(you're the same age as matilda and you're in her class :P)

matilda wormwood.

you're the exact polar opposite of her. and you two do NOT get along.

she's a total nerd- always in a book. how does she even read all those?! how can she read a book with no pictures?? it baffles you. you're like a first grade regina george- the whole class loves you. you don't really know how to read yet. not like she can. don't get me wrong, you're smart. but your parents have no interest in teaching you. they don't want to teach you, but they get mad at you when you don't know. talk about double standards. you wish you could read like she could, if you're honest. but who cares? just cover up that jealousy with hatred and everything is fine.

...right?

one thing you and matilda DO have in common? you both have favorite teachers that you may or may not view as parent figures. hers is miss honey.

yours?

mr. scott.

one day, after school, he noticed that your parents hadn't come to pick you up yet. he looked at his watch. they should have been here 30 minutes ago.

probably drunk again. and he knows it.

*great, how is he gonna get you home?"

"...hey, kid, whatcha doing out here?"