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Cain glanced at the different faces he didnât know as he went to a seat in the back. He hated school, and had a particular bad attitude toward English, because it was the cause for him being held back in the fifth grade. Cain sat down in his seat dropping his backpack by his side. It took a while for the classroom to fill up, but the remainder of the students got into the room before the late bell rang.
The teacher, Ms. Nancy, a younger lady stood in front of the class smiling. She noticed Cain the second he entered the room. âHey class, hope you had a good weekend.â She greeted. Some students nodded, but the majority paid her little mind. âWell, it comes to my attention that we have a new student,â Ms. Nancy shot Cain a friendly smile, which he did not return. âWhy donât you tell us your name hun.â
With out standing up, Cain lifted his head, staring Ms. Nancy in the eye. âCainâŠâ he exclaimed, his voice echoing through the room. Ms. Nancyâs smile kind of faded as Cain continued to stare at her. There was something about the look in eyes that wasnât right.
Ms. Nancy came back to her senses and pulled out a novel from her desk. âSo, if you all would take out your books, we can pick back up where we started,â She announced. She went over to Cain and handed him a copy of the book âThe Scarlet letterâ. Cain was hesitant to take the book, showing zero interest in what they were about to do.
After giving her new student the novel, Ms. Nancy stepped back a little weary about him. She returned to the front of the class and began her lesson plan. Cain zoned out at once. He gazed around the room to see if there were any attractive females near him. One girl a couple of seats from his right was appealing. She had medium brown hair, smooth skin, and soft features.
Cain leaned back in his desk studying her. He knew it was only a matter of seconds before she would feel his eyes. Just like he had predicted the girl glanced behind her. She locked eyes with Cain for a moment before quickly turning her head forward. Cain bit his lip, angry that she showed no sign of interest in him. With nothing else to do, he placed his head on the desk and closed his eyes.
âCain,â Ms. Nancy exclaimed, waking Cain from his slumber. He jerked his head up and looked around the class. All eyes were on him. âCan you pick up for us on page 141?â
Cain scrunched his face in confusion. âHuh?â
âWere reading The Scarlet letter, and I would like for you to read the next few paragraphs,â She explained. Cain slowly slid his book open, completely lost. âWere on page 141, paragraph three.â
Cain flipped through the pages, finally locating where he needed to be. He stared at the mass amount of words that filled the page. His heart rate slowed when he fully realized what he had to do.
âUmm,â Cain paused, getting one final moment to mentally prepare himself for something he was never good at, reading. âThe-they walked, to the, town hall⊠uh, center. For the theâŠâ.
âThe ceremony,â Ms. Nancy assisted, helping him with the word that tied his brain.
âCeremony,â Cain repeated. He heard kids snickering around him. Ms. Nancy cleared her throat, quieting those that laughed. Cain tightened his grip on the book and continued to read. âWhen, they reached, reached th-the.â Before he could get the word out, someoneâs quiet chuckle transformed into a full on laugh. That was the last straw. Cainâs head shot up and he glared at the guy who laughed at him with burning eyes. âSomethinâs funny?â Cain blurted out. His rage quieted the classroom. âSmile one more time and see what happens!â
âCain, calm down sweetie,â Ms. Nancy told him, but it was too late. Cainâs short temper had snapped.
âMan they think itâs funny, but aint shit funny though,â He barked, letting his anger lose. The guy who snickered at Cain was looking at him, still having a hard time holding his smile back. Cain noticed this and stood from his seat. âYou think Iâm playinâ huh?â Ms. Nancy reached and grabbed Cain by the arm, outraged at his actions.
âCain, sit down now!â she commanded. With out a word, Cain spun around and glared at Ms. Nancy with eyes that would intimidate a fearless man. She took a step back and let go of him. â⊠I want you out of my room. Now,â Ms. Nancy ordered. She was frightened, but held herself steady.
Cain slapped the book off his desk. âFuck this,â he told Ms. Nancy to her face. She watched as he stormed out of the classroom, leaving his belongings behind.
By the time the lunch bell rang, Cain was getting out of detention. His performance in English class cost him twelve hours of after school detention. Something that wasnât new to him. He walked out of the prison like class and through the halls.
His first day of school and things were already going bad. Cain went to the lunchroom, getting in the free and reduced lunch line. It took about twenty minutes for him to get his food and it wasnât worth the wait. On his plate was a scoop of day old spaghetti, cold corn bread, rice, and green beans.
