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Three

*POSSIBLE TRIGGER*
(I'm sorry in advance 💕)

[Michael]

I made sure to take my time heading down to the office. I knew what they wanted me for. I wasn't stupid. Sure, I was scared of the punishment, but Ashton deserved all of it. Karma's a bitch.

I stopped in front of the office door. Once I walk in there, who knows what will happen. Suspension and expulsion are definitely possibilities. It was only the first day back, I doubt Mr. Grey will stoop so low as to expel or suspend me now.

Ok, here goes. I thought, before taking a deep breath and turning the handle, stepping into the room. To the right, Ashton sat in one of the chairs alongside the wall, waiting to see the principal. Molly was seated beside him, pressing an ice pack on his swollen face. Her eyebrows furrowed together as she saw me walk in, she pressed her lips into a thin line.

Rolling my eyes and scoffing, I looked away and sat down a couple of chairs away from them. I don't need her bullshit right now.

About 5 minutes later, the receptionist  came out of his office and walked towards the 3 of us, "Ahh Michael, Mr. Grey will see you now!" I shrugged in response and followed her back into the office.

The room was small, it's walls lined with shelves and filing cabinets, with a few chairs sitting in front of his large oak desk. I shuffled inside and sat down, letting out a sigh. Mr. Grey closed the door and sat behind his desk.

"So Mr. Clifford, what brings you in here today?" He folded his hands.

"Mr. Grey, I think we both know perfectly well why I am here." I smirked.

"Yes Michael, I am aware. I intended on bringing the subject out in the open." He scowled and pursed his lips together in unamusement. "Anyways, Michael, what you did today was unacceptable. I understand you reacted in self defence and you were trying to stick up for your friend, but I have no other choice than to-"

"Listen, Mr. Grey, I understand that beating up Ashton was wrong. I get that. But he has been harassing Allie for nearly 2 years now. Before, it was verbal abuse, but today he got physical with her, and I acted upon it. Allie doesn't deserve to be abused. I sorry for what I did. Just please don't suspend me. I have some information about you that you may not want spread around." I was begging, but threatening his job at the same time. I'm confusing myself.

Everything I said, I meant. If he suspended me on the first day back, I'll spread the information like a damn wildfire. Yes, I'll admit it, I'm sorry for beating Ashton, but something inside me said to help Allie.

Mr. Grey looked at me, his jaw clenched and his eyes had a hint of fear hidden inside. "Well Michael, you have convinced me some how. I'll let you slide this time, but if you ever pull a scene like this again, I won't have any other choice then to expel you. Do you understand me?" He said, voice hard.

I nodded, I wasn't in the mood to waste my words on him.

"Good, now get out of my office, and send Mr. Irwin in please."

I practically ran to the door. "Hey Ashton," he and Molly looked up at me with questionable expressions. "Look, I'm sorry for beating you up. Please, stop harassing Allie. She really doesn't deserve it man."

Ashton's expression softened. "Well, that's easier said than done. The bitch needs the abuse from someone" he gave me an evil look that made me want to hit him again. My mood shifted completely, and I clenched my fists.

"Fuck off Ashton. You're such a dick head. No matter what I say, you'll end up hurting her anyways. Whatever, Mr. Grey wants to see you now." I said as I turned to leave the office. All that was said as I left was Molly saying, "Don't listen to him Ash, you're not a dick head." Her giggle echoed throughout the room and the sound of their lips smacking together was deafening to me.
*
Just like Allie predicted, when Mr. Grey was done with me, it was 4:00. I was still going over to Allie's. She needs to know what Ashton said.