After a few hours, the meeting ended; however, not everything was settled, especially on the side of Kyle, who was the most damaged. My father suggested the removal of the bullies in school for the safety of the other students. Alcohol and violence are something that should not be tolerated in school, so that is the most ideal solution.
Now everything is in the adults' hands. It is not something us children need to meddle with.
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2 days after the chaotic meeting, my high school life continues. Why did it just continue, you ask? Well, let's go back to 2 days ago.
My mother learned about the news. The situation took a whole 180 degrees.
My father was beaten up wildly. My mother was merciless when triggered, so he just sat there and took the beating. He looked at me for help, but I just ignored him. I wanted to live after all.
After calming down,
My mother filed a police report immediately. My father tried to stop her, but only another round of beating is what he received.
"You never learn your lesson, huh?"
She also wanted to transfer me out at that time. This time I wanted to stop her, but remembering what had happened to my father, I just shut myself up. This took a whole day to be resolved. She only stopped when it was confirmed that the bullies were kicked out of school and transferred out.
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Back to reality. The classroom was as noisy as ever. Even though people gossip about our case, we just let it go. It will fade out immediately.
"Brier!!! Let me copy some homework!"
"The hell, man! We were given days to do it! How can you not make it?"
"Well, some friends invited me to play ball last night, so I kind of forgot about it. Hehehe."
"Kind of? You forgot about it." I quickly took the notes that I had and handed them to him.
"Thanks, man. I'll buy you some food later!" He quickly took the notes.
I watched him go, and I was shocked when I saw him sit at the teacher's desk. Just how brave this kid is. A few minutes after that, I saw a crowd of familiar faces go beside his place, and others began copying my work.
"Hey! Hey! Hey! Change some answers, don't copy it completely, we will get caught if we have the same answers!!"
Roe looked at me and gave me a smirk.
"Man, they gave us the same homework, so what is the problem of having the same answers?" he stated innocently.
I smiled back at him; however, I could feel my veins in my head throb.
"Change some," I said calmly. And everyone nodded quickly. Even the smart ass Roe.
I got to know more about my classmate group, "Honest Rangers". I also got used to this stupid group name. We always ate together and went to the canteen. Given our number advantage, no bullies came towards us. So I managed to solve one of my problems in my previous life.
"Man, copy faster, the teacher will come any minute now!"
"Wait, Jom writes so slow and covers the view, I can't copy well. Move out, little man!" said Mark.
"Finished!!! Bye guys!" Jom stated as he raised his fist in the air.
"Finally! The pig leaves!" Sean exclaimed.
"I'll call the teacher if you don't shut it up," Jom exclaimed back.
Everyone just gave him a middle finger while working on their assignment.
—-
A few minutes after that,
"Ma'am Louise is coming! I saw her leave the faculty!!!" one of our classmates shouted.
"Fuck!!! Guys, that's enough!!" I quickly snatched my notes from them and took my seat. They reluctantly took their seats also so no one would be caught copying others' homework. They already know how scary Madam Louise is.
"If you guys are that scared, you should've done your homework at home!!" our class president stated. Her name is Jessica. She is the most hardworking student in this class, also the most responsible one.
"Tsk! So bossy!" Jom said begrudgingly. He has a grudge against her. Well, it is funny that Jom fought with her in the election for president. Our group didn't even vote for him. He sulked for a whole day, but that is worth it than having a disaster for a whole school year.
A few minutes have passed, and Madam Louise finally entered class. She started class by praying and checking the attendance.
"Let's start checking your homework! One by one, recite your work!"
"Fuck!!" I whispered. Other students had the same reaction; everyone was nervous. However, I was nervous for a different reason. Those idiots copied my work. If they recite it, then they will just say the same thing as me!!!
"Brier. Do me a little favor," Jom said seriously as he looked at me. I looked at him weirdly, then nodded my head.
"If ever Madam Louise kills me today, don't cry at my burial." he said seriously, then after a few seconds he started to panic.
"Fuck, I've already had 3 strikes with her. If I am caught again, she will kill me for sure!!" he said.
"I told you to change some phrases, right?" I said nervously.
"Ow, I forgot. You'll come to heaven with me. Let's pray."
"The hell!!!!" I also joined him in prayer and started revising my own work.
However, the God above did not take pity on us.
Madam Louise started.
"Let's start with the boys in the back." Our group started to sweat. They didn't even have time to react.
If Gary Valenciano is beside me right now, I'll tell him he lied.
(Gary Valenciano is the singer of "Natutulog Ba ang Diyos?" or in English, "Does God Sleep?")
Calvin started.
"The story of Daedalus and Icarus is a famous Greek myth about ambition, creativity, and the dangers of ignoring advice—" he recited my work word for word.
"Fuck! He didn't change a thing!" I whispered as I paraphrased my own work. There are about 8 more before me, so I have time.
Calvin finished his work and sat down. He looked at the others. He still felt like he was sitting on a hot pan.
"That is a very well-written work! I misjudged you, Calvin," Madam Louise said to the whole class, making Calvin feel more pressure.
"Next!"
Roe stood up and started his work.
"The story of Daedalus and Icarus is a famous Greek myth about ambition—"
Madam Louise just stared at both Calvin and Roe. There was not a single expression on her face, making everyone nervous.
"Next!"
Elmer started; he didn't even finish halfway.
"Stop! Next!"
Mark started; he didn't even finish a paragraph.
"Stop! Next!" her voice started to increase in volume.
Joshua.
"Stop! Next!!"
Ernest.
"Stop!! Next!!"
Jester.
"STOP!! NEXT!!"
Sean.
"STOP SPEAKING, JUST STOP."
The last of them just said a single word when they were interrupted. Her voice also increased dramatically as one finished. Everyone started to feel nervous. The aura of Madam Louise is really scary right now.
It was supposedly Jom's turn. However, he didn't even speak a word when he was stopped.
"Jom, did you copy?" Madam Louise spoke expressionless. Feeling scared, he just nodded his head and sat back down. Then it was finally my turn. I had already crumpled my previous work and started writing a new one. However, they finished so fast, and I wasn't able to finish writing.
"Brier?"