Rise of Theo

Chapter 3 : Boiling Blood

2 Hours Left...

I decided to skip my trip to the nurses' office.

Firstly, I was already late for my classes.

Second, I wasn't going to let anyone make fun of me on the first day.

I was still feeling pretty bad inside but I tried to suck it up and headed to my Biology class. 

Mr.Monroe is the head of the Biology Department. He was also my teacher. 

He never wore anything formal. Only khaki colored three-fourths and full-sleeved shirts that were way too big for him.

He had long blonde hair and an unshaved face. 

I had no idea how he became the Head of the Biology department.

I walked into class ten minutes late...

'Ah, Theodor. Looks like you finally made it.', he said with a dissapointed tone. 'Have a seat, over by Molly.'

MOLLY? NO. Anyone but her. She was the most annoying person on earth. Who knows? Even Aliens might not be able to handle her. 

Molly Mable. The worst person you could ever meet.

She was blonde, she had green eyes and had arms like a snake. 

Her father, Norman Mable, had been trying to win the elections to be the mayor ever since they moved here three years ago.

But he always lost against William Moriarity; Espins' dad. 

Her dad was just as Rich as Espins'; maybe even more.

I begged Mr.Monroe to change my seat but he said he doesn't want to hear a word of it.

So I sat next to the she-devil, herself. 

Mr.Monroe was teaching about the Human DNA. 

I wasn't particularly very keen on Biology.

Even though, Mr.Monroe had tried to give me special attention. 

'Now, who can tell me the definition of Genetic Determinism?', asked Mr.Monroe.

Molly raised her hands. I rolled my eyes.

'Anyone? Anyone? Somebody other than Ms.Mable?' he asked while staring at me.

I didn't know.

'Alright, Yes, Ms.Mable.', he said glumly.

I think he hated Molly almost as much as I did.

I know it's pretty bad for a teacher to pick favorites but Mr.Monroe was usually on my side ever since Mollys' father had a huge fight with Mr.Monroe because his company had polluted the Pickadaily Forest on the East Side of town; where Mr.Monroes' childhood home was. 

'Genetic Determinism. A belief that genes of the Human DNA determine the morphological and behavioral conditions of a new born baby. But Recent studies conducted by Moses Industries says that -' 

'Alright, that's enough Ms.Mable. Also, please do not mention that name again in my class or risk being kicked out.', bleeped Mr. Monroe.

What was that all about? I mean, I hate Molly as much as any other sane Human Being but that was a bit rude. Even for Molly.

The bell rang and I almost reached the door when Mr.Monroe called out to me. 

'Theodor... I trust that today's your big day?', he said with a smile.

'My what?', I asked blatently. 

'Oh, Nevermind. You'll understand in a few hours. And when you do, you must come to me. Alright?', he said with a serious smile.

***

It was Advanced Algebra class and I couldn't concentrate at all. 

My stomach started burning again and my muscles started throbbing. 

To top that, I couldn't stop thinking what Mr.Monroe told me. 

"...today's your big day.." 

What did he mean? Ugh.

The bell rang. It was reccees and I headed out to the cafeteria. 

I saw Espin over by the Round Table. 

It was the only Circular table in the whole room.

I had no idea why. 

'Did'ya find Freddie?', she asked me while she ate her club sandwhiches.

'No, I didn't see him anywhere.', I replied with a sad face.

'Geez. He could've atleast told us earlier.', she frowned. 

I was just about to reply when - It struck me again.

The same exact eeriee feeling of pain I had when I first stepped inside.

And it was getting worse.