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Post by Jack Lupus on Mar 23, 2010 22:04:18 GMT -5
Cass stood just off of the school property after the final bell had rung for the day, a staggered circle of boys from her grade surrounded her, laughing at the pile of books at her feet. The wind molded her tiny skirt against the back of her legs and blew her hair into her eyes. Her withering glare gave some of the boys pause, but their numbers gave them courage.
“Go on,” One jeered and was rewarded with back-slaps and raucous laughs from the others. “Pick them up.”
Across the campus, Frank – with curly brown hair and an infectious smile- waited for Verica in his normal spot.
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Post by Evlyn Montgomary on Mar 23, 2010 22:33:45 GMT -5
Alex Dean walked by the middle school on his way home from the high school next door. He surveyed the area near the grounds, looking for something, anything to keep him from going home quite that soon. He was rewarded with the sight of a large group of boys. He headed over to watch, hoping for a fight
"Hey, short stuff." the overly tall middle school girl grinned, coming up behind Frank. Her blond hair was edged with streaks of black, and her brown eyes danced mischievously
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Post by Jack Lupus on Mar 23, 2010 22:43:59 GMT -5
Cass, her chin titled defiantly, eyed the circle before kneeling down to retrieve the books. The boys erupted in jeers and cat calls, only giving the older boy the briefest attention. As soon as she straightened another boy darted forward to slap the books from her hands again. Cass’ mask of indifference cracked for a moment as her bottom lip trembled and she clutched her fists to her sides, the boys staying out of range for her to retaliate.
“Leave me alone!” Her shout was met with more laughter.
“Hi, Ver.” Frank endured her teasing good-naturedly, offering her a wide grin.
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Post by Evlyn Montgomary on Mar 23, 2010 22:48:27 GMT -5
Alex smiled a little to himself, circling around the girl to get a better look
"How ya doin?" Veerica asked, slinging an arm around his shoulders
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Post by Jack Lupus on Mar 23, 2010 23:02:24 GMT -5
Cass shot the new boy a murderous glare. She’d heard enough about high schoolers than to ask for help. He was only there to torment her like the rest. She knelt down again, never taking her eyes off the circling boys as she gathered her things and as she rose she kept them tucked in tight against her chest. The boys leered again, some bending over to try and get a look up her skirt or down her shirt. When the next boy made a move to knock her things out of her hands, Cass was ready and hit him square on the side of the head with her heavy text book. He dropped like a marionette with cut strings. The boys yelled and charged her, making her back away from their comrade before she could land a kick between his legs. She held the book over her shoulder, ready to take a swing at whoever came at her next.
“Better now it’s the weekend.” Frank grinned but kept his hands to himself, too shy to put an arm around her. “You?”
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Post by Evlyn Montgomary on Mar 23, 2010 23:12:07 GMT -5
xander winced slightly, seeing her intent to kick the boy. He stepped forward and shot a glare at the boys from a few feet behind the short girl, hoping to scare them off from this fight
"Mmm. Ready for a night out. History exam was horrible." Verica made a face
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Post by Jack Lupus on Mar 23, 2010 23:20:13 GMT -5
The boys, all ready to avenge their friend, turned tail and ran when the older boy stepped up. Picking on a girl was one thing, even if she did fight back, but high schoolers where a whole new ball game. Cass stared a moment, book still poised and ready as she watched the boys retreat.
“That’s right!” She shouted after them and lowered her weapon, completely oblivious to the boy standing behind her. “You’d better run!”
“I offered to help you study.” Frank reminded her meekly.
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Post by Evlyn Montgomary on Mar 23, 2010 23:23:29 GMT -5
"You swing a mean textbook, middleschooler." Alex said with a small smile
"Yeah, I know." Verica pulled her arm away and looked down. She wasn't yet ready to admit that he was smarter than her
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Post by Jack Lupus on Mar 23, 2010 23:30:21 GMT -5
Cass spun around to face the voice and took a step back. She affected a glare, but her voice betrayed her- a mix of worry and reverence. “What do you want?”
“I’m sure you did better than you think you did.” Frank offered brightly, despite feeling heavily the loss of her touch. “You only have to worry when the test was too easy.”
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Post by Evlyn Montgomary on Mar 23, 2010 23:36:44 GMT -5
Alex shrugged, trying his best to fit in the role of 'cool high schooler' that he knew wasn't quite right for him. "Killing some time. Walk you home?"
"Well, Uncle Rod said he'll buy me a new coat if I do well enough." Verica shrugged slightly
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Post by Jack Lupus on Mar 23, 2010 23:43:51 GMT -5
Cass bit her lip, clutching her books against her chest. “It was you who scared them off.”
“I can help you study. Just a little bit every day. You’ll have your new coat in no time.” Frank grinned.
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Post by Evlyn Montgomary on Mar 23, 2010 23:48:54 GMT -5
Alex shrugged slightly. "Whatcher name?"
"I can prolly study by myself..." Verica murmured
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Post by Jack Lupus on Mar 23, 2010 23:53:36 GMT -5
“Cass.” She watched him for a few more moments before dropping down to gather up the loose papers that had fallen out of her books.
“Okay.” Frank bit his lip.
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Post by Evlyn Montgomary on Mar 23, 2010 23:58:09 GMT -5
Alex watched her skirt ride up in the back and smiled a little
"So..." Verica looked up at the sky.
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Post by Jack Lupus on Mar 24, 2010 0:05:45 GMT -5
Cass straightened and caught him looking as she dusted the dirt from her knees. She blushed and then scowled, smoothing her skirt down before stomping off.
“So?” Frank asked, still a little stung.
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Post by Evlyn Montgomary on Mar 24, 2010 0:08:25 GMT -5
Alex smirked and followed her
"Wanna head somewhere?" Verica asked
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Post by Jack Lupus on Mar 24, 2010 0:14:17 GMT -5
Cass turned and glared daggers at him. “Leave me alone!”
“Sure.” Frank grinned a little again.
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Post by Evlyn Montgomary on Mar 24, 2010 0:16:21 GMT -5
"Hey, I'm not doin nothin." Alex held his hands up innocently
"Any ideas?" Verica asked
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Post by Jack Lupus on Mar 24, 2010 0:23:45 GMT -5
Cass eyed him suspiciously. “Why did you help me?”
“There’s new neighborhood being built behind mine.” Frank offered. “We could go explore the houses. At least the ones they haven’t put walls on yet.”
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Post by Evlyn Montgomary on Mar 24, 2010 0:26:15 GMT -5
Alex rubbed the back of his head and looked away. "Guess I was bored."
"Mm, I DO like the way you think." Verica smiled and linked arms with him
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