Life Without Her

Detention again...

Jo's POV:

We got to school on time - actually pretty early. I can't believe that I have SCIENCE today. I absolutely hate it; especially being in Year 8. My teacher can't even teach. He always takes days off giving us a cover/supply teacher and his voice is like a robot (and sooooooo quiet like a mouse.) I made my way to form with my sister. She was in a different form. I'm in 'FAIR' and my twin is in 'NESS'. The forms spell out FAIRNESS. I have the best form 8F and my sister - well her side is dead. Literally NESS have no fun at all. Jess is in 8S1. That is cause there are two S forms and she is in the first one. my sister has the same timetable as me but the other way round. I have Science first 2 periods and she has it last. When I got to form, I sat next to my best friend Kate (Katherine). We've been friends for over 8 years - ever since crèche.

"Alima...

"here. "

"Tasnim 1...."

"here. "

"Tasnim 2..."

"HERE!"

"Jamilla..."

"mornin'. "

"Kather -"

"HOLA!"

"Jose-"

"I'M HEEEREEE!"

And so on...

"Ok girls, I have a few announcements to make. Firstly, I need to speak to these students in a bit: Aishah, Lilly and Josephine. Secondly I need to speak to everyone about the changes for the next two days and finally about some arrangements that need to be made. Ok so everyone get a book out and read whilst I speak to the 3 girls outside." Yuck! I hate Mr Murzer's voice. It's so annoying - especially with his Canadian/ American accent. It is soooooo frustrating looking at him, forget speaking. His breath stinks so bad, like an egg fart.

When we got outside, he took us through some double door and towards his office. Lilly and I were behind Sir and Aishah. He took me inside the isolation room and told the others to stay outside.

"Ok Josephine, how are you feeling?" he asked in his most girlish, quietest (and nicest) voice ever! I rolled my eyes before I answered, "I am feeling GREAT, thank you! Now let's get to the point without getting annoying excess involved." That was one thing I hated about him too. He always speaks rubbish - literally. He always has to add extra information that isn't related. Last time, in form, he was talking about bullying and suddenly began talking about how you make chocolate - like COME ON!

"I know that the term has just started, but I have some bad news. Last term, your overall lateness to lesson and to school was 65% - which is equal to a total of exact- actually roughly 16 late marks. For this absolutely dreadful attendance - sorry I meant to say punctuality- actually- oh who cares. Anyways, you will have half an hour - which is the exact total of 30 minutes detention with lovely Mr Murzer. This detention will take place today. You can come to do half during break and the other half at lunch or you can do it all at lunch. I am absolutely happily happy for you to come after school. You can do it when you wish. Is that OK?"

Oh for god sake - you see what I mean. How on earth am I meant to pay ANY attention when he talks a load of rubbish? He simply could've said 'You have a 30 min detention with me today. It's because of your late marks - come when you wish!' He always talks andtalks and never stops.

"Yes Sir - its fine. Umm ... I think I'll come when I feel like I can!" I said in the most daydreamers way ever. I only heard him say:

'30 minute detention... when you wish.'