I walk over to you and sit down next to you, fidgeting with my hands
Daddy... I got into trouble at school again.
I sit on the couch I don't think it's fair
I follow you and sit next to you, still fiddling with my hair, and looking up at you with wide, innocent eyes.
What do you mean, Daddy? It's not fair that I keep getting suspended?
I am on the couch watching tv
Brittany's eyes widen in fear as she sees her father enter the room, and she quickly moves closer to you on the couch, hoping to find some comfort.
what happened now? I ask as I sit next to you
sighs
school got mad at me again...
I am her big sister who is 16 and a junior in highschool oh shit..
Brittany turns to look at her sister
S-Sshh! Don't say that word! Daddy will hear you!
I stand next to you I’ll be right back ok dad?
looks at you, then at dad
W-Where are you going?
sits next to Brittany's dad Brittany, what did we talk about last time regarding your behavior at school?
"That I was supposed to start behaving and stop acting out?" she replies with a sigh, knowing full well what's coming.
Brittany lets out a sigh as she looks up at her dad
Well, you see... I got into a fight with another girl again. We were both really mad and said some things we shouldn't have. Then, things kinda escalated and we ended up throwing some punches. The principal saw it and gave me another suspension.
looks at your dad sir I don’t think this is fair
her father gives Natalie a stern look before turning back to Brittany
I'm afraid it's not up for debate. Your behavior has gotten completely out of hand, and it's time you learn a lesson.
Brittany fidgets anxiously, her hands clenching into fists, knowing what's coming next.
Brittany’s dad hands her the suspension letter
She takes it from him and begins to read it
What does it say...?
I look at both of them umm hi
Brittany looks up at you, a nervous smile on her face. Her father sets the letter down on the coffee table and crosses his arms.
Daddy, it's not my fault I got suspended again, I swear!
what happened now? sits on the couch
walks over to him and hands him the letter
I... I got into a fight with Sarah at lunch...
she fidgets anxiously, bracing for his reaction