Chapter 1:

After all that adventure, I had had enough. I never even opened my windows, even if it was in the middle of summer. We had air conditioner, they could pay a little bit extra. I don't feel like having them get eaten by a bobcat.

But, after school one day, I just knew that I couldn't escape the bobcat. Because, when I came out of the school building, I saw the bobcat. Pacing back and forth on the grass.

''Why did you come here?'' I yelled not thinking at the moment. The bobcat inched closer to me. ''Get away from me!'' I was obviously not thinking. ''You hurt my uncle, and I don't need any sympathy from you!'' Why was I talking to a cat? I was going crazy because I had a lot of stuff going on. Then, I just started crying. I put my head in my hands and let my legs fold. I fell on my legs and just started shaking because I was crying so hard. All I heard was the soft purr of the bobcat.

Why was he purring? ''Get away! Go!'' I said through my hands and some sobs in between. He just stayed near me and kept purring. Why was he staying near me? And why was he purring? Why hasn't he eaten me yet? All these questions I keep asking in my head, but there seems to be no answer. Then, all of the sudden, the bobcat hisses and just walks off. Why did he walk off when he had the chance to eat me? I had a lot of questions, but, right now, I needed to get home to think about them.

Chapter 2:

When I got home, all the windows were opened, and the door was unlocked. Were they crazy? What if the bobcat just came right through the window and ate you? Speaking of which, where were my parents? I still had to answer those questions, and all the questions that popped in my head when the bobcat approached.''Mom! Dad! Are you home?'' I yelled. ''Be right there, sweetie'' An immediate response from my mom. Good. They were safe.

My mom comes out of her room and says,'' What is it, sweetie?'' I'm so glad to see her, but I ask the question that I was wondering as soon as I saw the windows open and the door unlocked.'' Why did you leave the windows open and the door unlocked?'' I asked.''Because we needed some air. At least for a few minutes.'' She said. Then I got angry. What if she and dad were killed by the bobcat? But, at that point I had a lot of questions on my mind. So, I figured that I should probably answer those questions first.

After I do all of my chores, I go to my room to wait for dinner and end up reading The 5th Wave so I can clear up my mind. I'm at the part where Cassie meets Evan. It is really interesting, and I get caught up in it so much that I lose track of time and hear my mom call me to dinner. Well, better go eat. I'm starved!

I tell my mom and dad all about what happened at dinner and they just sit there and listen. No protests, no weird looks, nothing. I'm really happy that they saved all their comments until the end

because they know I don't like them interrupting. When i'm done and all out of breath, my dad finally speaks up.''Wow. Why didn't you run away?'' I didn't know what to think. Why didn't I run away? Add that to my list of questions.''I-I don't know'' I somehow manage to stutter out. All I can think is,'Wow, genius. That's the best you got? You really need to think of a better excuse. And why did you stutter?' Good question, me. I don't know. Like I said before,

(and i'll probably say it again) add that to the list.

''Oh, well. I guess it's about time to get to bed, don't you think?'' Dad says. I guess it was. I'm so used to going to bed early all the time, that I don't even complain anymore like I used whenever I was a little kid and had nothing else to do but stay up late.

''Okay. Well, goodnight and i'll see you both in the morning.'' I say with a smile at the end and go to bed.

Chapter 3:

The next day, I went to school and I was just walking down the hallway, when, all of the sudden, a girl comes up to me and asks,'' You're the new kid, right?'' No. I've been here all my life. In case you haven't noticed, I take a little favor to sarcasm.'' Yeah.'' I reply coolly, even though i'm feeling like goo inside. I couldn't believe someone was actually talking to me. I hated this sensation because I don't like being the new kid.''Cool. What's your name? My name's Kaylee.'' The girl said.

'' My name is Caitlyn.'' I said. ''Cool'' replied Kaylee. There was an awkward silence for awhile until Kaylee interrupted it. ''So how do you like the school?'' Typical question to a new girl.''Good.'' I said. Why was she being so nice to me? And, in fact, why was she even talking to me? I'm the new girl. The bell rang and Kaylee said,'' Well, see you tomorrow.'' Wow. Really? ''Okay.'' I said, smiling.

When I got home, I told mom and dad all about Kaylee. They were so excited to hear that I had gotten a friend at my new school. ''Did she say anything else to you?'' My mom asked. ''Mom, I already told you that she didn't say anything else to me. Why do you keep on asking that?'' My happiness turned into grumpiness. ''Well, I just wanted to know. Don't you dare get an attitude with me, young lady.'' There was her inner mom. You gotta love it, right?

