𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝𝐲

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐰𝐨

I've lived in books more
than I've lived anywhere else
-Neil Gaiman

Third Person POV

The school bell rang, and a voice carried out through the cafeteria "Cyber bullying is no laughing matter" Who was it? The counsellor.

She carried on "Sending a cruel message online would be just as hurtful as saying it to their face"

No one was paying attention, most people were on their phones, including Eleanor. She was playing Candy Crush, the boys could only tell by the sound effects.

That's when the counsellor decided it was a good idea to out the Moskowitz boy "I'm not going to name names but the other day, a mother phoned up saying her child was crying because he was being bullied about his facial deformity"

'That bitch' Eleanor though, her phone now on the table giving the situation her full attention and the counsellor the full bitch glare.

The whispers began throughout the room "That's the kid with the weird lip"

That's when Miguel turned to the group "If you're sick of being bullied, my karate dojo is looking for recruits"

Before Eleanor or Eli was able to get a word in, Demetri butted in "You hear that Eli, a little karate training and you're going to kick some major ass"

Miguel scoffed at the boy "I'm serious Demetri, my sensei is the real deal. I'm sure I could get you three some discounts"

Eleanor wanted to decline, she really did but Miguel's face looked so happy, like he was a child getting a puppy for Christmas. So she signed "Do you have a flier? Maybe I'll take a look"

"I'm going tonight if you want to join" Miguel smiled but Demetri frowned "Ellie you can't be serious. What would your dad say? He hates karate, you know this. He broke the "Wii and threw it through the window! What will he do when he finds out his daughter, his only daughter, the one thing that matters the most to him, is doing karate and could possibly get severely hurt"

"Demetri.. my dad doesn't need to know. He's always busy with surgeries. And anyway he doesn't hate karate... that much"

That's when Demetri turned back to Miguel "Anyway, we would much rather play Crucible Crumble than get hit in the face"

"Alright, I'll come and watch tonight. I'll even give you a lift if you need one" Eleanor grinned and Miguel cheered quietly

That's when the voice of the counsellor reached the table, "While we're all looking forward to the Halloween dance, let's make sure our costumes are culturally sensitive. An example could be instead of being a 'sexy nurse' you could be a gender neutral doctor"

Eleanor visibly deflated "But the sexy nurses are the best!", the cafeteria laughed and that's when the annoying woman turned to Eleanor "Miss Reid! My office now!"

The brunette groaned and grabbed her bag, getting up "Better go seal my fate. Bye boys"

Unbeknown to Eleanor, a certain girl by the name of Charlotte Le Croix was watching her. The blonde bitch beside her asked "Charlotte? What are you staring at? Are you looking at Eleanor Reid?"

The strawberry blonde tore her eyes from her to look at Yasmine, "She's... fascinating"

Kyler, who was sat next to Sam, spoke up with a cruel grin "You know what would be fun? Messing with Reid's feelings, she likes you Charlotte. It's obvious. Seduce her, make her believe you actually like her then cut her loose. She's dead weight. Not good enough for her to be with us"