Waking up to his mother knocking on his door and telling him to get ready for school. Lou got out of his bed, showered, and got changed into his school uniform. The uniform was a short-sleeved white shirt, a navy-blue tie and knee-length navy blue shorts. It was nice for the warm weather but less so when there was any cold wind drifting in. Looking around Lou took a deep breath to calm his nerves. His room contained a soft fluffy bed, a simple wooden desk on wheels that he was gifted by his mother to celebrate him entering primary school years ago. He had a bunch of different stuff toys lying on his bed and cupboards, and posters from movies that he enjoyed watching. Picking up his school bag, Lou packed everything that he was going to need for the day before carrying it downstairs to the kitchen. Taking the money for lunch and toast his mother had prepared for him Lou quickly made his way outside to the school bus that had just pulled up. Hopping onto it, Lou quickly took a spot near the front, closet to his house as he waved buy to his mother. As the bus began driving, kids were getting a bit rowdier the closer they got to school. With students throwing things around and yelling until the bus driver told them to quiet down. Arriving at the school, Lou was one of the first few to get off before they grabbed their school phones from their homeroom teachers before making their way to the assembly hall since their day was starting off with an assembly.
The assembly hall was a large building that could fit the whole school and more. It had a double door at the entrance and another one to the side leading into the back area of the school. Walking into the school, Lou wondered if it has to be an announcement about an upcoming scream competition that was going to be held or something similar. Finding where his fellow classmates were, Lou sat down and waited for the assembly to begin. As the principle walked onto the stage, a sudden hush fell upon the hall. The principle was a tall elderly man who oozed of wisdom and kindness. Once the principle tapped on the mike, the assembly officially begun.
“Welcome staff and students. I thank you all for coming here for this emergency meeting. An extremely dangerous man had escaped and is on the loose!”
As the principle continued explaining the description of the man and other information, the screen behind him came down. It appeared to be a recording of the news. Once the principle had finished speaking, he made his way off the stage as the video began to play. It showed a young female anchor standing in a dark purple business suit behind a desk. Behind her was a video of the escape and a most recent photo of the criminal wearing prison gear. The news anchor began talking. She said, “just earlier this morning an extremely dangerous villain had escaped while being transported towards a more secure prison!”
Before the news anchor could continue, the video had ended. It most likely due to not wanting her to explain how many people died during the escape or what crimes the criminal committed. As the screen went back up into the ceiling, the principle went back up onto the stage.
“As you all can see while the criminal had escaped a distance away, it still very important to stay aware of your surroundings and keep your distance from anyone who looks like the criminal. Now students make your way to your second period!”
As each of the year groups were led out, Lou followed slowly behind some of his classmates, Clutching the doctor’s note tightly in his pocket, Lou wished that he didn’t have screaming class today or at least being able to skip it. The fact that an extremely dangerous criminal had escaped, Lou felt more annoyed. People were going to start becoming extremely protective and suffocating, especially to those who ae known to be completely voiceless. Lucky for him, people just thought he struggle to scream so it would be much less of an issue. Being knocked forwards a bit Lou looked up to see one of his male classmates were beside him. ‘I think his name was Ko. He was one of the most popular males in my class and was extremely kind despite his appearance and size. A big teddy bear’ Lou thought.
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“Dude how do you feel about the news. If you are scared, I can always take you home today since you live on the way I need to go to reach home!” Ko stated cheerfully.
“I’ll think about it!” Lou replied.
Walking silently beside Ko as Ko spoke about how excited he was for the screaming class since a competition was going to be held next month, how life was going for him and some other stuff.
After everything that had happened, Ko made everything feel peaceful. Walking though the doors, they were greeted by the teacher and the rest of the class. It appeared that they were late somehow. Taking their seats, the screaming teacher came over and took Lou’s doctor’s note.
“I see, you will not be required to take part but just sit there to support your classmates!”
Lou’s screaming teacher was a female in her 30’s who had one of the loudest screaming voices, it was really painful to hear. Everyday she would wear different floral dresses or tops. Her eyes were a bright green, and she would usually dye her hair base on the seasons. For this season she had dyed her hair green just like her eyes. Before Lou thoughts could enter darker places about how he would never be like everyone else no matter what or that he may never achieve great things, a terrible headache began to form from his classmates screaming. Lou closed his eyes and held his head in his hands as he waited for the class to end, hopefully soon. When the screaming teacher finally rang the bell loudly, everyone became quiet before getting up and leaving. It was finally lunchtime and Lou would be finally able to rest and recover from his headache. Making his way to the lunchroom, Lou joined the short line glad his class ended early compared to other classes. Taking a metal tray Lou began looking at the items available before choosing what he wanted. Today he chooses to have French fries, a beef burger, a pop soda and a packet of sweet and sour sauce.
Looking around Lou chose to go to a small table that was emptied before seating down. Eating in silence Lou listened to the other students talking about the criminal and how scared they were. Some were talking about ways they can keep safe, ways to stay in contact and some other things. Hearing them talk made Lou realised that he should start being more careful himself especially to avoid people finding out that he couldn’t scream at all. Taking a final bite of his burger and sip of his pop soda Lou got up and made his way outside. Sitting down onto one of the oak trees Lou took a deep breath. Being out here was so peaceful and Lou wish that it would last forever. Closing his eyes, Lou began to rift off to sleep deciding to skip the next class which was safety and defence. Feeling something wet drift on his face, Lou looked up to see that it was starting to rain. Slowly getting up Lou began making his way inside to avoid getting soaked. Looking up at the nearest clock, he saw that school was about to end. Making his way to the locker Lou was greeted by Ko who was holding onto a pile of papers.
“Sleep well? The teachers gave me the homework you have to complete and lucky for you I also made some notes. Let’s get going!”
“Give me a second!” Lou replied as he pulled out his umbrella and book bag. As they made their way to the school entrance, Lou listened in silence to Ko explaining what they were taught in class and what homework is due when. Outside the rain had become heavy and winds fierce. The trees danced and shaked, some threatening to fall over.
“So you think that the criminal would enter out area?” Ko asked.
“Maybe, I don’t know?” Lou replied. “Anything could happen!”
Arriving at Lou’s place, he entered before waving buy to Ko so that he can make his way home before the downpour got stronger. Once inside Lou was greeted by his mother who was in the process of cooking dinner.
“How was school honey?” she asked, kindly. Putting her full attention on Lou.
“Good mother, learnt different things like usual!”
“That’s good honey!” Lou’s mother replied before returning to cooking.
Making his way to his room, Lou settled down to do his homework with the radio playing sweet and calming tunes as he focused. After some time, Lou heard his mother call so he went down for dinner.