Perfect Chemistry         
          Imagine your basic cliché teen love story. Got it? Now take that thought and throw it out the window, because Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles is not like that at all.  This book is about how a gang member named Alex Fuentes from the south side of Chicago fell in love with the captain of the cheerleading squad, Brittany Ellis. Alex was just trying to be the first person in his family to graduate high school, he never thought that he would fall for the stuck up and wealthy white girl form the north side. Brittany Ellis was just trying to make everyone happy and graduate the top of her class so that she could find a way to spend time with her sister with a disability. However, when they are forced to be chemistry lab parts sparks just flew. Not even, they had a million bumps in the road before they realized they loved each other, but I guess you will have to read it to find out. Perfect Chemistry is not your normal teenage love story; it is filled with love, hate, betrayal, questions, and answers. In this essay, you will find out how two people from the opposite side of the social pyramid found love.

          It is not what’s on the outside but on the inside. This is the theme of this book and really shown all throughout the story. Carlos thinks that Brittany is just a girl who spends her dad's money and always gets what she wants. He does not see what her home life is like or that she really is like a ticking time bomb just waiting to go off. Brittany thinks that Alex is just an all-around bad boy. That he does not care about anything except for his friends and his gang. Brittany does not see that Alex is looking for a way out, that he does not want this life for him or his family. They both find themselves looking at what they see on the outside and not what is on the inside.

        If the setting were in a different place, there would not be much of a change because you would still have the poor people and the rich people. The only way it would change is if the setting was in a place where the rich and the poor people lived in the same neighborhood. That would change the entire story because then there would never have been a problem between the north and the south side because there would be no such thing. This would also change the dynamic of the story where Brittany would not have changed as a person because Alex would only see what everyone else saw in Brittany and not the part that changed because of him and where he was from.

         Next, the characters that I used were the two main characters, which were important to the story because they made the story. The both had very strong personality’s that made you seem like you know them. Brittany Ellis is known in school as the "perfect" girl. She has the perfect relationship with the captain of the football team, she is the captain of the cheerleading squad, and she makes good grades. Her life was just perfect, from the outside. At home, it was a different story. Her mom always wanted to make sure that her appearance was perfect, her dad was never home and when he was, he was always tired, the only thing that Brittany truly loved was her older sister, who had a disability. Brittany was tired of all the pressure but just would not do anything about it, until she met the infamous Alex Fuentes. Alex just brought out the worst in her is what she thought but in the end, he was bringing out the real her and no one had ever done that for her before. She felt something with Alex and she was not going to fight that feeling, but of course, nothing-good last forever and she ended up heartbroken just so he could fix it again. Alex Fuentes was one of the schools bad boys. Alex does not like the people from the north side because he feels they think they are better than those from the south side. He feels that they think they can get away with anything just because they have some money. Therefore, when he makes a bet with his friends to lure Brittany Ellis, a girl from the north side, into his life, he thinks nothing of it. Until he finds that, there is more to the girl other than her looks and money. He finds out that this girl has problems just like he does. Now she doesn't have to share a two bedroom apartment with four other people but she did have family issues. She didn't have to be in gang just so her brothers didn't have to but she did have a sister with a disability to take care of. The more he found out that Brittany had problems just like him he began to see her differently, he began to actually like her. She began to make him see that maybe he could more than just a gang member. Brittany made him see that there was another world outside of his own, and that maybe he would be able to see. He messes up their relationship but he vowed to make sure that he got the girl that gave him hope and a new outlook on life back and to make sure that she never left again. Now, the way she wrote this book made you see the whole story and not just the girl's side or the guy's side. She put both of their point of views of the situations they encountered together and the personal problems. I like the way that the author structured the book because when it gets to a good part in the chapter she switches point of views and it is like your reliving the same situation but better.  Now I like the author’s syntax in this story because it made the story interesting to read and it was more of the way that teenagers now speak. " I push the guy up against a sweet, shiny black Camaro, one that probably cost more than my mom makes in a year. "Here's the deal, Blake ," I say, " You either pay up now, or I break somethin' of yours. Not a piece of furniture or your f#ckin' car...somethin' your're permanently attached to. Get it?" (Elkeles,49)  I like that the author used slang which i think was a great way throughout the book to keep the teenage audience attracted to the book. In this section of the book, I think the author wanted to portray what Alex real role is in the gang. So that you wouldn't just automatically assume that he dealt drugs but he was actually the one that collected the money and beat up the people who tried to take from them. "Hate the pants, love the belt," Mom says, pointing her index finger at each item. "And that noise you call music was giving me a headache. Thank goodness it's off." “Good morning to you, too, Mother," I say before walking down the stairs and giving her a peck on the cheek. (Elkeles, 2) The author was showing how Brittany's life really is outside of what everyone thinks is perfect. She shows how much her mother puts emphasis on appearance before she truly recognizes her daughter, Her mother never actually says good morning she just continue to go on like that is really not important. This shows how even when you have a family and are wealthy you could still be lonely.  "Because the truth is too painful? I'm in a gang to protect you and my brothers, Mama. You know that, even though we don't talk about it." I say, my voice getting louder to match my frustration. " It’s a choice I made a long time ago. You can pretend you didn't encourage me, but," I pull off my shirt, revealing my Latino Blood tattoos, "look at me real good. I'm a gangbanger, just like Papa. You want me to deal drugs, too?" (Elkeles, 253) The author put a lot of emotion into this chapter between Alex and his mother. This was the first time in the entire book where they talked about his father and how Alex had to join the gang to protect his family and become the man in the family at a young age. This shows why Alex was so tough and had to have the bad boy mentality.

