Thanks to those who reviewed the 4th chapter: Sharm, JazzGirl123, shadowwing1994, RunoandAkizafan, and CrystalPearl. When I checked my email, I got a whole ton of reviews, so how could I NOT update? I MAY (notice the word may) finish this story pretty soon, because I've already got the whole plot planned out in my head, but hey, I have a life with school, friends, family, and such, so don't expect updates every day. But there will be one AT LEAST once a week (usually on weekends.)
On with the story!
Wednesday, 7th period Math…
Math…how Dan hated it. All those numbers mixed and matched with the alphabet. I mean why couldn't they keep things simple as 1 2 3? Dan thought. And then there were things such as pi, square roots, and Dan's worst enemy, fractions.
Suddenly, the speaker turned on and the principle's voice was heard throughout the school. "This is just a reminder to those who signed up for basketball to please head over to the gym after the bell rings. Thank you."
Dan glanced at the clock. There were three minutes until the bell rang, but Dan and the others had to complete a pop quiz that the teacher had given them the second they stepped into her classroom. Wasn't that last test (the one that I got an F on) enough already? Dan thought.
Most of the class had already finished and had handed in their quizzes to Mrs. Kerl. Runo and Julie were in Dan's class and had finished as well. Dan bit nervously on the eraser part of his pencil.
"One minute left," announced Mrs. Kerl as she took another quiz from another student.
Yikes! Dan thought. He tried to concentrate on his assignment, but he couldn't help staring at the clock which was ticking the seconds away as if it enjoyed torturing Dan like this. Tick, tick, tick, thought Dan. Oh why couldn't the school get digital clocks? (A/N: I got that from Naruto, XD. Fits the situation, doesn't it?)
Five seconds left…three…one…
BRIIIIIIIIIIIING!
Oh well, school's over! Dan thought. Who cares if I get an F on this one, I'll just study harder the next time!
Dan quickly packed up his things, handed in his quiz, and rushed towards the door along with Runo and Julie, but Mrs. Kerl called him back.
"Daniel Kuso!"
Dan skidded to a stop and turned to face an angry Mrs. Kerl. "Uh…yeah?" asked Dan.
Mrs. Kerl merely showed him his quiz. Dan hadn't even finished half of the problems on that paper. "Hehe…about that…" said Dan, giving his teacher a nervous grin.
"You are not excused," said Mrs. Kerl sternly. "You will be staying with me in my classroom, until you have learned your lesson."
"You mean I get to finish my quiz?" asked Dan, hopefully. Maybe he wouldn't get an F after all.
"No, because that wouldn't be fair to others," replied Mrs. Kerl. "I'm going to give you another assignment, which you will stay after school today in my classroom to complete."
"WHAAAAAAAT!" screamed Dan.
Runo and Julie, who had been waiting at the doorway for him, covered their ears with their hands. Several others outside of the classroom did the same.
"I'm sorry, but I cannot let you go until I know that you understand this concept," explained Mrs. Kerl.
An angry Runo stomped into the classroom. "Can you give us a minute?" asked Runo sweetly to Mrs. Kerl.
"One minute only," replied Mrs. Kerl.
Runo thanked Mrs. Kerl and dragged Dan outside of the classroom and into the hallway while Julie followed. Once they were out of earshot of Mrs. Kerl, Runo smacked Dan on the side of his head.
"OW, Runo!" shouted Dan. "Quit hitting me!"
"Well you deserve it!" Runo shouted back.
"Uhm…I gotta go…cheerleading practice…" said Julie nervously looking back and forth from the two. "See ya later!"
"Dan, you idiot!" yelled Runo as Julie left. "How are you going to be at basketball practice when you're stuck with Mrs. Kerl doing math problems?"
"Oh, man, I forgot all about that!" exclaimed Dan.
Runo face palmed. "I seriously don't know why I'm your girlfriend…"
Dan gave Runo his signature thumbs up and a grin.
Runo sighed. "Just make sure to come to the next practice, OKAY!"
Dan saluted and said, "Yes, Ma'am!"
~Basketball Brawlers~
Inside the school gym…
"Man, where the heck are they!" asked Billy.
"We're going to start practice soon," said Chan.
"Hi guys!"
"Runo!" everyone exclaimed as the bluenette opened the gym door and rushed towards them.
"Hey, where's Dan?" asked Fabia.
"Doing math problems with Mrs. Kerl," Runo answered.
Shun groaned. "Leave it up to Dan to miss out on the first practice."
"Hello, are you ready to play basketball?"
The group turned to see Mr. Harben walking towards them with a clip board and a basketball in his hands.
"Yes!" everyone exclaimed.
"Wait, we're missing someone," said Mr. Harben as he did a warm body count.
"Dan," answered everyone in at the same time.
"He's busy catching up on math," explained Joe.
"I see…" replied Mr. Harben. "Well I wish he would've told me sooner…but anyways, let's move on to practice. See those cones I've placed here?"
Everyone looked around the gym to see four cones placed at the four corners of the gym.
"I want you all to do 10 laps around the inside perimeter of the gym! You MUST go around the cones, no cutting or making short cuts. I've got my eyes on you and if I see ANYONE not following directions, that person will have to do the whole 10 laps OVER AGAIN! DO I MAKE MYSELF CLEAR?" The group nodded nervously. This coach was a bit scary.
"Now, go!" Mr. Harben commanded as he blew his whistle.
Shun took the lead easily, followed by Fabia, Chan-Lee, Joe, Runo, Billy, and Alice. Alice was lagging behind a lot, something Shun noticed. He slowed down his pace, letting everyone else run ahead of him. When Alice reached him, he ran alongside her.
"You okay?" he asked as they jogged together.
"It's just…I've never been much of a sporty person before…and it's not even the second lap, yet, I'm already getting tired!" Alice exclaimed.
"Just keep pace with me," said Shun, "and you'll be fine."
"Thanks, Shun," replied Alice, a blush creeping up her cheeks.
"About time Mr. Strong and Silent found a girlfriend," smirked Runo as everyone else sniggered.
All of the teachers' names are mine, so NO STEALING unless I give permission.
All the pairs I've mentioned (except for AlicexShun and FabiaxRen) are currently dating, just saying.
I might update again today, it all depends on how much time I have and how many people review. If people don't review, I won't know if people like it or not so I don't know if I should update. Catch my drift? Thanks, so please review!