9

We all went to the square, as there were always many leaves everywhere, stray dogs and the occasional vagabond.

And the school says this is safe ...

Julia was at all times with Josh (as she assumed) and left me alone. The other girls were with the other boys playing around.

I walked over to a bench and was settling into it when I heard a squeak below me; I jumped up and looked scared at what was there but then my expression changed when I saw the talkative stuffed animal crushed on the bench.

I leaned into him and took him off the bench

-What are you doing here? –I whispered

He sat on the bench adjusting his legs or fluffing them. He looked at me and raised one of his front legs indicating

-I'm your director, don't “tute” me - he started to move his leg but I squeezed it making him stop.

-Answer me, what are you doing here?

-I wanted to see how they behaved -It sounded a bit sure but it was not surprising of a stuffed animal ... How old will it be?

-Well, you see -I rolled my eyes. It had me sick of being here and that only ten minutes had passed

"They don't behave badly but what worries me are those homeless people." He indicated to some who were in sight. "One of them took me while I was coming here and I'm trying to steal my batteries!" He made a face of horror and hugged himself

-What would they want your batteries for? -I looked at him incredulous

-I don't know, I don't even have batteries ... -He lowered his gaze

-That must have been macabre ...

Some colleagues passed behind me, they looked at me strangely, the stuffed animal stiffened and began to say "I love you" repeatedly. The boys looked at me shaking their heads, apparently I gave them pity; then they left.

-Not I love you -I hit the teddy making it return to its normal state -What happens if they discover you?

"They'll never guess I'm the director." He patted my shoulder and he nodded.

-Director! "I heard that scream." I looked to the side and saw Max; I immediately covered his mouth and pulled him closer to the bench.

"Shut up," I whispered to him. He looked at me confused; I withdrew my hand from his mouth and he let out a sigh

I looked at the stuffed animal which had returned to his gloomy state and again with his "I love you"

-It's Max -I hit the teddy bear.

-Don't yell again -said the director while he trembled -What would happen if someone found out?

"They would hug you until you burst," I said, grinning at him, causing the director to jump.

-If they keep scaring me, the filling will come out.

"Disgusting ... although it would only be filler" I looked at Max who was looking around. Apparently he had never come to the square in this sector since he was surprised by everything he saw. -How much do you see?

-I was always curious how people could play so calmly with each other

He told me that he was very quiet so I don't think he had any friends. Just playing hide-and-seek or fighting someone you must not have experienced.

-Why do not you play? -I look myself

"Because I don't like playing with them." I straightened up; I pushed the stuffed animal aside and sat down

-Why don't you like them? He - pushed the teddy bear and sat next to me.

I raised my shoulders

-I do not know. I have never liked them; I only like Julia and just a little bit Josh, that's out of obligation

He said nothing; he thought for a moment.

While we were on the bench some girls approached us ... well more to Max.

-Hi –Smiled one of them foolishly –I have never seen you around these parts before… What's your name?

I glanced at Max; he was watching them without any expression.

One of the girls approached him and took his arm inviting him to play but he let go and said no.

-Did you not want to play? -I whispered to him between my teeth

"But not with them," he said angrily.

The girls looked at me angry.

-Why are you with her? –Said one of the girls indicating to me –Did she do something to you or does she owe you something? -They laughed

"They would like," I snorted looking to the side. When I didn't see the director, I started looking for him under the bench and to the sides.

-How much are you looking for? –Asked a girl who had not seen behind the other two; I raised my head and saw how they held the stuffed animal by one of her legs.

Oops, do I rescue him or not? ... Well it's the director, I have to

-Can you give it back please? –I extended my hand towards the girl

-And if I do not want? -He looked at the stuffed animal and examined it, then he squeezed the cup and the very fool said "I love you"

-You need so much love that you have to buy a stuffed animal that tells you I love you -said one of the girls making me a pout

"I'm not dependent on the attention of others like you." I got up and snatched the stuffed animal from her hands.

Max only saw us meanwhile; I gave him the stuffed animal to have it.

"You're a brute," One of the girls complained. I looked at her disinterestedly making her even more angry.

-Professor! Valeria hit me! –Said the girl from whom I snatched the stuffed animal. I looked at her angrily. How did I hit her?

-She didn't do anything to you –said Max

-You shut up, nobody knows you so they won't believe you –said one of the girls s

"I don't care." I saw one of the teachers approaching so I took the director in my arms and walked away from the scene.

"They won't believe you anyway," one of them shouted angrily. "Since you don't say anything, they'll believe me more

I walked faster until I came to a stream that was nearby; I sat down on a log and put the director aside.

