The Land Of Kaito

Zoe

I ran into class just before the bell rang. Ms. Meyer glared at me but technically I wasn't late, so she couldn't give me detention.

"Okay class, today we will be reviewing the GCF also known as the Great Common Factor-"

I tuned Ms. Meyer out. Who wouldn't?

"Hey Carrot, why were you late for class today? Did a rabbit eat you or something?"

There were snickers.

I gritted my teeth.

I'd know that voice anywhere.

"Technically, I wasn't late Zoe, so you can shut your mouth." I snapped, "And nothing can be dumber than you, so I suppose a rabbit wouldn't mistake me for a carrot."

Zoe was an attractive girl with long blonde hair and green eyes.

Zoe glared at me.

"If I'm so dumb, and you're so smart, how do you explain the fact that I'm popular and you're not?"

"Hmm, let me think.....you're rich. And the only reason you go to this school is because your father bribed the principal with his money." I bluffed.

"That is SO not true!" Zoe hissed, "I have natural art skills, that's why they took me in. But you....you have no talent or money. So how did YOU get in?"

I hated to admit it, but Zoe did have pretty good art skills.

"I can dance, for your information!" I snapped.

"Miss Singer, please refrain from talking to your piers during my class!" Ms. Meyer scolded.

I was angry that I had gotten caught, and not Zoe.

"But Ms.-"

"SILENCE!"

The class snickered. Oh, how I wished I could have just disappeared right on the spot!

"Let us continue with the review," Ms. Meyer said, "Miss Singer, one more word out of you that is not related to this subject and you have detention!"

"But-" I protested.

Ms. Meyer glared at me.

"Yes, Ms. Meyer," I mumbled.

Soon the day was half-over and it was lunch break. I ran outside, breathing in the fresh air.

Zoe and a few of her followers walked up to me.

"Well, Carrot," Zoe spat out 'Carrot' with as much venom as she could muster, "I think we have some unfinished business to attend to."

She lifted her hand to slap me but before her hand could make any contact with my face, I grabbed her arm.

"Don't you dare!" I growled.

I was putting on a facade of bravery. I was actually scared but I tried not to show it. I was also very angry.

All of a sudden, Zoe let out a scream of pain.

I felt her arm burning beneath my hand.

I looked down.

I was frightened by what I saw.