This time, I decided to write something from the kids perspective.
In this OS Mick won't be present, nor Maddie, so if you don't want to read that, just skip this chapter.
If you're one of those who stayed,
Enjoy!
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MIA SCHUMACHER POV: Ever since I remember, there were 4 of us... William, Liam, Bindi and Me... Every single one of us different than the other... I simply have no idea how we survived together all those years and haven't killed each other, but we did it somehow?!

Will is the oldest... He's only a year older than me, so we're almost like twins.. He's into sports, Formula One in particular, which isn't a huge surprice, considering what almost all the male part of our family does..?! We have a lot mutual friends, and some others are seperate. Another proof that we're really close.
I'm next, but please, save me from saying anything about myself!? The only thing you need to know is, I went to school a year ealier, to share classes with Will. It was easier for mum, as for most part, she's working or helping Grandma and Grandpa...
The twins are next, Liam and Bindi... They're like fire and ice... Polar oposites, i literary have no idea how to describe them differently?! Liam also loves sports and hates studying, while Bindi is all about books and knowledge, avoiding PE at all cost...
Ok! Enough with the introduction! Let's go back to what happened a few weeks ago...

FEW WEEKS EALIER
AT SCHOOL
I was standing with my friends and chatting about everything and nothing in particular, something about our other classmates too, when suddenly, my phone rang. Surprised, I took it out of my pocket and looked at the lock screen.
-Who's that?- my friends asked.
-School...- I said, and then picked up:
(O- Office, M- Mia)
M: Halo?
O: Good morning! Did I reached Mia Schumacher?
M: Yes, speaking- I agreed and continued -Something happened, that you're calling me?- I had the worst feeling in my gut....
O: Sadly, yes. Liam, your little brother...
M: What this little shit did this time?- I mumbled to myself, a bit embarassed. He's 10, and acts worse that kindergardener!
O: He got into a fight with one of his classmates... I cannot reach your parents, so I'm calling you instead. We have to solve this issue somehow...
M: Of course, I understand. I'll be there in half an hour tops- I told the secretary with deep sigh -I understand that I must head to principals office?
O: No. The director is in a meeting, so we'd like to meet you in the teachers room...
M: I'll be there.
O: Good. See you soon then!
M: Good bye- I greeted her and cancelled the call with deep sigh.
All the girls were looking at me in ancipation.
-And? What it is about?- Aria asked me, for all of them.
-Liam got into a fight with someone again..- I said, instantly in sour mood, not having any streangh for this kid -Both my parents are away, Mum at Grandmas until tomorrow evening and Dad already flew to another race weekend, so they won't be able to do anything. I have to solve this mess alone, with Will..!
-That's bad- Mari and Klara commented.
-He'll over-do it someday! Just like my Theo- Klara said with deep sigh, crossing her arms over her chest and puffing out her darkpink painted lips in nervous manner.
-Or my Anna- Aria added. Both of them know really well how is it, because they themselfs have younger siblings.
-Ok. I don't have time to dwell on it! I need to go there and I need my dear brother for that. If the teacher said anything about our absence, tell her that's family bussines and we'll get the papers as soon as possible!
-It'll be fine Honey- they tried to cheer me up, and promised me to have an upper hand in that matter, and to send me full material from our lectures. I thanked them for that and left them, to go and reach a rather big group of students on the oposite side of the hallway, without any issues knowing thats' where I'm gonna find my brother. As usuall, I was greeted by unhappy glares from the "Barbie's" from our class and wide smiles of my friends.
-What's up Little one!?- Tom laughed, being the first to spot me, extending fist for fistbump.
-Nothing, Big guy!- I said jokingly, did the fistbump and looked at my brother -Pick up your stuff Will. We need to go..- I said sternly.
-But where?! We have 3 more classes left...!?- he didn't understood at first, looking at me.
-Liam...- I just said, and saw the understanding flood his features.
-For fucks sake!- he cursed and did a facepalm.
-Yeah. Come on- I tried to rush him, as we really needed to go now. Before the teacher shows up and we'd need to explain everything.
-See y'a later guys!- Will and I bid goodbye's to our friends, and then we quickly went a floor down, to our lockers, being followed by curious gazes and whisperes behind our backs. But we ignored them, having a much bigger issue at hand...
-You know anything?- he asked me, while we're dressing up in expres time.
-Nothing besides that he had a fight with some classmate and that we need to see him in teachers office- I explained everything I knew, shutting my locker.
-The headmistress knows?- he asked again, doing the same.
-Luckly, she has some meeting, so she doesn't know anything. YET...- I said and we quickly made our way to the entrence to our high school. The luck was still on our side, as the janitor was nowhere to be seen, so we left the school undetected. Soon after that, we hopped in Wills' car and drove away, to twins' primaryschool...

