Detention (The-Breakfast-Club)

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February 3rd 1985

Friday morning I decided that going to school would be my best bet. Well that and vice principle Vernon is making me. If I miss one more day it's an automatic Saturday detention if I didn't have a doctor's excuse. As I strolled down the halls I tried to hide myself to the best of my ability. The pointing and whispering gets to me on a daily basis, so i try to ignore it as much as possible. As I made it to my locker I noticed the one kid from my study hall class. His athletic status as wrestler and the supposed "hot body" jock stood there next to the red head they call Claire. She's known as one of the most popular in the senior class.

"Excuse me". I mumbled and they didn't say anything, only continuing with their conversation.

I cleared throat and nothing. After rolling my eyes and finally pushing myself to them they moved.

"Watch it freak"! Claire yelled as she held onto her purse.

"I'm just trying to get into my locker". I spoke and opened it, placing my coat inside.

"Its called manners. Maybe ask next time". Claire spoke and shut my locker. "Let's go Andrew". She said and grabbed his hand.

I rolled my eyes again and re-opened my locker to grab my English book. When I gathered my things and shut the door I turned to see the one kid from homeroom. His brown hair cut short, his red vest shirt and khakis in full view. He gave me a smile and handed me a paper rose.

"Good morning Kylie, how's it going"? Brian Johnson asked with a smile.

"I'm fine. Thanks for the rose. Whats it for"? I asked as he walked with me down the hall.

"Well valentines day is coming up, just thought you could use a pick me up". He smiled.

I nodded at the sweet gesture. Brian was always the nice guy but he always finished last. People are just mean in highschool.

"Any plans this weekend"? He asked as we walked into homeroom.

"Ah, not yet. I got some family stuff going on". I lied. Both parents were out of town, they do this every month to "find themselves", I went once and hated every second of it. They told me as long as I woke myself up for school and behaved then i could stay home. I chose the better route.

"Oh, okay. Well if you change your mind my mom was making pot roast for dinner and if you're hungry you can join us". He grinned.

"Um. I'll let you know". I said and found my way to my seat.

I glanced over to a girl Allison. She was the quiet one compared to myself. She talks to nobody. I gave her a smile as a simple nod was given back. Its not like we dont talk, ive known here since fifth grade. Ive always wondered what happened to her. Once the bell rang we all got into our seats and waited for the morning announcements.

*

By the time lunch hit I found my normal seat in the way back of the cafeteria. Since there are booths I took one all to myself, knowing that nobody will choose to sit here, all but one who I actually wanted to sit with me.

John Bender, the senior boy who I've had a crush on forever. The criminal as some may call him, the funny, sarcastic asshole who some come to love. I watched as he flicked fries at the table behind him, making his friends laugh and carry on. Every now and again I see him look over at me. He was always nice to me. One time I tripped leaving my biology class and he somehow caught me. Okay I lied, I fell and fell on him. I noticed I was now staring at him and panicked. "Shit". I mumbled.

"Hey Kylie, can I sit here"? Brian asked.

Before I had a chance to say yes or no he was already sitting. I picked at my apple stem and folded my legs under me in the booth.

"Physics club is having a banquet next Saturday so our pot roast date will have to be postponed". He said as he took a bite of his chicken sandwich.

"Oh to bad". I lied. I didn't want to go.

"Are you sure you're okay? You seem off today"? He pushed the question again, causing me to roll my eyes.

"Not enough sleep". I lied. I just didn't want bothered.

Something caught my eye as a person stood at the end of my table. I looked up to see one of Andrew Clark's wrestling friends smirking at me.

"Hey there pretty lady. Is this weirdo bothering you"? He asked and knelt down next to me.

"Ah-". But Brian spoke up.

"I'm not bothering her. Leave now Jason". Brian groaned.

I knew they picked on him and I always hated it. Jason turned to me and nudged me over into the bench, placing an arm around me.

"How about you and I go visit the supply closet in the activity hall huh? We can have some fun". He said and kissed my cheek.

"Please leave me alone". I whispered but he pulled me tighter.

"Oh cmon, I know it's hard coming back to school after a week off, I wouldn't want to be here either but we all have to suffer at one point". Jason smiled.

"I think she wants left alone". Brian spoke up, causing Jason to kick him under the table.

"There is a toilet with your name on it if you don't shut up. I've been in the mood to shove you in one all at once". Jason snapped.

Jason's hand moved my sweater down my arm and pulled my tank-top and bra strap at once, snapping it back hard. "What pretty number do you have on today? Wanna share with me"? He laughed. "Cmon the closet is just down the hall". He whispered, kissing my cheek.

"Please stop". I whispered. Brian stood up.

"Or we can do something here". He smirked, laying his hand on my thigh and squeezing it.

Panic went though my body and I hit his hand away, only for him to come back. Brian left the table in a panic and I knew I couldn't count on him. Seconds later he walked back over.

"Hey prick. How about you go sit somewhere else huh". I heard, looking up to see Bender himself leaning on the table. Did Brian tattle to John Bender for him to come my rescue?

"Back off Bender, dont you have some pot to smoke?". Jason asked.

John pulled him to his feet and slammed him against the wall behind the booth, causing the cafeteria to get quiet.

"I said to leave her alone, did I stutter"? He pushed again.

"Back off fuck face". Jason hissed some what in a panic. John's arm didnt let go of him which caused Jason to stop fighting him.

When Bender let go of jason he ran off down the hall behind the lunchroom enterence. I made eye contact with John as he stared at Brian and me.

"Anything else dweeb"? He turned to Brian and took his sandwich.

Brian shook his head and looked at me. "No we're good. Thanks buddy". Brian smiled.

"Dont". Bender rolled his eyes and turned to me.

"Nice shirt". He winked and gave us a nod and walked off.

"What was that about"? I asked

"He told me if i needed anything to come find him"? Brian grinned and I shook my head.

"I never want that to happen again". I whispered and finished my lunch.