       The first cause is that Brittany’s boyfriend, Collin, continues to pressure her into having sex with him one night, while he is drunk. The effect of that is Brittany realize that she doesn't want to be with Collin anymore because he continues to pressure her to doing something that she isn't ready for. She also realizes that a certain Mexican boy won't get out of her head and that maybe it's it good thing to break up with Collin. Another cause is that Alex was arrested by the police for a possession of a gun without a license and for the possession of alcohol. The effect of that is Alex is released from jail and goes to work in his Cousin Enrique's body shop. Brittany finds out, comes, and tells Alex how she really feels about him and how she wants to be in a relationship with him. The final cause is that Alex says some real hurtful things to Brittany and they break up. He also tells his mother that she should move back to Mexico. The effect was that Brittany goes on to go to college in Colorado so she can be close to her sister. Alex realizes that he doesn't want to be in the gang anymore and gets jumped out, but almost dies. He recovers from the incident and goes to find Brittany. When he does, he tells her that he is out of the gang and wants them to be together. Years later, they marry and have children.

        Now the following reviews are coming from viewers who liked the book as much as I did. "Perfect Chemistry is the classic love story of two utterly different people falling for each other, despite their initial loathing. Elkeles breathes new life into the old tale, giving it a fresh teenage perspective by interchangeably writing in both Alex and Brittany's point of view, keeping Perfect Chemistry fresh and evenly paced. The plot is realistic and sweet without being cliché and the dialogue is perfect; gritty, and genuine. Each side is portrayed objectively, and though Alex and Brittany's relationship does move at a fast pace, their thoughts, insecurities, hang-ups, and urges all ring true and are easy for nearly any teen to identify with." (The Compulsive Reader, December 26,2008) I agree with the compulsive reader when they say that the plot is sweet without being cliché because I really don’t enjoy books like that and when they state that the each side is portrayed objectively as well. "Perfect Chemistry touches upon some important messages and themes, including race, disability, and acceptance. Each character confronts their imperfections, learns what it means to be in love, and how to deal with the consequences and sacrifices that inevitably accompany it." (Jenny, Wondrous Reads, April 2,2009) I also agree with Jenny, when she says that Perfect Chemistry touches some important themes and message that I feel will help you in life but that I also feel many teenagers in high school go through. "I absolutely loved Alex's character and it was heartbreaking to see what he had to go through to try and protect his family and the sacrifices his friends make for him. Brittany's character was also touching as you watch her love for her sister and it was great to see her realize that she did not have to be the "perfect" daughter and deny herself happiness. I haven't had any exposure to gang life and have not read many books about it so the look you get into the lives of the people who get sucked in and see what might have been if they had the chance to go straight or leave that life behind is eye opening. It breaks the stereotype of what gang bangers are like. This was an excellent book that I highly suggest, especially for those who loved The Outsiders." (Debbie's World of Books, May 11,2009) I totally agree with Debbie because I know about gangs and have heard many stories but I don’t really know what they go through to protect their family and themselves. I think that Simone Elkeles really let us see what the life of a gang member and how hard it truly is.

