The Disney Project

Chapter 11

I walked into lunch a little scared, all the happy I had was snatched away from one little text. I honestly felt like the biggest loser and wimp right now. Lydia shouldn't make me feel scared. I am a big girl, not one that lets a bully get to her. But Lydia had a big advantage, she was my evil step-mother in this chapter of my life. She had more power over me than I would ever hope for her to have.

I spotted Lydia's table, she and Cameron were next to each other. His arm was draped around her shoulders, and for some reason that disappointed me. I don't like him, at least I don't think, but he deserves better than Lydia at least. Maybe if they weren't dating then maybe he would be a nicer guy, not just the schools jock and jerk. The stereotypical head football player act,  he acts like that, but he could actually become better I think.

Why am I defending him? I haven't even forgiving him yet, let alone have time to worry whether he could become a better person. I thought to myself, I honestly shouldn't be worried about him.

I couldn't tear my gaze away from them, and I don't know why. And right as I finally started to look away Cameron had turned around and waved to me. I stopped dead in my tracks, was he trying to give me an ultimate death wish, or did he just think all would fine with Lydia right there? I felt Lydia staring at me, and I refused to look back at her. I knew what that look was already, and I was not in the slightest ready to face her.

I felt a tap on my shoulder so I turned around to see Lexi standing by me. She looked kind of concerned, with a look of amusement on her face.

"Are you okay, Cindy? You look like you have seen a ghost, or maybe it's just Lydia getting to you. Anyways, I need to know is there something that I don't know about? Like maybe a guy of interest?" Lexi nudged me, and smiled widely. I was not in the mood though.

"Shut it Punzle, I'm in no mood to discuss boys, let alone Lydia." I looked at her with a serious expression. "Lydia thinks that I'm trying to hit on Cameron, but I am certainly not! Lydia won't listen to me, obviously so now I'm going to have to deal with the punishments."

"Crap, Clary you're in too deep... Lydia is going to have your little booty. Don't forget though I'm here with you always, so don't worry about her. We can face her together, okay?" Lexi looked at me, and she gave me a sympathetic smile.

"Thank you Lex." I replied, and she pulled me into a hug. After a few seconds, we pulled apart. I have no idea what I would do without her.

"Oh my gosh, warning Cameron approaching behind you! Prepare yourself!" Lydia hissed at me, and I felt a little panic rise within me.

"Hey Clary, I was wondering if you and Lex might want to sit with us at our table today. What do you say?" He smiled at me, and I had no idea what to do.

I looked over at Lexi who was in thought about this proposition. She looked at me bewildered, and I returned the look. Maybe I should say yes, because I don't want to look scared of Lydia. But I really should say no, I can't bear sitting next to Lydia, not for that long. I thought about it and I decided that my answer should be no.

"Okay." I said, then my eyes grew wide.

What the heck just happened! I meant no! No! No! No! It just slipped out! I thought frantically.

"Oh my gosh! Seriously? I thought it would take a lot of convincing, but you said yes first time around!" Cameron looked so happy, and I was so confused. "Lydia said she wanted to become closer with you, so she wanted me to see if you could sit with us.  She said that she thinks you guys could be pretty good friends!"

Lexi snorted, but I cut her off by replying, "Oh really, that's so cool! I hope we can be friends, she seems like a good friend." I plastered a fake smile on my face. I might as well just go with the flow here.

We all walked over to their table, and I had my guard up. I sat down between Cameron and Lexi, and everyone at the table was staring at us. It was quiet for a moment, and they just kept staring at us. I got a little squirmish, this felt very uncomfortable.

"Well guys! If you don't know who these girls are, their names are Lexi and Clarissa. Be nice they are friends of Lydia and I, right Lydia?" Cameron said, then looked at Lydia for approval.

She nodded, then looked at us with a smile that looked genuine, except for the fact that it still looked a little evil if you really looked. "Of course they are our friends!" She said a little too enthusiastically.

Everyone seemed to genuinely think that Lydia liked us so they all smiled and started talking to us like we had been in the group forever. Lexi soon excused herself, she had to go get her food, and said that she could grab mine. When she left I felt very alone, and exposed.

I had that sinking feeling that something terrible was about to happen, and that made me very nervous. I was sitting at a table with a girl out to destroy me, and my only back up wasn't here. I could feel Lydia staring at me, but I didn't look up, there was no need.

"So Cinderella, how did all the work you had to do go?" Lydia said in a sinister voice.

"Fine, I got it all finished." I said in a short, clipped tone of voice.

"Oh how wonderful!" Lydia clapped her hands together than continued, "No wonder you were just roaming around with my boyfriend right?"

Now I was under attack, and my best friend wasn't even here to help me. How great for me. My head told me to run, but my body stayed put. I was not some coward, afraid of a school bully.

"Who does that, honestly Cinder. Maybe you're just so desperate for your next hook-up that you don't even care if they are in a relationship. Only the desperate sluts of the world do that. Let's not even mention the weight problems, oops, just did. Did it ever occur to you to just eat a salad once in a while, or is it just always fatty foods? I think we can all see that answer. Oh gosh, am I being rude? So sorry, step-daughter." Lydia was looking at me with a look of happiness in her eyes.

I tried so hard not to listen to all those words, but it was so hard. I was shaking, and I could barely even think. I could feel my throat tighten up, and tears threatened to spill at any moment. I had to get out of here, and then I realized that the whole cafeteria had heard that spew of words. I was so mortified.

"Awe what's wrong Cinder, you look like you are about to cry. Was it something I said?" Lydia said with a smile that I'll never forget. It was the worst smile I had ever seen.

Cameron was looking from Lydia to me, and he looked very shocked at what had just happened. He finally got to see how wicked she could truly be. Then one last thing pushed me that last inch into a black hole with no end.

"No one cares about you, you're worthless. We both know it's true." Lydia looked up and everyone started to laugh.

I stood up and ran out of the cafeteria. I heard Cameron call my name, but I didn't care, I kept running. Before I ran all the way out I saw Lexi, she tried to stop me, but I kept going. She called out my name, and I felt bad for ignoring her, but I could take being there any longer.

I ran down the hallway, and found the nearest bathroom. So cliche, I know, but it was the safest place at the moment. I locked myself in a stall, and broke down. How does Cinderella do it?

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Hey guys! I finally got this chapter done, it took a lot for me to wright something like this. I literally am crying because people have to go through that, and that breaks my heart. I hope you guys are liking the story, and sorry updates are still slow. Just wait summer is right around the corner, and then I will actually have time! I hope you liked it, and comment so I know how you felt about all this. I love you all!

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