Chapter 2: It won't happen again

After a while, Sherman and Penny were found on the Principal Purdy's office, talking about what has happened at the Lunch's room.

-HAVE YOU BIT HER?-asked the Principal surprised as Penny continued crying as if she was the victim

Sherman became really nervous... and he didn't know what to answer...

-Yes, I have, Mr. Purdy-he said with a shaky voice.-BUT SHE CALLED ME A DOG!-

-WHAT?-Asked the man surprised again.-Is that true, Penny?-

Penny was more unsecure than Sherman about what to say...

-Mmm... Yeah...-she said as she dried some fake tears from her face.-BUT HE WAS THE ONE WHO STARTED TO BOTHER ME!-

-THAT ISN'T TRUE, PRINCIPAL PURDY!-reclaimed Sherman angrily

-I know it, Sherman-Purdy finally said calming him down

In that moment Penny felt really surprised and scared

-WHAT?!-she shouted

-Penny... Many students complained about you… they say the same that Sherman… I'm sorry, Penny, but we will have to call your parents-

-But, Principal Purdy, I...-

-I'm sorry, Penny-he said standing up and taking out his phone from his suit's pocket.-And about you, Sherman, I think you can leave and go back to class-

-Thank you, Mr. Purdy-he said standing up from his chair and going out of the office as Penny gave him a killer look

Once everyone has finished their classes, Mr. Peabody went on his motorbike to the school to take Sherman home. The beagle started to notice that Sherman was really sad.

-Hello, Sherman-

-Hi, Mr. Peabody-he said a bit depressed

Sherman put his helmet on and Peabody turned on his motorbike. There wasn't any word between them until they got to their penthouse and Sherman locked himself inside of his bedroom. He didn't go out in the entire evening, and that's when Peabody decided to go to his son's room.

-Sherman?-he asked getting into the room

-Yeah, Mr. Peabody?-the kid said leaning himself on his bed

-I have noticed that since we came back from school you have a pretty "depressive" attitude... and I would like to know the cause of this new mood of yours-he explained sitting on Sherman's bed

-Well... you'll see...-

Sherman explained his father what happened at school.

-Oh, my...mmm...-the genius dog started to find the correct words to say.-Well, Sherman, I'm a dog... and if that bothers you...-

-No! That isn't a problem for me, Mr. Peabody! The thing is that... everything that Penny said hurt me... and a lot-

-Well, Sherman... All I can say is that if that girl called Penny bothers you is because she's jealous of you... or because...-

-Because what?-asked the ginger kid confused

-Or it can be because she likes you...-

-WHAT?!-he asked completely surprised.-That's ridiculous, Mr. Peabody! She hates me! And I hate her!-

-Well, Sherman…-he stood up and walked to the door.-As I always said "from hate to love, there is from difference one step"-

This made Sherman surprise and blush a bit as Mr. Peabody went out of his room with a smile on his face.

The next day, Sherman felt a bit ashamed as he walked through the runners, because he has been humiliated the last day. Suddenly, he felt a knock on his left shoulder, and he saw Penny trying to make him feel worse.

-Get out of my way, dog-kid!-she said in a sarcastic way

Sherman got into his classroom and sat. He suddenly felt a bit touch behind him. The kid turned and saw his friend Mason.

-Hi, Sherman... What happened yesterday at the Principal Purdy's office?-

-Well, they found out Penny was the one to blame and they called her parents... and I got away with it-

-Uh! I'm glad to hear that! I saw what Penny did when we were about to get in today… relax, we'll give her what she deserves-

-No! No, Mason-

-What? Why not? She humiliated you in front of everyone! She deserves a punishment!-

-No, no, Mason, don't do anything, it was enough with the call to her parents... I don't want any revenge-

-Well… fine, but if you change your mind, Carl and me have a LOT of plans against her!-

In that moment the teacher got inside the classroom.

-Good morning, students-

-Good morning, Mrs. Smith-greeted the kids

-We'll continue later-said Mason to Sherman

-Alright, students... before I begin the class, I want to say something: next Friday you'll have to make an exposition about a free theme with a partner that I'll choose for you... Mmm... Let's see... Abby and Carl... Stacy and Alfred… Jill with Mason… Emma with Malcom… Penny and Sherman…-

-WHAT?!-they asked at the same time

-Mrs. Smith, isn't there a way in which we can make this project individually?-asked the blonde girl

-I'm sorry, Penny, it must be with a partner-the woman answered

-So... CHANGE MY PARTNER!-she exclaimed frustrated

-I'm sorry, Penny... the partners have already been assigned and there's no way I'm changing them-

Sherman and Penny growled.

-Alright… now, take out your history books-

Before leaving school, Sherman started to look for Penny everywhere to see what they could do about the exposition, but he couldn't see her anywhere!

Suddenly, he saw Penny waiting for her mother in the same place where he waited for Mr. Peabody.

-Penny!-He called her getting closer to her.-Where were you? We must talk about the exposition!-

-Listen, Sherman-she said with an annoyed voice.-I won't do anything with you! So, if you want to do the project, do it on your own! Bye!-she said turning around and walking away from him

-You won't do the project with me even if the best exposition from the class gets five points more than the rest?-

-What?-she asked listening to him

-Well, I talked to Mrs. Smith and she said that the ones who make the best project from the class will have five extra points from their classification during the whole year... so, what do you say? Truce?-he said extending his hand to her

Penny thought it for a minute before opening her mouth.

-Alright, Sherman... only for this time! Then, we'll continue hating to each other...-

-Completely agree-answered the kid

Penny shook hands with Sherman.

-I'll go to your house in the afternoon...-she said leaving

-Fine, my address is...-

-Don't say it! It's the biggest and most luxurious penthouse from New York, right?-she said sarcastic

-Mmm... Yeah, how do you know it?-he asked surprised

-Well... I heard it from my... father-she said a bit nervous

-Mmm... Ok?-he asked confused

-WELL! IS THIS AN INTERVIEW?-she screamed nervously and angrily

-I only made a question-

-Mmm... Fine...-she said not really sure

In that moment, Mr. Peabody came.

-I'm coming, Mr. Peabody! See you-he said walking away

-Yeah... I hope we won't!-she shouted sarcastically

So, Sherman went on the motorbike and he and Mr. Peabody went home...

A/N – Hey guys! I hope you liked this new chapter… as you see, everything has changed in the story... and it will change even more with time... ;)

Give me a review about what do you think about the chapter and what you'll like to happen in the future chapters!

See you next time!

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