Blondie

Cherry Bomb

Hmm. I sprinted back to the classroom and sat down in a daze. I wonder if Gee knows Adrain has a boyfriend. I should probably talk to them about it. If they know they may be able to protect him and his boyfriend. Maybe they already know and were keeping it a secret for him. I hate how this damn school is so homophobic. I hope they have a good relationship. Gee said Adrian's homelife is pretty rough and I know more than most how the people you love can save you.

"Your hair is still a mess," Kevin whispered, taking a strand of hair between his fingers, as he leaned closer.

"Thanks," I snapped, shifting away from him. Pulling my hair away from him.

"Just trying to help. My kid sister forgot to brush her teeth after eating chili and some of the popular girls got most of the school to make fun of her. Two years later she still gets called dragon breath, monster-shit eater, and killer breath. They could have done better, I mean they weren't very original. She hates it but if she was me I would have said 'if you come any closer my killer breath will kill you!'. Yeah, I could have made that work in my favor." He droned, scooching his chair closer. Why is he getting closer? What would Gee do? I didn't get to see them today. This is not the time to feel sorry for yourself Cherry.

"Whatever Kevin, don't you have a person you need to stalk or something?" I replied, "and stop moving your chair closer. I'm not deaf so there is no need for you to come this close to me."

"You know what Cher," He purred, putting his face closer to mine.

"Don't call me that, only my friends can call me that; and you're definitely not one of my friends." I snarled, scraping my chair farther away from him. This is not happening. What's wrong with him?

"Cher, you're right I'm not your friend and I'm ok with that. I want to be so much more." His tongue flicked in and out of his mouth as he spoke. What the hell? He has to be joking. He leaned even closer, putting his face in front of mine. I felt pressure on my thigh.

"Maybe you and I can get to know each other better." Is he seriously trying to hook up with me? I quickly pushed his hand away.

"Get away from me, you pervert," I yelled, pushing him away from me.

"Excuse me, is there a problem?" The teacher boomed from the front of the class. He didn't even bother to look up from his paper.

"Yes ther......... ow," Kevin grabbed my hand and squeezed it aggressively. I tried to pry him off but his grip got tighter and tighter until my hand started to hurt.

"Be a good girl. Be quiet, follow my lead, behave and I will reward you. If you don't well, I have friends in low places and they aren't above hurting your jock friend. Trust me you don't want your slut on their radar." He muttered under his breath. No, I can't let him hurt Gee. "Nod your head if you understand me." He may be lying but I can't gamble with Gee's safety. I slowly nod. He smiled. How can people read me so well? How can I let them win over and over?

"No sir, there is no problem. My girlfriend is feeling a little sick, may we go to the lobby and get her some medicine?" He asked. Suddenly sounding like a concerned boyfriend.

"Go quickly," He said, barely looking in our direction.

Kevin got up, dragging me with him. Come on, what do I do? What did Gee teach me? Ok, act innocent, and then escape as soon as he lets his guard down. Ok. I got this.

"Where are we going?" I whimpered, summoning the most pitiful voice I can.

"Don't you worry about that sweetheart? But I can tell you what we're gonna do," He said, walking a little faster. I started to jog so he won't start dragging me. He is so disgusting. How is his grip so tight?