-Those girls are terrible -exclaimed the teddy bear putting his hands to his head -And they look so good when they are in front of a teacher

"That's the way it is." I put my hands behind me and leaned on them as I watched the stream. Before long, Max arrived and he sat next to me.

-Why didn't you say you didn't hit him? He asked while taking a stick

-Because in any case it is not worth fighting for something that is not true ... they are the ones who get used to it badly

-Very mature -said the director crossing his arms

-Nothing very mature -I threw him to the ground -Who in moments of fear says "I love you"

-You can be thankful that the filling did not come out

-Thanks a lot…

-When we get to school I will talk seriously with those girls

-You or your voice?

-Well ... it will be your teacher

Roll your eyes. I saw Max as he played in the stream with the stick from before.

-Don't get wet -I claimed throwing a stone into the water causing it to splash enzyme from it

-You don't get me wet - he looked at me angrily

I stood up and walked over to him. In the water you could see one of those little fish walking around. I reached my hand towards them causing them to spread out.

-That's how they don't drink –Max said, starting next to me

-You will get wet

-Does not matter

He slowly dipped his hands into the water and brought them closer to one of the walking fish; he carefully lifted them up causing the fish to get caught in his hands.

"Put your hands together" He said, looking at me with a smile.

I listened to him and put them together in a cup shape. He placed the water and the fish in my hands.

The fish moved between my hands causing me to tickle.

-I had always tried to take one… You are an animal charmer or what?

"Could be" He laughed.

-I better leave it in the water

-Best

I knelt down and put the fish in the water. He swam fast and joined his other teammates.

"Guys, it's time to go back," the director commanded.

We got out of the water and we won over to the director's side. Max left first since he climbed the tree that was above the stream; I took the director in my arms and began to walk.

-Max is very fond of you

I looked at the director whom he had in his arms

-You can have it with anyone

-But not him, he had never had a friend like this before

-Well, me neither

-And Julia?

-Well, Julia is one of those girls who are her friends because you've already known her for a long time ... but she's not the same as when we were little ...

-And why is that?

-Because she is more involved in that of love or other things ...

-And you do not?

-Of course not -I looked at him angrily making the stuffed animal shrink -I won't lose

-Lose in what?

"Stop asking questions." I hit him on the head. He brought his paws to where he had hit them and fell silent.

-You won't be able to avoid it, love comes alone

-Are you in love? I laughed mockingly

-I am married

-A married teddy ... And where is you little bear?

-At home ... taking care of the baby

-You even have a daughter ...

-And she is very pretty, one day I will introduce her to you

-I would rather meet you first

-Then she will be in a good time ...

We got to where the others were. I didn't find Julia anywhere but I assumed she would be with Josh.

***

-It's better to be here in my seat -said the stuffed animal throwing himself to his seat in the office

"Don't go out again," I demanded. He was going to close the door but Max stopped him. "Where were you?"

He took out a bottle with water inside, I looked at it more closely and there was one of the fish from before

-Why did you bring it? I said taking the bottle

-It's a gift

-For me? -I said without taking my eyes off the bottle

-Yes

I looked at him in amazement, I didn't think he would care about something as small as catching a fish.

I felt like my heart gave a little jump.

-It's starting –said the director while he laughed

I looked at him confused as well as Max ... The teddy bear made a gesture for me to bring my ear to him.

-Soon you will be able to experience it –He whispered in my ear

He had already understood what he had said and no, he is not going to start, he could not lose on the list.

I hit him on the head making him bounce.

-What did he tell you? –Max asked as he watched the director as he squirmed in his chair

-Nothing important ... Hey, where did you get this bottle?

-Aaa, I took it from a homeless man who was sleeping.

-And he didn't tell you anything? He did not realize? "I was worried if something had been done to him."

-Only when I took the bottle from him did he realize it and began to chase me around the square shouting “You impertinent boy, you steal from an old homeless man! You've fallen under! You've fallen under!" and while he was chasing me he was carrying a stick.

And this one thinks it normal

-Don't do it again

-Did you not like the gift?

-I did like me, but don't come back to me olestar a vagabond ... or anyone

-Then I can give you more gifts - she gave me that smile again that made my heart jump again

"Oops" I squeezed the bottle hard and went over to the director's desk, leaving the bottle there.

-What happens? –Said the director

-Give me a sheet

He began to shiver and pointed to the drawer

I took out the sheet and took a pencil

"Reason number three not to fall in love:

They make your heart jump in a strange way. They can bring problems with it (They can even be homeless) "