Julie Part 1

Victoria: ANNE!! STOP!! OR HE WILL DIE AT THIS RATE!!"

I could hear her terrified voice, but it gets suppressed by the loud disturbance inside of my head, 'kill him~ he deserves to die~' the sweet tone whispered in my ears, I was sitting on top of a blonde boy trying to break his arm while pinning his face on the dirt, two people tried to pull me back but my blood thirst kept me going. People crowded around me few of them cheered me up, rest were horrified, but I ignored their stares focusing on the aggressive situation. Let me explain how this mess happened in the first place.

Today was my first day in new school, I woke up at 4 AM and went for jogging, after returning covered in sweat at 6 AM, I prepared our breakfast, had my breakfast, took a warm bath before getting ready, I wanted to make a good impression on my classmates and I was mentally prepared for that, but life had other plans. I waited for Jules while standing outside the restaurant, she was excited to introduce me with their leader, her enthusiasm made me curious about this person, even Victoria was eager for our meeting, I looked forward to our meeting, though there was slight jealousy for some reason but mostly curiosity. We were near school gate when I noticed a girl around our age with light brown hair and brown eyes, she gave out the aura of innocence and purity. Her parents were standing beside her hugging her as she was reluctant to go inside the school premises, she looked at her parents with sad eyes hoping they would stay longer, I felt like puking watching the lovey dovey scene. Her mother was a tall slender woman filled with confidence and warmth over her face, she had features similar to her daughter, while her father was slightly overweight and shorter in height.

Julie: Mom….is it necessary to go to school today? I don't feel like attending classes…(her face dropped)

Clara: My dear child…(she kneels in front of her) Education is as important as extra curricular activities. (She kisses her forehead) You are a strong girl, I know you can handle everything with your inner strength and kindness.

Hans: Your mother is right Julie. (He laughs softly while patting his daughter's head)

Julie: But they bully me….(she murmurs under her breathe) and because of me even Victoria and Jules get bullied. (Her eyes started getting moist)

Clara: My dear child….when will you learn to protect yourself? You can't run away from every situation…you need to face them….I already complained your principal regarding those children…but you need to start standing up for your own problem…or else how would you lead your school football team? (She sighed)

Julie: (tears start rolling down from her eyes) I will miss you mom…dad….(she said while her mother stands up then waved at them as they got inside their car and drove away)

I watched them quietly standing at some distance, she reminded me of Angela on her first day of school, naïve, pampered, and spoiled because of over attention, but something was different about this girl which annoyed me even more, Angela just pretended to be naïve, but this little hamster was actually innocent. She turned towards Jules, as Jules waved at her with a wide grin over her face beckoning her, "Wait…. Don't tell me….that idiot is Julie?" I stood there feeling stupefied, so this goofy woman is their leader? A person who can't even take care of herself is leading others? My jaw hardened, for some reason I felt insulted, was it because I worked hard to become a good captain yet got trashed while this useless person receiving all praises?

Julie waved back at us as our eyes met for a second, she stared at me awestruck, she was walking while looking at our direction when she bumps into a blonde guy, she glances at him while shivering with fear as she lowers her eyes. He was accompanied by two more boys, Jules pulled me back, her face was pale as well, I raised my brow feeling confused.

Julie: I-I am sorry Karl…I didn't meant to bump into you….(her body trembles as she bites her lower lip)

Karl: (he raises his brow then bent down towards her) how can a blind become captain of football team? Then again female football team is a big joke in itself. (He smirks while his sidekicks starts laughing) Hey…better stay away from my shadow…if you and your loser teammates don't want to get kicked hard. (He flicks her forehead before walking off)

Julie stood there without saying a word as tears started rolling down from her eyes, she wiped them off before forcing a smile over her face as if nothing happened. I started rolling up my sleeves but Jules pulled me back.

Jules: That was Karl…he is the captain of male football team of our school, you can think of him as a celebrity, his team wins each year in interschool competitions. He keeps on bullying people and look down on us, his girlfriend Bianca is a bitch and his sister Christina has been causing problems for our team. (She rubbed her forehead) Whatever happens, please don't start a fight with them. (She glanced at me with begging eyes) Or else they will target Julie even more.

