Happy Tree Friends School Days: No. 1 - Craziness in the Classroom

Happy Tree Friends School Days: No. 1 - Craziness in the Classroom is the first book in the Happy Tree Friends School Days series. It was published by Arissa Reed on March 18, 2021.

Synopsis
Cuddles, everyone’s favorite yellow bunny is trying to take life seriously in school. He sometimes finds school to be hard and boring, especially when there is craziness happening in the classroom. Do you think he can survive the chaos that is going on?

Chapter 1
Today was another ordinary boring day at school. Well at least for Cuddles. Him and his class had to take a math test which he found very hard and complicated. The teacher also constantly yelled at the twins, Lifty and Shifty for misbehaving. Cuddles found his yelling very annoying. He tried so hard to get used to it.

Cuddles was very excited for the school day to end so that he doesn’t have to experience any chaos happening in the classroom. Every day after school, he would meet up with his girlfriend, Giggles, who was also in his home room and the two would walk home from school together holding hands. They talked and laughed. They also stared into each other’s eyes. On certain days, he would visit her house and on the other days she would visit her house.

When they arrived at Giggles’ house, they ran up to their room. Giggles’ older brother, Nutty was in the living room playing video games while eating junk food. Nutty never liked to eat healthy. He had an eating disorder. Nutty didn’t hear Cuddles and Giggles because he was wearing his headphones.

They two of them arrived in Giggles’ room. It was completely filled with pink things. She had pink walls, a pink bed, pink curtains, and even a pink carpet. She also had a nightstand with a photo of her and Cuddles. The two of them sat on the bed and discussed about how the school day was. “I thought that the math test was very difficult,” Cuddles said. “Same here,” Giggles replied. “My brother’s loud gum chewing and the twins’ arguing made it so hard for me to concentrate.”

Cuddles wanted to get through a school day without having to deal with this chaos. He hopes that tomorrow can be a better school day. Giggles agrees with him.

Cuddles and Giggles spent the whole afternoon relaxing together and watching TV. When it got dark, they kissed each other goodbye and Cuddles went back to his house for the night. Cuddles loved going to sleep. It was his favorite time of the day because he didn’t have to do anything at all. He he would do is just lay down in his bed with his eyes closed and start dreaming about sweet things. Most of his dreams were about him and Giggles’ life in the future. They would marry and have kids together. Cuddles couldn’t wait to do that with her in the future. He loved her so much.

The two of them have met when they were in preschool. It was the first day of preschool for them. After four-year-old Cuddles arrived in the classroom, put his book bag down and joined the other kids, he saw her sitting in the front row. He was in awe and love struck. He kindly asked if he could sit with her and she agreed.

Throughout their preschool life, they enjoyed having fun together. They would always paint, color, build blocks, make crafts, and play outside together. When it was time to go home, they would hug each other goodbye and were both really looking forward to seeing each other again the next day. That was the one thing Cuddles liked about preschool, seeing his girlfriend.

Cuddles’ face blushes after remembering that moment. He turns off his light and goes to sleep, being prepared for the next school day.

Chapter 2
That morning, Cuddles’ alarm clock was ringing. He quietly got out of bed and turned it off. He sighed. It was time to deal with more chaos such as harder learning, more fighting from Lifty and Shifty, and Nutty’s loud gum chewing.

He met Giggles at her house and they walked to school together while holding hands like they always did.

When they arrived at the school, Cuddles took a deep breath. They two of them walked up the steps and went inside.

When they got to their classroom, the other students were putting their backpacks away and took their seats. Cuddles and Giggles did the same. Then, their teacher named, Mr. Walter went to the front of the room. He was a tall fox who wore glasses. He also wore a green shirt with a blue striped bow tie. All of the students stared at him. “Good morning, class. He said,” “I will pass back your math tests from yesterday. Those of you who received an F will have a meeting with me after school.” The students had worried looks on their faces. Flaky, the red porcupine put her head down on her desk because she knew she wasn’t smart at all. The others were scared. Sniffles, the blue anteater got an A+. Everyone was amazed.

Petunia, the blue skunk also received an A+. Giggles congratulates her. Then, Cuddles and Giggles got their scores. They both received a regular A. They were disappointed because they wanted an A + as well. At least they weren’t in trouble by receiving an F. However, the twins Lifty and Shifty both received an F. The other students started laughing. “Twins, see me after school, please,” Mr. Walter said.

