Together Forever

Chapter 2 - Giving them what they deserve and chaos

Emelie's POV:

I stand there and laugh silently. Those bitches totally deserved that and whatever else Viv has in store for them. I hug my mums who are both crying because they are upset, but also laughing because this is so funny. I see Miss Manser laughing in the doorway. She puts a finger to her lips, so I turn away and hug Mum. Other mum then lifts me up and we watch on. I glare stormily at Felicity and her clique, putting all my anger into my eyes and I swear lasers could have come out of them if I'd tried any harder.

I glare on, comfy in my position on Mum's hip. I glance at my other mum and, as much as she is laughing, I can tell she is truly hurt. I smile reassuringly at her before glaring at Felicity with more strength, power, and anger than before.

I flinch when I hear the loud slap of a hand hitting Viv, and I have to bury my head in Mum's shoulder. I am sent spiralling back to Kate - My biological mother - and my older brother Callum. I know my anxiety meds are wearing out but I am determined not to break down now. When my mums need me most. I take a few breaths and feel Mum's arms wrap around me tighter. I automatically feel safer, for now. As soon as they release even the slightest bit I know I would most probably break down. I think Mum senses that because she holds me firm until I sit up a bit.

I hear the slaps and try to focus on staying strong for my mums. I am nearly good, but then I hear the common insult that I always got called at my house and retreat back into Mum's shoulder, scared and worried. I just don't want anything to happen to Viv. Mum wraps her arms round me and I cling to her, drowning out the sounds of slaps, punches, and insults being thrown around.

I hear vaguely Mum and mum wanting to join Viv but I don't hear properly, I'm too busy trying not to have a huge mental breakdown in mum's arms.

I hear some rustling and soon I am passed my anxiety tablets. I forgot both mums kept a few spare in their bag for times like these. I quickly swallow it and wait about 10 minutes for it to kick in.

I look up gently after 10 minutes and resume my glaring at the bitches. I flinch at the insults and punches but I am much better than I was a while back. Out of the corner of my eye I see Gribby eating popcorn and can't help but laugh. I tap mum and mum, nod in his direction. We walk over (well, mum carries me, and other mum walks) and we stand with him and eat popcorn glaring at the bitches, and laughing when they got roasted or punched.

I see Vicki wander over to us and take some of Gribby's popcorn watching and laughing. I smile gently at her and she stands next to me (and Mum I guess, as I am still on her hip) I smirk, "Not sorting anything out then Miss Manser?" She shakes her head, "Technically I'm not your teacher anymore as you have now graduated, so....." I laugh and smile at her, "And they deserve it. Not gunna lie." Aimie laughs gently, "I mean the were being homophobic and racist, so...." Vicki nods to what Aimie was saying, "And musical theatre is meant to be the most accepting industry" Aimie sighs. "Yh, but look how many people in the industry are either not straight or have coloured skin." I point out, Vicki nods, "You are correct young Emelie." I smile gently, kinda being bugged about the use of my full name. Everyone usually calls me Em, Lee, or Emi. I really hate being called Emelie. It's what My mother and brother used to call me. Vicki realises soon enough, "Sorry Lee." She apologized. I shrug, "Don't worry." I hide how affected I am by it, I always do. Mum can tell but she don't say anything, just gives me a reassuring smile. It's how I like it. Mum knows. I hate drawing attention to myself. Always have. Always will.

I laugh as Felicity struggles to keep her hair in place. Vicki smirks and throws popcorn into her mouth and sips some slushie (yes There is Heathers reference. Shut up! Heathers is AMAZING!)(yay heathers) while encouraging Viv on, with a few unnoticeable gestures.