Yay! My first storybook!
Jill
I got out of my car and slammed the door behind me. The large building loomed before me, almost as if it was meant to appear menacing to the new students. Tendrils of ivy crept up some areas of its brown brick walls, and the students that hung around the entrance seemed to pay attention to their friends only. As if it mattered. I didn't need friends. I never did and I never will.. Keegan barked at the building and I patted his head, holding on to his leash tightly.
"I know it's stupid, Kee," I told him. "But Petra says it's for my own good, so..."
Keegan barked a few more times in agreement.
I headed towards the building, Keegan trotting beside me. Some of the students stared at Keegan as if he was dangerous and others seemed impressed by Keegan. I didn't blame them. Keegan was a big dog, one meant to protect his owner. Not that I needed protection.
I didn't even last five minutes in the building before someone tapped me on the shoulder. I turned around and saw a teacher. Maybe it was the principal. Who knew? What I did know was that she wasn't human. Her ears were those of a cat's, and so she couldn't have been human.
"Ms. Leicester, I assume?" she sneered.
I raised an eyebrow.
She narrowed her eyes and pointed at Keegan. "What is that horrible thing doing in here?"
Was she talking about Keegan? I glanced at him and saw a bit of drool on his mouth. I took a tissue from my bag and wiped it away. There. Keegan looked better now.
"Not the drool, although it's disgusting in itself. I'm talking about the creature."
I smiled at her. "Creature? Keegan is a dog. A very handsome dog, to boot. Maybe he can give you some grooming tips for your hair."
She looked as if she was about to blow. I couldn't help but smirk. Oh yes. I think I just made myself the new golden girl of the school...not.
"Pets aren't allowed here, especially dogs," she hissed. "They tend to bark at the students."
"Keegan has better manners than you do," I shot back. "He hasn't barked at your face, has he? He's not going anywhere."
"Either your dog leaves or you get expelled."
As if. With a confident smile, I turned around and sauntered towards the exit, knowing I would never make it there. Sure enough, she called for me.
"WAIT! Miss Leicester! Come back!"
Of course they couldn't afford to kick me out. My parents donated the library. I stopped walking and turned to look at her. "I thought I was expelled."
She grit her teeth and muttered something under her breath. No doubt it wasn't complimentary.
"What did you say?" I asked sweetly.
"I said, please stay. Your...dog...can stay with you provided it doesn't bark."
As if in utter defiance of the teacher, Keegan barked once. I turned to leave again.
"Wait! Just...don't get into more trouble."
Better. I headed towards my classroom and as I passed the teacher I patted her on the shoulder with mock sympathy. She glared daggers at me but she didn't move to brush me off.
Wonderful. Not even an hour and I already had an archenemy.