The rest of the day went pretty normal. Lifty and Shifty were bummed about their test score so instead of arguing as usual, they kept quiet. Then, it was recess time. Cuddles was very happy because recess was his favorite part of school. The bell rang and the students went outside.

Chapter 3
Recess was definitely one of Cuddles’ favorite part of school. When he got outside, he loved the fresh air. Him and Giggles sat in the grass and held hands, saying their love to one another.

Just then, three boys from another home room who are named Splendid, Russell, and Disco Bear approached them. Splendid was a superhero flying squirrel, Russell was a pirate sea otter, and Disco Bear was a bear who loved music and dancing. “Are any of you up for a game of kickball?” asked Splendid. “No thanks,” Cuddles replied. “Giggles and I just want to relax in the beautiful sun.” Splendid declares that anyone who plays kickball consider themselves cool. Cuddles didn’t care. Regardless if he was cool or not, he just wanted to spend time with his girlfriend. “Aww, it’s okay. Maybe you’ll play another day,” said Russell. Splendid, Russell, and Disco Bear leave.

Cuddles and Giggles were staring into one another’s eyes. “This is one thing I like about recess,” said Cuddles. “And what’s that?” answered Giggles while smiling deeply at him. “Spending time with you of course. The two shared another kiss.

For the rest of the time, they continued to sit together outside. Just then, the bell rang. Everyone headed inside. The twins Lifty and Shifty kept playing with a ball. “Twins, time to come inside!” called out Mr. Walter. But the twins didn’t listen.

Cuddles and Giggles ran to the doors, but the twins stop Giggles and tell her to stay where she is. She is very confused. Cuddles sees this and asks why Giggles should stay put. Lifty shouts out that it’s none of his business. Then, Shifty picks up the ball and throws it hard at Giggles’ face, causing her to be knocked out. Cuddles gasps and runs over to her side. He places his hands on her belly and asks if she’s okay. The twins laugh while heading inside. Cuddles yells at the twins for making Giggles get hurt.

“Mr. Walter!” Cuddles calls out. “Giggles got hit in the face!” Mr. Walter approaches them. “Giggles, what happened?” said Mr. Walter. But Giggles was knocked out and speechless. Just then, blood was dripping from near her nose. Mr. Walter takes a cloth and wipes the blood off her face, but more blood came in. “Cuddles, I suggest you take Giggles to the nurse. She needs to be looked at.” said Mr. Walter. Cuddles helps Giggles up. Her eyes were closed and she had a sad expression on her face. She had so many bruises on her face as well.

Cuddles grabs her hand and walks her to the nurse’s office feeling very upset and worried.

Then, they arrived.

Chapter 4
Cuddles sat on one of the beds in the nurse’s office with a very sad look while Nurse Jenny looked at Giggles. She takes the bruised up Giggles to the other bed and lays her down.

“Is she going to be okay?” sniffed Cuddles. “Well, I’m going to examine her. If this looks serious, she may have to go to the hospital,” replied Nurse Jenny. This made Cuddles shocked. He leans towards Giggles and gives her a sweet kiss on the cheek. Then, he places his hand on her head and rubs it. “You’re going to be okay Giggles,” said Cuddles looking more upset. He then squeezes her hand. “Please wake up,” he said softly and quietly.

Miss Jenny runs a few tests on Giggles. First, she takes her temperature, then she cleans some of the bruises. Then she gives the final results. Cuddles crosses his fingers. “Giggles just has bruise marks for when she got hit. She just needs to go home and rest. She’ll feel better soon. Cuddles sighs in relief. He is very happy that Giggles was going to be okay and that she didn’t have to go to the hospital at all.

Nurse Jenny gives Giggles some medicine to help with the bruises. Suddenly after a while, Giggles starts moaning. Cuddles gasps and smiles. Then, Giggles sits up. “Giggles, you’re okay!” shouted Cuddles excitedly. He wraps his arms around her and gives her a big hug and kiss. Giggles smiles. “Oh Giggles, thank goodness you’re awake. You have some bruises on your face. All you need to do is miss school for one week. By the time you get back, you should be feeling better again in no time.” said Nurse Jenny. Cuddles held both of Giggles’ hands and faces her with a sweet look. “I’m going to miss you in school this week,” he said. “I’m going to miss you too, sweetheart,” Giggles answered back. Cuddles blushed and smiled. “Giggles, I want you to go to your classroom, get your things, and come back here. I’m going to be sending you home so you can rest those wounds,” Nurse Jenny called out. Giggles got up with Cuddles following her.

