Part One
Pinewood High - June
On her first day back after being sick for two weeks, Tessa was already faced with harsh words and physical pain from the schools "bad girls".
Before she knew it her face hit the locker in front of her and she fell to the floor. A girl named Jessie shouted to the girl who did it.
"YES OLIVIA! Punch that tall bitch in the face!" Everyone in the hallway turned to gather around them.
Olivia Pratt, the meanest girl at Pinewood. If she didn't like you, nobody would. She was top dog and whatever she says goes. She's been a thorn in Tessa's side for years.
" GET OFF ME OLIVIA" She managed to scream out as she tried to cover her face.
From the moment they met Olivia immediately disliked her.. But she hates her even more now. Tessa's ex best friend Shannon was the cause of this exact moment. She was someone Tessa thought she could trust, she even considered her a sister from how close their relationship was. But Shannon broke her trust and friendship.
Tessa made the fatal mistake of telling her that she has a crush on Olivia's boyfriend Jacob. The most popular guy in school and the up and coming quarterback. Every girl wanted him but Olivia quickly sunk her claws into him so no one could have him but her.
After what felt like an eternity of punishment it came to an end when teachers made their way to the growing crowd of students. One teacher pulled Olivia away as Tessa could be seen clutching herself while crying. Olivia struggled in Mrs Owen's arms, she wanted to finish Tessa off. The rage in her eyes made her look demented.
"Let me go! That lanky bitch deserves it." She screamed out like a banshee.
"That is quite enough young lady! You will head to the principal's office. I'm sure I don't need to remind you where that is. You've spent enough time there already. Now leave my sight. Don't make me repeat myself!" She gave her a stern look to which Olivia removes Mrs Owen's arms and walked away after rolling her eyes. Mr Davis spoke.
"Everyone. Get to your classes or I'll happily give you all detention for the next month. It's your choice." Their eyes widen. They were quick to empty the hallway like their lives depended on it.
With everyone gone, the teachers help Tessa to her feet. Due to her height she was noticeably taller than them. Her height was currently 6ft4inches and that's without heels.
For the longest time she hated her height but her mother told her that she should embrace it. And she did. But doing this maker her an easier target for people like Olivia and her minions. But the only who has never bullied her was Jacob. That's why her crush started to form.
"Miss Stanson, please visit the nurse and you have my permission to stay of for the week. I understand you've just come back but you need it. No buts. I'll personally speak with the principal." She nods and leaves to see the nurse.
Nurse Pond's Office - Tessa's Pov.
I'm not surprised this happened again. You'd think after years of hell I wouldn't feel any pain from the kicks and punches but I do and I absolutely hate it. People have said" well why don't you fight back?" I don't fight back because it's pointless, it will make everything worse. If I fight back, Olivia might do something more than just beating me up.
I enter the nurse's room and as she looked in my direction she wasn't surprised either. I've spent most of my school time in this room being treated by her.
"Seriously? Again? Please take a seat on the bed" I walk over and sit down as she came over and cleaned my wounds and applied antiseptic cream to them.
"I'm sick of the hating me just for how I look. Each step I take to try and love myself it's ruined by their insults and physical attacks. Olivia hates me more because of Shannon. She told her that I have a crush on Jacob. All hell broke loose."
The nurse finished her work and sat in front of me with an understanding expression.
"Sweetie. Listen to me, those people aren't worth your time nor energy. If they keep being that way they won't accomplish anything in life. But I know in my heart that your life will be something amazing. You just need to hold out a little longer." I nod as she's right.
Once we finished talking I remember that Ms Griffin allowed me to go home for the week. I thank Ms Pond and go home. Thankfully no one was in the hallway as I left. I don't think I could deal with people talking about me.
HOME
I arrived home, placed my coat and bag on the hook and entered the living room to find my mom on the couch watching tv. She only noticed my presence as I sat down next to her.
"Oh my goodness baby! What the fuck did they do to your precious face?! Who do I need to kill? Give me their names, their addresses and they're done for!"
As you can see she's not a regular mom. She's quite protective of me especially after my dad left us. And she cusses like a sailor. I wish I was more like her. Not the cussing part, I want her confidence more than anything.
"Calm down mom. It wad Olivia again. But this was caused by Shannon. We're not friends anymore. I stupidly told her in confidence about my deepest secret. She went behind my back and told Olivia. She didn't like what it was and attacked me. I've been given the week off to recover. I'll be fine. I know your heart is in the right place, please don't do anything. It'll make things worse." She huffed at me.
" Fine. I won't touch her. Shannon can go jump. I never truly liked her. And seeing that you'll be of school against, you can come to the company with me and see how your amazing mom runs things. But for now you can either go upstairs and relax or you can shower, change into something comfy and we can watch movies and pig out on junk food."
We haven't watched movies in a long time. Because she owns her own business she's always busy and I'm always tired after school meaning we hardly spend time with each other. But when we do I cherish every second of it.
Making my decision I stand up but she catches my wrist.
"Before I forget, I'm meeting an old college friend tonight at 8:00PM. He's bringing his wife and son. Please come with me."
I nod and go upstairs to change. I'll shower later before we head out to the restaurant..
