Stacy Hunter -BMW

Ch. 44: Here

Anger is the only thing that fills my veins. My head and heart pounding as I hop out of my car. Sadie gets out beside me, sending me a small look of encouragement as she rushes towards her house. I slam my car door before storming towards the side entrance.

As soon as I get through the gate, I see Shawn, Cory, and Mr. Turner all standing under the treehouse. Shawn sees me, immediately backing up as I feel my fists balling up.

"Crap! Hide me!"

"SHAWN PATRICK HUNTER!!?!!"

"Too late...Hey Stacy!"

I punch his arm repeatedly as he grimaces. He backs away, trying to get away from my anger-filled punches. Even with his ows, I know for sure I'm not hurting him.

"What. Were. You. Doing!?!"

"Ow! Ow! I'm sorry!"

"You're lucky that Eric called me last night and not this morning or I wou-"

"Stacy. Stacy. Calm down."

I glare towards Mr. Turner as he holds up his hands. He offers a small smile as I cross my arms over my chest. Cory watches the situation as Shawn rubs his arm.

"Woah...you can save it all for later. Right now we need to go talk to your father about the new situation."

"My father? What new situation?"

Confusion grows in me as I look between the three. Shawn smiles as he turns towards me, his voice actually happy for once. I feel my anger dissolve away at his relaxed face.

"Mr. Turner has offered up his home...."

"What?"

I look towards the teacher as he nods. He slips his hands into his pockets as he exhales out. His voice sounds through the early morning air in a tone I haven't heard from him before.

"A room..a warm bed..security..." he lists off before holding out his hand. "But only if you want it."

I look between him and Shawn. My brother holds a hopeful smile as Mr. Turner offers a soft look of silent understanding. His hand stays extended as Shawn speaks up.

"Come on, Stace...this could be good for us."

I sigh, a smile making its way onto my lips. I reach up, grasping his hand tight as his smile grows. I hold eye contact with the man as he shakes my hand.

"Thank you."

"No problem. I better go square things away with your Pops."

"Sounds good." I smile before turning towards Shawn. "Why don't you go get your school stuff...we gotta get going soon."

He immediately deflates a bit before nodding. I watch them both walk inside before turning towards the last boy. I reach up, flicking his ear.

"Ow! What was that for?"

"For not calling me when he left. Be glad it's just that."

He runs his ear as I turn, walking into the house. I see Mr. And Mrs. Matthews standing by the table as Mr. Turner talks to my father on the phone with my father.

"How's my baby girl doing? No ones said anything about her?"

"She just walked through the door, Chet. She spent the night at a friends house last night."

"Probably drank too. Isn't that right, Missy?"

All eyes turn towards me as I huff. I shake my head before storming over towards the machine. I ignore the looks on all the adults faces as my anger comes back full force.