Me: (I stared at her in disbelief) How can you blame me? When was the last time I started a fight? (Jules raised her brow) Don't give me that look, I end fights, I never start them. And whatever happened back then, you totally deserved it. (I smiled at her as she rolled her eyes while glaring at me)

Victoria: There you are, I have been waiting for both of you. (She folded her arms while tapping her feet impatiently) Anyways, Anne, this is Julie, our captain, the one I told you about. (She said while introducing Julie to me). And Julie this is the person I was talking about, Anne, our friend. (She smiled brightly) Why don't both of you give some time and know each other?

Julie: Oh…Hi, I have heard a lot about you. (She had a slight blush over her cheeks due to shyness) Nice to meet you. (She extends her hand) Hope we will get along in the future.

Me: (I stared at her face then at her hand and started laughing loudly) Get along with you? Victoria, is this some kind of sick joke? This pathetic crybaby is your captain? Don't bullshit with me. (I looked at her unsympathetically) Sorry, but she is beyond help. A person who cannot stand up for her friends or passion, doesn't deserve to lead a team. First learn to stand up for yourself then stand in front of a team. (I murmured under my breathe) Pathetic. (Julie's bite her lower lip withdrawing her hand) What? Going to cry now? (I raised my brow)

Victoria: (she pulled me by my collar getting angry) Why are you doing this? I called you here, especially for helping her out, how dare you insult her? (She says in a low threatening tone)

Me: THIS! This is exactly how a person should react if their friends or teammates are getting insulted in front of their face! But what she did? Tucked her tail! (I sighed) Come on Victoria, be real, do you actually think that such a coward can be a good leader? Please don't insult the game that you worship. (I said while pulling away my collar) Too much kindness can be a poison in itself.

Victoria and Jules stared at each other's faces for few seconds it seemed like cat caught their tongues. They knew very well that I was right, even though my words sound harsh, they were the reality.

Julie: I-I am sorry…..(tears rolled down from her eyes) I am sorry…for being incompetent….(she holds the end of her shirt while biting her lower lip) B-But I promise that I-I am trying my b-best….I just need some time.

Me: No, you are not trying your best. (I said before getting inside school premises, Jules followed me while Victoria stayed with Julie to console her)

I was near the main entrance when few people blocked my way, I glared at Karl who was standing in front of me with a smug over his face. I felt annoyed but choose to endure for Jules' sake, I took a deep breathe to calm myself.

Karl: A new face, so many immigrants joining our school nowadays. (he said in an annoyed tone). Anyways (putting his hand around my shoulder he tried to intimidate me) listen here kiddo, if you want to stay in this school, you have to show respect towards me, understood? (He smirks while looking into my eyes)

Sidekick 1 : Yeah! Listen to him dude, or else we will make you strip and kneel in front of him. (They laugh at my face)

Jules: Karl! (She bites her lower lip) Please be respectful towards a girl.

Karl: Girl? (He looked surprised) Who? (He scanned me from head to toe which made me feel uncomfortable) This thing is a woman? (Removing his arm from my shoulder he runs his fingers through his hair) Hmm….prove it.

Me: (I started losing my patience as I folded my arms and raised my brow) How?

Karl: (he bents down towards my face as our lips almost touched each other, I flinched jumping back in disgust wiping my lips while he smirks) Kiss me, on my lips, and maybe I will believe. (He says while touching his lips with his left thumb)

Jules: (she pulled me behind her standing in front of Karl) That's enough Karl, stop being a pervert and fuck off!

Karl: Why? (He tilts her head) Are you getting jealous? Don't worry sweetheart, I still have the taste of your lips in my mouth. (He laughs while Jules feels embarrassed)

Me: He forced you to kiss? (I raised my brow)

Jules: On our first day…(she murmured looking away)

Karl: (he sighed while touching a strip of Jules' hair while staring at her) If only you weren't a pig, then maybe I could have kept you as my side-chick-

Before he could complete his sentence a hard punch over his face made him fall on the ground, he looked up in surprise as I cracked my knuckles before taking off my jacket giving it to Jules, and rolled up my sleeves getting into fight mode.

Jules: A-Anne…we shouldn't cause a scene in front of the school building….(she hesitates while holding my jacket)

Me: Stay back. (I said to Jules while giving out a cold murderous aura glaring at Karl) You, stand up. Fight me bitch! (My jaw hardens)

To be continued...