Trouble Maker

-01-

Before the principal stood five students. It wasn't an unusual scene- this happened a few times a week. Although with every visit, he wished he could get through to them, their behavior only got worse. The staff was fed up and wished they would be expelled, but the principal wouldn't allow it.

"Why are you here?" He eyed them carefully.

"You already know why," Jian scoffed.

The principal glared at him. "How about you stop acting so smart, huh?"

Irritated, Taeho spoke up. "We were out eating barbecue."

"That's true, but that's not the answer I'm looking for."

"We were skipping class," said Sang.

"Yes, that's what it was. But not only were you skipping class, but you went off campus without the permisson of a teacher. That's against the rules, isn't it?"

The teacher went to sit at his desk. "I don't appreciate you all breaking the rules. I gave you all the oppurtunity to take classes this summer instead of redoing a whole semester. I don't want to hear any more smart remarks or dumb excuses. Don't play stupid, kids. You're all too smart for that."

In response, he heard a quiet laugh.

"Who was that?" No one answered. "I'm not gonna ask again." Still, no answer. He sighed and shook his head. "Whether or not you're trying to be suspended or expelled, it won't happen. I know you've heard the other teachers talking about it. But I need you guys to polish your behavior, okay? How about you go back to class and do something productive, huh? Now leave, bye."

The five students exited in silence. As soon as they did, the principal called the secretary. "Make sure there is someone watching the gates at all times so that no one leaves unless they have a pass. Thank you." He hung up and returned to his paperwork.

Sang shook his head and spoke as soon as they were in the hall. "We didn't even get to finish it..."

"It was cooked so perfectly..." Jian closed his eyes, remembering the flavor. "I just needed one more bite, but they came and ruined it!"

"Yah," Taeho walked in front the group to stop them. "What are you guys saying? We just got punished for skipping class, and you are complaining about not finishing the food? We have to get our minds on the right track."

"What does it matter," Ungjae finally spoke. "You were with us, weren't you? Don't act so innocent, like you were 'dragged into this.'"

"I'm not saying that, but we do need to change..."

"Why does it matter to you, huh? All of sudden you care about school just because the principal said something?" He looked at Taeho with cold eyes.

"Hey, Ungjae. You know, Taeho is right. We've gotten into too much trouble, isn't it tiring?" Jeup responded.

"What are you talking about," Jian laughed.

"The principal said that we won't get expelled, anyways. We might as well try while we're here." Jeup looked at all of them, looking for approval.

Ungjae scowled at Jeup and Taeho. "I see how it is. Are the two of you too good for us? All of a sudden, you care about school?" He looked down the hall with a chuckle. "Fine then. We don't need you." He continued to walk.

Jeup shook his head. "That's not what I mean, dumbass."

The group continued to walk, but instead of going to class, they walked into a bathroom instead. It was for no reason to all, but to pass time.