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.

all, he knew what happened when he'd helped his mom in the kitchen

class burst

water bottle-his mom had picked it out,

When the teacher came around to help the kids wash

in protest. "My dad Cooper

worried about water

another word. He tiptoed over

all under the

s

could only watch

watch really

the classroom phone started

Eventually the principal herself

door then called Andre Andre

all, and he's fitting

were busy comforting some

Henry-he grabbed his chopsticks and spoon

waved her away impatiently. He hated being

he was done, he shouted,