        I recommend this book to people who are fans of teen romance books or romance books in general. This is like a classic love story but there are no cliché scenes at all. This is like a classic love story with a lot of twists and turns. If you are a very emotional person this book will have you on an emotional roller coaster. This book is full of life lessons and themes that any and every one can learn from. I think that the main lesson that you would get from this book is to never change yourself for anyone because there is someone out there for you who will like you for who you are and not what others want you to be.  This is an overall great book and I recommend that you read it. 

Hook/Summary:
    At Fairfield High School there are two sides the north and the south side, and they never mix. So, imagine when the captain of the cheerleading team, Brittany Ellis, and a gang member, Alex Fuentes, are forced to be chemistry partners, things are destined to fail. What happens when the girl for the north side starts having complicated feelings for the boy from the south side? What happens when there love/hate relationship, turns into just love? However, things don’t turn out like they seem there are a lot of flips and turns that happens between the two.
Thesis:
Perfect Chemistry is not your normal teenage love story, it is filled with love, hate, betrayal, questions, and answers. In this essay you will find out how two people from the opposite side of the social pyramid found love. 
Theme:
It’s not what's on the outside but on the inside that matter. This is the theme of this book and it is really shown all through out the story. Carlos thinks that Brittany is just a girl who spends her dad's money and always gets what she wants. He doesn't see what her home life is like or that she really is like a ticking time bomb just waiting to go off. Brittany thinks that Alex is just a all around bad boy. That he doesn't care about anything except for his friends and his gang. Brittany doesn't see that Alex is looking for a way out, that he doesn't want this life for him or his family. They both find themselves looking at what they see on the outside and not what is on the inside.
Setting:
If the setting was in a different place there wouldn't be much of a change because you would still have the poor people and the rich people. The only way it would change is if the setting was in a place where the rich and the poor people lived in the same neighborhood. That would change the entire story because then there would never have been a problem between the north and the south side because there would be no such thing. This would also change the dynamic of the story where Brittany wouldn't have changed as a person because Alex would only see what everyone else saw in Brittany and not the part that changed because of him and where he was from.
Characters:
Brittany Ellis-
Brittany Ellis is known in school as the "perfect" girl. She has the perfect relationship with the captain of the football team, she is the captain of the cheerleading squad, and she makes good grades. He life was just perfect, from the outside. At home it was a different story. Her mom always wanted to make sure that her appearance was perfect, her dad was never home and when he was he was always tired, the only thing that Brittany truly loved was her older sister, who had a disability. Brittany was really tired of all the pressure but just wouldn't do anything about it, until she met the infamous Alex Fuentes. Alex just brought out the worst in her is what she thought but in the end he was bringing out the real her and know one had ever done that for her before. She felt something with Alex and she wasn't going to fight that feeling, but of course nothing good last forever and she ended up heartbroken just so he could fix it again. 
Alex Fuentes-
Alex Fuentes was one of the schools bad boy. Alex doesn't like the people from the north side because he feels they think they are better then those from the south side. He feels that they think they can get away with anything just because they have some money. So when he makes a bet with his friends to lure Brittany Ellis,a girl from the north side, into his life, he thinks nothing of it. Until he finds that there is more to the girl other than her looks and money. He finds out that this girl has problems just like he does. Now she doesn't have to share a two bedroom apartment with four other people but she did have family issues. She didn't have to be in gang just so her brothers didn't have to but she did have a sister with a disability to take care of. The more he found out that Brittany had problems just like him he began to see her differently, he began to actually like her. She began to make him see that maybe he could more than just a gang member. Brittany made him see that there was another world outside of his own, and that maybe he would be able to see. He messes up there relationship but he vowed to make sure that he got the girl that gave him hope and a new outlook on life back and to make sure that she never left again.
Structure of the Text:
The way she wrote this book made you see the whole story and not just the girl's side or the guy's side. She put both of their point of views of the situations they encountered together and the personal problems. I like the way that the author structured the book because when it gets to a really good part in the chapter she switches point of views and it's like your reliving the same situation but better. 
Author's Syntax:
" I push the guy up against a sweet, shiny black Camaro, one that probably cost more than my mom makes in a year. "Here's the deal, Blake ," I say, " You either pay up now, or I break somethin' of yours. Not a piece of furniture or your f#ckin' car...somethin' your're permanently attached to. Get it?" (Simone Elkeles,49) 
 -I like that the author used slang which i think was a great way throughout the book to keep the teenage audience attracted to the book. In this section of the book I think the author wanted to portray what Alex real role is in the gang. So that you wouldn't just automatically assume that he dealt drugs but he was actually the one that collected the money and beat up the people who tried to take from them.
"Hate the pants, love the belt," Mom says, pointing her index finger at each item.
"And that noise you cal music was gibing me a headache. Thank goodness it's off."
" Good morning to you, too, Mother," I say before walking down the stairs and giving her a peck on the cheek. (Simone Elkeles, 2)
 - The author was showing how Brittany's life really is outside of what everyone thinks is perfect. She shows how much her mother puts emphasis on appearance before she truly recognizes her daughter, Her mother never actually says good morning she just continue to go on like that is really not important. This shows how even when you have a family and are wealthy you could still be lonely. 

