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Champ
13 years old
Doesn’t like his
dark past
Regrets what he did to Chad in 3rd Grade
Best friend is
Trent
In the Hallway
• “You better watch yourself, Jackson. Your brother’s not around to protect you anymore,” he taunted.
• “You can’t boss me around like everyone else. I’m not afraid of you,” I spat right back at him.
• “Hey Punk , watch where you’re going,” he stated, as if it were a rule.
Oh, no, no, no; not
Chad. Ever since 3rd
grade he’s been out to
get me.
Chad could beat me to a
pulp, but I can’t let him see fear in my eyes or
hear it in my voice.
Finally, he’s left! I was
beginning to think he was
going to back me into a corner and
push it.
When’s it going to
change? I wish he’d
just get over 3rd grade.
Champ (Inner Thinking)
What the heck! Trent has my back, and I’ve got his. Let’s get Chad and anyone else who gets in the way.
Champ (Inner Thinking)Whoa, what was that!? I was avoiding the cafeteria food today and now it’s all over me!
Chad “Food Fight!”
Champ (Inner Thinking)
Oh, no! The principal; and the grip she has on my arm is as strong as a vise. This is not good.
Champ (Inner Thinking)Safe! Move to a safe-zone. Got to give it my full effort to get back at Chad. Gonna win this one!
Champ (Inner Thinking)Retreat! Retreat! We’re being attacked from all sides. Move our group to the back corner, quick!
Me
“But, Chad initiated the fi-”
Principal“I’m very disappointed with you young men. I should call your parents, but I’m going give you
one more chance. Now, scram, and I don’t want to hear of any more trouble from you.
Chad
“Watch it, Champ.”
Chad
“Someone glued me to the chair!”
Chad
You did it, didn’t you!”
Champ
“Nope. How could I have? We all came into class together,”
Champ Inner Thinking
I think the principal saw the glint in my eyes; please don’t have noticed.
Principal
“You, in my office.”