Garret: A Short Story

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Melody enlarged her eyes, in surprise, was…Is he being nice right now? She thought,” Now, hand me your pencil. I’ll show you the formula,” Garret said,” O-Okay,” Melody stuttered a bit, handing the cute-decorated pencil over to the tall boy. The pencil tip began to mark on the paper,” Okay, so you write down this formula and make this equation…” Garret explained. Melody nodded, understanding a little bit more. Thanks to the hall monitor’s help, Melody was able to get her homework done, to prepare her fun for the weekend. There was a few minutes that remained in class. Melody properly wore her backpack over her shoulder, and stood beside Garrett, who crossed his arms and stood against the wall,” Um…Thanks for the help, Garrett! Now this subject …show more content…

A few kids were scattering around the hallway, cheering for the weekend. Few other kids entered Melody’s classroom, to talk to their friends,” Hey! You kids go back to your classroom!” Garrett scolded. Melody laughed,” Calm down, Garrett. You know how desperately kids want to escape from their ‘prison’. At least they’re not burning down the building,” She said. Garret crossed his arms,” Don’t call this school a ‘prison’! Golden Rich is one of the best private schools!” He scoffed, turning his head. The chubby girl just shrugged,” YOO, MELOOODYYY!!” A voice called, breaking Melody’s peace and quiet. As Melody turned around, she saw her junior friend, Samantha Bocks, who was a delinquent who would skip her classes, and litter, and anything else that would infuriate the Hall Monitor. Though, she was a troublemaker, she secretly cares about her friends,” H-Hey, Samantha,” Melody waved, nervously. Every time, Samantha was around, Melody always felt anxious and cautious. Samantha sat on top of the desk, with her backpack beside her,” Just came here to say hi! What you doing over the weekend? Going to the fair or something?” She asked, …show more content…

Garrett disliked Samantha for her irresponsibility, profanity use, and how much trouble she would always get herself into,” Ahem!” He cleared his throat. Samantha turned her head to look at the strict Hall Monitor,” Yo, Garrett! How you doing, my man?” She waved. Samantha was always clueless about the boy’s hatred of her,” Ahem! Samantha, you are breaking the dress code. I have told you many times, no piercing studs!” He scolded. Samantha just chuckled, which annoyed him,” Hey, calm down, officer. It’s not like I’m holding a gun or anything,” She laughed. Garrett just turned his head, to ignore her. Melody rolled her eyes, it was a pain to see this, but she was always used to it,” What about you, Samantha? You look like you’re going somewhere,” She asked, politely. Samantha nodded,” Oh, that’s right! I’m going to help at the concession for the fair! I’m going to be busy, but at least I’ll be making tons of money, and enjoy the rides for free!” She said, happily,” Of

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