Unconditional Love

Chapter 4-The Problem

On my way back from Hoolah's house, I went to the park for a run with Hachiko. Hachi was exhausted but he jogged. I got so tired and decided to stop stalling and go home. Hachi was all in for the idea. We were walking down the sidewalk with my house just around the corner, when a group of tough looking boys and girls stopped us. They were just a bunch of 8th grade jerks. Being a 7th grader, they didn't look much older, but they were stronger.

I made sure was behind me so nothing happens. He listened and knew something was wrong. Then I began to walk a bit faster so I could pass without the group noticing. Tough luck, they saw I was a bit scareed and began to approach me.

"Yo, pipsqueak," said a red-headed boy(named Patrick, called Patter)

"Yes?" I replied, frightened.

"Where are you going?" a brunnette name Hally asked.

"Just home. It's getting late."

"Well, if you're going to go home, you have to do something,"Cory(a bald, black boy) exclaimed.

"What must I do?"

They talked for a second and Rothyna, a blonde tall girl, answered. "Why don't you dance?"

"I don't know how to dance."

"You better learn soon or you'll get pummeled!" threatend Hally.

"We'll give you a day to practice," said Patter. "Tomorrow, you will present a dance when we find you."

"Okay." That's when it all began. Hachi knew I was frightened and began to bark. I picked him up andn began to walk home. But, once again, I was stopped by the iddiots.

"OOHHH, what is that ugly animal?"

"It's my dog! Now LEAVE ME ALONE!!!!"

"Why you getting so angry! Get over here, you rat."

If I stood there for even a second, they would've killed me. I don't know what got in to me. I just began to run. I didn't know where I was going until I saw my house. I turned back and saw the fools hot on my trail. If I were to stop at my house, they would know where I live and would stalk me all my life. I decide to run around the entire neighborhood until they get tired and leave. Being a cahmpion in running, I can run pretty far. By the time I did the first lap, they were gone. Hachi was so scared. I ran inside and just ran up to my room and slept. I've got to forget all this. I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the table. 

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The next day was a daily routine. Except this time, I had to put out the food for Hachi. I made sure my room door was closed and nothing was on the floor. Don't want mom to get mad on the first day. I had to run to school, since Hoolah was going to be late. She had to go to a dentist appointment. I saw the group of jerks on the way but I didn't stop. Unfortunately, they saw. I couldn't run away from the school or else I would be late. If I ran to the school, they wuld know where to find me at 3:00. I am having the worst day so far. 

I meet up with some of my other friends adn talk to them about Hachi. I make sure that I don't look suspicious or else they'll start asking questions. I won't know how to answer and I don't enjoy lying. The bell rings. Just on time, I thought. I quickly run in to class and take out my books. I'm the first one inside and I'm never the first. Then class begins. I pay attention so I can get my mind off of the group that will be waiting outside of the school. I needed to come up with a dance but I can't. It's a tragedy that I have to live here right now. 

The day ended with me getting 5 stars for each subject. Well, that's a first, I thought, with a little pride inside me. I make sure I check the exits before I leave. I guess I picked the wrong one.