Miss Invisible and Mr. Popular

7. Selena

I am impressed. In all the years I've known Aaron Lee I have never seen him behave so...freely. Even though he has a lot of money and tons of friends. I always had the feeling he was empty on the inside. Alone would be a more perfect word. Tonight was only more proof that he's just another teen looking for somewhere to fit in and be accepted as who he really is. I helped Annabeth become a part of our small dysfunctional family. Would I be willing to help Aaron? Would Aaron be willing to let himself be embraced?

The next day I woke up feeling tired and grumpy. All that thinking got me in a bad mood. How could I even think that Aaron needed help? He will always be Aaron Lee Mr. I am Popular and Everyone is Beneath Me. What's with the need of shoving and saying rude things to others like he's doing right now with the rest of the beasts that surround him. What's the need of making themselves superior to others? Yes I understand that he might have problems we know nothing about and that making others think he's perfect when in reality he isn't is hard work. However, don't we all have problems? That guy he's bullying right now the person they know as "Meatball" has hypothyroidism which doesn't allow him to lose weight. On more than one occasion he has attempted against his life and many others he has stopped completely eating due to their hateful comments.

"So has your opinion over Aaron changed?" asks Anna once we are in the cafeteria.

"No," I say dryly not even a second after the question has left her mouth.

Annabeth looks surprised, Cleo looks at me with reproach, and Andrey remains neutral. I don't feel the disposition to answer their questions about the reason behind my opinion. So I stand up and walk towards the library.

"What was that during lunch?" I hear Cleo ask once we head towards my house. The meeting will be held in my house today.

"I don't know what you're talking about?" I say acting confused. I knew exactly what she was referring to.

"Don't act stupid on me Lena, you know what I mean. What did Aaron do? I know you well. I understand that maybe you are uncomfortable around him, but you didn't need to make Annabeth feel bad." She says and I know I'll have to listen to her whole tirade on the importance of thinking before speaking and that everyone needs a second opportunity. My brain and conscience start to fall asleep after the first five minutes.

"Cleo, haven't you heard about the golden rule?" I ask

"Of course, I know it by memory: treat others as you want to be treated," she says looking confused as to why I interrupted her and asked that question out of the blue.

"Today when I went to the restroom I saw Chester Fort getting bullied by Aaron and his four beasts. They were telling him some awful comments that aren't even worth repeating. We know about Chester's disease and how all that affects him negatively. Right now while they're at home thinking about how powerful they are Chester isn't eating and is probably getting all his anger out on his little brother." I explained to her.

"That explains everything, but you didn't do anything about it?" I hear her ask.

"No, I know I always do something to help those who are bullied, but if I don't stop them completely we will never have peace."

"So let me guess, you have a mischievous Selena plan to stop them..."

"Indeed I do. I have come to a conclusion however I am too lazy and hungry to explain it twice, so let's just wait for Andrey to get here."

"When are you not lazy and hungry, ah, when you're out there being the superhero and the villain."

"Call Andrey while I cook enchiladas,"

When the three of us are seated and ready to eat I explain to them what I want to do.

"It's a great idea. You'll be giving them some of their own medicine," says Andrey and I know I have his support.

"I don't know guys, I don't think it's necessary to stoop down to their level, just for vengeance," says Cleo, not looking convinced.

"It's not vengeance Cleo. If we don't do anything to stop them they'll keep bullying others and the next thing you know they could cause a suicide." I say trying to make her change her opinion.

"Cleo it's not as if we are going to be doing acts of violence, chill, it's a fun way to cause a revolution," says Andrey with a smile on his face. That smile that shows you his planning something.

"Ok," says Cleo looking defeated.

Andrey and I immediately start celebrating however we seem interrupted by some knocks on the door.

"Those must be Aaron and Anna," says Cleo as she stands us to open the door.

Me and Andrey share a look that for us means lets go ahead and start the plan.

"Oh you guys ate together," says Anna once she enters the dining room and sees three plates.

"Yes Lena found a new recipe and she wanted to try it out with us," says Andrey with his "conquistador" smile.

"Well it definitely looks good," says Anna.

"So, what's the plan for today?" Asks Aaron.

"Movies and junkie," says Cleo as she heads towards my room for a blanket.

Three movies and six bags of popcorn later. Cleo and Anna are snoring. Andrey is on his phone playing candy crush. I'm sick of all the candy I ate. And Aaron is really interested in Finding Nemo.

When they all left I called my dad to come home.

"How did it go with tio Juan?" I ask as soon as he comes through the door. Tio Juan is his youngest brother. He's married to la tia Lucia. They're expecting their first child and needed dad's help with the furniture.

"It went well mija. Tomorrow they find out if they're having a campeon or a princesa," he says as he takes a seat on the couch.

"Mi princessa guerrera I have something I need to talk about with you." He says putting his serious face on.

"What's wrong papi?" I ask, scared as to what can come next.

"I overheard the conversation you were having with Cleo and Andrey about that malevolent plan of yours. Mija, did you not learn anything from El Chavo del Ocho?"

"What does El Chavo del Ocho have to do with the plan?" I ask, looking confused.

"Don't you remember what El Chavo always said, 'la venganza nunca es buena mata el alma y la envenena'?"

"Yes apa, I remember that, but this isn't vengeance if we don't do anything they will never stop doing harm."

"I understand your point of view mija. Just be careful. I wouldn't want you to be harmed because of that plan of yours."

"Who do you think you raised? Una debilucha? No señor! I am a Castillo. Tu princesa guerrera. I know what I am doing and the risks I am taking." 

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