It was the first day of the school year in Texas and Ashley was sitting on the bus by her sisters Myah and Sienna. Her brothers were sitting on each side of the girls on the back seat of the bus. Robin there mother was on her way to work dropping Kiera of at daycare on the way. Their Dad William had left at five that morning for work. Ashley was scared to death of what would happen if she had an accident at school but was put at ease when Tyler hugged her.

He said “you’ll be in the same class as me and Brad.”

Brad added “we’ll protect you if we have to.”

Ashley said “thank you Brad and Tyler and I’ll do the same for you if I have to.”

That’s when a boy named Gregory laughed and said “a girl protecting her brothers that’ll be the day.”

That’s when he saw a bag that didn’t look like a book bag at Ashley’s feet and reached for it only knocking it over. Ashley started to cry as she saw her personal items lying on the floor. Her two sisters picked up the items except the one Gregory had grabbed. He was shocked at what it was and threw it back at her yelling “YOU BIG BABY.”

Gregory said “wait until the school hears we have a baby in our school and she has to wear diapers.”

Brad was about to knock Gregory out but stopped when he saw Ashley punch Gregory square on the nose. Gregory cursed calling his sister the B word. Tyler got up and punched Gregory in the gut just as they got to the school. Myah and Sienna tried to explain what happened but was cut off by the bus driver. The principal was there along with the nurse. The Lynn kids were taken to the office to tell their said of the story. Then were told to go to class for now. The principal made calls to Robin’s work and Gregory’s parents explaining what happened on the bus but needed them to come for a conference.

Robin said “I can around the kids lunch time if that will work.”

Miss Moore said “I’ll be right there to talk.”

The principal said “that’ll be fine and you can take you son home for the day as well.”

Ten minutes later Gregory’s mother comes in and sits by her son. When she saw his nose was bloodied she was mad and wanted to know who did this to her baby boy. Gregory was ashamed to say who did it but did admit that he had picked on a girl. Miss Moore put two and two together and looked at her son with a look that said you’re in trouble buddy boy. There was a knock on the office door the office attendant walked in to let the principal know that Mr. Lynn was there to talk with him about the bus issue.

The Principal said “send for the Lynn kids and have then come to the conference room.”

The attendant said “yes sir.” And left

Ashley had stopped by the second nurse’s station on the second floor where her class room was and dropped of the bag. And explained why she had them and even showed the nurse that she was wearing one too. They had just finished math when someone handed the teacher a note asking for Ashley, Brad, Myah, Sienna and Tyler. Then they walked back down to the principal’s office. Ashley was so scared she crapped herself so bad it stunk. The attendant got her to the nurse’s office to get her cleaned up. Once they got there Miss. Moore saw the girl in question and said she so small. How could she have hurt my son?

Word had been passed along but it took a week about the incident that happened at the group home. And once it got around it closed down the home and farm. Several kids went to other homes but five kids where lucky they had a family like Ashley did. Word also got around the five kids had lost their dad and mom within hours of each other. Ashley was shaking worried about what was going to happen to her. This was the first time she ever been in this much trouble and didn’t want to cause anymore then she already has.

The Principal said “Don’t worry I’m letting you off with a warning. And if you get into another fight you’ll be out for a few days.” Then he says looking at Gregory Moore “this is you second fight this year so you will be staying home for a week.”

With that he dismissed the Lynn kids informing them to behave. Well it was lunch time and Mrs. Lynn came and sat with her kids in their class room. She requested Ashley to come to her to be checked to Robin’s surprise she was clean. Ashley was embarrassed but just hugged her mom and thanked her for lunch. The teacher didn’t know much about Ashley but wanted to know more. The last class of the day was English. Ashley loved to write but when she heard what the topic was she clamed up. She wanted to cry well she did and was so upset she threw a fit. Sienna knew what to do but didn’t know if the teacher would allow her to do what was needed. Tyler took it and told Ashley to suck on it. Ashley did finally calm down enough to write the assignment. Miss. Nichols walks by all the kid’s desks and stops at Ashley’s looking on as the young girl write while sucking on a pacifier. Miss. Nichols taps Ashley and asks her to come with her and bring your notebook.

Miss. Nichols says “remove your pacifier so we can talk Ashley.”

Ashley removes it and says “sorry for throwing a fit earlier. Things like that get to me and I just start getting upset.” “I’ll try not to do that again.”

Miss. Nichols says “don’t worry sweetie and if you fell that way I don’t mind if you have your pacifier if it keeps you calm.”

Ashley hugs her teacher and says “thank you Miss. Nichols but do you mind if I go get changed I kinda smell.”

Miss Nichols asks “Ashley do you wear diapers and why.”

Ashley says “if you let me finish the writing at home I’ll include that part.”

Miss. Nichols says “for you I’ll make and exception but no one else. And for now on I’ll be glad to take care of your personal needs just bring your kit back when you come.”

Ashley leaves the room to get cleaned up and to get her kit to go back to class.
On the way back she ran into Gregory’s friend Cliff Marshack he was bigger than Gregory and faster. Ashley screams loud enough to cause her teacher to come looking for her. Brad and Tyler went for his knees. Not thinking Ashley kicks him hard enough to knock him out. Well the bell rings to end the day but four kids are taken to the principal’s office. Myah and Sienna go as well. Ashley was in the office for the second time that day and knew it was going to be bad for her. For Brad and Tyler it would be their third time this year and it was worst for them. Myah was aloud to call home because dad was home and told him what happened. He got to the school and walked into the office and saw Ashley in tears and her sisters hugging her. Brad and Tyler couldn’t even look their dad in the eye.

The principal said “I didn’t expect Ashley to get into trouble twice in one day but she did. I’m going to send her home for two days. But warn her one more and you are out.” Then he said “as for Brad and Tyler they’re expelled from school.”

Mr. Lynn said “just for protecting their sister.”

The principal said “no for hitting my son in the knees.”

Brad spoke up saying “from what we saw Cliff had Ashley’s bag of personal items and wouldn’t give it back.”

Mr. Marshack said “lier”

Tyler said “it’s the truth just ask Miss. Nichols.”

Mr. Marshack looks at Miss. Nichols and says “is it the truth what the boys said.”

Miss. Nichols said “yes it is the truth I even saw the bag in his hands.”

Mr. Marshack didn’t care he just said “boys you’re done here.”

Mr. Lynn said “if you expel the boys you might as well expel them all. You see I’ve just been promoted by my boss.”

The principal said “don’t worry about your boys being expelled I’ll take care of my boy later for his part.

Ashley just said “I have a report to complete first and said I’ll have it tomorrow,”

To be continued in the assignment