Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

The house was usually full of noise and laughter, but today, everyone was quietly worrying about how Henry was doing on his first day at school.

Kindergarten.

Henry looked around at a sea of unfamiliar faces, then called out in his tiny, determined voice, "Don't cry! Our moms and dads are coming to pick us up tonight!"

The whole room went quiet. Teary-eyed kids stared at the little boy standing tall by the cubbies.

"My mom and dad promised they'll come pick me up tonight-and they're taking me out for a drink after!" Henry announced proudly.

A little girl spoke up, "My mom says kids aren't allowed to drink."

Henry puffed up his chest. "My dad says I'm a little man, so I can!"

The teacher, relieved that the kids were finally talking instead of bawling, exchanged a look with her colleague and jumped in, "Okay, everybody, let's all sit down. Who wants to tell me their favorite food? Would you like to try making it yourselves sometime?"

Henry shook his head hard. He had no intention of cooking.

The teacher smiled. "Why not, Henry? Why don't you want to help cook?"

"It might explode," Henry replied seriously, his voice as sweet as ever.

he'd

class

his well-worn water bottle-his mom had picked it out, and despite all the bumps and

around to help the kids wash their hands, she tried to take it

"My dad Cooper said

teacher, still worried about water getting inside, tried

going to win, Henry didn't say another word. He tiptoed over to the sink, rolled up

all

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teacher could only watch

Henry's watch really was

lunchtime, the classroom phone

Eventually the principal herself

Andre Andre dont worry. Henry's doing

at all, and he's fitting

teachers were busy comforting some

and spoon

Henry waved her away impatiently. He

was done, he shouted, "Nanny! Come wipe