Monday, July 30, 2012

Drabble 39: Speak.


“You will speak when spoken to!” His teacher reprimanded. She wanted him to read a passage out loud in class. He'd counted the words and there were 16 of them that began with S, an impossible letter.

He shook his head. He would not. They could kick him out of school first!

“Boy!” His teacher threatened, but it did not sway him to speak.

Send me away, Liam thought. I dare you.

But then he thought of Ingrid. He remembered her telling him it was important to not make a fuss...

So he opened his mouth and stumbled.

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    1. *pat pat* I know. I sometimes dislike the fact I must put him in difficult situations. I just want to protect him. But he's strong and wonderful and aklfjw389eqodcfijhuw0iki

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