As he sat down at his desk, Mikey couldn't help but look at Ms. Warren. She was by far the prettiest teacher in school, and Mikey was proud (like every other boy in his class) that she was his teacher. Today, she was wearing a new sweater that fit her very well.
"Did everyone remember to bring something with them for show-and-tell?" Ms. Warren asked the class.
Mikey took the pendant from his pocket. A moment later, a hand grabbed it from him.
"Hey, Gibson. Where'd you find this?"
"It's my sister's!" Mikey yelled at Fred Orr, the biggest jerk in his class. "Give it back!"
"I dunno. I forgot about bringing something with me today. I think I'll keep yours!"
"It's my sister's, I said. Now give it back, or I'll have her make you give it back!"
"Aww, Mikey gonna tell his sister on me? Don't cry, little Mikey! Here's your stupid jewelry back!" And Fred threw the pendant at Mikey, hitting him in the head.
"Orr, you jerk!" Mikey yelled, picking up the pendant. "I wish ..."
