallway, "Don't let it happen again!"
His and his gang's laughter could be heard a mile away. I watched them turn the corner and disappear from sight. Strangely, that little 'threat' didn't seem as scary as it was probably intended to be.
Yay for being a girl.
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Moze asked, "How was spanish class?"
"Surprisingly, eventless."
She remarked, "Packets?"
Quietly closing my locker, I nodded and replied, "Thick as a history book."
On our way to reading class, I popped the question that has been nagging me since lunch,
"Why did you thank me at lunch?"
Moze turned around, her books pressed against her chest, "What?"
I continued on, "You know, the thing with Loomer. You got all excited and thanked me."
Her face suddenly burst with relief, "Oh yeah! Well Loomer had a crush on me since god knows when. He used to write me love notes and poems, which I totally thought was sweet until I found out the secret admirer was him. He would be all lovesick around me, however whenever Buzz and Crony came around, he'd change back into a bully."
I nodded taking all the information in, "Okay...but what does that have to do with me?"
Moze rolled her eyes, as if it was the most oblivious thing in the world, "He likes YOU now. Basically you saved me."
Like? More like tolerate. And I'm perfectly fine with that.
"Nah, I don't think that is the case. He probably just realized you don't like him and moved on. Besides how can you tell that he 'likes' me?"
Moze argued, "Trust me, he wouldn't stop just like that. He went out with two girls while still liking me. He had the dreamy look on his face at lunch while looking at you. Loomer always used to do that to me.
Okay, that dampered my hope.
"Seems like that lunch lady was right."
"Yup, FYI: don't be surprised if you find love notes in your locker soon." She winked and walked into the classroom right as the bell rung for the start of last period.
Lovely.
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The whole period, I couldn't concentrate. Good thing the computer teacher was too busy yelling at one unlucky poor student to even notice the rest.
Finishing the chapter we were supposed to read, I set the book down and stared at the front board. What's the point on having it there if the teacher won't be able to use it? Seems like a waste of money.
Thank god its the last period. I'll finally be able to get home and lock myself in my room. With all that has happened today, I think I have the right to. This has been the most interesting first day at school I ever had.
The computer teacher finally stopped yelling at the distressed student, her voice directed to the whole class, I noticed it was slightly softer, "Okay class, for homework you have to read five more chapters."
The room was full of annoyed groans and sighs.
The computer teacher obliviously didn't like that, "DO it or detention!"
Detention. I never got one in my life and I don't plan on starting now. Quickly scribbling down the homework, I waited for the blissful bell to ring.
Any second now.....
Come on.....
RING!
Practically everyone jumped up and fought their way out the front door. It was either the eagerness of getting out of school or the utter relief that this period was over.
Moze said, "See you tomorrow!"
Well isn't she miss sunshine daisy. That's right, I helped her get out of her little PROBLEM. Which of course made it MY problem.
Praying to God that there wouldn't be any little surprises in my locker, I opened it. The only thing that looked unfamiliar was a little patch of fur stuck between my books. I wonder...
Pulling it slightly, I yelped when it wriggled around. It's alive! I pushed aside my books to reveal a little fur ball. What in the world?... Reaching out, I touched it with my finger. The 'thing' jumped to life and flew out of my locker, directly at me.
I gasped jumping out of the way. The little creature bumped into the wall then ran off, getting many shouts of surprise as it passed students.
The janitor appeared at the scene, spotting the creature almost immediately.
"WEASEL!!!!"
I stared in disbelief as the janitor ran after the sneaky little guy, waving his big net madly in front of him.
If I told my parents this kind of thing happened at school today, they probably wouldn't believe me. Heck, I wouldn't believe if it was someone else who saw it and reported back to me. It's just something that normally doesn't happen in a middle school.
Recovering from the sudden outburst, I gathered my books that I'll need for homework. Shoving them inside my backpack, I shut my locker. One day gone, about 179 to go.
Outside, the buses lined up, waiting to be boarded on. I saw Coconut Head about to get on our bus.
"Hey wait up!"
Rushing over, I greeted him and we both got on the bus.
Coconut Head sat down in a bus seat, shortly followed by me, "How was your day today?"
I shot him a look, "Well it was okay, the little bumping into Loomer bit I would have left out."
Coconut Head frowned, "Sorry about that. I was too shocked to say anything. But he didn't do anything...so that's good right?"
"Actually I wish he would have thrown my binder in a trash can or something."
Coconut Head questioned as the bus started, "Why?"
"Moze informed me that Loomer might actually like me."
The look on his face was priceless. It was full of shock, fear and amusement.
He nearly shouted, "You're going to be Loomer's girlfriend?!"
Quickly putting my hand over his mouth, I whispered, "NO. He apparently likes me, not the other way around."
I felt Coconut Head frown. Peeling my hand off his mouth he spoke,
"Aw. I was going to say maybe you could stop him from picking on me."
A light bulb suddenly turned on in my head, I have an idea..
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The bus driver nodded to me as I stepped off. My old bus driver at least said good bye. Turning around, I watched the massive yellow bus turn the corner and disappear from my view.
Now it's time to go through the parenting questions on how my first day was.
Opening the door, I looked in, "I'm home!"
No one answered. So far so good..
Quietly closing the front door, I tip toed to the stairs. My mother's voice stopped me however,
"How was your first day?"
I was tempted to say, 'As any first day goes'.
Instead I turned around, "It was good. People are really friendly there."
Yeah. FRIENDLY. More like crazy.
Mom smiled, "See, there was nothing to be worried about."
I wasn't really worried. Don't know where she got that from.
Changing the subject, I asked, "It's Bruno home yet?"
"Your father is picking him up at the vet right now."
Yay!
Running up the stairs, I burst into my room and threw my backpack carelessly on the floor. Flying into the closet, I grabbed my trusty notebook and plopped onto the bed.
Operation get Loomer to stop bullying Coconut Head begins.
A/N: It has only begun..
