"It started three years ago," she said, before telling us that Dylan and his friends began bullying her, and it only got worse with each passing year, and this year was no exception."What was Diana talking about when she said your and Dylan's last encounter?" "I would rather not talk about it," She said as she wrapped her hands around her torso.I wanted to press her but Austin touched my shoulder, I knew what he was thinking, I should let it go but that fucker did something to her and it must have been bad from her reaction just now."Will you tell us someday?" Austin and I asked, "Maybe?" She replied, "that's if I live through their plans for me," but she said the last part quietly, so we couldn't hear her properly."I knew that fucker was messed up in the head, but fuck this is on another level, have you ever tried going to the cops?"She laughed sarcastically, "I tried once but it was swept under the rug, the boys found out, I faced hell that next week, that video you saw Leo wa
After detention, the class fell silent, and I couldn't stop thinking about what Leo had said to Austin; I don't think he even noticed what he had said; he said I was his, but what did he mean by that? Should I ask him? It was all so unsettling; perhaps I was overthinking things; but I'm not sure why I was reading so much into this situation.Would I like us to be more than just friends? I'll be honest. I had entertained the idea of us becoming more than just friends; which made me wonder what it would be like to be Leo's girlfriend? Maybe I should just ask him because it's so frustrating."What's going through that pretty head of yours, Princessa?" I said right away, feeling the heat in my cheeks; I must be as red as a tomato right now. "If it's nothing, why are you blushing? Please, tell me.""i.., can't say""You guys should find a room, you're looking at her like you want to kiss the hell out of her face," Austin said before making kissing noises at Athena."Stop it, Austin," Athen
After hearing what Shane said about the assault, I wondered what was going through the minds of Zack Sanders and his friends when they attacked Shane. After all, what would they have said about Summer to cause Shane to confront a group of guys who were older than him? Even though he had the advantage in stature, he was outnumbered but still defended her?.All i know is that he's a good kid, and Leo was doing a decent job with him; I hope this town doesn't ruin him.I snuck in through the window hoping not to wake my mum and her new boyfriend, who has been staying with her ever since I went to juvie and returned, she says she loves him but I know my mum quite well, it's all a bunch of crap, my mum literally falls in love every month, so whatever is between them will never last.When I walked into the kitchen, they were both drinking in the living room on the couch; after the day I had, I was annoyed to see her drinking; because of her bad liver, she promised me she would stop, but I wa
Leo and Austin left the next day after Sophia attended to all of his injuries and gave him painkillers; she also threatened to add more bruises if he didn't listen and rest. Austin seemed terrified of my aunt, despite the fact that she was much smaller than him at the time. I was about to return to my room when Sophia called me into hers. When I came in, she was sitting on her bed."So, I finally got to meet Leo and he's very attractive, but who is the other guy?" Sophia inquired, her gaze piqued; I don't blame her; anyone else in their right mind would ask if their ward had brought a bloodied and bruised teenager to their home and requested that they treat him."Do you remember a few years ago when a guy from my school was sent to jail for protecting a little girl from a known paedophile, yeah Austin, he was the guy, he just got out a few days ago," I explained, and recognition flashed across her face."So, what happened to him yesterday?"she asked."He is staying with his mother and
I took my phone from my bag, opened my chats, and clicked on the new message from Austin after saving his phone number, looking at the texts it was obviously from him. Nobody except Barney and Austin refers to me as Red, and Barney isn't crazy enough to send me messages like this. As I read the messages, I couldn't stop laughing at his ridiculous messages; he's the annoying little brother I've always wanted.Austin the Weirdo: "Hello, Little Red Riding Hood!"Austin the Weirdo: "Hellllo, Red"Austin the Weirdo: "Stop ignoring me Red"Austin the Weirdo: "I just checked the time and I'm guessing you're sleeping or dead, so text me when you wake up, so I can know you're not dead, bye Red ''. Austin the Weirdo: "Hello, Little Red Riding Hood! Are you dead?". The last one was sent earlier this morning, which made me wonder if these boys ever sleep.Red: "Austin, seriously, who sends this many texts at once? Anyway, how are you doing? I hope you're feeling better now ". After sending the
The next morning, Vera insisted we go dress shopping because we didn't have anything appropriate to wear to the party tomorrow, and because she, too, needed a dress for the party and needed shopping buddies to accompany her because Uncle Jerry doesn't know how to shop for clothes."You guys should take my card because I don't want you to use your money," Uncle Jerry said as he led us to the car that would take us to the mall. "I'm talking to you Sophia," he added."I can buy a gown for Athena and myself, Jerry; you don't need to give us your card," Sophia stated, refusing to use his card. I didn't want him to buy me a gown either, because I didn't want to bother him. I'm sure he has better uses for the money than buying us gowns we'd only wear once."Please just this once, I never really get to do these things for the two of you, so please agree to use my card to buy the dresses you guys want," uncle Jerry begged, giving us his best puppy dog eyes."I hate when you beg because it makes
Today was Vera's birthday, and Sophia and I were getting ready upstairs. Sophia wore a blue off-the-shoulder mermaid gown with a string of pearls and black pumps, and her hair was styled in a bun with hair accessories. while I wore my red off-the-shoulder vintage floral lace hi-lo gown and let my hair fall."Do you think this gown is too much?" I asked Sophia as I lifted the sleeve's of the dress up to my shoulders"No, you look really nice, honey," she said as she turned to admire my gown. She had a proud look on her face that made me smile."You look lovely, Sophia, Stephen will be so jealous he missed seeing you all dressed up," I said as Sophia smiled and hit me across the arm playfully.Sophia and I were ready a long time ago, but because I was nervous about going downstairs to meet everyone, Sophia suggested we wait a little longer so I could calm down. I took out my phone and looked at the time; thirty minutes had passed."Shit, I'm so sorry, I didn't realize it was already this
"What are you doing? Let me go "I said as I glared at him, wishing I could wipe that stupid grin from his face."Acting coy doesn't suit you Athena, I know you want me, every girl does," Adam said as he leaned in for a kiss, but I pulled away from him before he could."I'm not acting coy," I said, glaring at him, wondering if he was delusional or something, because I hadn't shown any signs that I was interested in him; I was just being friendly because he works with Uncle Jerry."You should consider yourself lucky, I'm interested in you," he said as he took a step towards me and I took a step back putting enough distance between us."I don't consider myself lucky because I'm not interested in you, Adam, so find someone else to bother."I said, making sure my tone conveyed my annoyance with him, because he clearly can't tell the difference between being friendly and flirting."You're just playing hard to get; I'm everything any woman wants; I'm rich, handsome, and famous; what's not to l