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Josie was sick throughout her weekend. It is now Monday - returning to school.

Chapter Six

Josie and Miranda are walking to school

Miranda: You're really quiet today..Are you alright?

Josie:(looks at her like she's stupid) Nooo. I'm perfectly fine?

Miranda: No need for sarcasm, I was just asking Jo.

Josie: I'm sorry, but did you honestly think I was going to be all peppy today?

Miranda: Well..no.

Josie: Well then

Miranda: Jo, I'm really sorry for what happened.

Josie:(ignores Miranda)

Miranda: Are you mad at me now?

Josie: No. I'm not mad at you. I'm just aggrivated..you would be too. I'm terrified to go to school and find out what people know. I'm so scared.

Miranda: Josie. You know I'll be here for you...don't worry.

Josie: Ha. Yeah.

Josie is at her locker. A group of guys walk up.

Brian:(laughs) Sooooo, Jo. Can we hook up next party?

Josie:(ignores him)

Brian: What? You're going to ignore me now? C'mon.

Jason: Josie. I heard about Friday. Dammnnn girl, never thought you would get trashed like

Derek:(interrupts) Jo! Whats up baby? Next time you decide to drink, try not to be such a s**t...unless you're with me. (grabs her waist)

Josie:(begins to tear up) Let go of me, Derek.

Derek: Why? (moves his hands down her leg) Don't you like it? (laughs)

Josie(gets mad) DEREK! Go away!

Stephen notices and runs up

Stephen:(angry) Derek! Get the hell away from her!

Derek:(laughs) And what do you think you are going to do about it?

Stephen:(gets in his face) Get away from her.. can't you see she doesn't like it?

Derek: I can't help it if shes such a s**t. Usually they like it.

Stephen(grabs the back of Derek's head and begins kneeing him in the face)

Derek(falls down, bleeding everywhere)

Principal Robins runs to the fight.

Mr. Robins: What is going on here!? Stephen, get in my office..Now!

Stephen:(looks at Josie and follows Mr. Robins)

Josie:(quietly speaks to herself) Oh my god. What just happened?

Josie and Miranda are in lunch with their friends

Josie is sitting their with her head down

Miranda:(whispering to Bri) I can't believe what happened today.

Bri(whispers back) I know! I feel so bad for Jo. She is never this quiet.

Josie(looks up) I can still hear you.

Miranda: Josie. I know your upset, but please say something.

Josie: I just did.

Miranda: I know but...

Josie: What, Miranda? I'm having the worst day..no..the worst week of my life.

Miranda:(hugs Josie) I know. I know.

Colleen: Josie, I mean you can't take back what happened. You just have to deal with it...We all make stupid mistakes, even though your's was pretty s****y. There's nothing you can do.

Josie(gets offended) What are you trying to say Colleen?

Colleen: I'm just saying.

Miranda:(furious at Colleen) I can't believe you just called Josie a s**t? Who do you think you are...obviously not her friend!

Colleen: Miranda! Do not get involved in this. I am just saying what I think.

Miranda: Yeah! But when one of your friends is already going through a rough time, you're not really helping when you call her a s**t, when she is not even close to being one. If you ever call her that again..Your face will look like Derek's.

Colleen: Haha. Yeah I bet.

Miranda:(stands up to go after Colleen)

Josie:(grabs Miranda) Sit down! (to Colleen) Yes, you are right. Everyone makes mistakes..and maybe you might think I made a s****y one...But that is your opinion..and in my mind, you don't matter. I know who my friends are, and as far as I'm concerned, I was never friends with a b***h.. so you're no longer in my life. Stay away from me for now on. (Gets up and leaves the table)

Miranda:(follows Josie) Jo! Wait up.

Josie: I want to go home.

Miranda: Well you kinda can't just walk out.

Josie: What does it matter? Everything is going wrong anyway.

Miranda: Josie. Yes, everyone is going to find out about that party..but you are strong, you can deal with it. You are still the same person, one night cannot change a person.

Josie: Mirandaaaaaaaa...but I can't take it anymore!

Miranda:(grabs Josie) Josie. Yes you can.

Josie:(begins to cry) No. No. You're wrong! I have never in my life thought I would be called a s**t?

Miranda: Jo. It was just Colleen... like you said she doesn't matter.

Josie: I have been called a w***e and a s**t all day. It wasn't just Colleen.

Miranda: Let them think what they want! You and I both know you're not. You did something wrong, but so have I? No one is perfect. I have made regretful mistakes in my past that I wish I can change so badly..and this is yours. You will move on. Just ignore it.

Josie:(stops crying) Yeah.. You're right. Thanks Miranda. (hugs Miranda)

Josie tries to ignore everyone's comments as the day goes on.

 

 

Author's Note

Ignore grammar. Please let me know what you think. Wait for chapter seven.