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Joseph's Monster

School is almost over, but Joseph hasn't been inside for a while. 

Where is he, she wonders. Looking around the classroom. Still wishing he could be anywhere.

In her final lesson before she goes to an assembly meeting filled with many students who are studying the same year as her.

She never liked being in Assembly meetings. Teachers always say something no one wants to hear and refusing to hear from the teachers results in students getting home late or having a shorter time of break.

Her final lesson, a media class. Her favourite class. Has extensive knowledge on films, behind the scenes procedures and film equipment. The crew she would need to ensure any film goes smoothly. It's the one subject she is a complete expert at.

A teacher barges through the door, calling Mary. "Mary, you're needed in the Headteacher's office." Becoming confused and a bit worried. People who are called into the Headteacher's office can be in serious trouble over what they have to do and that they would give out punishment, usually one week detention. Continuing to break the rules and continue doing terrible things in school would result in suspension for ten days. Another suspension is two weeks. But if this keeps going, they will be expelled. Students who become dangerous or violent to others will results in them being immediately expelled, for the safety of others.

"Am I in trouble?" She asks out of concern.

"Not really but it's best you come to the office. It's important." She gets up. Leaving her bag, until the teacher looks at her.

"Oh you can bring it with you." Becoming confused about it. Why does she have to bring it? It seems like the meeting will last throughout the lesson.

"Why bring my bag sir?" She asks.

"Well like I said, it's important and I don't really want to disclose it yet. The headteacher will reveal it to you once you're there." She just nods her head.

Putting her school items and equipment in the bag, raising herself up and follows him. The other students in the classroom stare at her. All in confusion.

The headteacher's office is just downstairs. In the hallways, near the playground. The headteacher really is nice but it's better to not get on her nerves.

Arriving in her office, the teacher opens the door for her. Mrs Li, the headteacher, sees Mary approach her. Smiling and happy to see her.

"Hello Mary. Please have a seat." Mary follows on. Going to a chair, raising herself down, making herself comfortable.

The teacher leaves. Along with Mrs Li is Ms Tilda. Ms Tilda has always liked Mary. One for her personality, the other for being able to achieve many high grades, better than her other students. Joseph too achieves the same progress as Mary.

"Why am I here Mrs Li?" Mrs Li and Ms Tilda look at each other. Feeling unsure whether it's a good idea to reveal it to her. Seems like what they're going to say, or ask, might feel sensitive to Mary.

"Mary... ever since you have came to our school, you have been one of our favourite students. You never got yourself into trouble, never gained any bad grades and not just that, of everyone else, you chose to improve yourself even if there's nothing that needs improving over your studies." Said Ms Tilda. Feeling proud over what Mary was able to accomplish. Before herself, along with Mrs Li, reveal what they really don't want to reveal to Mary.

"Umm okay."

"Don't worry. The talk between us is not about you. It's about your friend... Joseph." Becoming confused about what they have just said. The concern they gave to her. They know Mary and Joseph are incredibly close, along with the fact that they do really well in their studies.