TROUBLE

Chapter 8

Layla's POV

 

Dark red scab marks line the bottom side of my left cheek. I look like I've been in a fist fight or something. What's crazy is that my dad didn't even mention anything about it as we rode home. All he could talk about was the big win over Candor. Blah. Blah. Blah. I don't care. How about this dad? One of your players is an ultimate jackass who decided to shove me tonight and I ended up look like Freddy Krueger!

 

But he's a man and he's only focused on one thing. Men and their stupid tunnel vision. As we pull up to the house, my mom waits on the porch. I get out slowly and readjust my clothing to make myself look halfway presentable.

 

As soon as I'm in view, my mother lets out a loud gasp. "What happened to you?!" She runs towards me and cups my face between her hands. My dad spins around before walking in the door. "What are you talking about? She's fine."

 

"Rob, she's obviously not fine. Have you seen her face?" He comes out of the door way and stands next to my mother on the porch. His eyes widen. Oh, now he sees.

 

I shove my mother's hands away. "I'm fine. I would really like to go to bed, though. I have Saturday school tomorrow." I shoot a glare in my dad's direction which he doesn't seem to notice.

 

"Honey, are you sure you're okay? That scrap looks pretty bad." I'm already climbing the stairs. I roll my eyes and yell back down. "I'm going to bed!"

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A restless sleep along with an itchy scab made for not such a good night. My oh, so kind parents let me drive myself to school this morning. Yeah, because neither one of them wants to get up at 5:45 and be at that shit place at 7AM!

 

There are only two other  cars in the parking lot when I pull up. One for the teacher that's going to be "watching" over us today and Eric's black rangler  jeep. My teeth grind together at the sight of it.

 

When I walk in, a tall man with a balding scalp welcomes me. I recognize him as Mr. Jones, biology teacher for freshmen. "Miss Taylor, so good to see you on this Saturday morning!" I forgot that he is a very chipper man. I try to return his smile but find it hard.

 

"Morning" He gestures for me to follow him. "You and Eric will be cleaning up in the drama department today. You will get a break for lunch but only the one break. I've set out a list of things that need to be done and you will work until they are all finished." I can't help but scoff. This day is going to kill me. I feel it.

 

Mr. Jones turns me in the direction of the theater but doesn't follow me. I guess this is where I'm left to fend on my own. I walk through the double doors with as much bravery as possible. The amount of anger that is still pumping through my veins from last night is uncontrollable. Mr. Jones may have to come back and stop me from killing Eric.

 

When I walk all the way through, Eric has his feet propped up on the back of the row in front  of him. His arms are crossed and I hate that he decided to where another sleeveless shirt today. He takes in my features. His eyes lingering on the scab on my cheek. I turn away from his gaze and search for the paper Mr. Jones was talking about.

 

"Looking for something?" Eric says, waving a piece of paper up. I go to snatch it from him but he pulls it out of my reach. "In hurry to start on chores?" He sounds slightly amused slightly angry.

 

I glare down at him and cross my arms. "Give me the damn paper."

 

He laughs evilly before standing up and towering over me. I take a step back and he follows. His hand comes up to the side of my cheek near the scab and I swat his hand away before he can touch me. "Don't." I seethe.

 

An angry glint crosses his eyes and he tries again to touch me. I jerk my head back and he advances me, making me stumble back against the theater doors.

 

"I think we have a few things to talk about first, don't you agree, Gracie?" His body mere inches from mine makes me light headed. A silent scream for help runs through my mind.

 

I will update again tonight. I didn't have time to finish this like I wanted. Sorry! Hope you all are liking it so far. Please let me know!