Cain exited the cafeteria with his unwanted meal and went outside. He noticed the school was completely divided into groups. Walking through the gym he found out that thatâs where most of the black students hung out. Around the outskirts of the gym were Mexicans, Hispanics, and other kids of that descent. The lunchroom was where most of the white students were, and the popular kids where outside in their circles. There werenât many Orientals or other races at his school, but the ones who were where scatted amongst the various other groups.
With no one to hang with, Cain found a seat on the stadium steps. He set his plate aside and stared at the field. This school sucked to him. He preferred his old school over this place. Cain picked up his fork and began eating his food.
When he was finished he leaned back on the steps in a miserable state of mind. Bored, Cain looked around him, catching sight of a girl all the way across the stadium. It was Serena.
Serena sat alone as well, appearing more upset than Cain. She hadnât touched her lunch and didnât plan too either. Cain watched her as she sulked there in the seat. There was something different about her than the others. Something that Cain felt from where he sat.
The class bell rang, indicating that lunch was over. The ringing of the bell broke him from his thoughts. He stood up, straightening his clothes. Cain looked over, stealing one last glance at Serena before he left the stadium, knowing he had a long day ahead of him.
Chapter 5The same day after lunch was over, Serena walked to her fifth period class, which was gym. She got there extra earlier and sat on the far side of the bleachers. Minutes later, students started to fill up the gym. They piled unto the stands staying amongst their group of friends; leaving Serena by herself.
The gym teacher, Coach Long entered the room once the late bell rang. He stood in front of the class and folded his arms. âQuiet down,â he said, raising his voice over the teens. âI need to take attendance,â He lifted his notepad and began calling out names.
As Coach Long performed roll call, Serena felt stares and glanced to her right. A group of students, both girls and guys were at the top of the bleachers. They appeared to be looking at her clothing snickering to each other. Serena moved her eyes to the busted shoes that covered her feet. Sheâs had them for two years, but couldnât afford anymore. Her shirt was unappealing as well, and her old jeans didnât help. Compared to the others she was a fashion train wreck.
She turned her head away from them, imagining the things they were saying about her. âSerena Woods, ⊠Serena Woods,â Coach Long repeated, breaking Serena out of her daze. The coach was gazing at her with his notepad in hand. He knew he had a new student, but wanted to make sure she was her. âYour Serena arenât you?â he asked.
Serena slowly nodded her head. âY-yea,â she stammered. Some of the teens in the class chuckled at her lack of awareness, making Serena feel that much more uncomfortable.
âAlright, the rest of yaâll go get dressed. Serena, you wait here, I gotta get your uniform,â Coach Long informed, walking toward his office. Serena remained still, watching the other kids swarm into the different locker rooms. When Coach Long returned he handed Serena a grey and blue P.E uniform. âHere you go,â he smiled.
Serena received the uniform and got up from the bleachers. Gym was her least favorite class; athletics have never been her strong side. She dragged her feet to the girlâs locker room, heading down the stairs.
All the girls in her gym class were scattered throughout the locker room getting dressed. Serena moved through the cluster of females heading to the bathroom to change clothes. Due to certain past events, being naked in front of others was too much for her. She went to a bathroom stall and started to undress.
Since she was the last person to get ready, Serena lingered around the locker room for a little bit. Knowing she couldnât stay back any longer, Serena forced herself to exit the girlâs locker room and walked back to the basketball court. Coach Long stood in front of the class holding a mesh bag. He had his whistle hanging from his mouth as if it were a cigarette.
âToday weâre playing volley ball, same as yesterday. I want this half of you over there, and the other half right here,â The coach instructed, pointing to two different volleyball court set-ups in the gym. The class took their time to divide, and took even longer to form two teams.
Coach Long walked in the middle of the gym between the two volleyball nets. He removed two balls from a mesh bag and tossed them over to the students. âYou know the rules,â he called out, placing on his dark shades. âPlay ball!â he blew his whistle loudly, hurting a few ears.
The class immediately started their game, hitting the balls back and forth between the teams. Serena was on the right side of the gym, standing as far away from the net as possible. She never played volleyball before, and didnât know the rules. She just hopped the ball wouldnât come her way.
One girl named Jenifer was doing more talking than playing. Her and her friend Eliza were standing in front of Serena. When someone on the other team struck the volleyball, it flew
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