Adopted by Heathers Cast

We Have Rights! That's Why We Complain

It was my first day of school since the whole coma-knee-near death thing. Elle was hesitant to send me back to school, but I assured her that Violet was gone and I'd be okay. I hoped. 

"Why does Catlynn have a brace on her knee?" Ebony asked. I smiled and said, "Oh, I almost died, no biggie!"

"Um...I need context. Are you okay?" Vera asked, clutching Ebony's hand for dear life. In all honesty, they were the perfect couple. 

"Guys...what is happening?" Angus said, tapping Vera on the shoulder. I looked down the hallway and I saw a bunch of people crying like they were at a funeral.

"God, what rom-com did we just walk into?" Grayson said, laughing. 

"Hey, look, it's the girl we should blame for everything!" a girl said. The entire hallway of crying teenagers turned around and pointed towards me. 

"Me?" I asked. The group of kids collectively nodded and I started getting scared. If something happened, I couldn't run because of my knee. 

"Yeah, you. You're that Broadway girl, right?" the same girl asked. I nodded, even though I knew it was a stupid idea. I looked down at my knee, which was still a little swollen and sore. There was no way I could run on it without hurting myself.

I didn't want another surgery. I couldn't get another surgery. I've already hurt my family enough with what happened last week. Katie's still blaming herself, Elle's become super overprotective of me. 

And it's left me with a fear of anesthesia that was stronger than ever. 

I sighed, wondering what to do. I couldn't run, but I couldn't stay here and deal with the bullying.

Then it hit me. Why don't I lock myself in the basement? Or the secret room in the auditorium? Or pretty much anywhere would be good. There was only one thing on my mind, I needed to get out of here. And fast.

Angus noticed me and said, "Hang on, I'm carrying you." He picked me up and said, "Where to, Catlynn?"

"Anywhere. And this isn't funny." I said. "Just take me to the basement or something." Angus said, "What about backstage? In the auditorium? I'm part of the A/V club so I have access to pretty much anything in this auditorium."

"Anything's fine with me...I just can't hurt my knee..." I said. Angus sighed and I heard a heavy door opening and closing. 

"We're here. You okay there, Cat? I would suggest you call your mom or something, because I'm going to go tell the principal and a couple of our teachers where you are and why." Angus said.

"I can't stand being alone..." I said. I've been alone too much lately. Way too much. 

"I know. Cat, I'm so sorry, but you're on your own for this one. Trust me, I'm just trying to protect you." Angus said.

I smiled at him and then he left the auditorium. Out of the corner of my eye, I could see him turn back and smile at me. 

Then he ran up to me and kissed my cheek.

"Oh my God. Sorry, Cat..." Angus said.

"You knew I had a crush on you, didn't you?" I asked, smirking.

"Yeah. Your brother is not good at keeping secrets." Angus said. I scrunched up my fists and said, "Evan..." under my breath. 

"It's all good. To be fair, I kind of like you too." Angus said. 

"I'm flattered, but...I don't think I want to date anyone again. My ex-boyfriend died a couple of months ago, and he cheated on me a few days before that. Sorry." I said, mentally facepalming myself afterwards. 

Catlynn, he likes you! A person in NYC besides the Heathers cast that actually likes you and doesn't call you "gross!" I thought to myself. 

"I promise I won't cheat on you, if that's what you're worried about." Angus said, slightly chuckling. I smiled and said, "Thanks."

"Thanks?" Angus said mockingly. "You know if we date, Grayson's gonna be third-wheeling at lunch." 

"Ebony and Vera are a thing, and I guess me and you are a thing now?" I asked. Oh God, I had another boyfriend...and I have no clue how to tell my family.

"Yep." Oh God, Ryan's gonna flip. And so is Evan. 

Angus kissed my hand and I felt extreme butterflies in my stomach. "I have to go. Hang in there, Cat." 

Is this what being in love feels like? Because I sure didn't feel any butterflies when I was dating Ethan. 

I sighed, pulling out my phone. But I didn't feel like telling anyone in my family what was going on. I didn't want to worry any of them. Especially Katie.

I sighed, stretching out my knee. I was happy that I won over my crush, but I had bigger fish to fry.

Dealing with the wannabe Violet Gardners of Jackson Charter School.

AN: So Cat has a boyfriend now. Again. I decided I would take a break from the evilness, so next chapter will be happy fluff. Maybe. I don't know, let's see how evil I feel tomorrow. Hope you enjoyed! Catch ya later!