"Because the truth is too painful? I'm in a gang to protect you and my brothers, Mama. You know that, even though we don't talk about it." I say, my voice getting louder to match my frustration. " It;s a choice I made a long time ago. You can pretend you didn't encourage me,but," I pull off my shirt, revealing my Latino Blood tattoos, "look at me real good. I'm a gangbanger, just like Papa. You want me to deal drugs,too?" (Simone Elkeles, 253)
 - The author put a lot of emotion into this chapter between Alex and his mother. This was the first time in the entire book where they talked about his father and how Alex had to join the gang to protect his family and become the man in the family at a young age. This shows why Alex was so tough and had to have the bad boy mentality. 
Causes and Effects:
Cause- Brittany boyfriend ,Collin, continues to pressure her into having sex with him one night, while he's drunk.
Effect- Brittany realize that she doesn't want to be with Collin anymore because he continues to pressure her to doing something that she isn't ready for. She also realize that a certain Mexican boy won't get out of her head and that maybe it's it good thing to break up with Collin.

Cause: Alex got arrested by the police for a possession of a gun without a license and for the posses ion of alcohol.
Effect- Alex is released from jail and goes to work in his cousin Enrique's body shop. Brittany finds out and comes and tell Alex how she really feels about him and how she wants to be in a relationship with him.

Cause- Alex says some real hurtful things to Brittany and they break up. He also tells his mother that she should move back to Mexico, 
Effect- Brittany goes on to go to college in Colorado so she can be close to her sister. Alex realizes that he doesn't want to be in the gang anymore and gets jumped out, but almost dies. He recovers from the incident and goes to find Brittany. When he does he tells her that he's out of the gang and wants them to be together. Years later they marry and have children.

Reviews:
I agree with all of the following reviews:
"Perfect Chemistry is the classic love story of two utterly different people falling for each other, despite their initial loathing. Elkeles breathes new life into the old tale, giving it a fresh teenage perspective by interchangeably writing in both Alex and Brittany's point of view, keeping Perfect Chemistry fresh and evenly paced. The plot is realistic and sweet without being cliche  and the dialogue is perfect; gritty, and genuine. Each side is portrayed objectively, and though Alex and Brittany's relationship does move at a fast pace, their thoughts, insecurities, hang-ups, and urges all ring true and are easy for nearly any teen to identify with." (The Compulsive Reader, December 26,2008)

"Perfect Chemistry touches upon some important messages and themes, including race, disability, and acceptance. Each character confronts their imperfections, learns what it means to be in love, and how to deal with the consequences and sacrifices that inevitably accompany it." (Jenny, Wondrous Reads, April 2,2009)

