Chapter 11

I felt all air go out of my lungs after she announced the names.

After the awkward silence, the girls started congratulating them.

''How do you feel Martins?'' Leslie asked me

I felt embarrassed.

I felt disappointed.

I felt ripped off my position

I didn't respond. I just walked away. Amber is my friend and I should be happy for her but I wasn't. Why?

Simply because I'm a way better dancer.

How come?

Well, only one way to find out

I knocked on Coach Ann's office

''Come in''

I entered inside. Coach Ann was seated at her desk, her two legs on top her table as she made a phone call. She dropped her phone as soon as she saw me.

''Good day ma'am" I greeted

''Hello Bella. How are you?"

''Not fine''

''Why's that?"

''I'd like to know why Amber is assistant and not me''

''What do you mean?''

''Please, we both know Leslie and I are the best dancers on the team so I demand an answer''

My blood was boiling at this point. I could harm her

''I judged fairly. Its my concern who I give the positions to. I'm sorry if you feel otherwise''

''But coach. ''

''No buts. I'll appreciate it if you leave my office''

I took a deep breath then left and went to the locker room to change. After I was done I went to my locker

As I approached it, I saw a familiar figure leaning against it. I saw who it was when I got closer

''Drew''

He looked up from his phone

''Hey'' he said

''Hi. I haven't seen you all day''

''My bad, sorry''

''What's up?''

''Look, I watched the whole thing. You won that shit fair and square''

I rolled my eyes

''Go tell that to Coach Ann''

"I wish I could. I'd smack the fuck out of her if she wasn't a woman"

I laughed

Our conversation was cut short when Leslie came into view

''What do you want now?'' I whined

''You're the only person who didn't congratulate me. I feel sad''

''Congratulations. Are you happy now? Come on Drew, let's go''

I pulled him away from there

''Aww ,no need to be mean. Is it because I messed up your life by winning?''

''Look who's talking. Your life is beyond fucked up" I retorted

She smirked

''Says the girl who got dumped by her boyfriend for me. Didn't he take your virginity then leave because he was bored? Oh, and didn't your dad molest you. Yeah, whose life is fucked up?"

And that was when I threw the first punch

***

I don't know how we got here. Leslie and I were at the principal's office. She has an ice pack on her eye

Yup, I beat her up pretty badly

''Miss Martins; your punishment is a week suspension from school''

'"But she started it''

''I don't care who started it. You got physical first, am I right?"

I nodded

"That is labelled as assault Miss Martins"

"But she... "

''I'm sure Leslie is sorry, aren't you sweetie?''

''Yes ma'am'' she replied smiling

This double-sided trick

I grabbed my bag and left the office banging the door behind me.

Drew was waiting for me outside the office.

"How did it go?" He asked as he walked beside me

"Fucking great!"

"Define great"

"I got a suspension from school for a week all because of that whore. How is that going to look on my record, huh? My mom is so gonna kill me"

"Hey" he said stopping me by holding my hand

I looked at our inter twined hands then back at him

"You'll be fine" he said

"No, I won't. What am I gonna do at home for a whole week? I won't even be comfortable. My mom would be on my ass all week"

"You could invite your friends"

"I really don't want to be around them right now especially Amber. I feel ripped off you know, like it was all planned. I mean, Amber of all people. Not even Stephanie"

My mind went back to that day I saw texts from coach Ann on her phone

Could they be conspiring against me?

"I can come keep you company if you don't mind" Drew said

"You would?"

"Of course. I don't like school anyway"

I chuckled. He always found a way to make me laugh

"No problem. I'll text you my address later"

"That's fine".

I was a little calmer now that I had spoken to Drew

"Bella!"

I turned to see Amber and Tiffany at the end of the hallway

"I'll talk to you later" I told him

"Sure"

I surprised him by giving him a hug. I really needed it and his body felt so warm. He awkwardly patted my back and laughed

"I was not expecting that" he chuckled lightly

I smiled at him

"Bye Parker"

"Bye Martins"

We went our separate ways.

I'm guessing he was going to class while I made my way over to Tiffany and Amber

"We heard what happened" Tiffany said

"Are you okay?" asked Amber

"Yes, I am"

"I heard you beat the shit out of Leslie" Tiffany squealed "what caused it?"

"She rubbed her position in my face, made some slick comments about Eric leaving me for her and about my dad"

Amber frowned

"You didn't even congratulate me" Amber said "are you not happy for me?"

No, I am not

"Well congra-fucking-lations. Is that what you wanna hear?"

"What is wrong with you?" Tiffany asked

"What's wrong with me? What's wrong with me is the fact that I'm supposed to be captain or at least assistant"

"I knew you'd be jealous"

"You're just mad that I'm better at you at something" Amber mocked

Oh no. She did not just go there

"You are not better than me and you know it"

"You are such a bad friend!"

"I am not a bad friend. I just know my worth. Fuck this and fuck you"

I stormed out of the school in anger and went outside. Pablo was already in the car waiting for me.

I got in and folded my arms in anger

Amber better than me? No freaking way

"Good afternoon miss Martins"

"Good afternoon Pablo"

"Where to ma'am?"

"Home"