For being my very first reader.
Chapter 4
“Um.”
“Okay students, as you all should have studied and memorized over the summer, The Spanish Inquisition was a tribunal establishd in 1481 by Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand the second of Aragon, and Isabella the first of Castille. It was inten-“
“Um. Hello? I-“
“-ded to maintain Catholic orthodoxy in their kingdoms, and to replace the Medieval Inquis-“
“Yo, Puddles!”
He abruptly stopped his speech, quickly turning bright red at the interruption.
“Excuse me? Who are you addressing young lady?”
“The nickname’s fitting if there’s any indication towards your underarms, Mr...?”
“I am Mr. Pinnock, and you will address me as so. And you are?”
“My name is Scarlett Radkey, and I’m a new student.”
“Care to explain why you’re late on the first day of school? I ought to give you a detention for that.”
“Um, Winston, Gunner, Cooper, and Carson were holding m-“
If it was even possible, he turned a brighter shade of crimson, loosening his tie before clearing his throat.
“Ms. Radkey, I suggest you take a seat before I decide to take anymore action against you. Next time, those boys won’t be able to weasel you out of a detention.”
Pleasantly surprised, she finally turned her eyes towards the rest of the classroom. There, she met curious glances and wide eyes. Her eyes scanned the classroom, looking for an empty seat.
A group of rowdy boys sat near the only available seat in the back of the classroom. She slowly made her way to the back with everyone’s eyes on her back.
Taking a deep breath, she turned and faced the closest of the group of boys next to her. “Hello.”
“Why, hello beautiful. How you doin’?” The one closest to her said, scooting his chair closer to her.
“Ugh, don’t be creepy.” She said with a chuckle. “Girls don’t like that. Just say hello back.”
“Hello.” He paused. “Am I suave now?”
I gave him a blank stare, blinking repeatedly.
“That’s it?” I deadpanned. “You have nothing else to give me? Your name, perhaps?”
“Oh! I’m Ben. My posse back here is made of Logan, Randy, and Jeremy. We’re known as the ladies men.”
I stared at him, disbelieving.
“Oh, fine, fine! We’re complete dorks. But. On the plus side, we got a stunning woman like you to talk to us, right?”
I laughed. “You’re not half bad. Maybe I’ll help you score some girls later.” I said with a wink.
“Really? You’d do that? That’d be rad, man.”
“No problem at all, Ben. You seem like a chill guy. Girls like that.”
He looked away with a star struck look in his eyes, most likely fantasizing about all the girls he’d get.
After our conversation, Ben went on dreaming, and I averted my attention to the sweaty teacher standing at the front of the classroom. His underarms were drenched in body odor – hence the nickname - and his hair was black and greasy. He looked to be leering at the girls in the front row while he lectured.
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Make Your Move
HumorWhen strong willed, hard headed Scarlett Radkey receives the chance of a lifetime, she immediately jumps at the chance of success; and in two weeks time, she’s packed and shipped off to a prestigious performing arts school. Using her impeccable tale...