25 MINUTES LATER
Will parked the car, shut down everything and we got out and locked the car. Hand in hand, we made our way to the entrence to school we once attended, our minds flooded by many memories we created there. Surprisingly, the door there was open, as it is usually locked with an electronic latch that can only be unlocked in the janitor's station. Satisfied with this fact, almost unnoticed (not counting the cameras) we entered the building of our old "jail".
-Do you remember where the teacher's office is?- I asked William, who is taller than me.
-If they didn't move it after the renovation, then yes- he replied and added -You?!
-Same- I confirmed and then we continued walking in silence, passing more classrooms, after we turned right at the entrance. It was terribly quiet which meant that lessons are underway. Better for us, not to cause any more mess than already it is...
We walked down the corridor, then turned left and went up to the first floor, where the teachers' room was located. It was enough to go straight to the end of the corridor and turn right to reach it. The door was open and you could hear the voice of one of the teachers who was most likely just telling our little brother off. We stood in the doorway, exchanged serious looks, and then I knocked.
-Yes? With whom I have pleasure speaking?!- a pretty young teacher asked, who we didn't know. She must have been hired after we graduated, because Will and I knew practically all the teachers in this building, even if they didn't teach our class...
-Mia and William Schumacher, we're told that our little brother is here...- I said seriously, looking at her.
-It's fine Martha, they're here for me!- a worried sounding woman said, emerging from behind "Martha". It took me a few seconds to realize that it was Maddeline Leblanc, our old biology teacher.
-Miss Maddie!- I smiled at her widely. I liked her a lot.
-Mia! Will!- it was evident that she recognised us as well -Come in, come in! We need to solve this issue!- she said, inviting us inside. It's been about 6 years since Will and I finished the primary school, and she still hasn't changed!
-Good morning Mrs. Maddie- my brother smiled at her, then we followed her into the teachers' room, and this "Martha" took care of her own things. We had barely crossed the threshold, I already felt someone hugging me. I knew very well that it was Bindi, but what does she have to do with Liam having a fight?!
-Mia!- she squealed and hugged me tightly.
-Hey Little one!- I replied, stroking her back soothingly. She was clearly moved, but I didn't know what. While I was keeping an eye on Bindi, William approached our brother, sitting on the chair.
-Ey, Liam!? What did you do this time, hm?!- he asked him, crouching down in front of him. The ten-year-old looked away, not saying anything. -Ever since I brought him from the nurse, he is silent as if cursed and he doesn't want to say anything...!- Mrs Maddie sighed looking at Liam with disapproval.
-And where is that classmate with whom he fought?!- I was interested, because the twins were the only children in the room. The other boy was nowhere to be seen....
-With the psychologist... He had a panic attack...- Leblanc explained tartly.
-Mimi, what happened?- I asked my sister. She didn't answer, just snuggled closer to me, making me sigh -Mimi... What happened?!- I asked her again, pulling out of her embrance and crouching down in front of her. Bindi looked fine, but her eyes were sad. It got me worried, because Bindi is always happy and full of energy, while she has that little spark of happines in her eyes.
-Little one... You know you can tell me everything, right?!- I made sure by looking into her eyes and holding her hands. She just nodded in agreement, but said nothing. However, before we pulled out any information from them, Will from Liam and I from Bindi, when the other boy entered the room. Bindi immediately threw herself on my neck and hugged me tightly, and Liam got all tense.
-It is your fault! Don't pretend to be an aggrieved party! Only yours!- Liam jumped at the newcomer, jumping up from his chair. William and I exchanged glances. We have NEVER seen our little brother so furious at anybody...
-Are you stupid!? You were the one who pounced on me for no reason! Idiot!- replied the other, ignoring the presence of teachers, ours and his parents.
-That's Mike Blackwell, Liam's classmate...- Mrs. Leblanc introduced us.
-You're an idiot! You moron!- Liam boiled, clenching his fists.
