Chapter 6 : If only you could see that I'm not as strong as you think

The next day at Walstrom High School.....

Through the overcrowded corridors filled with students, Viveria was busy putting her books back into her locker. So far everything was ok. People did seem to forget what had happened yesterday at the party. She really hoped things would remain the same.

Suddenly someone slammed her locker shut. It was the fangirl group of Xavier's favorite girls. Beck, Eva, Caren. If there could have been a mean girl series in real life, well... these were the mean girls who were always probing in Viveria's life. And how could we all forget Rosie? Their group leader.

Beck: So, it was you Bookie, who dared to spoil Xavier's image?

Eva: How dare you?

Caren: Well, this just shows that she is not good at everything after all.

All the three girls stated laughing on Viveria and trying to create a spectacle of the situation.

However, Viveria was not a person who liked to be bullied, but she also knew and maybe she knew this because she was a nerd, that she should chose her battles wisely. Viveria, gave them a smile and started to walk away from them. That's when Rosie pulled her arm making Viveria turn around.

Rosie: You, really thought you could get away with it? What happened to your girl power speech? What happened to you being proud and shit? Now that you don't have your two soldiers by your side, who is gonna save you?

Viveria, getting quite exhausted of the drama and jerking her arm away from Rosie: Well, Rosie, I know you don't have any work to do besides speaking Rubbish and being the Queen Bee. So how about you do what you are good at and kindly instruct your group of people to just leave me the heck alone. Also, Daniel and Dew are not my soldiers, they are my friends; a concept you wouldn't understand anyways.

Just as Viveria turned around to walk away again, Rosie as always was about to push Viveria so that she falls down flat on her face.

Unfortunately, that is when, Rosie's arm was twisted and she was pushed instead and what an epic fall she had!

Jackie: Come on Dude! Get over your cheap tricks already! Didn't you know Viveria doesn't only have 2 soldiers by her side but also her general who will always protect her from people like you?

Jackie, Viveria's only girl best friend, who has been with her since her toddler years, with her sporty figure and long hair tied up in a neat braid; she looked like the tomboyish girls who always seemed rough from outside but is a total softie from the inside. However, for people like Rosie, Jackie always made sure that she would be physically strong enough to defend herself and Viveria.

Eva: How dare you Jackie, you filthy bitch, you simply are incapable of being called a girl. Don't you have any girlish charms?

Jackie: Why Eva, you wanna fall in love with me? Well, sorry but I don't date stupid and mean people.

Also, Jackie took out a few dollars from her purse and threw them at Rosie, ( with a devilish grin): Do get the arm treated Rosie, otherwise people will think I bullied you and you know how I hate being the center of attraction for negative reasons.

Before any of the others could continue the fight, Viveria gently tucked at Jackie's arm, pulled her away from the disastrous scene.

Viveria: Jovia, you shouldn't have done that; you know there is a difference between them and us. Why did you get so hyped up? See, I'm fine nothing happened to me okay?

Jackie: I know that dude, but I just couldn't let Rosie get away with hurting you twice. Dew, told me all about the party yesterday, I wish I could have been there, I'm so sorry dude, I wasn't able to protect you and Xavier that moronic egoistic piece of shit...

Viveria: Hey!! It's ok calm down. I took my own revenge over him, it's over now. Let bygones be bygones. And I just missed you so much dude. I needed you and will always need you by my side. Thank you Jovie...

Giving Viveria a tight hug, Jackie remembered the day when she had become Jackie from Jovie, it was Viveria who had protected her back then. During her school days, Jovia was the fat kid who was always bullied by everyone because of her weight. Body shamming is a different thing and breaking someone's morale and pushing them towards self harm was a whole new level back then. She still clearly remembered when she was about to cut her belly with a sharp knife thinking naively that it might just make her thin, it was Viveria who had stopped her from doing one of the biggest mistakes of her life and encouraged her to be a different person. Every morning Viveria would run with her, help her exercise, control her diet and eventually she transformed from Jovia to Jackie.

She owed Viveria her life! And she would always protect her no matter what!

Just then, Daniel and Dew came running towards the backyard which was their spot.

Dew: Dude Viv, you okay? We just heard what happened. Jackie saved you didn't she? Always a step ahead, right comrade?

Jackie giving Dew a High five. Daniel, passing the water bottle to Viveria...

Daniel: Here, drink some water, both of you. You will feel better.

Viveria( taking a sip): I'm okay guys, I don't need you people to constantly come to my rescue. I can take care of myself you know?

To this all the rest three burst out laughing....

Daniel: Yeah, absolutely; we never knew you were so strong!!! Giving her a sarcastic smile.

Dew: When did we protect you? Oh! you mean fighting with others to show off? Yeah! Totally we protected you. Giving her a proud smile.

Jackie: You do realize that you need massive armor level protection to actually fight with those bitches right? Giving her a knowing and loving laugh.

Viveria really had no clue what she had done ever to have ended up among such a bunch of great people. But what she knew was that when everyday morning she thanked the Almighty for her life, she never forgot to express gratitude for having them as a part of her life. She knew she was among the lucky few who had the luxury of good friendship and she would always protect them back. She promised herself.

Meanwhile, in the Boy's Basketball Locker Room:

Tony ( captain of the basketball team): Hey, Xavier, we loved your party dude. It was so cool, after today's match ; Let's just go to Robin's Diner for another one of our celebrations. Victory will be ours!!!

Mike: By the way dude, I never knew that Viveria was such a tough chick. She really had the balls to insult Xavier at his own party. Who knew even the cat could turn into a lion?

Romeo: Yeah, but I still agree with Xavier that there is a reason why no one ever went out with her. I bet she will die a virgin..

Xavier suddenly throwing away the ball towards them: Enough!! Let's just focus on our match. Also Romeo, whether she lives or dies as a virgin, you shouldn't care. Most importantly, none of you should dare talk about her like that. Have you ever considered what if she was any of your own sister? Would you still say all this shit??

Everyone bowed their head with shame!

Xavier didn't know why he had felt the sudden anger but he knew he had to defend Viveria. It was his fault that she was being judged and humiliated even more. If only had he apologized to her....

Little did he know, that Dew, who was also a member of the basketball team and he was just about to give Xavier a chance at redemption!