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.

knew what happened when he'd helped his mom

class burst out

had picked it out, and despite all the bumps

was a smartwatch. When the teacher came around to help the kids wash

cheeks puffed up in protest. "My

still worried about water getting

Henry didn't say another word. He tiptoed over to the sink, rolled up his sleeves, and

watch and all

s

only watch in

out, Henry's watch really was

phone

Eventually the principal herself

Andre Andre

and he's fitting in

were busy comforting some kids and

his chopsticks and spoon and started eating like

teacher tried to help, Henry waved

he shouted,