When they both made it to their classroom, Mr. Walter was delighted to see them, so were the other students. “Giggles, thank goodness your okay,” said Mr. Walter. “Thanks, but I have to stay home for one week to rest my wounds,” Giggles replied. Mr. Walter was sorry to hear about this. “Just know that the whole school has heard what happened because they want to make sure that you are okay. I also sent the twins down to the principals office. They will be suspended for two weeks,” Mr. Walter said.

Then, Giggles grabbed her book bag. Before she left, she went over to Cuddles and wrapped her arms around him. She hugged and kissed him goodbye. “Goodbye my love, I will see you soon.” She rubbed her cheek against his and gave him one more kiss on the lips. Then, she opened the door, the others said bye to her and she left. “Goodbye, Giggles. I love you more than anything!” Shouted Cuddles.

Cuddles returned to his seat and looked down at his desk rather than paying attention in class. He was too busy thinking about Giggles.

“Giggles is more important than school in my opinion “, he thought. Then, he just sadly sat there and for the school day to be over.

Chapter 5
When the bell rang for dismissal, Cuddles sadly walked downstairs. He wasn’t used to walking home without Giggles by his side at all. At least he only had to deal with it for one week.

It was only Tuesday. The sun was shining down at Cuddles. Cuddles usually smiled when he saw the sun, but without Giggles, he didn’t feel like smiling at all. He sadly started making his way home.

Then, Toothy, his best friend, ran up to him. “Hi, Cuddles! I heard what happened to your girlfriend. I’m sorry she won’t be back until next Tuesday,” Toothy said while almost out of breath. Cuddles sighed. “Thanks, Toothy but I better get going now,” he said quietly.

Cuddles walked down the sidewalk. Then, he ran into Splendid, Russell, and Disco Bear talking by a fence. “Oh, hello, Cuddles”, said Splendid. “Hi,” replied Cuddles. “I was just walking home by myself.” “Where’s Giggles at? Isn’t she always with you?” said Russell. “No, haven’t you guys heard? Shifty hit her in the head with a ball and she got bruises. Now she has to stay home and rest for one week,” Cuddles said. The three boys felt bad for what happened. “Well, since Giggles is gone, how would you like to play kickball with us at recess for one week?” said Disco Bear.” “No thanks, I don’t really feel like it right now,” said Cuddles. Cuddles then continues walking without saying goodbye to Splendid, Russell, and Disco Bear. “Bye, Cuddles! Hope Giggles gets better soon! they shouted at him, but Cuddles was already on his way.

When Cuddles arrived at his house, he sadly went up to his room and plopped down on his bed. He was very worried about Giggles and hopes that she would be alright. He then goes over to his window and sadly stares outside at it.

Then, Cuddles’ brother Ben comes in the room and asks what is going on. Cuddles says to him that Giggles won’t be at school for one week. Ben is sorry to hear this. Cuddles then politely asks him to leave so that he can have some quiet time. Ben understands this and leaves the room.

After a while, Cuddles sat back down on his bed and turns on his TV. “Will I be able to make it a whole week at school without my Giggles there?” he thought to himself.

Chapter 6
It was the start of another school day and Cuddles sadly walked to school by himself. He visualized Giggles next to him and reached his hand out.

When he arrived in his classroom, he placed his book bag down and went to his desk. Once he sat down, he crossed his fingers, hoping that today would be a good school day. Just then, Nutty enters the classroom. Cuddles whispers for him to come over to his desk, which he does.

“Nutty, how’s Giggles doing? Is she okay?” Cuddles said worriedly. “Oh, Giggles has been sleeping a lot lately. I just thought of something, what if she never wakes up again?” he said. This scared Cuddles. “Giggles will be better soon! She is just resting so that her bruises can go away.” he shouted at Nutty. Nutty chewed his bubblegum and he spit it out, landing on Mr. Walter’s desk.

