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When I got home vinnie was ready for me

So a fight at school huh he says and I couldn't tell if he was mad or not

Yeah it was with those assholes who beat me up at the dance I say

I figured. Well good job sis. Just one more question

How the hell did you learn how to kick ass in less than a day he asks

Okay it wasnt only me fighting. All I did was mostly dodge and stuff miguel handled it more I say

Okay then how did you learn how to "dodge" he says

I umm might of joined johnnys dojo I say

Why didn't you tell me? I'm not mom and dad I'm not going to control your life he says

I know but, I just don't want them figuring it out cause they will be so pissed I say

I'm not gonna tell them. And clearly this johnny guy isn't that bad if he's teaching you to protect yourself vinnie says making me smile

Thanks vin I say giving him a side hug

But dad has a bone to pick with you. Your coach called him and he's not happy. He told me to make you call him when you could vinnie says

Oh no I say face palming

What am I going to say I can't tell him I was at karate. I say worried

Just like guilt trip him it's what I do vinnie says and before I can ask for more advice phone lights up with my dads name.

I put it on speaker so vinnie could hear

OLIVIA THOMPSON why did you skip your second practice my dad yells

Dad I- I begin to say but he cuts me off

Are you really that irresponsible? And wheres vinnie he's supposed to be looking after you my dad says

No dad it's not vinnies fault... I umm I've had a really hard time making friends I say trying to sound sad

And that day I had finally been asked to hangout with some friends and I honestly just forgot about practice dad. I was just so excited to not be lonely finally you know? It's really lonely here with just vinnie and I and I really miss you and mom I say snuffling to make it sound like I was about to cry

Oh honey... I had no idea. Okay just make sure when you get unsuspended you don't miss it. My dad says his harsh voice gone

I looked over at vinnie who was holding laughter in clearly glad his plan worked

Okay dad I will I promise. Byee I say

Bye sweetie he says and then hangs up

Oh my god it worked I say excited

It always does vinnie says casually Walking away proudly.

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The next day the dojo was full of new students. After the fight everyone wanted to join and I was so excited. It was sad though that most of the people here were victims of bullying.

Why'dI let you talk me into this. This goes against everything I stand for this is like extra gym class for no reason demetri says to eli

Just give it a chance... you saw the fight. They kicked ass eli responds

I was glad eli was here maybe it can get him out of his shell a little. I loved eli but I wanted him to show his personality a little more cause I know he has a great one. As for demetri I'm pretty sure he would never ever fit here but he was my friend and I would support him