We arrive at school and each hop out into the pouring and rain, yelling strangled thank you's to Roger as we make a break for the building ahead.
Seb: this is an absolute PISS TAKE
Nathan: language brother dear
Seb: shut up Nate
We all run in unison, well, me Seb Nate and Finn, Elliot sprints ahead like a madman.
As Elliot's ahead he's the first to bump into them.
Thomas: Elliot winterrrrs!
Elliot slows to a halt and in true British dude style, dabs Thomas Franks up
They start talking about something I'm to distracted to listen to, and then me and the others jog to a halt in line with franks and his crew
Thomas: and here's the rest of the winters
He dabs them up in turn, while Elliot turns to speak to the rest of Franks' group behind him
Thomas: aww and you even brought along dory
I tense up slightly; while Thomas and his crew eased up on the bullying after me and Elliot and Nate got close, we aren't exactly best of friends.
Josh: surprised she can run with all that weight on her
And there it is. The blow I could've predicted a mile off
There's a silence for a second. Elliot's turned back around at this point and his face has dropped to a slightly agape expression. I notice Finns hands have clenched into fists, Nate's eyes have gone wide but his eyebrows furrowed, and Seb looks ready to explode
James: the exercise is probably good for her
I shut my eyes. Just block them out. You're fine.
Elliot: guys don't-
Thomas: we're just messsiiing winters
Josh: they don't mean it swear down
Leo: yeah we're just playing around
The boys don't seem convinced.
Thomas: it's alll just a little
He pokes his finger into my stomach without warning
Thomas: joke.
Before I know what to say or do a hands pushed Thomas off of me, sending him stumbling back into Leo and Josh
Finn: keep your hands away from her.
Thomas: Jesus mate chill it was just a joke
Nathan: it wasn't funny Franks. Just leave it
Thomas: whatever. What've you got first Leo?
They continue their conversation like nothing ever happened, but the boys are glaring daggers at them. Finn looks ready to throw a punch, Seb looks just the same. And Nathan and Elliot look like a combination of shock, confusion, anger, and, could it be... guilt?
I understand how it must be difficult for them. They're popular, and as such, are friends with these guys, and I can't imagine the crap they'd get in if they stood up to them.
Eventually Franks and his crew walk away and me and the others are left as a 5 again.
El turns to me immediately and says
Elliot: Iz I'm so sorry I didn't think they'd do something like that
Nathan: don't listen to a word they say. I'll kill that Thomas franks if his ego doesn't deflate a bit
Seb: honestly I don't know why you guys are mates with them they're pricks
Finn says nothing.
Slowly we make our way towards our first period classes, we come across mine first and we part ways
Elliot: see you later iz, message me in class if you need you know I'm always on my phone
Nathan: same for me Izzy honestly
Me: thanks guys but I'm fine really
Seb says nothing but hugs me, he knows I need it deep down
Finn says nothing.
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