When Mr. Walter entered the room and sat down in his desk, he noticed the yellow gum sitting there. “All right, who put this piece of gum here? Clean it up now!” Mr. Walter said sternly. Cuddles gives Nutty a big stare. Nutty gets up and picks up the gum from Mr. Walter’s desk. He then throws it away. “You happy now.” he said. Mr. Walter just stare at him. Nutty smiles.

“All right, class. Please take out your English homework from last night and I will be around to collect those.” Mr. Walter said. The students do what they were told. Mr. Walter then began collecting the work. Cuddles stares at the empty desk that belonged to Giggles. Seeing her not there made him upset. “She’ll be back soon,” he told himself.

Mr. Walter then returned to the front of the room and made an announcement. Just a reminder that we have an English test this Friday. Make sure that you all study because it will be a little challenging.

The students gasp and Cuddles rolls his eyes. He hated taking tests, regardless of what the subject was. He thought tests were so difficult. Nutty was so mad, that he spit another piece of gum at Mr. Walter’s face. Everyone gasps.

“Nutty, Hand me the gum now please!” Mr. Walter shouted. Nutty took out the pack of gum and handed it to Mr. Walter. “One more spit of gum and you’re going to the office.” “Yes, Mr. Walter.” Nutty said, and he returned to his seat.

“Now class, time to review our English for the test,” Mr. Walter said. Cuddles remembers that Giggles will have to make up the test when she returns. Cuddles decides to pay attention so hard. That way, he’ll be able to study with Giggles.

Chapter 7
The school day was over, and Cuddles decided to visit Giggles at her house. He ran down the sidewalk really fast until he finally reached her residence.

He knocked on the door and her mother answered. “Hello, I am here to see Giggles,” Cuddles said. “She’s in her room,” her mother said.

Cuddles ran to Giggles’ room and opened the door. Giggles was lying in her bed watching TV. When she saw Cuddles, she smiled. She was very happy to see him. “Cuddles, hi!” She smiled so hard. Cuddles went over to her and gave her a kiss. “I am so happy to see you, Giggles. I miss you!” Cuddles said while blushing.

“I missed you too,” Giggles said. Giggles then pulls out something she made for Cuddles. “I made you a sweet card to say that I miss you.” she said smiling. She hands Cuddles the card and he opens it and reads it:

“Dear Cuddles, I’m writing to tell you that I’m okay. My bruises are starting to heal up. I may miss school but I know that I will be back very soon. Say hello to everyone for me. I love you! Love, Giggles (your future husband)”

Cuddles couldn’t believe his eyes! He loved it. “Giggles, that was very sweet of you to make that for me,” he said. “Also, I just wanted to tell you that we’re having an English test this Friday and I was wondering if you and I would like to study so that you can do well.” “That’s a great idea, Cuddles!” Giggles said smiling sweetly at him.

Cuddles pulls out his English notes and hands them to Giggles for her to copy down onto her notebook.

“Cuddles, if it weren’t for you to bring me these notes, I would’ve been left behind. I thank you so much! You are so sweet!” Giggles said. Cuddles thanks her as Giggles continues copying the notes.

After a while, Giggles was finally finished. She hands Cuddles back his notebook and he places it back into his book bag.

The two of them hung out in Giggles’ room for a while. Giggles was having a wonderful time with her boyfriend. Cuddles felt the same way.

When it got dark, Cuddles was ready to go home. They both kissed each other on the lips goodbye and Cuddles left.

On the way home, he thought to himself that he was certain that Giggles will feel a lot better in no time.

Chapter 8
It was Thursday, one day away from the big English test. When Cuddles got to school, he ran into Petunia in the hallway. “How’s Giggles doing?” she asked. “She is doing great. She is recovering very well. I can’t wait for her return on Tuesday!” Cuddles replied.

Cuddles got to his home room and felt very confident of his school work. He wanted to pay attention so much. That way, he can take what he learned and teach Giggles everything that she is missing. He was ready for this.

During Math, Cuddles payed attention so hard. He copied notes and he practiced doing the problems. He eventually succeeded.

