Its complicated

My hot coco steamed as I anxiously awaited the verdict. The principles office was very nice. As I have been sitting here, I have noticed many things about her style. For one, she was really in to the western look, something you wouldn't gather by looking at her clothing. Two, she had a knack for expensive things. A hot coco maker, a painting that looked ancient and probably cost a fortune, and not to mention the the big rock on her finger also known as a diamond ring. That sucker was so big you'd probably need a forklift to lift it up. Oddly enough my cruel, mean principle was wearing a wedding ring. I feel bad for the poor guy that got roped into marrying the devils assistant. You'd think he'd have known better but I guess some guys are just desperate. Honestly I don't know how the women ended up getting engaged. I bet she hates puppies and and laughs when she watches Marley and me. I speak the truth when I say she hates everything. But at the moment, I don't think trying to explain that to my parents will help. I have done things at this school before but this one may have crossed the kind. Most if the teachers have been pretty tolerant about the crap I pull but I think I went too far this time. Not even Raleigh or Josh can get me out of this one. Raleigh and Josh are my best friends. Raleigh is the most outgoing person I know. Don't get me wrong I'm not a shy person but she really knows how to present herself. Then there's Josh who is the most amazing guy I know. And no I do not like him like that. He is so funny and he always does the school plays. He's not a theatre dork though because he's captain of the schools basketball team. Anyway, the three if us, were like three peas in a pod. Partners in crime. We are inseparable. Whenever I get myself into trouble, which is quite often, they're always there to bail me out. This time though, everything is different. I know what I did was wrong but it had to be done. Alright I guess it wasn't a must do thing but wishful thinking right?

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"Shut up shoes" I whispered as my shoes squeaked along the shiny floor. Where the hell was I going to put all these. "Be quiet!" I say spinning around to face the dog that just yelped. I was stepping on it's foot. Oops. "Ok now I need you all to shut up for just a little longer until I can get you into the practice room" I tell the dogs knowing it's pointless because they can't understands me. We are about to walk up the steps when one of the 12 dogs I'm struggling to walk starts in the other direction. "Hey what are you doing" I yell whisper. Then I hear it. The subtle click clack if heals on the floor. The principle was coming. I had to get up the stairs and fast! Here's where playing years of sports payed off. I pick up the 3 smallest dogs and tug as hard a I can on the others, bribing then with treats. My heart is pounding and only getting faster with every footstep I hear. Finally we are up the stairs into the band practice room where the walls are soundproof. I manage to shut the door without getting anyone's tail in it. Quickly I turn around and bump snack into Mrs.Carlson, the principle. Play it cool Katie, play it cool. Maybe she doesn't even know. "Oh Mrs.Carlson I'm so sorry. I didn't see you there" I say in a sickly sweet voice, putting on my best fake smile. "Mm and what were you doing in the band room? As I recall you hates being in band and switched to P.E. On the first day of school last year." She says, her eyes searching for a sign that I'm guilty of something. " Oh I was just checking in on Ching Lee to see if he needed anything for his violin" I answer my back still plastered to the door. "Well that's nice of you but you have class. I can check on him for you" she says with an evil grin. "No! I mean nah he's all good. He doesn't need anything" my heart still pounding but I manage to reply. "If your sure then" Mrs.Carlson tells me "I'll just be going now. You, get back to class" and with that I step away from the door. Big mistake. One of the dogs pawed the handle and opened the door. They all sprinted towards Mrs.Carlson, knocked her down, and started slobbering all over her, all while she was yelling "Get them off I'm allergic!!".

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Now as I sit in her office remembering what I did, it feels pretty good. "Katie, Mrs.Carlson wants to talk to you" my mother says. My mom and dad are two completely different people when it comes to me. My mom, who is still strict, actually loves me. She takes pity and listens to what I have to say. My dad on the other hand is Mr.drill Sargent. He hates me and I hate him. Everything I do just makes him hate me worse. But I'm over it. I used to cry when he gave me lectures and punishments. I'm done caring now. I walk over towards to door and realize my legs feel a little shaky. "Ahh Ms.Walter, what a pleasure" the devils assistant says. I notice that her face is puffy and red, her eyes are watering, and she seems to be having a reaction to a dog bite. "Well Katie, what you did is unacceptable. I think this is cause for expulsion" Mrs.Carlson continues. "No please. I will do anything to make it up to you. I will serve detention for the rest of the year. " I plead. "Unfortunately Ms.Walter, detention does not pay for my engagement ring that one of the dogs swallowed does it. That's what I thought. Katie Walters you are expelled from ridge crest high school. Now out!" she screams pointing to the door. I am so dreading the car ride home. "Mom I'll meet you in the car I'm gonna get my stuff from my locker." She just nods and walks away. I have to tell Raleigh and Josh. They're both in science right now so I walk over to the window and motion for them to come out. I see Josh raise his hand, say a few things then walk out with Raleigh following. He had such a good way with words. "What's up?" Raleigh asks me. "Well let's see, umm I lets a few dogs into the school, long story short I got expelled" I say as I watch there smiles turn into frowns. "No Katie you can't be!" Josh says pulling me into a hug. "It's ok guys. I'll probably just go to ride creek which is only a 20 minute drive from here. I promise that we will stay in touch." I finish. And with that we all hug each other, standing there for what seems like hours. I finally feel a tear escape and roll down my cheek. "I have to go guys. Text me later ok?" and with that I leave.

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"Katie I can't deal with this anymore! I can't deal with you anymore. Your going to live with your mothers best friend in Nebraska. Go pack your bags" my father screamed angrily as I stomped upstairs. Could my life get any worse?!?