Mr. Erik Destler (A Phantom Of The Opera Phanphic)

Chapter 31

How many times do I gotta say it?? I don't own PoTO!

Erik

When first period rolled around, three of my students were not there. Meg, Christine, and... Elyza. I tugged at my collar apprehensively. Of course, personally, I took no interest in the welfare of Christine Daaé or Meg Giry, but, as a teacher, it was my job to know where everyone was. I sighed, finished taking attendance, then, I phoned the main office. "This is Mr. Destler in the art department. Do you have any knowledge of the whereabouts of Christine Daaé, Meg Giry, and Elyza Reagan?.... Yes-- Wha--?... I see. Thank you." It took all the strength in my being to not slam the phone down. What was Elyza doing in the principal's office!? Christine and Meg, I could understand, but Elyza?! Elyza was meek, she would never do anything to.... I forget.. They were also there. I sighed. I guessed they hadn't learned their lesson. Fine then.

Meanwhile... in the office...

Elyza

"But, sir! It wasn't my fault! Th-They were making fun of me!" The principal stared at me angrily. "That is no excuse, Ms. Reagan! You cannot go around fighting everyone who makes you angry. You are very well aware of the school policy! No fighting. Another thing--". I cut him off, I was so angry. "That same policy says, 'no bullying', but apparently, you can overlook that because--." "Silence!" I instantly shut up. I glared at Christine and Meg, who were holding their cheeks in an attempt to look hurt, but they were secretly smirking at me from behind their hands. "Ms. Reagan... You will have to serve after school detention and I will have to call your parents." "Well, good luck with that. I don't have parents. But, whatever. Is that it? Can I go now?" He shook his head at me, although he told me I was permitted to leave. Before I left, he handed me a clip-board with the word, 'DETENTION' on it and a string of yarn attached to wear it around my neck. I put it on before storming out of the room to art class. I wanted to strangle myself with the yarn, but I knew I wouldn't.