Mr. Walter then said, “All right, class. I need to go to the bathroom. Continue to copy the notes please.” Then, he left. This made Nutty get up out of his seat. “Hey everyone, since the teacher is gone, let’s have a party!!!” he yelled. Cuddles covered his ears. “Not so loud, Nutty. You know that there are other classes in session.” Nutty just ignored him. Then, he went over to Mr. Walter’s desk and threw a stack of papers everywhere. Everyone gasped.

“Nutty, you’re making a big mess, please stop,” Petunia exclaimed. Then, Nutty wrote inappropriate messengers on the chalkboard. Everyone didn’t know why he was acting this way. “Nutty, please erase that stuff now or you will be in big trouble,” Sniffles said.

Then, Nutty chewed more gum and spit it out everywhere. Gum even landed on Flaky. She screamed when she felt it on her head. “Aah! There’s gum on my head! Russell, help!” She ran out of the room. “He is not in this class, missy!” Nutty said, but it was too late. She already ran out of the room.

Nutty then went to a shelf and knocked a load of books over. Everyone ducked before they got hit with them. Cuddles couldn’t believe what was happening. “There is so much craziness in this classroom! He shouted. Everyone grew quiet at his outburst. Nutty approached him. “If I were you, I’d shut my mouth,” he said. “Oh and by the way, my sister is NEVER coming back! She is dead! She died last night!” Cuddles gasped in shock. He had a feeling that Nutty was lying. “She is not!” Cuddles shouted back. “Nutty then began to grab Cuddles by the neck and proceed to strangle him.

Before he could do so, Mr. Walter walked back in and everyone gasped. Flaky was seen with him. He gasped when he saw the look of his classroom. “What has happened to my classroom?” he said in shock. Everyone stared at Nutty and he looked anxious. “Also, Flaky came running to me and told me that she had gum stuck on her head. Nurse Jenny had to get it off her. Who made such a mess in here?”

“It was Cuddles!” Nutty shouted. Cuddles gasped in shock. “It was not! It was Nutty! He is lying. He is such a liar. He even lied to me that Giggles was dead! It wasn’t me at all!” Cuddles explained. Mr. Walter approached Nutty. “Are you telling the truth?” he said to him. Nutty shook his head yes and Cuddles shook his head no. “It really was Nutty. Remember when he spit gum on your desk?” Cuddles said.

Mr. Walter did remember that moment. “Nutty, are you lying to Cuddles? Tell the truth now please. He said. Nutty then admitted it was him.

Just then, Mr. Walter gave that green squirrel detention.

Chapter 9
Over the weekend, Cuddles was not in a good mood because of what had happened on Friday. He didn’t like Nutty’s lying at all. He wasn’t feeling like going back to school at all. He rather stay home.

Cuddles decided to go spend some time with his younger brother, Ben. When we went downstairs to the living room, Ben was watching TV on the couch.

“Hey, Ben. What’s up?” said Cuddles. “Nothing much, just watching TV,” Ben replied. Then, Cuddles sat on the couch with his brother. Cuddles was happy to not be in school and he was happy that it was the weekend.

“How did that English quiz go?” asked Ben. Cuddles smiled. “It went okay,” Cuddles replied. Then, Cuddles got up. “I’m going to go visit Giggles”, he said. Then, he headed out the door.

As he headed over there, he had a worried look on his face. He hoped that Giggles was okay. Then, he reached her residence. He knocked on the door. Then, her mother answered. “Hello, I am here to see Giggles,” Cuddles said almost out of breath. “”She isn’t here,” her mother replied. Cuddles gasped. He ran into the house and ran straight to her bedroom.

Then, he opened the door and saw that she was not in her bed. He gasped more. “Oh no! Where is she?” Cuddles said worriedly. Cuddles called out for her and searched every room of the house.

He ran downstairs screaming and then he ran into Nutty in the living room. “Nutty, I am so serious. Where is Giggles?” Cuddles shouted. Then, Nutty grinned. “I told you, she’s dead. You seriously don’t believe me? The had a very severe injury.” Then, Cuddles gasped. Then he fainted to the floor and passed out. Tears filled his face and began to cry. Nutty just ignores him and sits on the living room couch.

Cuddles lied there for approximately thirty minutes. Nutty didn’t do anything at all.

Chapter 10
It was now Monday. Cuddles had more tears in his eyes than ever before. After seeing Giggles missing and Nutty claiming that she was dead, Cuddles had a feeling that he was right. He sadly grabbed his book bag and headed out the door.

