Chapter 7

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   Getting up this morning gave me newfound confidence. I got ready and left, excited. My friends walked with me, but we didn't talk.

   As soon as I walked inside, I saw Baldi, a sad expression on his face. I ran up to him and hugged him, crying. He started crying too, ruffling my hair. "Thank you, Baldi..." He was even more surprised when I said that.  Then he hugged me back. "Y-you're welcome... I'm surprised you forgave me." I giggled. "I'm surprised you gifted me 5 sketchbooks!" He giggled too. "No hugging in the halls."(HAAH!!) We both jumped and turned our heads. The principal of the thing was standing there, arms crossed. We looked at each other, then back at the principal. He smiled and laughed. "I'm just kidding! That isn't a rule!" We both laughed with him, although awkwardly. The principal walked off, waving goodbye. Baldi then placed me on the ground gently, letting me go to class.

   The day was pretty normal, despite the occasional glares from other students. Baldi treated me nicely, and consoled me when I got a problem wrong. I now felt safe when I was in that school, and didn't hesitate to go anywhere, as long as Baldi was with me. I think I gave him a change of heart, but I'm not sure. It may have just been him realizing that what he was doing was wrong that changed him... Well, he's nice now, so why should I worry? Although, when I'm alone with some students, they try to tickle me... Aha! I'm rambling again! Anyway, I was brought home and I felt awesome. I sent Baldi a few math-themed pillows(It seems wrong but he's a math teacher so it fits) and started drawing in my sketchbooks that Baldi sent me. I cherished them greater than any of my other sketchbooks. Don't say it's weird, I'm an art kid! Every time I draw in one is like creating a new memory for me and Baldi. As soon as I finished my first drawing in that sketchbook, I felt tired, so I put it up and fell asleep.

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