Chapter 19: Cat

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Day 11: Wednesday

Yesterday was a nice day and you skipped school. Today, it was raining. You were on your way to school. A very faint noise came from somewhere. You turn and try to identify the sound.

?: Meow~ Meow~

You find a box with a little black cat inside. It's was so cute! It was looking up at you with it's tiny eyes. Awww.

You: Well, I can't just leave it here...

?: Hey, Mary!

You turn around, it's Kris.

Kris: Where were you yesterday?

You: At home. My stomach felt a little bad.

Kris: Oh... Well, what's over there?

You: It's a little cat. I want to take care of it... But, I can't just bring it to school. If I head back, I'll be late.

Kris: Let's just take it to school then. Mr. Kale isn't that strict. He'll probably allow this.

You: You think so?

Kris: You won't know unless you try!

You gently pick up the cat. It doesn't resist.

Cat: Meow~

You carry it all the way to school.

You enter the classroom. Everyone looks at you and is silent. Their expressions are confused, shocked, worried.

Mark: What's that Mary?

Mark appears from behind.

You: I found this cat this morning and I couldn't leave it in the rain so I brought it here.

Henry: Isn't that just the cutest thing?

He looks at the cat for a little bit. Like he was staring at it...?

You: Um... Henry?

Henry: ...Uh yeah?

You: You okay?

Henry: Yeah! Totally!

Mr. Kale walks through the door.

Mr. Kale: Mary, care to explain?

You: I found a cat in a box and it was raining outside so...

Mr. Kale: Are you asking if you can keep it in the classroom for today?

You: Yeah...

Mr. Kale: Lucky for you, I'm not a cold hearted human so yes, you can keep it here. But only for today! There should be an empty cardboard box in the back.

You: Thank you!

You walk to the back and find the empty box. You carefully place the cat inside.

Cat: Meow?

Henry: You're gonna keep it aren't you? You should give it a name!

You: You're right! What about... CL?

Cat: Nya!

Henry: Looks like it agrees.

Mr. Kale: The bell's gonna ring soon. Get in your seats!

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