Yeah! I got you to read chapter three! That makes me happy!

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A little later Brooke and Haley knocked at the door of the Fergusons but nobody opened it. There was no light inside but then they saw Phoebe standing in front of them in her cheerleader clothes with her arms crossed in front of her and tumbling because of the coldness.

"So, I was right?", she said and slowly walked over to Haley. Her face was full of hatred and Brooke was astonished that a small girl like Phoebe had the courage to talk like this to a teacher.

"Mrs. James Scott stole my bag? Wow." she took her bag out of Haley's hand roughly and suddenly realized who was standing besides her teacher. She widened her eyes in shock for a moment and looked up at Brooke. Her mouth stayed opened and she did not know what to say.

"So, you're Phoebe Ferguson. I heard a lot about you." Brooke tried to sound strong but that little girl in front of her amazed her. She was astonished by the girl's beauty and imagined her being the model of her new clothes for teenagers. Lately she was thinking of making clothes for teenagers or kids as well and Phoebe would be the perfect model.

"Since it came from my teacher Mrs. Scott, it's probably not good stuff.", Phoebe looked away and wanted to walk to the door but Haley and Brooke went in front of her and looked down at the small girl. They were way bigger than she was and she could not open her door because they blocked the way.

"Okay, Phoebe. I would really like to talk to your parents and we did not steal your bag. You forgot it in the gym.", there was no way that Haley would give up now. She needed to see her parents. Brooke was amazed how calm Haley could stay.

"Why? I did not do anything and I think they won't be happy to hear that you two idiots stole my bag.", Phoebe pointed at Brooke and Haley and tried to get to the door but they were still blocking it. Phoebe did not dare to look at Brooke and tried to stay brave but in reality she just wanted to cry again.

Haley realized that she needed to be stricter and said, "It's enough, Phoebe Ferguson! Tomorrow you have detention and we talk. Now go change cause it is freezing and I don't want you to get sick.", of course Haley's motherly instincts were still there and she could not bare to see a young girl dressed like this in the coldness.

Phoebe smiled: "Well, as you say midget.", with that she opened the door and closed it immediately very loudly. Brooke and Haley were standing stunned in front of the house "Wow. That's what I call a character. How could you stay so calm?", Brooke linked arms with Haley.

"Well, I think her behavior just shows that she needs help. I don't know how but I will figure it out.", Brooke nodded, "You are amazing Tutor mom."

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The next day at school was not great for Phoebe. She had a cold and was shivering like hell. She hated being ill and lay her head on the table and could not pay any attention to the teacher.

"Phoebe, can you tell me the answer?", Haley asked friendly and was astonished when Phoebe looked up with red eyes and whispered: "I don't know." She could tell that Phoebe was not feeling well and let her be. Phoebe did not look up from her table for the whole time and when the bell rang Haley went over to her. The other students were already out and only Phoebe, whose head was still lying on the table, stayed with Haley for her detention.

Haley sat down in front of Phoebe and realized that this girl was only eleven and not fourteen. But although her passport said that she was eleven, she looked like ten although she definitely dressed differently. Haley did not say anything for a while and just waited for Phoebe to look at her. She felt pity with the girl in front of her and could not really get her behavior.

"I am sorry, ok. I did not forget my homework on purpose." Haley didn't believe what she had heard and neither did Brooke when she entered the scene. Haley and Brooke looked at each other astonished and shared a little smile. Maybe this girl was finally opening up a little? Brooke sat down in front of her as well but Phoebe still did not lift up her head. But they realized that she tried not to show that she was crying but her whole body shivered and they heard her sobbing.

Haley lifted up the girl's head and looked into the big brown eyes. Actually those eyes looked very sad. She touched Phoebe's forehead and realized that she had a fever. Haley felt guilty immediately that she had not found the key earlier and started talking.

"It's okay Phoebe. We'll talk another time. I should call your parents. You definitely should go see the doctor." Phoebe nodded and stood up but suddenly had to cough really hard. Brooke could not help but smile a little at that small girl in front of her. Although she knew how Phoebe behaved in class and was a little rebel, she started to like her. She did not know what it was but something in that girl in front of her amazed her. Phoebe did not look at Brooke for one second.

"It looks like you got the flu." Brooke said patiently and looked deep into the eyes of Phoebe and realized again how sad they appeared.

"My parents are on vacation.", Phoebe whispered and wiped some tears away. It embarrassed her that she was crying in front of these two women and she tried to be strong but her whole body ached and she hated to be sick.

"Is there someone at home with you?", Haley asked preoccupied and went through Phoebe's hair but Phoebe immediately took a step backwards and showed her with it that she did not want to be touched at all.

"No, but it's okay.", Phoebe coughed again.

"But you're eleven...you." Brooke suddenly realized that they had not talked about it yet and looked apologetic at Haley. Sometimes she could not keep a secret to herself and took her hand over her mouth.

Phoebe widened her eyes "Well, for a moment I did think you did not look through my stuff.", Phoebe answered looked full of hatred at them. Both of them were surprised how she could change so fast. "Well, just an advice. Don't stick your nose into my stuff. I am good at taking revenge." Phoebe stood up and opened the door.

"Stop Phoebe. We did not look through your stuff but we had to find your address and I cannot let you go home alone in this condition.", Haley stood in front of Phoebe. There was no way she would let any student go home alone in this condition.

"I'll take care of her." Joshua was standing besides her and when he saw Brooke he widened his eyes in surprise. "Isn't that the famous Brooke Davis?" he smirked and Brooke could tell that he somehow was mad at her but she did not understand why. She did not know Joshua at all. It was the first time that she saw this cute looking boy.

"Stop it" Phoebe pushed him a little backwards and rolled her eyes until another cough hit her little body.

"I take her to my home. My mom and dad will take care of her.", Joshua answered and hoped that Haley would agree. He knew how caring his teacher was. Fortunately Haley agreed and let them go home together.

"Have you seen her sad eyes?", Haley asked Brooke who immediately nodded. They looked after them for a while and were a little confused.

Brooke finally spoke trough the silence: "She is pretty, even when she is that sick. And look at her boyfriend. They are like dream-couple.", Brooke smiled a softly.

Haley didn't understand her friend: "Dream couple? He is 3 years older Brooke!"

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"Did you tell them everything?", Joshua asked his girlfriend while carrying her all the way home on his back. Phoebe felt very dizzy but shook her head: "Am I dumb or what?" She smiled and received a small kiss on her hot cheek: "I really think you should do it."

"Well and you should train more. I hear you breathing very loud." He smiled and shook his head.

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It would make me even happier if you review this story and tell me what you think (whether this is the last chapter for the moment or not).

Why is Phoebe behaving like this?

Many questions will be answered soon (but many more will come up as well ;)).

Thank you!

CaseyJr.