Fairy Tale

Chapter 30: Intimate Discussions

Emily pulled her baseball hat down a bit further, trying to hide from the eyes that followed. Minho escorted her to the Directors office, where she met Mr. Isaac and his children. Sonya pulled her into a tight hug first only letting go because Newt was trying to also hug her. The three of them waited outside the office while Emily met with Mr. Isaac and Janson and two new school security personnel.

"Well Miss Fitz, you have caused quite the stir in this school." Janson said. She couldn't tell if he was sneering at her or if that was just the way he looked.

"And that is hardly her fault." Mr. Isaac said sharply.

"True true." Director Janson nodded, his dark beady eyes flicked back to him.

"However..." Director Janson went on with a wave of his hand. "We have added extra security cameras, and these two," he gestured to the two men in the corner, "have been higher to walk the halls and monitor things. This this Mr. Bradley Beetle and Mr. Peter Blade."

Emily just nodded in their direction, glancing up at them quickly and then back down to her lap. She was holding her books to her chest so tight her knuckles were white.

"Emily we are doing everything we can to speed this up, and keep you as safe as possible. While we can't prove without a shadow of a doubt it is related to your court case...we all know it is. If you are needed outside the classroom a teacher or one of these security gentlemen will escort you."

Mr. Isaac had turned to look at her while he explained. He placed a hand on her knee, "I know it's not fool proof, and I'm sorry, but for right now it's the best we can do. Will that be all right with you?"

Emily nodded, "it's more than anyone has done. Thank you Mr. Isaac."

"Emily, it's Sam, remember. I get called Mr. Isaac all day in court." He gave her a warm smile. "You coming over to study with Sonya after school? Chuck seems to miss you."

Emily looked up with a small smile. Whenever Emily went to their house their dog never left her side. He was very calm around Emily, and it made her calm.

"I think I need a dog. He's such a good boy!" Emily smiled.

Mr. Isaac smiled. "okay, then, I think that's it, Director. He stood up and shook Janson's hand. I don't want to be getting another phone call saying a student was attacked in your school." Mr. Isaac had a way of being calm and collected but threatening at the same time. Emily saw Janson's eyes flash with the warning, but just nodded. Mr. Isaac waved Emily out. The new school security monitors left as well and left the office without a word. 

The morning went without incident, except for when Minho, Thomas and Gally got up and moved to sit beside Emily, Jeff and Clint during science and again during their business class. Gally and Sonya had been getting cozy, and she asked Emily if she would be okay if she sat with him, Emily gave her a knowing smile and rolled her eyes with a long sigh. 

"I guess so!" 

"Oh shush you. Your boy will be in this open seat so fast you'll smell burning rubber." 

"Except burning rubber smells awful, and I smell amazing." Minho smirked from behind her.

"Facts." Emily grinned. 

Sonya and Gally sat at the desk beside them, Thomas saw sitting with Nick, on Minho's other side. Emily felt her stomach twist and her hands went cold and started to shack when Ben and Teresa and Brenda walked into class. Emily kept her head down, her hands clenched so tight, her hands hurt. Minho leaned over, his hand on her back and whispered quietly to her, while Thomas, Gally and Sonya all stiffened and were on high alert. They kept their narrowed eyes on the three and their eyes followed them to the back of the class. To her surprise, a lot of the class sent glares at them.