Morty and Charming Theo

Morty and Charming Theo

Monday-The New Mouse " Meet our new student! " Miss Snickerwhisker announced. " Theo has just moved here from Holland. " She pointed to a small country on the map of Europe. " Let's all welcome him, " she added. The new mouse said hello and took his seat. During recess, the other students showed Theo around and admired his soccer skills. Everyone was gathered around Theo except Morty, Ben, and Fred. They weren't used to being ignored.

" I don't see what's so great about him anyway, " Morty grumbled. “ No worries, " Fred replied. " He may be the newest mouse, but we're still the coolest. " Morty and Ben agreed. “ Theo won't be big news for long, " Morty said.

Tuesday with Theo At afternoon recess, Morty, Ben, and Fred were the first ones on the soccer field. They were always given first pick of the players. Theo arrived and started to juggle the soccer ball with his feet. He even balanced the ball on his head. The students crowded around in awe. " Any team with Theo will be unbeatable! " one mouse exclaimed. " I want to be on Theo's team, " said another.

They formed teams and started to play. Theo was as skilled as everyone thought. “ We can't compete with those moves! " Fred groaned when Theo scored another goal. When the bell rang, everyone headed back to their classrooms. Morty overheard a few mice say, “ Theo is the coolest mouse in the whole school! " Not if I can help it, Morty thought.

Wednesday Without Theo Wednesday during gym class, Coach Mack announced, “ Remember, you need a permission slip to play in the soccer game after school. " Morty smirked and showed the slip he'd stolen from Theo's box to Ben and Fred. " Theo won't be showing off at the game today, " he whispered. Theo looked puzzled. “ When were the slips given out?" he asked. " You didn't get one?" Morty snickered. " That's too bad. " He waved the slip behind his back as Fred and Ben tried not to burst out laughing.