[My Art] Suspended (2/3)

Crimes of passion are still crimes, y'know? No matter if you felt justified in the moment. That doesn't change the fact that that is still very much a crime perpetrated by you. Nor does it negate the punishment coming. ------------------------------------ I don't like the way she said that. Mom's been a little... eccentric with the punishments over the last few months. As if reading my mind, mom steps away, blocking further entry into the house. Any attempts at running from what I bet is coming next are bound to fall apart. "So, suspended for three days from school? Stuck with your work from home mom. You know I can't just let you get off with a slap on the wrist, right?" Mom's tone remains steady but there's a distinctive shift in the atmosphere. What once felt heavy now feels outright oppressive. I'm a cornered rat up against a lion. "I dunno, mom. I mean isn't staying home all day with nothing to do its own punishment?" Finally, since the moment she picked me up from school, a smile. Though not one that I needed at the moment. "Oh yeah. Every boy's worst nightmare! Spending all day out of class with nothing to do except play video games and sleep. Do I look like I was born yesterday, honey?" Stupid! Why'd I say that? She follows my eyes as I look around her. She knows me too well. "You can forget about running. You're only gonna make it worse. Get your butt to the living room. I've had one brewing since the car ride here." Turning her back to me, she enters the living room. This was a test. She wants to see if I'll run. On one hand I definitely want no part in what she has "brewing" for me. That internet wacko she keeps talking about made her weird. Something about punishing bad behavior with bad smells. It's supposed to make you disgusted at the idea of doing anything bad. I mean, from a logical standpoint, I can kinda see why someone would buy into it. It sorta makes sense. Like how when you eat something that makes you sick, you get disgusted by the thought of eating it again because you remember being sick. But it's just that... the thing I have to smell is... "Hey! You aren't running away, are you? I swear if I have to chase you again..." Her butt... (TO BE CONTINUED IN PART 3) --------- All characters belong to me. Always welcome engagement, fanart, and fanfic!