 "I absolutely loved Alex's character and it was heartbreaking to see what he had to go through to try and protect his family and the sacrifices his friends make for him. Brittany's character was also touching as you watch her love for her sister and it was great to see her realize that she did not have to be the "perfect" daughter and deny herself happiness. I haven't had any exposure to gang life and have not read many books about it so the look you get into the lives of the people who get sucked in and see what might have been if they had the chance to go straight or leave that life behind is eye opening. It breaks the stereotype of what gang bangers are like. This was an excellent book that I highly suggest, especially for those who loved The Outsiders." (Debbie's World of Books, May 11,2009)

Conclusion: 
I recommend this book to people who are fans of teen romance books or romance books in general. This is like a classic love story but there are no cliche scenes at all. This is like a classic love story with a lot of twists and turns. If you are a very emotional person this book will have you on a emotional roller coaster. This book is full of life lessons and themes that any and everyone can learn from. This is a overall great book and I recommend that you read it. 

Word: Placid
Definition: pleasantly calm or peaceful; unruffled; tranquil; undisturbed
Sentence Found in Book: Now only pleasure boats sail up and down its placid surfaces.
Sentence Created: The park on a nice spring day, holds a placid environment.
Nemonic Device: when your placid your relaxing

                         Summary 
Naomi,Wolf.’Ending India’s Rape Culture’. Al Jazeera. December 31,2012. http://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/ending-india-s-rape-culture-by-naomi-wolf
               Naomi Wolf talks about the high rape problem that is taking aver in India. There are many people who want the government to change the laws so that the people who do these crimes are put into jail. Naomi talks to people in the government and some men and women. The government officials continue to emphasize the need for "safety and security" of women. A lady named Krishnan say that the word "safety" means that they behave themselves. get back into the house, and that they should dress in a particular way. I took offense to this because just because a woman dress a certain way does not mean that should gave anyone the right to rape her and its okay to do so. 
                                           Analysis
          
          I agree with the Indians who say that enough is enough, and the government should ensure women's security and stop treating rapist with impunity. I do believe that she should have written the story in a different way, by putting more emphasis on certain things and not pack everything into big paragraphs. This story is important so that people all around the world can see what is going on in India and possibly try and find a way to stop it. If they stop putting the blame on the way that some women dress and on the men who are raping them, then the streets will be safer for the women to roam and the men will be put in jail for their crime. I think that the government should stop treating the rapist with impunity and start putting them in jail for the filthy crime. They should also stop putting the blame on women and saying that there clothing invites rape. I think that Naomi Wolf should have included some of the things that women have roamed the streets feel about the rape issue and maybe also those who have been raped. By adding this it would bring an even more personal feel to the story. I think that the main audience would be women just because this is a sensitive spot for women, but I also think that some men, such as fathers, would be an audience for this story. The fathers would have a connection to the story because they would think of there daughters in this situation. Naomi Wolf does have more of a one sided story because she doesn't have more women statements in the story.


 

Author: Sara Zarr Page 119 out of 341
Dear Jill,
    I don't see why you have to be so mean to Mandy. I mean i know you think she is there to take your place but your mom is probably lonely since your dad died and you will be going off to college next year. She probably is adopting the baby from Mandy so that she won't be completely alone. You also haven't even known the girl for like a complete day yet and your already judging. You said and i quote "Not much going on upstairs. Her big ambition was to go to Pancake Universe" (Zarr, pg.65). You don't know what she's been through or how she even got pregnant. You should probably think about how she feels, she's the one the having the baby. She's the one that left her home and came to live with you and your mom. She is prpbably very nervous or scared. She states "though i'm not a nervous type of person, when i think about getting to Denver, i feel sick." (Zarr,pg.14). I think that you should cut her some slack and try to step into her shoes and allow her into yours. YOu don't even have to lether into your shoes but don't get mad when she's stating an opinion and you don't like, you say "I'm not trying to be a cynic." (Zarr,92). Then don't and try to understand that she has her issues too and that maybe you shouldn't be a tryant and be ebullient about the situation.