He didn’t say a single word as he walked. When he arrived at the school, he walked very slow. “Good morning, Cuddles!” Toothy said. But Cuddles didn’t answer him. He was too sad.

When they arrived in the classroom, Cuddles placed his book bag in his hook and took a seat. Mr. Walter arrived in the classroom. “Good morning, children. Well, it took the janitors about forty minutes to clean up the classroom from Friday.” he said.

The class spent that morning doing various subjects like math and science. Then, it was recess time, Cuddles’ favorite. Everyone went outside.

When he got out there, he saw everyone doing fun things. Russell was brushing Flaky’s “hair” with his left hand. Flaky was smiling at this. “There you go, Flaky. You look more beautiful now,” Russell said smiling at her.

Cuddles wanted to sit by himself because he was too sad to do anything. But as he approached the hill, Nutty stopped him. “I’m going to do you dirty so bad, you just watch.” Nutty said with an angry expression. “Nutty stop! Don’t do this!” Toothy shouted.

Nutty thought to himself a perfect plan of what to do to Cuddles for all the chaos that happened Friday. He wanted to get him injured just like the twins had done to his sister.

Nutty runs around and spots a rope lying on the ground near the back of the school. “Hmm, someone must’ve left this here, I’ll take it.” Nutty said while grinning. He takes the rope and runs.

Cuddles sees what he is doing and is worried. Nutty then hogties Cuddles to the floor. Cuddles gasps at this and so do the other kids. They try to get Nutty to let him go, but he refuses.

Cuddles was very soon, about to experience something extremely bad. Nutty grabbed the ball from the play bin and proceeded to hit Cuddles with it. Cuddles closed his eyes and got ready to experience a big injury.

“Stop right there!” A voice called. Everyone turned and gasped and so did Cuddles.

Chapter 11
It was Giggles! She ran right towards her brother and knocked him out. “Leave my Cuddles alone or there will be huge consequences,” she said angrily. Cuddles smiled when he saw her. “She’s alive,” he blushed. Giggles then ran inside and told Mr. Walter of what Nutty was doing to Cuddles he was very shocked to hear this. He was also happy that Giggles was back in school.

Giggles and Mr. Walter ran outside. Mr. Walter stopped Nutty and told him to come with him. Nutty got up and followed Mr. Walter. Nutty turned and faced Cuddles who blew a raspy at him. Nutty looked with an angry grin.

“Don’t worry, Cuddles. I’ll save you,” Giggles sweetly said to him. She grabbed the rope and untied him. Cuddles smiled. “Giggles, you’re back, thank you so much!” The two of them shared a big hug and kiss. “I-I missed you,” Cuddles said quietly. “I missed you too, but I’m happy to be back here,” she said.

Everyone cheered that Giggles rescued Cuddles. Then, the two of them grabbed hands and went to sit on the hill like they always do.

“Giggles, when I went over to your house Saturday, why weren’t you home?” Cuddles asked her. “Oh, it was because I was visiting my grandmother. She wanted to see how I was doing,” Giggles said. Cuddles told his girlfriend what his brother had done and Giggles was shocked. Giggles placed her hand on his shoulder. “Don’t worry, we can fix this together. Let’s get the whole class to do the right thing and keep this school safe,” she said. Cuddles smiled and kissed her on the cheek. He loved the sound of that idea.

Then, Splendid approached them. “All of us are playing kickball now. Care to join us?” “Yes!” Cuddles and Giggles said in unison. They both laughed. They ran towards the basketball court and joined everyone else. The two of them made great kicks.

Back inside, Giggles explains that she came in late because she was in the nurse’s office before recess started. She was happy to be a part of class again.

Cuddles and Giggles decided to get the whole school to clean up after themselves. They got to work right away.

Chapter 12
Cuddles and Giggles got to work persuading everyone to keep the school nice and clean They put up signs around the school. They were sure that everyone was going to listen to them. They were very proud of what they have done.

That afternoon, Giggles completed her English quiz. She has received a very good score thanks to Cuddles studying with her while she was out.

Petunia was even happy to see Giggles again. The two girls had fun the next couple days at recess.

Cuddles hopes that the school will no longer be so crazy and that it can be safe for everyone.