The Stray (Open to All)

[Clover]

Sophia Winters

I extend my hand to the fuzzy white kitten. It's pure white head has a gray spot on it's forehead, like the mark an eraser makes when you try and erase something from a piece of paper.
"Shh. Shh." I coo to the kitten, and it comes up to me, mewing it's head off. Up close, I now see it has a faded brown collar. Most likely got loose and couldn't find it's way back home. It happens a lot.
My house is a bit beaten down, from all the cats that inhabit it. For them, it's a paradise of mice and safety. The only bad thing is that it's also a public feline toilet. And the fact that it's super hot in the summer and super cold in the winter.
It had been quite a while since I'd interacted with people. Interacting with cats has always been easier than interacting with people. What I hate is the fact that our house is in an isolated area. I see kids walking by everyday, but that doesn't mean I go up and talk to them. But still, I do get a bit bored.

And that's when the water is dumped on me.

[insert person here] =)

[~Kayla~]

Nikki Stone

"Oh My God! I am so sorry!! I tripped and... gosh! Let me help you clean that up!" Nikki was horrified. She was walking home, carrying a bucket of cold creek water for her family since the water lines rusted out a couple of days ago. She was amazed at all the cats around when... BAM! She tripped and fell, pouring water all over some poor girl. Nikki then springs to her feet and stands, totally clueless about what she should do.

[peanutpie]

Unfourtuatley, there I was, standing in the spray of water. And did I get an apology? NOOOO. I curled my hands into fists, trying to think of what to do. OK, its going to be fine. I picked at my purple cotton dress, finally realizing that it was soaked. Wow. "HEY STONE." I say in my harshest voice, even though that was even considered mild to some people. "WHY IN THE HECK IS THERE WATER ON MY NEW DRESS?" Nikki turns around, and I stare at her. "Student council president. I know. Power etcetera. Just I want three words," I smiled. "Im sorrry Miss." I smiled. "And then you can be on your way, thankyouverymuch." My faux suede boots are soaked as well, so she looks at me in disbelief. Sure, I can be a snob, but im not a BRAT.