DEEP

3 - The Aftermath

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"Ouch! cafeteria duty AND detention for a week!? That seems harsh." exclaimed Jenny. She was one of the first friends I made after joining this year and though she can be fierce, she's extremely loyal.

"Yeah, well its better than getting suspended" I replied.

"You're still trying for the team right? Selections start next Monday." 

Jenny's in the team herself. She swims like a shark in the pool and she's second only to Jackson Myrtle, the team captain ! Hopefully with her as my mentor, I'll be able to get into the team.

"Of course! I'll be there" I shouted.

The bell rang and we shuffled to our classrooms. Jenny turned left and headed for her Geography class and I hurried ahead to the class at the very end of the corridor.

Mrs Rowanstein wasn't pleasant, especially if you were late. She taught mathematics and was as sharp as the ruler that she often carried. Although I wasn't late, the whole school, including Mrs Rowanstein, had come to know of the 'cafeteria shenanigans' and the constant stares and whispers didn't really help either. 

The classes went by and the 2 hour detention was torturous but somehow, I made it through the day. After slaving through my homework I watched a few swimming tutorials and then I turned in for the night.