My Southern Belle

51

(Chloe's POV)

Its September which means school is in and I'm back to doing what I love. It's a good thing I have the same students with a couple of new faces this year. It makes the beginning of the school year easier.

"Ok class, I need everyone to be quiet so you can hear my instructions." Right after I said that Carter came running into my class without pants, his shirt on backwards and, toothpaste on the side of his face.

"Sorry I'm late. I woke up late." He said trying to catch his breath

"Carter where are your pants?" I asked

"What do me- aww man. I was rushing and forgot."

"Come on. Let's get you together." I called for another teacher to watch my class while I walked Carter to the nurse.

"Well, what do we have here?" Nurse Tenner asked

"A bad morning." I said

"I feel embarrassed." Carter said hiding his face

"Its ok. It happens to the best of us. Now let's see if I have a pair of pants in here for you."

"Can I get a napkin?" I asked. She pointed to the bathroom and I handed it to Carter so he can wipe his face

"Ok. I have some pants but I don't know if they'll fit." Nurse Tenner said handing the pants to Carter. Carter put the pants on and thank God they fit just right.

"I don't want to go back to class. Everyone is going to laugh at me."

"I'm sure no one is going to laugh."

"Have you been in third grade before?" He said crossing his arms. He had a point. Children are mean.

"I'm sure they forgotten all about it." I said trying to convenience the both of us. As soon as we walked into the class a new student named Joey had something to say.

"Hey kid, you're a loser." He said laughing. He stopped when a hair bow hit his head

"Don't talk to him like that." Leah said. She was about to walk over to him but I stopped her

"Joey, that isn't nice and Leah that isn't a way to settle things."

"I can't help he's a loser." The fact that I love carter and he's practically my son made me want to say some words to Joey. However, I'm not going to lose my job and going to set a bad example for my student. I really took every part of me to keep my cool.

"And your stupid." Leah said sticking out her tongue

"That enough you two."

"Where's Carter? Leah asked. I looked behind me and he was no where to be found. Then I heard something coming from the closet. Carter came out with a bottle of paint. He squeezed it attempting to spray Joey but it hit me and Leah too. He immediately dropped the bottle

"I'm so sorry Ms. Ellison. You too Leah."

"What about me?" Joey asked

"No, you are mean."

"Am I in trouble?" Carter asked me

"Unfortunately, yes." He sighed and sat down in his desk

After everyone was somewhat clean, Leah and Joey was sent home early because of their clothes. I had to suffer the rest of the day with blue paint all over me and the ends of my hair.

"Does this mean you aren't going to adopt me?" Carter said as he sat in the office

"Who would you think that?"