Gentlemen of the States; Secret service

Chapter 2 ;Detention

As I walk into the class Mr.Allen was already seated waiting.Ericah sat at her usually spot third row last three seats before the wall..She signaled me to come and sit beside her.
"Mr.Curry  you are late,by my watch its 4:07"he says looking at his wrist watch.
"I know sir we had practice that's why but it's just seven minutes,it's no big of a deal "Kassim says walking towards to sit beside Ericah.
"And where is Mr.Bryant "he asked looking at the two of us.
"Am right here Sir",he said running into the class panting seriously
"Speaking of the devil "Kassim whispers slowly to Ericah.
She just giggles and ignores him.
"Take a seat Mr.Bryant"he tells him standing to lean on the desk.
He obliges respectful and sits at the first seat in front.
"So Mr.Bryant and Mr.Curry can someone tell me what's going on between the two of you" he asks looking at the two of me.
"Don't look at me Kassim,he asked you a question"Ericah tells him.
They all ignore him and none of them speak .
"Okay so if you won't speak well let me tell you a story
I remember when I was in the army ,there was this guy who was under my team.Everyone laughed at him because he was smallish and we all taught he wasn't fit for the army.One day we were there when he came and told us that we were being watched.No one believed because we thought he wanted attention so we didn't listen.
In the middle of the night we were attacked,all my mates were killed.I was shot but I was lucky I made it back to the camp alive well I barely made it back to the camp alive .If only we had listened to him like we would all be alive. That day still haunts me every night"
They all kept quiet as he ended the story.
"So who can tell me the morale of the story"he asked them taking of his blazer.
"Eerrm don't get your team killed "JB says
"Yes and not only that"Mark tells him.
"What I wanted is everyone in your team is important and you shouldn't look down upon them.
So JB we know Kassim is as good as you and you don't have to treat him like the way you do" Mark tells JB
"Look Mr.Allen I appreciate your story and everything but we are not in the army and something like that cannot happen"JB retorts him.
"Can I ask you a question Mr.Allen"Ericah says raising her hand.
"Sure go ahead" he says.
"Can we see the bullet wound "she questions him
"I don't think that will be appropriate.
Well look at the time you are  dismissed
But don't forget what I said JB treat everyone in your team equally"
They all stand up and leave.
"See you Mr.Allen "Ericah says waving her hand to him.
"See you Ericah"he smiled.
The walk down the hall was silence but as if it couldn't be worse JB spoke out as we got out.
"The challenge is still on.I don't care about the story Mr.Allen says "he says getting into his car and driving away leaving a lot of smoke making the duo cough.
"Okay Ericah see you tomorrow" Kassim tells her.
As he was about to leave she run to him.
"You can't leave a lady alone.Am going with you "
"But won't your chauffeur come for you "Kassim asks
"He will but at least I will get home before him and besides I told daddy that am a grown girl and I don't need a chauffeur no more"she says.
"Well then ma lady lead the way "he says bowing.
She bows back.They walk down the lane towards her house.
"So do you think you can defeat him "she asks again
"Of course I can.I told you I have been training and my  three pointers is getting better" he tells her.
"Kassim you know if you loose that's bye bye to the team and that's bye bye to the championship finale next three weeks and your chance to get a schorlaship "
"Dont worry Ericah there is nothing to be afraid,can we just change the topic" he asks.
"Mr.Allen smiled at me when I waved at him"she tells him blushing.
"Ericah are you still having a crush he is our teacher for goodness sake "he tells her .
"Oh come on he is handsome and look at all that muscle"she says still blushing
"Well I still don't believe that he was in the army .He could just be telling lies to make JB apologise or something"
"Kassim just let this vendetta go.At least he tried to help you.I still can't believe he lost a whole team,What a poor soul"
They walked the rest of the journey in silence thinking about their new mysterious teacher. Wether he could be telling the truth or not they both didn't know.When they got to
Ericahs house Kassim said his goodbyes.
"Well ma lady I will see you tomorrow"he said bowing again.
"Thank you kind sir for escorting a damsel in distress"she said smiling.
"See you tomorrow Ericah"and he took his leave.
It was late when he got home and judging by the light in the kitchen his mother was in.
"Hey mom" he said walking to the fridge to pick a bottle of water.
"Hey there baby"she said removing the sauce pan from the stove.
"Help me set the table "she told him as she handed him a set of plate.
"What's cooking "he asked as he set the table.
"Mac and cheese"she said bringing the food to the table.
As they sat down to eat the dinning couldn't go in silence.
"So how was your day baby"his mother asked him.
"Oh you know the usual.Today I challenged JB for the captain's position"he told his mom whilst looking into his food.
"You mean that mean kid who locked you in the dressing room"
"Yes mama the same kid"
"So how did it go.Did you win it"she asked curiously.
"Oh the competition is on Saturday so I have more time to prepare" he told her.
"Well I believe in you Kassim and I know you can beat him this time"
"Thanks mama"
Just then the The phone rang.
"Mrs.Curry stood up and went to pick it up.
"Mrs.Curry residence who am I speaking to"she asked.
"Oh yes I can be there in five minutes she told the person at the other end of the line.
"What is it mama"Kassim asked her.
"Am sorry baby but they need me back at the hospital.Something terrible happened.It seems like an accident occurred.Can you clean this up she said grabbing her bag and  car keys.
"Don't worry mum i have got this go and save lives he told her standing up to pack the plates.
"I love your baby" she told him rushing through the door.
As he washed the dishes he could hear the tires screeching and as he continued washing the sound grew faint and faint till he could hear her no more.
He finished up early and walked up stairs to his room.Jut as he sat near his desk he heard his phone ring.Who else could it be than Ericah.
"Heyy Ericah"he said picking up the phone.
"What's up" she asked
"Nothing much mom just got called to come to the hospital so am basically home alone.What about you?"
"You know just the usual dad got bored at me for not waiting for the chauffeur but it will just blow over as usual"
"Well I have got a ton of homework to do so I will see you tomorrow or we could just chat afterwards when am done"he told her.
"Okay see you later" and she hang up the phone.
Kassim went to do his homework and he did not know why but when he woke up he was in bed.
"Vhmmm vhmm" the phone vibrates.
He looks for the phone and finds it under one of the pillows.It was Ericah.
"Hey where are you"she screams from the phone.
"Am still at home Ericah,just woke up "he tells her.
"Well you better be here fast because you are gonna miss the chemistry test and Mr.Arthur won't wait for you "
"Okay am on my way.I will be there soon".
He hurriedly runs to the bathroom to brush his teeth and bath.it didn't take him much time to dress.
He run downstairs when he was done and he could see his mum sleeping in the chair.
"Am going to school mum, bye see you later "with this he hurriedly runs out.He didn't wait for any reply from his mum.
Riding his bicycle along the road wasn't that hard except with the traffic ahead of him.New York is a very busy place to be especially in the morning.His school Caster High wasn't very far from his house.Before long he was in front of the school .He packed his bicycle and run through the hall ways.As he was about to enter the class Mr.Arthur was sitting in front of the class.Ericah noticed Kassim standing outside.

