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One

"Why does school even exist?" Chris asked.

"Well, we kind of need to learn to live and such..." said Ben.

"True. Hey, you going to the Halloween party on Friday?"

"Yeah. I'm so excited for it. You bringing your girl?"

"Yeah, you?"

"Yeah. This party's going to be so awesome! Did you hear that John is going to have tons

of party games?"

"Well, I don't really know about that. I learned my lesson awhile back. Remember my

first girlfriend?"

"Yeah, she was terrible." Ben said laughing quietly.

"Well, that's how that relationship started."

"Oh wow."

"Yeah" The teacher looks in Chris' and Ben's direction and starts walking to them in an

angry manner.

"What do you two think you're doing? I said no talking! I'm tired of telling you two to

shut up! You two never listen! DETENTION! Both of you! Tonight!"

"B-b-but Mr. K, I'm busy tonight. I have practice for...um...tennis...yeah, tennis!" Ben

explained. Mr. K gave Ben "one of those" looks. Ben already knew what he was going to say.

"Ben...You don't even play sports!"

"But I just started!"

"In the beginning of fall? Tennis is a summer sport Mr. Martinez." The teacher walked

away leaving a detention slip on both of the student's desks.

"Great. Thanks Ben." Chris told Ben.

"Sorry man. I'll find a way to get us out. I got this. Trust me!"

"Remember the last time I trusted you? We both were grounded for three months."

  "Well this time it's different!""You're lucky you're one of my best friends Ben..."