The Night

Chapter 44: Caught Part 2

Third POV
"So, Rex is staying at Rubble's, Tracker at Skye's, and you'll stay over at mine," Everest informed Rocky as they walked down the hall.

"Are you sure?" Rocky asked.

"Never been more sure about anything," Skye stated.

"I still can't believe you haven't told us what happened between your parents," Everest pouted. "Well, until we caught you."

"I didn't want to worry you guys," Rocky folded his arms.

"You worried us by not telling us," Ella explained. "What would you think if you found a friend sneaking into school, figuring out that they live there?"

"Keep your voice down," Rocky whisper shouted.

"Oops- sorry," Ella apologized. "I never did ask, though, how long has this been going on?"

"Not long," Rocky responded with his head down.

"Well, if anything, my house is available too," Zuma offered.

"Thanks, guys," Rocky smiled. "I'll let Rex and Tracker know."

"Well, I gotta head over to Algebra," Ella informed. "See ya." Everyone waved at Ella as they made their way into history.

"Good morning," Ms. Villano greeted as everyone sat in their seats. "I'm going to take attendance as you guys trickle in." Everyone made their way to their desks as the teacher walked over to her laptop and pulled up the attendance page. Anxiety filled each student as they remembered what they were going to do during the period.

"I rather do it today to get it over with," Rocky whispered.

"I don't want to do it at all," Skye complained.

"Let's ask to go to the bathroom and stay there the entire period," Everest suggested.

"I want to get out of presenting, not into detention," Skye playfully rolled her eyes.

"Eh, worth a shot," Everest shrugged. "I don't even remember anything I wrote. I'm going to have to read off the sides."

"You're going to get five points off," Rocky pointed out.

"Worth it," Everest said as she slumped in her chair.

"Rocky, can you read two slides, and I read one?" Zuma proposed.

"Fine," Rocky nodded.

"Oh my God, thanks, dude," Zuma thanked.

After attendance was taken, Ms. Villano stood in front of the class with a clipboard that contained the list of the groups.

"As you know, today we will be having the presentations for the project I gave you last week. That was plenty of time for you and your partner to plan a meet-up and complete the assignment. I have about two or three groups that didn't hand anything in, so those groups will be receiving a-" Ms. Villano began as she got interrupted by the announcement speaker. Voices filled the room as everyone began to talk amongst each other. "When the announcement speakers go on, that isn't an excuse for everyone to start side conversations," Ms. Villano stated. "Pay attention."

"...will the following students please report to the main office," the principal began. Rocky, Zuma, Everest, and Skye all turned to look at each other with worried expressions. "Chase, Marshall, Skye, Rocky, Zuma, Rubble, Everest, Max, Tuck, Ella, Tracker, and Rex. Again, will the following students please report to the main office: Chase, Marshall, Skye, Rocky, Zuma, Rubble, Everest, Max, Tuck, Ella, Tracker, and Rex. Thank you." The entire class looked over to the people that got their names called.