Jerry woke up with a start that morning. This was it, the day that he started school and started to live like a normal child. He could hardly contain his excitement at the table while he ate his toast. Jeff was getting irritated by this.

"Kiddo, I hope you've remembered what I warned you about. The only reason that you're being put into school, is so I can look for victims. They don't know me over here. So it's a lot easier to hunt."

Mentioned Jeff but Jerry was just too excited. Could a kid even like going to school? He certainly never liked it but he endured it anyway. Jeff waved goodbye to the kid and turned to sharpen his knife.

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The bus ride to school filled him with eagerness. He couldn't wait to get there and meet friends his own age and chat about things other than what his father did. The other kids would probably be bored of hearing the same things over.

Exiting the bus, he looked up at the gates of the school and began to walk into the garden area. He noticed that they had a lot of fancy things and looked brand new. His father stated that wealth was a fashion icon and that you can make do on less as well as with more.

So he ended up having an old baggy hoodie and ripped jeans. Jerry walked to the entrance but was stopped by a boy and another boy.

"New huh?"

One stated, Jerry nodded. He could of sworn the one of the other side laughed at him but he was unsure.

"Well, buddy. Here we have policy, new kids need to pay a toll for a week. So that they get used to the place. In return, we'll guard ya and make sure ya get around safe. What' ya say?"

From the start, Jerry could tell this was a con....after all...he had to lie a lot to get people to his father.

"No thanks . By the way,when you lie...your lip twitches. Thought you'd wanna know so you can get better at conning."

The boy was about to walk forward when the other guy stuck his foot out and made Jerry slam face first into the step. His nose was bleeding as well as his lip.

"Hay, Jo. This kids got legs like a girl. He looks like one with that long hair of his too."

Snickered the tall lanky boy as he grabbed hold of Jerry's leg. Jerry on instinct kicked and landed a hit into the boys chin. He used the time that he had to get up and run into the school. Jerry hid behind a locker and..felt oddly happy.

His first brawl, and he made it out in pretty much an okay manner. This was turning out a pretty good start to the school experience. The downside now was..that due to being new and having little knowledge of the school.

He was late.

A member of staff found him and was startled by his bloody nose and lip. He was lead to the nurses office and examined over. The nurse asked who done it but he decided to lie and say that he was in such an eager mood to start his new school that he never seen the step. The staff were skeptical but let him off with a bandaid and a safety warning.

Jerry was lead to his class only to see that the two boys who'd done this to him were in there too. They were startled awake by his presence and put their heads down.

"Please, what's your name"

Asked the teacher. Jerry took a breath and smiled.

"Hi. My names Jerry Woods. I moved here with my father for his work. He's a hunter and I help him to catch things. I hope to be good friends with you all."

Jerry smiled and looked for a seat, there was one in the centre. Two seats away from those kids that hurt him. A girl with brunette hair and soft eyes smiled at him and patted the desk.

"Hi, I'm Sara, but I just get called S. Don't know why but I just do, it's nice to meet you. What's your name?"

Jerry settled himself and then shook her hand.

"Well, I just said it there but, Jerry. My full name is Jeromey Woods. But I prefer Jerry."

Smiled the boy as he and the girl chattered amongst themselves till class ended.

Sara sat with him at lunch and asked about the hunting they'd done in the past. His father had always said to say that the prey were big and hard to kill. So that was what Jerry would say.

"Wow! That sounds so cool!"

Sara exclaimed in amazement. Jerry really liked her, she seemed sweet and really nice, maybe his father won't need to hunt her...but..he'd hunt those two boys...wouldn't he?

Jerry suddenly felt bad for thinking that, they were just bullies. No need to have them be hunted...but...his father expected an answer when he'd finished school..he had to text him a name. Thinking on his feet, he asks Sara if she disliked anyone.

"Why ask that? But...if you must...know..there is this mean girl , she always picks on me and makes me feel like crap."

Sara sniffled as she folded her arms.

"What's her name?"

Jerry asked as he , unbeknownst to Sara , was typing everything she'd said to his father. Sara stared and then smiled.

"...I don't know why you want to know..but..it's nice...having a friend that cares for you..."

Sara pat his shoulder and then finished off her ranting.

"Her name is Arian Rodriguez."

Typing the last of the name down, Jerry shut his phone and pat her shoulder back.

"After today...I don't think you'll need to worry over that bully anymore."

Sara stared in confused bewilderment at him but, found herself smiling with him.

"Let's hope it stays that way"

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When Jerry had finished his day at school, he looked at the text box to find a message from his father. But what he'd seen shocked him.

"I don't normally deal with older than 17's but..I can always use a good hunt." Jeff

"What do u mean" Jerry

"Bitch you've chosen is 26" Jeff

"Okay..see you at home" Jerry.

"Whatev" Jeff

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He stared at his phone for a good long time. By the way that Sara was talking....he'd thought it was some school bully...but...who was the woman that she meant then..

"This...school thing. Just got very interesting."

Jerry smiled as he headed home.

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Well here is another chapter ended.
Who is the woman?
Can Jeff take her down
And how will he react to Jerry's busted up face.

Read and see.