THE RETRIBUTION (The Enigma of Kenzie Williams)

CHAPTER THREE

I walked into the classroom with my earpiece firmly fixed on both my ears.

I was nodding to Eminem's I'm not afraid when someone tapped me on the shoulder.

I turned around and saw "the cute boy" smiling at me. I almost melted at the sight of him.

I wanted to smile back at him but, I didn't. After all, didn't he laugh at me in the cafeteria?

I took off the earpiece and straightened up.
"Hi, I'm Chase". He said and offered his hand for a handshake. I stared at it and then back at him.

"What do you want from me, dude?". I replied not taking his hand. He folded his hand into a fist and it back down.

"You haven't told me your name". He said still smiling

"And you haven't answered my question". I replied. I didn't even know where the bravery was coming from but, I liked the way I kept him on his toes.

"Well, I'm Cha....."
"Well, I heard you the first time. I cut him off before he could finish.

"I asked a simple question, what do you want from me, DUDE? And I still haven't gotten a straight answer" I said.

"I want to be your friend". He replied.

"Well, I don't". I said and rolled my eyes.

"What's your problem? I just want to be your friend and you're giving me attitude". He replied.

"Are you trying to force me to be your friend? You've sure got some nerves CHASE.

After laughing at me at the cafeteria, you walk here in your hoodie to tell me you want to be my friend. You're a sick person". I snapped and sent him a look meant to kill.

"I-I didn't mean to......."

"Save it for someone who believes it". I said, plugged my earpiece back in, and walked to my seat.

* * * * * *

"Next!" The cafeteria lady said as she slapped some beans into my plate.

As I walked to my seat, someone said aloud "hey look, it's big foot" and everybody started laughing.

I took a deep breath, sighed, and walked elegantly to my seat with my tray of food.

I wasn't about to let anyone get to me.
"Hey big foot, you going to finish that food?". I heard someone say behind me.

I turned around and saw four boys standing in front of me.

"You're new here so you probably don't know that half of your food is ours".

"Why would I wait in line for hours and give you half my food?".

"It's the rules around here". He said placing his face close to mine.

"Bottom feeding is not a rule". I said and pushed him back.

"Also, you need a bath 'cause, you reek". He placed his face close to mine and kissed me on the lips.

"You freak". I muttered and slapped him across the face. Just then, he planted his hand between my chest and hit me on the table.

He twisted my hand and pulled my hair. He signaled one of his "minions" and he walked over and started hitting me in the face.

He hit me on my mouth and I started bleeding. Just when I thought I was about to pass out, I heard a crash from across the room.

I looked up and saw Chase hitting a chair on the head of one of the boys.

Then he ran across the room and attacked the boy holding me.

Chase threw him to the ground and started punching him. Just then, I passed out.

* * * * * *

"She's going to be fine. She online sustained some minor injuries" the woman in white was saying.

"Ouch!" I said as I tried to raise my head.

"Lie down dear, let me get you some tea". Nurse Alice offered.

"No ma'am, I'm fine," I said with my eyes still blurry.

"Where is Chase?" I asked.

"Oh, he's in the principal's office" the nurse replied.

"Why?" I asked.

"Well, he fought in school so, he's going to have to face the punishment," she said.

"He can't face the punishment for saving me" I replied.

"He was caught fighting now, wasn't he?" She said.

I looked down at my hand and pulled out the pipe running through it.

"What are you doing? You're going to bleed out" she exclaimed.

"I don't care. I've to save my friend" I replied angrily.

"You're not well enough". She said pulling me away from the door.

"I'm fine," I said raising my voice and this seemed to shock her 'cause she let me go.

I rushed out the door and ran to the principal's office.

* * * * * *

".... I'm very sorry master Chase but, with the situation at hand, I might have to present you with an indefinite suspension letter...." He was paused when he heard a knock. "Em....come in"

I stepped very shyly into his office.

"Oh, miss Kenzie, I see you're out of the clinic. Well, I was just about to give Mr. Chase here a little......

"That's what I came to talk about sir," I said immediately

"Oh really, go on then," he said

"Sir, Chase is a nice person and even though I've only known him for a few days, I can testify in front of thousands of people". I said with confidence

"But, he was caught being violent though"

"He was only being humane. He saved my life, isn't that what you always tell your students? To stand up for people? Now he took a stand, for me and you're going to punish him for it? If these are the rules of this school then sorry to say, the system is messed up"

"Young miss please control your tongue". He warned

"Maybe, you're the one who should keep the young boys in this school under control sir"
He looked at me in surprise and sighed. Then he said to Chase.

"It must be your lucky day. You're free to go"

As we walked out of the office, I took the opportunity to apologize to him for my behavior this morning.

"I'm sorry for the way I behaved this morning. I was just upset and......"

Just then, he started to kiss me.

One Mississippi, two Mississippi, three Mississippi, four Mississippi, five Mississippi, six Mississippi, and stop.

I started to blush as I pushed my hair backward.

"Well see you later. At 5 pm, in the Chinese restaurant". He said and smiled.

"It's a date". I said and giggled

"Oh and Kenzie, thank you"

"For what?"

"For everything"

"You're welcome". I said still not believing my first kiss was from my first crush.

I had a boyfriend at sixteen and I couldn't wait to rub it in my cousin Stacy's face.

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