image of a smiling boy beamed back at him.

'Come on, Mum, we'll be late.'

 

The children all sat in their usual places. The empty chair was next to Butch, and nobody wanted to sit next to him.

 

Their room teacher came in, clapping his hands.

'I want to introduce you to a new student joining us for the rest of the term. Meet Saffy.'

The clapping was stifled except for one boy, who stood and cheered. The rest all looked around at him.

'What's up with the dork at the back?' said the new girl. The class cheered.

 

The sun flashed from her nose stud, getting attention from the girls. Her too-short skirt grabbed the boys.

 

'I'm not sitting there. Move!' said Saffy to the he...

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