Just Enemies (Original Story)

Love Note

"Hey squirt...what's going on?."

"Leave me alone Kat."

"Hey hey why the tears?."

"I-I got rejected by a boy I liked today and embarrassed in-front of everyone."

"Whoa wait...slow down what happened?."

After Lena told her everything Kat felt bad for her little sister. That boy did not need to involve everyone or over react and she hoped this new melded school would be a semi fresh start for her. But as long as there are bullies there would always be victims. So Kat did the only thing she could as a big sister. She took Lena out on the town. They went to baskin robbins and Lena chose cookies and cream and chocolate fudge scoops. Kat choose mint chocolate chip and chocolate. Afterwards they went to get coffee and while sipping on her small iced cappuccino Lena felt better. Kat was telling her jokes about her school day and to watch out for certain teachers when she gets there.

Kat even let her pick the CD they listened to and she put in Jojos the high road and they belted badly to 'leave get out' but Lena wasn't ready for school tomorrow and after this afternoon with her big sister she felt better. She felt okay. Lena asked her how school was going.

"Well I'm struggling in math honestly but as always the annual art show is coming up and you and mom have to come I got your tickets."

"Oh that's gonna be so fun! I love all the art there."

"Lena why don't you show some of your sketches."

"I'm not a student yet..do they even allow that."

"Hmm I'll check with my teacher but I think people should see your work it's amazing."

"It's doodles..."

"Give yourself some credit."

"I still can't draw hands and fingers to save my life."

"Well wanna practice when we get home I have my art book with me."

"That sounds like a great time."

"Awesome!."

Once they parked the car and took the elevator up they went in. And sat down to draw and Kat helped Lena see where she was going wrong and that it takes practice. That her lines are shaky and forced. Lena started to relax and her sister said it's fine to trace hands and fingers to improve. Even she said she  traced before to build up confidence. After that Kat and Lena made dinner which was like stew called Grah. It was potato and bean stew and so good. There was more than enough for mom when she gets in.

Lena and Kat did their homework together to help one another with some French fries as a snack. Lena turned in after finishing everything up and Kat did as well. Lena felt grateful to have such a great older sister. The next day she woke up and both she and Kat went about getting ready with a thank you note from mom on the fridge. Lena got on her bus and at school she sat down and saw Max was back as her seat mate. Guess Caitlyn lied about it being a few days.

"I'm happy you're back."

"Haha thanks honestly it was a stomach bug,my mom called out too many days when I needed one."

"Man you could've stayed home but you came here."

"I know must be the medicine cause I'm clearly loopy."

"Very funny."

That's when Lena saw Rider glaring blankly in her direction. It was colder than usual and made her all the more uncomfortable so she played pretend to not see him or his glare. Max was super nice and thankful for her notes and began copying off her what he missed.

Brandon and Lena sat together at lunch and chatted about the show he was watching something about a pawn shop. And the things people tried to sell to the owners. When Ally came up to Lena and said that this note was for her. It had her name on it and it said from Rider. Lena guessed it was a prank by Allison so she opened it and it read.

I like you back and I'm embarrassed to admit this in front of the class. Meet me by the trees hidden behind the benches at recess.

"This is a joke."

Lena threw the letter away and Brandon asked what it said. She told him and he said that it is most likely a prank and to ignore the girls,he asked her how she handled yesterday so well and she just said because she didn't want them having the satisfaction of knowing they got to her. He commended her on her resolve and went back to the pawn shop show talk.

Once recess began Lena and Brandon went to their cherry tree and sat underneath it. Lena showed Brandon her hand sketches and he said that her art was coming along so beautifully. When Lena dozed off Brandon had to see if Rider was really where he said he'd be and to see if this was a sick joke. He went behind the benches and there he was leaning against a tree.

"What are you doing here Brando."

"Listen leave Lena alone."

"Oh...why should I? Seems like she's into me."

"You don't like her. You're messing with her for fun."

"Oh so you know me now?."

"You forget we hung out. I do know you so leave her alone."

"Oh so you like em' big now  Brando."

"FUCK YOU! COME NEAR HER OR FUCK WITH HER AND I-."

"Not afraid of you Brando."

In that moment Brandon snapped for a split second and punched Rider in the face. Rider hit the tree he was leaning on and fell to the ground. Got back up and hit Brandon right on the chin. Once both looked like hell they stopped with a teacher separating them and telling them both to go to the principles office. Lena stood watching with everyone asking Brandon why before he was taken away.