It was raining harshly. More than anyone had ever seen. Only some bothered to walk to school whilst others were dropped off.
Ten-year-old Mauritus was among those who walked. She entered school, soaking wet (she had no umbrella) hair drenched, clothes sopping, and shoes...well I would rather not speak of it. This was not a good start of going to a new school. She walked up to the Main Office and asked for her timetable, form room number and locker number plus keys. On her way to her locker she gets tripped over by someone she doesn't even know. As she stares up at the person in anger, ready to protest he laughs:
"Ha! Shortie!"
And so did the rest of his 'gang'.
His name is Jacob Merrell aka The School Bully.
"Hey, what do you think you are doing Jacob?!" Someone said. "Are you okay?" they said to Mauritus.
"Yeah, I think..." Mauritus said.
The girl helped her pick up her stuff.
"I'm Lyla, Lyla Mathews, what's your name?" Lyla asked.
"I'm Mauritus, Mauritus Maritime. But you can call me Mimi if you like." Mauritus said, smiling.
"Nice to meet you."
"Same here."
"Aww has the class nerd finally made a friend?!" Jacob said, mockingly, from behind Lyla.
"You better put your fist in your mouth, or I will." Lyla said bravely. "Or I'll tell Aunt Rosa."
"Fine, I'll stop. For now." Jacob said, defeated.
He and his 'gang' walked off.
"Just ignore him, he's a pain." Lyla said. "And I would know."
"How?" Mauritus questioned.
"One, I've known him for ages and I know what he's like. Two, sadly he's my cousin. But I have the slightest bit of authority over him because I'm older. By three months."
"Well, I wish you the best of luck with him."
"So, are you new?" Lyla asked.
"Yeah, it's my first day actually," Mauritus said, looking at her feet.
"I could show you around if you want."
"Thanks, that would be nice."
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Young Love~A Collab!
Teen FictionThis is a story about three young girls who try to get through life and it's obstacles along the way. Young, super beautiful Mauritius has a hard life, one of... depression, until super joyous, brave girl Lyla comes along and changes her life for t...