Chapter 4:

The next day, I sat all through class until free time. (we no longer call it recess) I went up to Kaylee, and acted cool even though my stomach felt like jello. '' Hey. What are you doing?'' I asked. She looked up at me with a happy innocent smile and said,'' You already know what i'm doing right now. But, in case, you don't know, i'm just sitting here.'' Wow. She's smart.'' Just trying to start a conversation.'' Wow. So smart. No, actually, i'm very stupid. '' Yeah. I took the hint. Can you ever take a joke?''

''Sorry. I'm new so I don't know anything here.'' Then Kaylee said," It's okay. I understand.''

'' So, what about the Geography homework? Did you get it done?'' I ask, trying to start up another conversation. '' Yeah. Took me a few hours at night because I put it off, but I finally got it done.'' I can't believe she put it off, she's the smartest person I know in the school! '' So, how about you?'' She asks, once again, directing the conversation back to me. ''Good.

My mom made me do it as soon as I got home.'' I said, without thinking. ''So lucky! That way you never miss an assignment!'' She said, like I was totally lucky.''Not that lucky when you have your mom on your back all the time'' I mumbled under my breath, secretly hoping that Kaylee wouldn't hear, and that my mom would hear, instead. But it didn't turn out that way.''Well, at least you have a mom.'' Kaylee said, and with that, she was off.

Chapter 5:

After that. I went home, pondering on what she had said about me having a mother, like she was jealous. I think,(but I don't want to assume), that she doesn't have a mother.

Hopefully not. Because then, that would make me feel SO guilty about what I said.

I guess she WAS right. I am kind of lucky to have a mother who reminds me, instead of no mother at all.

''Honey! Is that you, Caitlyn?'' Oh great, my mother. ''Yes, mom!'' I yelled back. But, probably with a little more attitude than intended.''Don't you dare get an attitude with me, missy!'' my mother hissed back in response.

''And you better get that homework done first thing! And then your chores! Why do I have to remind you to do everything? I'm always having to remind you...'' She's always pulling on this long speach.

And when you think it stops, it just keeps on going.

''Okay, mom!'' I yell back as I head into my room and hop onto my bed and open my binder to see if I even have any homework.

''I don't even have any homework, mom!'' I yell to her from inside my room. A few seconds later, the door swings open. ''What did you say?'' My mom asks.''I just said that I don't even have any homework.''

''Well, then get to your chores.'' she said right before she shut the door. I roll my eyes. But, then I remember what Kaylee said. I feel so bad for her if she meant that her Mom died.

But, anyways, I shouldn't be pondering on this. I should be studying for my test tomorrow.

Chapter 6:

As soon as i'm done with studying for my test, I go straight to doing my chores, and I make sure not to even touch my iPad, or else I know I will stay on it the rest of the day and forget about my chores.

I finish the bathtub, and start to work on the sink. After the sink, I do the dishes even though I know that i'm going to have more dishes after Dinner.

As soon as i'm done with everything mandatory for the day, I hop onto my bed and unlock my iPad and start to watch YouTube.

Hours go by with me watching Liza, Thomas Sanders, and Studio C. And I resort to crotchet while watching YouTube.

After a while, I decide to force myself to take a bath, even though I don't want to. But I do anyways.

After a good, long bath, I get dressed and get into my bed. I turn on my ASMR and almost fall asleep. Until I hear the noise again. ''Ugh!! That stupid Bobcat never knows when to shut up!!'' I yell as I pull the covers over my head.

Then, like magic, the howling stops instantly. Weird. But, at least I don't hear it anymore and I can finally go to sleep.

My eyelids get heavy, and I start to doze off.

Chapter 7:

The next morning, I wake up to my mom saying,''Honey, time to wake up!'' in a sing-song voice.

I groggily get out of bed, and get dressed and ready for the day. after i've taken my medicine and eaten breakfast, I play on my iPad until my bus comes.

I go to school, and you can guess the first thing I did.

Instead of thinking about my studying, I was thinking about Kaylee. So, as you may know, I was looking for her, hoping that she was at school.

Well, I guess she was there, because I caught a glimpse of her walking down the hallway.

I tried to get to her, but a boy got in my way.''You're new, aren't you?'' he asked. Since I was in a rush to see Kaylee, I said,'' Yeah, last year'' trying to look above his shoulders to see where she was going