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"So Basil," Richard whispered. "What's up with this Jack kid?"
"Jack…he's a lot bigger than me…than you for that matter," Basil whispered back. "He likes to push me around."
"Is that why we're sneaking to Language Arts?" Richard asked.
"Yeah….I'm nervous about—"
"HEY HERBIE!"
Basil darted behind Richard. Richard's eyes widened. Holy crap! This kid was big! Jack Brewer was a rather large boy, with a long build. He looked like a formidable opponent, but Richard knew he could take the boy.
Jack towered over him and Basil, so he could see how that might scare Basil. Basil was shaking behind him.
"Ready for your daily beating Herbie?" Jack asked.
"Leave Basil alone," Richard growled.
"Hey Herb," Jack said looking at Basil. "I didn't know you had a boyfriend! What's your name Peewee?"
"Richard Wayne," he responded.
"So you're Dick," Jack cackled. "Move aside."
"No."
"What did you say to me?"
"I said no."
Jack grabbed Dick by the collar of his shirt. He lifted the smaller boy off the ground. Dick reacted and kicked him hard in the stomach. Jack let go and aimed a punch at the smaller boy. There was only one problem, Dick was much faster than Jack. Dick lashed out at Jack and caught him in the mouth. Jack stumbled back. Dick grabbed Basil's wrist and pulled her away from him.
The two kids bolted to their next class, leaving a bewildered Jack behind.
Basil and Dick began to laugh with each other. The two kids were cracking up.
"I can't believe you did that!" she said.
"Well, my dad had me take self-defense classes," Dick laughed. "I'm a martial artist."
"Cool! Lex's been trying to teach me, but he's not had a lot of time lately," Basil said.
"Well…maybe we could practice together," Dick said shyly. "I mean we have the same schedule so things wouldn't be so complicated."
"That'd be great! Then I'd be able to ward off Jack by myself!" Basil said giving him a hug.
Dick blushed and hugged her. The two looked at each other for a moment before Basil said, "We should get to class."
The two walked to class, their hands intertwined.