"Why is a train coming down the track in back of my house!!" Suddenly, the boi realized he was sleeping and the "train" was his alarm clock. MONDAY MORNING?! ALREADY?!
JoJo headed downstairs and gobbled up his Fruit Loops. After all, he would not be able to eat again until 10:00! When JoJo got himself ready, he started out for the bus. Then, he remembered he had a ride with an Upperclassman! Over the weekend at band practice, Chris Slide had befriended JoJo. They both played the trumpet. Chris was a Junior, and even though he was a big guy, he chose Band over Football. A rare breed indeed! Chris was also a Christian! He and his family were long-time members of the Smallville First Baptist Church.
As they sped away from JoJo's house in Chris' dark blue Dodge Charger, everything seemed different. This is the way High School SHOULD BE, JoJo thought to himself. There was a slight problem...
Jive Talkin was playing---Loudly! JoJo HATED Disco. He was a Rocker! But, Chris loved his new Bee Gees' 8-Track.
Oh well, I can stomach this silly, dance-moving music as long as I don't have to ride the bus, JoJo thought.
Chris pulled into his normal parking place---right beside this ugly light blue Pinto. However, the girl inside was Karen Outlaw, a Sophomore. JoJo could not even see the car after she came into his vision. His eyes were fixed on Karen.
In his mind, he was under the illusion he was thinking, FINE! SHE FINE! (no verb was necessary).
However, JoJo was actually whispering the words. When he realized it, Karen had this huge grin. From his red-faced position, JoJo didn't know if Karen had hear him or not.
Then, she spoke, "Hi..."
JoJo had his mouth open beginning to say Hey, when Karen added ".....Chris."
"Well hey, Karen. How are you on this Monday morning?"
"I'm fine."
I'll say thought JoJo.
Next, JoJo almost pooted. Karen asked Chris, "Who is this cutie with you."
"This is JoJo. Say 'Hi' JoJo."
"Hi," JoJo squeaked out.
Chris and Karen laughed.
However, Karen was a cool chick and she said, "Hi, welcome to our little party we call high school." JoJo knew he would have her smile imprinted on his brain the rest of the school day. This time, he KNEW he was thinking FINE! SHE FINE!
"See you boys later. Nice meeting you, JoJo."
WOW that smile!! "Nice to meet you, too, Karen." This time JoJo did not squeak, and he was proud of himself.
Chris said, "See you at Band practice, buddy."
"OK. Thanks for the ride."
Tommy and JoJo sat in the front in their first period Math class. This began a pattern of JoJo turning around to see the Sophomore girls. He had no idea they could see him. (Duh)
Michelle thought she would have some fun. The next time JoJo sneaked a peek, Michelle puckered up her lips.
JoJo about caught a crick in his neck from the rapid pace that he managed to turn around to face the front. He could hear the 3 Sophomore girls laughing.
Tommy leaned over, "Busted..."
As soon as the dismissal bell sounded, JoJo practically ran out of class. He move credulously down the hall, which was a bad thing. The Senior known as Beast was walking right in front of JoJo, and he didn't even notice! Normally, JoJo would have maneuvered to a safe position allowing others to buffer the area in between him and a Senior.
All of a sudden, the Beast wheeled and did a High Rise Wake-Up Call on JoJo's unaware head!
Seniors loved this move! They would actually jump up in the air and come down on the crown of a Freshman's head.
"Bahaaa! You stupid Fresh Meat!"
JoJo was stunned. He went from embarrassment to pain, and he wasn't sure which was worse. When he sat down in second period, he decided the pain was worse!
Cindy quickly realized JoJo was looking pale. "Why are you so pale, JoJo?"
"I just got the Atomic Bomb dropped on my head by a Senior Freak."
"Maybe you should go see the nurse."
"Yea."
JoJo asked Nac if he could go to the nurse.
"What's the problem, Freshy?"
Does everyone in this high school hate Freshmen?? "I feel bad."
"Good try, Mr. Smith. We ALL feel bad---it's Monday morning. Plant it and get your mind on World History. It's the cure for everything!"
"Yessir." Ohhh Brother!!
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