Defying Tradition

Chapter 4

"Now why did you have to start a fight Ms Cooper? You're parents aren't going to be very happy about this," Mr. Grant, the principal, lectured. Mr. Grant was very handsome guy, every girl would be drooling over him. Though his personality is what drives all of them away. He has a bad temper, it's worse than mine, and that's saying something. He's no princi-PAL. I groan out of annoyance.

"For one I didn't mean to hit that girl, I was aiming for the boy -"

"That doesn't help you're case young lady!" Mr. Grant snapped.

"I would like to finish what I was about to say," I say calmly. Mr. Grant made a gesture meaning I could carry on with what I was about to say. "The boy was talking behind my back, and nobody should do that. Everyone here has seen my temper and they're suppose to be aware of their surrounds before saying anything. Because if I catch someone talking shit -"

"Language." He lectured more. I rolled my eyes.

"If I catch someone talking crap, they will get a face full of my fist. Plus, if you contact my parents they wouldn't care, they are to worried about arranging my marriage at the moment," I finally finished. Mr. Grant pinched the bridge of his nose and make a groaning sound.

"Reasons why I hate this system. It causes people to have horrible tempers and the parents never pay any attention to their children," He said pulling out a pad of paper and grabbed a pen. He wrote down something on the paper and gave me the sheet after he tore it off the note pad. "I won't call your parents, as long as you go to detention after school today. You can leave to your last class now."

I left Mr. Grant's office and headed to my last period. My bag hanging over my shoulder, the normal pain I feel because of so many books that are in it. The halls were empty, but I still took my own time to get to class. I like to enjoy just roaming around the halls when I'm called to the office or something else. Though I would probably get in trouble, but its peaceful when there's no one around. I like it. No people to deal with until I get back to class. I passed all the picture of previous principals. I bet they were probably better than this one. Mr. Grant is kind of a cool guy though, I like him sometimes. I even passed the shrine with all the awards given to previous students as well. This school sure is old.

Finally entering the class room. My teacher was in a middle of a lecture, but everyone's eyes fell on me. I started to feel awkward. I don't like being the center of attention. Mr. Tate looked over to me and folded his arms. He then says, "Its so nice of you to join us Ms Gemini. Go find your seat and don't interrupt my lecture again." Mr. Tate doesn't call people by their last names, it's always the Zodiac they are apart of. I don't like how he does that though, maybe someone doesn't want to have their branch announced. So its not that nice if you think it over.

Someone was in my normal seat, and that someone was Scott. Damn it why is he in every one of my classes. The desk next to his was open so I placed my bag under the desk and sat in the seat. I pulled out the supplies that I needed for the class. Mr. Tate began his lecture again while I was doing that. I leaned my head into the palm of my hand, trying to listen to the teacher.

Half way through the class a note landed on my desk. I looked down at it, then looked around the class wondering who gave me the note. I shrugged and opened the note. It said:
"What was that at lunch today? Why did you punch that girl?
- Scott"

I wrote on the same sheet of paper and said:
"That's a nice way to introduce yourself. Give me a reason why I should tell you why?
- Gabriela"

I placed the note on his desk, making sure the teacher didn't see. Waiting for Scott to write back. Soon the note came back and it said:
"Sorry, I'll introduce myself better later. Could we talk after school?
-Scott"

"I have detention after school. We could talk tomorrow.
-Gabriela"

Scott gave me a nod once he read the note. We went back to listening what the teacher was saying. "I want you guys to find a partner. This project is worth two hundred points. You'll have to find a partner of the opposite Zodiac," Mr. Tate said. I could already tell Scott was looking at me. I looked over to him and I was right. I sigh. "The project is to research how your groups could get along. While researching you'll also be trying to get along with that person." The bell rang indicating that it was time for us to leave. "I'll see you guys on Wednesday." Mr. Tate said sitting at his desk. I grabbed my bag and headed to the detention area. I texted Caitlyn telling her I had detention, and I'll tell her why later.

About thirty minutes later everyone who had gotten detention were in the room. It was completely silent. Some kids were sleeping. Others were making airplanes, or how the majority was just sitting there watch the supervisor. The supervisor was doing nothing just typing away at her computer. Thank god this time its not Mrs. Jackson. Do one small thing you get extra detention time, or something worse. I don't even know who this teacher is, but she seems laid back. Though she could be one of those teachers who thinks she teaches people stuff, but really doesn't.

Another few minutes pass and I was about to fall asleep, but I heard the door to the classroom open. I looked over to the door to see who came in. It was Cait. What is she doing.

"Miss Smith, its an emergency. There's a huge fight going on. Can you please come and stop it!" Caitlyn says dramatically. This seems suspicious.

"Miss Jones why couldn't you go find Mr. Grant? I'm suppose to watch over these miscreants, so I can't help you." The supervisor said.

"You're the closest person I could get to. Right when I was about to leave they pulled out weapons. We got to hurry before anyone could be killed!" Cait says. Okay Caitlyn dial it down. Don't want to over do it. Miss Smith finally gave in and ran outside with Caitlyn. I made sure that she was out of sight. I packed my bag and walked over to the window. Good thing we were on the first floor, that would hurt if I climbed out the window on the second or third floor. I ran away from the window just in case she came back early.

I got to the parking lot, but I heard voices. To my luck it was Cait and Miss Smith. I quickly hid behind a car, and waited for Miss Smith to be done lecturing Caitlyn. She left after my best friend said her apologies. I popped out from my hiding place and threw my hands in the air.

"Thank you Caitlyn!" I yell, but not to loud so nobody else could hear me. She laughed.