His Good Luck Charm

Grounded

Chase's pov

How do I always end up in trouble. I honestly didn't do anything this time... okay fine I spray painted a picture on the wall of the boys locker room and I would've gotten away with it if it weren't for coach Johnson.

"Chase, principal Logan will see you now." The Secretary says

"Thanks Clarisse." I say

"I thought you said no more trouble."

"I tried but trouble is my middle name." I say

"Your middle names are actually Arthur Ca-" she says

"Don't mention that in public." I say quickly and she laughs. I walk into the principal's office playing with the bottom of my shirt. I always do that when I'm nervous.

"Take a seat Chase. Now seeing as this is the fifth time you've been in my office I find suspension befitting." She says

"Suspension?" I repeat. This is bad, really bad.

"Yes, I have already informed your father-"

"My dad?" I repeat that's it I'm dead.

"Yes he will be here to pick you up any minute now."

"Wait principal Logan please reconsider can't I just have detention for a month or something?"

"You should have thought about that before you decided to spray paint the locker room." She says and I run a hand through my hair. Definitely dead. She picks up the receiver on her desk phone and dials a number off her computer.

"Hello Mrs Chandler... yes it's about Chase. Did you receive my email about Chase?...You'd like to speak to him? Ok hold on." She says then hands me the receiver. Dang it.

"Hello?"

"What the hell are you doing? Why is the school calling my phone?" She yells

"I'm sorry. I was alone and I promise I didn't intend to cause any harm I just-" I say trying to calm her down. It didn't work. I wasn't alone I was with my best friend. The difference is he took a bathroom break before coach Johnson walked in. Besides he has an abusive father so I wouldn't want to get him into any trouble.

"Just know I'm going to deal with you as soon as you get home."

"Mom please-"

"Put the principal back on the phone." She says and I sigh in defeat before handing the phone back to principal Logan.

After some conversation about me there's a knock at the door. Please don't let it be my dad, please don't let it be my dad.

"Come in." Principle Logan says and in walks my dad in his work suit. I inherited his blonde hair and piercing blue eyes but I got my mother's hair texture and tan complexion. I look down at my lap.

"Please have a seat Mr Chandler. So I was just telling Chase here that we have decided to suspend him for a week. This is because of his unruly behaviour and the multiple warnings he has received. I have already informed your wife. We hope that this will be a turning point for him."

"It certainly will. I'll make sure of it." My dad says I look up at him and I can tell from the look in his eyes that I'm grounded.

"Thank you principal Logan. Let's go Chase." My dad says grabbing my ear. I wince in pain.

"I'm sorry dad. Ow!" I say as he drags me towards the school exit. I see my friends by my locker and mouth a quick "Save me" they just smile at me and wave. This is going to be one awkward drive home.