Do you have a pet? Does he get sick? Do they chew and swallow things that they shouldn’t? Well my hobby or expertise is animals. I want to be a veterinarian when I grow up. People don't know what it takes to be a veterinarian. Veterinarians have to be able to see an animal at it's lowest point. Whether they have hotspots or a broken leg. To be veterinarian you have to be able to be okay if the animal you are caring for dies or just won't get any better. I have what it takes to be a veterinarian I can handle everything a vet has to go through because it has happen to me. I had a dog that died and yes it was sad but i got over it, My dog has been sick for weeks, he got better, but i was able to be ok with that and help him get better. I am already starting my path to be a vet, By doing all the things my pets need me to do. Everytime my dog has something wrong with it my family cause me to see what it is and if we need to go to the vet. I can't wait to become a veterinarian.

What would you do if you had a class of 33 students? What if you had a boss that could fire you just because he didn't like you? What if you were stuck with a room with spider and cockroaches everywhere? This is what the teachers in chicago have been on strike for. I have a myrid of reasons why the teachers in Chicago derserved to be on strike.
    Teachers were being fired because of student test scores. The Less teachers that you have the bigger the classes will be.  That wasn't the teachers fault, they can't control wherather a student passes a test. The teachers have big classes means that there is less attention to the students, which means lower test scores. I had a class that had over 40 students at one time. It was very difficult to learn anything in that class. By the time the teacher got the class together we didn't have enough time to do any classwork. 
    There are outside factors that contribute to a student not being able to pass a test. Students have other respiosibilites when they get home. They could have to take care of other siblings, work, an abusive family, and other factors. These other factors have nothing to do with what the teacher is doing for the students. 
    The new evaluation system could lead to teacher cheating for the students on test. If your job was in jeopardy, you would stiop at nothing to keep the job. If teachers are going to get fired for the students test scores, then the teachers will be lead to cheating to keep there jobs.   
    Rising the cost of healthcare and lowering the teachers pay will lead to detriment within the teachers. If the teachers leave then there won't be anyone to teach the students. This will began to ahppen all around the world.  
    The principle should not have enough power where he can fire the teachers based on his personal feelings. Your personal feelings should not mix with outside factors. Like the saying says, "don't mix business with pleasure.". The principle should work by that. You should not be able to fire someone because you don't like them but because they aren't doing a good job. 
    You should be concerned about what is happening in Chicago. These are things that are happening to all schools around the United States. In dekalb County, these are things that our teachers are going through. Do you want Chamblee Charter High School to be next.

My favorite sport is football. To be a football player you need to be strongly built, fast, and tough. Thats just the basic things that you need. You also have to have a passion for the game, your heart should be in the game. You have to stay positive even if your losing, you need to have that drive to keep trying to win.
    The Dallas Cowsboys lost there first game last year. That doesn't mean that they gave up because they lost. No, they keep trying unitl the end. Being a football player or any althlete you have to have the drive to keep going even when your down 20 points, don't give up. That's the most important characteristic of being a football player, to never give up. Along with never giving up, you also have to have heart and a passion for the game. If you don't love what your doing your going to look bad and also the team. If you don't enjoy the game, how do you expect others to enjoy watching it. When people see you they should see the passion you have for the game, not someone uninterested. So, do you have what it takes to be a football player?

    “Bucky, Bucky, Buucckkyy!”  Rosie screamed.

    “Where is he today, he always meets us when we come off the bus?”, I said.

Let me introduce myself, my name is Kenzi Willis and I am in the 8th grade. I have a sister and a cousin that

live with me and my parents. Riley, my sister, can be a little hot-headed while Journey, my cousin, has a

more ebullient spirit, she is always happy and thinks the best about people, and I am the reasonable one out of

all of us. Right now I am with my best friend Rosie, who I have known since we were young, and we are looking

for Bucky, the black and white Rottweiler, our neighborhood dog. 

    “Maybe he will show up later.” says Rosie as she is walking towards her burnt orange house,   “Anyway I’ll see you later this is my stop.”

    “Okay, see you tomorrow.”I say.

