Brilliant! I loved the humor in this chapter - the banter between Lance and Jane is top notch.
You really did a good job with the bullying theme - Lance has been through it all and knows how it works. No one can be there to protect him ALL the time. His teacher may have the good will, but he can't do anything for him outside of school, and his parents don't even do a good job at home, letting his brother and sister mock him. He definitely needs more allies on his side, and to get that job so he can get away asap!
Nothing but the truth here, well said! Great chapter!