Highschool

Now, 13 yrs old, Gabriela began her freshman year in high school. Looking at Gabriela from afar you would think she was older as her body has matured nicely, showing off all the right curves, any chubbiness in her arms or legs, now replaced with lean toned muscles, her short tomboyish hairstyle replaced with mid-back length, straight brown hair and her green eyes shone like emeralds in the sun and she acted way more mature than your average teenage freshman.

The high school was bigger and had students from other country cities come to it. Philip staying true to his word from back in seventh grade continued to remain by Gabriela's side. Philip, now 16 yrs old, grew taller than Gabriela by 6 inches. He not only grew in height though as his muscles also grew. His playful demeanor now more serious, his hazel eyes seemed only to soften as looked upon Gabriela and his dark brown hair made him even sexier. Philip matured a lot, real fast as he learned about Gabriela and did his best to protect her from anyone who dared to harm her. Due to his defensive attitude towards anyone who tries to get near Gabriela, some students began to think he was her bodyguard, others her boyfriend, either way, it was clear that she was off-limits and so was he. It was as if they were in their own little world.

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Philip: "We only have two classes together this year."

Gabriela: "It's ok. We can still walk together before and after school. I do hope we have lunch together though."

Over the past couple of years, together with Philip by her side, Gabriela became more talkative. Well at least with him. She also had learned to loosen up around strangers, growing used to not having to defend herself every day.

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Gabriela simply ignored people who spoke harmful words. Unlike the school she just graduated from, this high school reminded her of the school she attended in the City, with bullies and foul mouth students. As the school year continued, many learned that Gabriela was not only pretty but smart and helpful. Some grew more and more envious and hateful towards her. only after a few months, a familiar scene, one she hasn't had in such a long time, happened once again as a group of girls surrounded her in the schoolgirls' restroom.

Girl 1: "Hey, who are you to Philip?"

Gabriela: "We are friends." keeping her voice firm and clear.

Girl 1: "Well, do me a favor and tell him that my friend here wants to meet with him this Friday after school."

Gabriela: glanced at Girl 2, "Excuse me, but if she wants to go out with him, then she should ask him herself. Could you please move now?"

Girl 2: In a low voice, "I did, but he ignored me." raising her voice looking angrily at Gabriela. "I bet he would go with me if he didn't have to walk with you every day."

Girl 1: "See, that is why we are telling you to tell him to hang with my friend instead of walking you home."

Girls 3, 4, and 5 were just laughing as Girl1 was telling Gabriela what to do.

Gabriela: "If you asked him and he ignored you, then it isn't my problem. You should just take that as a 'No' to your answer and leave me alone. Or ask him again. Ah, but be careful, he is a black belt in Karate." About to walk past girls 3, 4, and 5. They all moved to block her path.

Girl 5: "How hard is it to ask him? Are you scared?"

Gabriela: laughing at girl 5, "Please move."

Girl 3 went to pull Gabriela's ponytail, only to fall forward as Gabriela moved to her side, easily avoiding the attack. Soon the other girls all jumped in to attack Gabriela, only to be caught up in a pile amongst themselves.

Gabriela: "Please do not bother with me in the future, I do not like fighting." she simply said before leaving the angry girls behind.

Girl 1: "What just happened? She is just some pretty nerd, how did she just walk out of here leaving us tangled up?"

Girl 4: Finally speaking, said, "She probably learned how to fight from Philip. Or maybe she is the black belt in Karate. Either way, why don't we leave her alone."

Girl 4 felt something odd about Gabriela. Her moves were fast, yet she only dodged their attacks. Gabriela is definitely someone to be left alone. Girl 1, wouldn't have it. She hated to be humiliated the most and she just was. She decided to find out more about Gabriela, before her next attack.

A month later and Girl 1 only found out that Philip and Gabriela have been together since Middle School always by each other's side, both of them remained top in their class for the past 3 yrs and Philip is a black belt in Karate. 'Then what about Gabriela? Why was she able to leave unscathed after 5 girls went at her at once?'