Danika

3

'back for one fucking day. I don't want to be there and I don't want to be here. I have my appointment this afternoon. No doubt dad's men will follow. Of course they will. They always do' Danika stood in front of her mirror and brushed her long black hair before putting it up into a ponytail then a bun. 'i have what I need. I will buy food at school' picking up her bag, Danika looked at the photo of her and Damon that sat on her dresser. 'im only completing this for you' Danika walked out of her room and down the stairs. Not giving anyone the time of day, Danika walked out the front door. "she didn't eat breakfast" 'i don't even know if my daughter eats breakfast. I don't know a thing'.
Walking along the path to school, Danika kept her eyes peeled for dangers even though Jason and vandal followed. Entering the school fence line, Danika eyed the girls off. "YOU BROKE MY FUCKING WRIST YOU STUPID BITCH. YOU WILL PAY" Danika held in her laughter as she watched the girls storm her way. 'oh shit. This is not good' Kelly raised her arm while Danika eyed her off. 'fuck. She scares me..' "DO IT" Kelly lowered her hand and walked away. "KELLY.." "YOU DO IT" "EXCUSE ME" Danika eyed Coralie off. Coralie moved back with fear and took off running. 'what the fuck?. They stopped. My guess is, that girl is the trouble. She calls the shots and without her, the others won't attack. They are lucky. Danika holds so much aggression and won't back down. All of us are worried about her. Xavion just wants his daughter close but she doesn't allow anyone close'.
"Oi, you go here?" Danika nodded "don't talk huh?" Danika stayed silent like always "alright. Well I can talk for both of us. I'm new here. Do you know where I have to go?" Danika looked at the sheet and showed a slight nod before continuing to walk. "I guess I'm following".
"Who the fuck is that?" "She doesn't even know. He just said he's new" "he's asking the wrong person to help" vandal chuckled "yep".
Entering the main building, Danika stopped at the reception. "Miss hart. Oh, hi you must be new?" "That's right. Carter. Do I need to collect anything?" "Here is your locker key. You are in room four" "yeah thanks for that. How come she can be out of uniform?" "Miss hart knows the rules. Refuses to follow them" Danika looked at the receptionist and immediately the receptionist cowered "you may go" Danika rolled her eyes and walked off. "Hey wait up. What room are you in?" Danika raised four fingers "yeah sweet. I'm sitting with you" danika sighed 'another person who wants to sit at my table'.
Entering the classroom, Danika walked to the back table and sat down. "Who are you?" "The right way would be to introduce yourself first" "Im Rachel" "okay" "and you are?" "Taken" "sorry" "I said I'm taken. I'm not interested" "I was only asking" "carter and I'm not interested" carter sat down right beside Danika. "I wouldn't sit there" "did she do that?" "Yes" "maybe you deserved it. She looks reserved to me and let me guess, you think you rule the school. Not Interested. Go away" "ugh".
Danika pulled out her social studies book and placed it on the desk followed by her blue pen. "Social studies. I'm surprised. You don't seem very social" 'he reminds me of Damon' "the silence is killing me here" Rylan sat down and looked at carter "she doesn't talk" "mute?" "I don't know. Just refuses to speak. I'm Rylan" "carter. How long have you been here?" "Three days" carter nodded "alright whispers, I'm following your lead" Danika immediately looked at carter. "whoa.." Danika turned her attention back to her books. 'he just called me whispers... Mom used to call me that. Every time I would speak she said I speak quietly like a whisper' 'she has the deepest green eyes I have ever seen. Straight nose and cupid bow lips. Why the hell does she hide herself away'.
"Oh we have a new student. Carter?" "Yes" "alright carter. This morning we start with social studies. Please grab out your books. This will be for the next two sessions. Any issues please speak with me and I will guide you through it" 'i dont want your fucking help'.

'appointment' Danika grabbed her bag and walked out of the class. "yo whispers. See you tomorrow" Danika nodded and kept walking while Carter held in his laughter. 'my bet is she can talk just doesn't want to. Something has either pissed her off or hurt her. Maybe both. Others tell me to steer clear and yet I'd rather be in her company than theirs. Fuck that shit'.
Exiting the school, Danika turned left surprising Jason, van and rylan. "Where the hell is she going now?" "It's Friday" "yeah so? Boss won't want her out drinking" "last time you thought that, she had a fucking water. I don't think she drinks.." van grinned "the spa" "what?" "Once a month she goes there..." "Oh.. OH" van chuckled "let's go".
'they can stand there for over an hour, I really don't care. This hair needs to go. I hate it. Now I know why mom used to come here every month. It's not long but still annoying. I can't stand it. I think I look at their Lazer treatments so I don't have to come back every month. In the end it will save me money' 'yep, there she goes'. Van and Jason stood by the wall of the entrance just waiting while Danika waited for the esthetician. 'hmm' Danika picked up the pamphlet 'two ninety nine. Six treatments. I want that. I need to read more about it'.
"Danika, come through. Looking at the laser hair removal treatment?" Danika nodded. "I will explain it to you while I get rid of the annoying hair" entering the room,Danika lowered her bag. "The full?" Danika nodded again. Removing her hood, pants and underwear, Danika got up on the table. 'never shy this one. With that figure, I wouldn't be either' "that package includes six treatments. Once a month for the first six months. After that it's once every three months. You need to come in shaven or we can sort that out when you are here. I'm the only one qualified to do it and I know you trust me. As soon as your hair starts to grow we can get started if you wish" Danika nodded "alright usually it's in your third week, correct?" Danika nodded "then we will book you in. If you would like to you can put it on a payment plan or we can pay straight up" Danika pointed up making Janice grin "okay then that's what we will do" 'not even a flinch with this girl. Most women at least squirm. I doubt the laser will hurt her'.
Finishing being waxed, Danika put her clothes back on and grabbed her bag showing a nod in Janice's direction. "Let's get that sorted. You had already paid for this" Danika followed Janice out and up to the desk. 'That's Danika. As expected an hour'.
"Paying for the entire six?" Danika nodded 'she doesn't speak to that woman either. Does she ever speak?. If she doesn't speak it could stop her from speaking completely and she'd need to retrain her muscles. Does she not know that we care about her?. The longer this goes on, the more it tears xavion apart. He's doing all he can to make her feel comfortable. He can be hard on her but it's only because he wants her to succeed'. Paying for the six sessions, Danika waited for Janice to hand over the dates on her card. "Thanks Danika. I will see you in three weeks" Danika nodded. 'now I feel free. Great, I have to eat with everyone. I don't want to be in their presence' exiting the spa, Danika slowly walked home. 'she doesn't want to go home. She walks faster to go to school' arriving back at her home, Danika entered and walked upstairs. "Remember Danika. Food will be at the table" Danika entered her room and shut the door. "she is not normally home this late" "the spa" xavion nodded 'the same spa her mother used to go to'. Danika walked back down stairs and sat at the far end of the table. 'she doesn't want to be here anymore. It's hurts' "good day?" Danika only nodded "well that's good".