-Boys! Ey! Stop calling each other names! -the psychologist said, wanting to calm them down, but it didn't work.
-How you raise your brother!? This is a crude child with a lack of any manners!- Mike's mother yelled at me with an indignant expression. I thought I misheard her... But before I said anything, Mrs. Leblanc spoke up:
-Let's all just calm down! We're not here to argue, just to find out why the boys got into a fight!- her words made everyone silent, even the still arguing boys.
-Will..- I looked at my brother, placing Bindi on her own feet. Will hugged her close to himself, understanding what I meant, while I stood before Liam, placing my hands on his shoulders.
At that moment, Blackwell's were conferring and talking to their son in whispers. I didn't like them and I saw that Will didn't either, because of the way he hugged terrified Bindi.
-Why did ypu fought with him, hm?- I looked at Liam sternly, but with a bit of care. He might have a bit better relationship with Will, but I'm the one he trusts the most, beside our parents.
-Mike was really mean to Mimi... I couldn't listen to that and do nothing, so I shouted at him to stop, and if he wants, he can be mean to me and leave Mimi alone...- he finally confesed, barerly a whisper, droping his gaze -He said then, that I'm weak and I should stay out of it... I just had to hit him, you know?! Mimi was crying and he said that we're pathetic and need you or Papa to save us from anything...- he said seriously, tilting his head back, to look at me. I sighed for n-th time that hour and crouched down in front of him.
-I don't know what to tell you... It's a good thing that you protected your sister, but you shouldn't hit him! That's not an answer! Why haven't you talked about it with the teacher...?
-He would say that I'm lying! Mimi is not the only one he's haressing! Others too! And with the teacher he is as polite as an angel!- he denied, and I already knew what was going on here...
-Bindi, that's true?!- I turned to our sister, cuddled into Will's chest.
-Yes- she sobbed as she felt like crying again.
-It's okay..! Mike will be punished! We'll take care of that!- I said, stroking her head. The twins may be 10 years old and we are 18 and 19, but for years we have been taking care of them like our children... It started when Opa was more and more sick, while Papa was still racing, and it stayed that way. We just want to help Mom...
Then a VERY LONG conversation started with the boy's parents. As Liam said, Mike denied everything. But Bindi's tears, statements from the rest of classmates and the bruises of my brother proved the truth and the boy got a huge punishment for that, also being scolded by the teacher in front of whole class. Of course, these parents were just talking about how poor their son is, because he has panic attacks and all that crap... I felt like throwing up when I listened to them, and I ignored the offensive remarks about me and my siblings. It was not a place for it, and we weren't the ones to blame... I also saw the compassionate looks from Mrs Maddie, but I didn't say anything. I didn't want to make even more of a scene...
After a bit more than an hour-long visit to the school, we packed the kids into the car and took them from school, even though they still had 2 more hours of classes, just like we did. A big plus was the fact that Bindi has a very nice friend in her class, Lily, who promised to send her all the notes when she returned home with her parents. We were extremely grateful to her.

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After we came back home, Will cooked us late lunch, while I sat down with the twins to talk to them, calmly this time. That kind of conversation was REALLY needed. And soon after that, mom called, to find out why the secretary called her and dad. We told them everything, and did a little "run down" of the todays events. They weren't happy about the fight, but still praised Liam for steping up for his sister and our family in general. It was really nice ending for this crazy day...
Later, we helped them with lessons they missed and all the homework for tomorrow, and then got to study on our own, in our rooms, while the twins played. The day was finally ending, and I was really gratefull for it. We didn't need more crazy things today... How nice that Mama is coming home tomorrow and Papa will be back on Monday....
THE END

Something different this time...
Family mess, but still solvable..
Have you had situations like that, while at school?
Have a nice day! / Goodnight!
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