Just Good Friends

Chapter 68

JULIE's POV

~Monday~

A few days later, I go to school feeling depressed and scared. I told my parents everything and they were not happy. They didn't talk to me for hours after the argument until my mother finally came into my room and told me they would figure something out. This past weekend was so quiet at home - even quieter than usual - since no one spoke a word to each other. It made me feel like a problem. Like I had made everyone uncomfortable thanks to my situation. It was horrible. I would've skipped school today but I didn't feel like making my parents angry over my attendance again.

As I walked through the school hallway, I ran into Dana. Not the person that I want to see first thing in the morning.

"Well, look who it is on this fine morning. Long time no see..." Dana sings while sizing me up with her eyes. "I was surprised to see you show up at Diggy's party last week. Somehow he still manages to see something in you that I don't."

I shake my head, speechless. "I don't want any drama," I simply reply while stepping around her and walking to my first class.

"Hey! I told you to watch your back, didn't I?" Dana says from behind me while pushing me forward, causing me to stumble and almost lose my balance. I turn around to face her with a tired expression. "I told you to leave my man alone, but you keep interfering in our friendship."

"What man are you talking about? Because last I checked, Daniel didn't want anything to do with you..."

"Oh. Feeling a little sassy, huh? You think because Diggy's showing you a little bit of kindness that he'll want to get back with you? Grow up. Nobody likes you, Julie. You're nothing but a fake..." Dana spits out while approaching me with a sharp gaze.

"What's the problem, Dana?" Sam instantly appears at my side with her arms crossed. "Haven't you been put in your place enough this week? You just have to get dogged even more by Julie? Like she said, Diggy doesn't want anything to do with you, so bounce! Stop starting beef with people every chance you get."

Dana rolls her eyes while walking in a circle. "Last time I checked, Sam, I wasn't talking to you. You need to mind your business."

"Protecting my friends from wack *ss bullies like you is my business," Sam replies while stepping in between me and Dana. I stare between the two, preparing myself for a possible fight. "If you're not trying to catch a case, I suggest you walk away. Learn not to take your anger out on others because you got rejected. Because in reality, Dana, nobody likes you... and that's nobody's fault but your own."

"Ha..." Dana eyes Sam for a few more tense seconds before speaking. "You're lucky I have a cheer championship to attend this week and can't risk getting suspended over some chick who deserves a black eye."

"Mhm. Whatever excuse floats ya boat," Sam replies, not backing down for a second.

Dana adjusts her backpack over her shoulder and forces a cocky smirk. "I'll see you later, Julie. Oh, and I'll remember to send you some pics when I'm soaking up the sun in Orlando this week... bye!"

Once she finally walks down the hallway, I can breathe a sigh of relief. Sam turns to me with an annoyed look on her face.

"You okay?" She asks.