Freeway Middle School

Break away

Avi's pov
"C'mon Avi!" Marvel barked. I sighed as I waved goodbye to Maddie, Emily, and Laura. "What is it?" I snapped. Marvel wasn't exactly one of the nicest people, or the most sincere. He had been after her since the beginning of the year, and would not hesitate to make a move. "Oh...for you to come to the dance with me!" He sneered. Never. Never ever in a million years. Did he really think that I'd say yes? After all this time, I thought he'd get the message that he was nothing but a bully to me. "Look, Marvel...I'm sorry but no." I state firmly. I could feel his angry eyes burning through me. "No? NO?!" He yelled. "What a dumb little wimp you are...saying no to a guy like me!" He snickered. I growled at him,"Leave me be!" He just laughed at me, cornering me. I knew too well what he wanted to do...bully me into it. He was not going to settle for a "no", but I wouldn't settle with a "yes"!! "Hey princess....I'm sure I could change your mind!" He said, grinning. His fist came to my nose, and I fell back against the lockers. I felt so helpless. He could practically murder me at this point, I was so vulnerable. Than all of a sudden, I don't know what came over me, but I felt an odd sense of strength. "Punching people? That's your idea of getting a date!" I find myself yelling. He came in for another punch, but I found myself blocking his hand and pushing him off me. "Feeling brave now, loser?" He sneered. I was feeling brave. Confident even. He pushed me against the locker, his fist inches away from my face. My foot came up and kicked him in the stomach. He fell backwards, surprised at my slick move. He sat on the floor, looking confused. I grinned, and ran off in the other direction. "YOU COME BACK HERE, YOU IDIOT" he screamed. I didn't look back and just scampered to my friends. "AVI! Are you ok?" Dash asked with concern, raising her eyebrow. It took me a few seconds to catch my breath but soon enough I was telling them everything. "That little fiend...I am going to punch him in the face that-" Dallon fumed angrily. "It's fine. I handled it." I interrupt firmly. Maddie hugged me and jumped up and down happily. "You are a fighter! And you showed him!" She exclaimed. I smiled, proud of myself. I didn't need a boyfriend, or a girlfriend, and any kind of bæ as a matter of fact. I just had to be myself. Follow my heart. Stick with my friends. And I would be fine! "So for the dance, we should all do a color theme!" Emily said with a thoughtful smile. "Hm...just not pink please." Laura commented with a smile. "Yah, I gotta agree with Laura." Dallon said. He high fived Laura, and Laura gave Emily the 'I got people on my side' look. Emily rolled her eyes,"Ok. No pink. How about purple?" Dash asked. She currently had a purple streak in her hair. "Green?" Dallon questioned. "How about Blue?" I ask. "Yah, that's actually a really good idea!" Maddie compliments, nodding in approval. Dash grins,"I think I'm going to wear a pastel blue dress, with a pastel pink ribbon and pumps!" "I guess we are doing a light blue theme?" I ask with a smile. "Yup!" Maddie replied happily. "I'll wear my light blue skirt with my velvet green dress top that had these snazzy sleeves!" Maddie says happily. "I'm wearing a short Lacey white dress with some light blue jewelry!" Emily chimes in. "I guess I'll wear a light blue tie, with my suit." Dallon adds. "I'll probably wear a tight black dress with a light blue ribbon than!" Laura states, smirking. All eyes turn toward me. Fashion meant nothing to me. I looked at my pastel pink hair, and decided to wear a light pink skirt with a baby blue top. The group headed toward the lunch room and took a seat at our table. I had successfully broken away from Marvel's prying arms and ran into the opening arms of my amazing friends.

Gem's Pov
"What are you singing now?" Sqaishey called. "It's this really awesome song! It's called Masterpiece by Jessie J!" I reply grinning. It had to be one of my favorite songs, and I would be performing the song on the night of the dance! I was extremely excited about it, I just couldn't wait. "Can ya perform it for me?" Sqaishey asks with a grin. "Yah sure, why not?" I reply grinning in return.
(These lyrics are not mine just saying, ALL RIGHTS TO JESSIE J THE AWESOME BEAST)
"So much pressure. Why you so loud! If ya don't like my sound ya can turn it down!"
I was bobbing up and down with the music, using my arm like a microphone.
"I got a ROADDD and I walk it alone! UPHILL BATTLE I LOOK GOOD WHEN I CLIMB! I'm ferocious! Precoasious, I GET BRAGGADOCIOUS!"
I continued on, crazily whipping my hair occasionally.

"IM NOT GONNA STOP! I like the view from the TOP! YOU TALK THAT BLAH BLAH THAT RAH RAH THAT LA LA SH.. GO WITH THE punches and take the HITS! SOMETIMES I MESS UP I EFF UP I SWING AND MISS BUT ITS OKAY IM COOL WITH IT!"
I carry on, rocking back and forth. Swaying the the music.
"I STILL FALL ON MY FACE SOMETIMES AND I CANT COLOR INSIDE THE LINES YAH IM PERFECTLY INCOMPLETE! IM STILL WORKING ON MY MASTERPIECE AND I! I WANNA HANG WITH THE GREATS GOT A WAY TO GO AND ITS WORTH THE WAIT NO! YOU HAVENT SEEN THE BEST OF ME! IM STILL WORKING ON MY MASTERPIECE. LIKE OHH OHHHHH OHH OHHHHH! OH OH OH AHHHHHHH! OHH OHHHHH OHH OHHHHHH! OH OH OH AHHHH"
I grinned as I finished the first verse and the Chorus. It wasn't the best, but it was definitely something! I crossed my fingers, in hopes that Sqaishey liked it. "THAT WAS AWESOME! Omg that was just amazing!" Sqaishey exclaimed clapping her hands excitedly. "Really?" I asked, surprise and excitement filling my tone. "Yup!" Sqaishey replied, giggling at my shocked face. "Thanks sis!" I finally muster, a smile playing out on my lips. I could sing my song with pride, and break away from my fears.