"Errm Mr.Arthur I think there is a problem with question six she said walking towards him trying to distract him
Kassim sneaked into the  class but as if he woke up with bad luck JB called the teacher.
"Sir it looks like we have a late comer"JB tells.
"I think there is no problem here Mrs.Amell because I can see what you two were trying to do."Mr.Arthur tells Ericah.
"You know I thought you were better than this but you have to be a jerk everywhere you go here"Kassim angrily tells JB.
"Oh shut the fuck up Kassim.You are late to school and am just doing my job as a good citizen of this class to expose  a latecomer "
"Oh is that so because Rachel was late to biology class yesterday and Monica was late to physics class on Monday.
" Heyy!!"the girls all yell out to him.
"Sorry Rachel" he apologizes
So why are you doing this?"he questions him.
"Okay the three of you detention and Mr.Bryant mindyour language.Now Mrs.Amell would you like to go and sit down or you would like to continue the test outside the class.
"But Mr.Arthur I didn't do anything "Ericah protest.
"For trying to deceive me and covering up what was going on.That's what you did Mrs.Amell now go and sit down.
She murmurs something and goes to sit down.
The rest of the day was worse for Kassim. Practice was also bad.He kept failing on his three pointers and the constant mockery of JB made him loose focus.He couldn't wait for Saturday to kick his ass.
As if it was not enough detention almost drove him mad.One hour of constant silence.
The days were just flashing before his eyes and before he knew it.it was Saturday the big day