It Ain't Black And White

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"the same as yesterday. don't you change?" working my way through the crowds, I eventually made my way to class. Taking a seat, I grabbed out my books.
"Good to see you still concentrate on your studies cora" waiting for everyone else to walk in, the teacher then started talking. Doing everything I needed to do, I just sat back flicking my pen. "Cora are you done?" giving a slight nod, the teacher came over looking at my book "as good as always" when he put the book down, he spoke "not a talker huh?" I shook my head "alright. Just keep up the work" putting my books in my bag, I zipped it up. "You changed cora, we used to be friends. No wonder everyone is hating on you" as soon as the bell went, I grabbed my bag and headed out the door. Getting grabbed on the arm, I looked at who had it. "what's wrong with you?. From what I hear you haven't spoke a word to anyone, not even your friends. You let people walk over you, you didn't even care when I pinned you to the locker by your throat. Wheres the fire gone?" Removing my arm from his grip, I turned and walked away. What don't people get here? I hate the damn place and the people that are in it. Walking back to the same tree, I sat down. Grabbing out some food, I started eating. Look at all these people, they are as fake as they come. Guys thinking they are kings because of their families money. Girls thinking they are too good with a face full of make up, their skirts and shorts so far up their fucking asses. Seeing Kayla and Michelle come my way. I knew what was coming, but personally I don't give a shit. I can handle a beating. Getting grabbed by michelle, Kayla started hitting me "you broke my fucking nose and I plan to fucking do it back "KAYLA STOP" copping punch after punch in the face and stomach. Corey and Jake both ran over, pulling them away from me. "Damn it cora fucking fight back" grabbing my bag, I looked at the four of them then walked away. Looks like I'm going back to the sick bay. "CORA" Corey grabbed my arms, making me look at him "fuck cora, wake up and fight them back they will keep going. Look at your face" stepping back, Corey shook his head and I walked away.

Corey.

Two damn days she has been back here at school. She hasn't been the same. She hasn't spoke a damn word. She doesn't speak with her old friends, she doesn't have one damn emotion in her eyes. There's no anger, no tears, not even the old famous smirk she used to give. Her whole attitude is different and I hate it. Shit I give or gave her hell but she had a fire in her. That's what I liked about it. I thought I'd get a reaction yesterday and I didn't get a damn thing. Two days Kayla has hit her and not fucking once has she fought back. I know damn well she can fight, she has a wicked punch on her. I seen what she did to Kayla with just one punch. "There's something wrong with her Jake" "yeah..but she won't talk. Not to anyone. Her dad hasn't approached her but Amelia has tried, Emily has tried, even Marybeth. She used to speak to Marybeth all the time and now she gets nothing. The only thing she has said since she has been back is go away and that was to me" "go away?" "Yep" "that's not her. Go to hell and fuck off but not go away" "they tried to get a counselor to see her but for three damn hours, it didn't matter what the counselor asked, she never spoke a word. She refuses to change her clothes, although I know she's washed her clothes as the blood has gone from yesterday and they had brought her some" "her style or theirs?" Jake shook his head "theirs" "well that's a problem now isn't it. She hates showing her body. Not one day have I seen her in anything Bar trackies and a hood" "yeah.." hearing the bell go, we both walked inside. Seeing cora, walking down the hall, I looked her way. Not one change in expression, just plain. Seeing her look our way. I tried hard to read her, but I couldn't. "Cora are you alright?" Cora only looked at lily then walked off "this is bad Jake. Really bad" "I have a feeling she is going to explode and when she does it will be huge" entering the class, cora sat in her usual seat "miss Phillips. Want to tell me what happened to you?" "Kayla and Michelle sir" "Corey shut ya trap" fuck this shit. She won't fight for herself. "Cora is this true?" cora just grabbed her books and started doing her school work.

Cora.

I ain't answering anyone or telling anyone shit. Getting my done, when I was finished, I sat back. Looking in front of my desk, the memories of when Emmanuel first sat on my desk hit me, he found a place in my heart and he will stay there.
Followed by chimanamada taking a seat on my lap making me laugh while Shania did my hair. She always did a good job of my braids. Looking in front of the desk, the memories of all of us dancing in front of the desk after doing our work hit me. Listening to some good tunes, shaking what our momma gave us. That is what I loved. Even with all the distractions in the classroom, I got all my work done. I wonder how those girls and guys are going with their work? If they are doing it. I want to know how they are, if they are succeeding.
"cora" breaking out of my trace, I looked at the teacher "are you done?" Looking at my work then at the teacher, I gave a slight nod. "Did you go to the sickbay" I nodded "are you feeling alright?. You seemed in another world" I was. Giving a slight nod again the teacher spoke. "The bell will go shortly. get your things ready" packing up my books, I put them in my bag and zipped it up. Looking at the time, I was thankful that it's nearly the end of the day. I need to go wash my clothes again, shower and redo my braids. Hearing the bell go, I grabbed my bag and stood up then walked out of the classroom. I don't care how many people look my way, they can do what ever they fucking like. "Bitch got what she deserved" "fucking loser" "cut it out all of you" continuing to walk out the front of the school, I leant against the wall just waiting for my dad to arrive. getting my head slammed to the wall, I looked at who it was. Seeing it was Kayla she smirked "not so fucking tough these days are ya" letting her punch me in the mouth she had this tough exterior going on. Seeing her to go hit me again, Corey grabbed her arm "ONE MORE TIME KAYLA AND I WILL LAY IT ALL OUT" "stupid fucking rat" "damn it cora fight back" looking at Corey I spoke "I don't want to" he looked stunned "don't want to? You want to let them belt the fuck out of you" I shrugged. Seeing my dad's car pull up Amelia walked out "cora what happened to you, oh my god" like she gives a fuck. Getting in the car, dad shook his head "cora this can't keep going on" "she didn't do it daddy. She just won't fight back" getting back to the house, I walked in to see my mom look at me with sadness. Walking straight past her, I entered my room and locked the door. Entering the bathroom, I did my usual routine. Scrubbing my clothes and my body. Getting out, I wrapped my towel around me waiting for my clothes to dry. Trying these braids again over and over, when I finally got somewhere close to shanias, I left them in. Looking at my face in the mirror, I know damn well Emmanuel would've killed her by now or maybe Shania as Emmanuel doesn't touch women. Not unless it's gentle and sweet or even playful. I miss him more and more everyday. Checking my clothes, feeling that they were dry, I put them all on. Looking at myself again, I couldn't help but smile. More hood every day. I don't mean the face. I mean with the braids. I will perfect it, if it's the last thing I do. Walking out of the bathroom, i looked at my room. I need to rearrange it so I can practice some floor moves.