7. In the Hallway
• “You better watch
yourself, Jackson.
Your brother’s not
around to protect you
anymore,” he
taunted.
• “You can’t boss me
around like everyone
else. I’m not afraid of
you,” I spat right
back at him.
• “Hey Punk , watch
where you’re going,”
he stated, as if it
were a rule.
Oh, no, no, no;
not Chad. Ever
since 3rd grade
he’s been out to
get me.
Chad could beat
me to a pulp, but
I can’t let him
see fear in my
eyes or hear it in
my voice.
Finally, he’s left! I
was beginning to
think he was
going to back me
into a corner and
push it.
When’s it going
to change? I
wish he’d just
get over 3rd
grade.
9. Champ (Inner Thinking)
What the heck! Trent has my back, and I’ve got his. Let’s get Chad and anyone else who gets in the way.
Champ (Inner Thinking)
Whoa, what was that!? I was avoiding the cafeteria food today and now it’s all over me!
Chad
“Food Fight!”
Champ (Inner Thinking)
Oh, no! The principal; and the grip she has on my arm is as strong as a vise. This is not good.
Champ (Inner Thinking)
Safe! Move to a safe-zone. Got to give it my full effort to get back at Chad. Gonna win this one!
Champ (Inner Thinking)
Retreat! Retreat! We’re being attacked from all sides. Move our group to the back corner, quick!
11. Me
“But, Chad initiated the fi-”
Principal
“I’m very disappointed with you young men. I should call your
parents, but I’m going give you one more chance.
Now, scram, and I don’t want to hear of any more trouble from
you.
14. Chad
“Watch it, Champ.”
Chad
“Someone glued me to the chair!”
Chad
You did it, didn’t you!”
Champ
“Nope. How could I have? We all came
into class together,”
Champ Inner Thinking
I think the principal saw the glint in my
eyes; please don’t have noticed.
Principal
“You, in my office.”
16. Principal
“I am fed up with this
behavior. You have a
three-day suspension
and that’s final!” she
yelled.
“No buts. I’m going to
call your parents to
inform them of this
latest escapade of
yours… Are we clear?”
Champ
“Bu-”
“Yes.”