I continue to walk down the street going to my house. It’s a beautiful spring day. Vibrant flowers with colors of

apricot, rose, fuchsia, and amber. The tall evergreen trees, the birds chirping it’s just a wonderful sight to see.

As I walk down the hill I see Bucky running towards me with his tail wagging in the air.

    “Hi Bucky… hey boy!” I said as I rubbed his head.

I continue to walk to my house with Bucky by my side. I reached my house with Bucky following which has

never happened before. I look at him and finally notice that he has a note attached to his collar. I take the note

off of him and read the note and it reads: HELP ME!! 2134 Rochester Dr.   Running hastily in the house to 

find my sister Kylie and cousin Journey on the computer. They look at me and knows that something is wrong.

    “What’s wrong Kenzi?”, They both say at the same time.

I held the paper up and they read it. 
 
    “We have to go!”, screamed Journey.

    “NO, it could be a creepy old man trying to hit on some young girls; I think we should just call the police.”, Kylie stated.

    “The only creepy guy is Mister Ronald and he lives on the other side of the neighborhood.”, I said.

    “Come on let’s just go and see and if we need to call the police and then we will call them on our cellphones.”Journey said.

    “Fine.”, I said.

    “Fine!”, Kylie said, while rolling her eyes and stomping, her size 3 feet.

We walked outside to find that Bucky was still out there on our porch. So we started to walk to the house. As

we were walking I could feel Kylie glowering at me and Riley. She didn’t say a word to us the wholetime. We

finally reached the house and it was the creepiest house I have ever seen.  It seemed like the sun shiny day

went away. There was this huge dark cloud that hovered above it, making the house look as black as coal. The

house looked as old as my grannies 100 year old cat. The grass was as high as me, making it look like an open
 
field. We were debating on whether we should go in the house or just turn around.

    “Let’s just call the police and wait across the street for them to come.” I stated

    “We have come all this way, and what if they don’t come in time and they die, I could never live with that on my shoulder.” Journey said.

    “What if we die, they not gone have nothing on their shoulder because they gone be the one to kill us!” Riley shouted.

    “Well I’m going whether you come or not because someone needs our help. Let’s go Bucky” Journey says.

Bucky walks over to me and looks at me with those puppy dog eyes.

    “Fine!” I yelled, while dragging Riley along with me.

We walk up to the door to see that it is already cracked open. We knock on the door and the door creeks open

sounding like something out of those horror films. 

    “Hello…Hello… Did somebody ask for help?” We say but, no one answers.
 
I then tell Bucky to go in first and we follow. This house is like the ones in those scary movies. The walls are

pilling, showing wallpaper that looks like it came from the 1950s. The wooden floors creak and is filled with

dust, like they haven’t been polished since the house was built many years ago. The house smells like old

people, mothballs and peppermint. I see a light up ahead, so we go to it, walking carefully. There lays an old

lady with big moles on her face, a group of worry lines on her forehead, her hair is sticking up in all kinds of

ways like she hasn’t brushed it nor washed it in weeks, and she is just lying on her sofa. 

    “H...e.ll...o, a.r.e... y.o.u…a...w.a…ke?” Journey stuttered.

    “Yes, I am awake are you the ones that Bucky here found to come and help me?” states the Old Lady.

    “Yes, we are.” we all say.

    “What did you need help with?” Riley asks impatiently yet terrified, while shifting the weight from one leg to the other.

    “I need some batteries for my remote control, so that I can watch Oprah on my television.” The old lady
says.

It seemed like everything stopped right after she said that. We all look at each other and then we look at her

and then we look at each other and then we look at her. Out of nowhere we just burst out laughing so hard that

we leaning over clutching our stomachs and wiping tears from our eyes.

    “What’s so funny?”the Old Lady asks.

    “Nothing, we will go get some batteries and bring them back.” I said, while trying not to laugh.

    “Thanks darlings, now y’all hurry on back now my show starts in a little while.”

    “Yes, ma’am”, we all say.

So, we went and got some batteries from our house and took them to the Old Lady. She got to watch her show

and we learned a valuable lesson, never judge a book by its cover. That still doesn’t mean to go into creepy

house but it does mean not to judge others.