Dominance and Defiance

Chapter 12

Amelia's POV 

The next day dawned bright and clear, with the promise of a test in the air. As I made my way to class, the events of yesterday still fresh in my mind, I felt a renewed sense of determination coursing through my veins.

With each step, I reminded myself that I was not alone in this fight. France, Maya, and Rose stood beside me, ready to face whatever challenges came our way.

As I entered the classroom, I was greeted by the familiar sight of my classmates bustling about, preparing for the day ahead. But amidst the chaos, there was an undercurrent of tension lingering in the air, a silent reminder of the power struggle that lurked beneath the surface.

I took my seat, my mind racing with thoughts of what lay ahead. Despite the tranquility of the morning, I knew that Aiden was still out there, plotting his next move. But this time, I was prepared. This time, I wouldn't let him catch me off guard.

Today was test day, and the energy crackled with a mix of nerves and determination. As the teacher distributed the papers I couldn't help but feel a knot of anxiety tighten in my stomach, stealing a cautious glance at Aiden, who sat a few rows ahead of me. His usual air of arrogance sent a shiver down my spine, a reminder of the countless times he had made my life miserable.

We started writing, the teacher's expression was serious as she scanned the room. I watched as her gaze lingered on Aiden, suspicion evident in their furrowed brow. My heart skipped a beat as I realized that this might be my chance to finally put an end to Aiden's reign of terror.

As the teacher approached Aiden's desk, I held my breath, my palms growing clammy with nerves. Aiden's confident demeanor faltered ever so slightly as the teacher leaned in to speak to him, their words too quiet for me to hear.

Suddenly, a voice pierced the silence, breaking the tension in the room. It was Aiden, his tone laced with indignation as he protested his innocence. "I did nothing neither I need to." he exclaimed, his voice tinged with frustration.

But the teacher remained unmoved, their expression unreadable as they turned to address the class. "Is there anyone here who witnessed Aiden cheating?" She asked, their voice firm and authoritative.

For a moment, the room fell silent, everyone avoiding eye contact as if afraid to speak up. Maybe it's my opportunity to have revenge, to my surprise, my hand shot up almost of its own accord, my voice steady as I spoke. "Excuse me, Professor," I said, my heart pounding in my chest. "I believe I saw Aiden attempting to cheat during the test." Sometimes a lie is justified like this one was atleast to me.

Aiden's eyes widened as the room erupted into murmurs of disbelief. The teacher's brow furrowed as they turned their attention back to Aiden, their suspicions confirmed. "Aiden, I'm afraid I'll have to ask you to hand in your test," she said, her tone even more serious.

As the teacher approached Aiden's desk, Aiden's brows furrowed in confusion, his expression a mixture of indignation and disbelief. "What's going on?" he demanded, his voice tinged with frustration.

The teacher's stern gaze bore into Aiden, their tone unwavering as they addressed him. "Aiden, there have been reports of suspicious behavior during the test," they explained, their voice firm.

Aiden's eyes widened in shock, his mouth falling open in protest. "But that's ridiculous!" he exclaimed, his voice rising with each word. "Everyone in this class knows that I always have the highest scores. I don't need to cheat!"

The teacher's expression remained impassive, unmoved by Aiden's protests. "Regardless, there have been allegations made, and I must address them accordingly," they replied, their tone final.