Golden Box Book Publishing A Basketful of Kittens | Page 5

“Yes, he is strong and a big bully,” Bianca huffed.
“When the three of them beat up poor Billy in the
bathroom, Mark laughed and made fun of Billy
because he cried. And Mark’s dad didn’t even make
him apologize to Billy when Mark was suspended and
his dad went to pick him up.”
“Luckily, Peter ran to the principal’s office and got
help when the others cornered Billy in the bathroom.
If I ever did something like that I would be grounded
until I’m thirty.”
“Yeah, me too,” Bianca said angrily and then
continued, “I don’t know the other boys, but Peter is a
nice kid, and he’s smart, too. Why is he hanging out
with Mark?”
“He’s scared of him, and it seems like he looks up to
him, too,” Daniel said with a sigh. “He said that his
father told him to make friends with the strongest
kids because he is so small. He got his wish because
Mark is the strongest kid. I like Peter, but if the others
want to hang out with Mark, it’s their business.”
“Yes it is, but we should…” Bianca started protesting
when Peanut’s soft growl interrupted her, and then
they heard Mark’s mocking voice behind them.
“Oh, look! The BFFs are going for a swim with their
stupid mutt!” Mark yelled.
Bianca looked back and saw Mark standing by the
fence, surrounded by three smaller boys.
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