Highschool Story

Comfort and Cuddling

Its lunch and I have no idea where to sit. I guess I'll skip lunch.
It's been a week since I saw Emma in the diner. We've been texting each other but in school she ignores me. I should have known this school wasn't going to be any different.
I walk to August's classroom, Mr Booth's, where I've spent the last week. I've known August a long time, he's like my brother, him and Zelena have been together for 3 years, but they we're friends way before that, since 2nd grade to be precise.
I was walking down the West Wing corridor when I was shoved into the lockers.
I felt punches being thrown from every angle. I was dragged up by my hair and thrown into the lockers. I was being held up by two boys whilst a third guy was punching me repeatedly in the gut. I received a punch to the face and felt a warm trickle from my nose.
The two guys let me go and in result I fell to the ground with a thud.
"loser." The third guy said as they were walking away. I don't know what got into me but I got up stumbling a little. I tapped him on the shoulder and when he turned around I threw a punch as hard as I could straight to his jaw.
He fell back but before he could fall his friends steadied him.
He cradled his jaw and looked at me.
I mumbled "shit" and ran in the opposite direction, towards the cafeteria. I ran through the doors and tripped, I groaned as I heard the doors open and close again. I got on my hands and knee's about to stand up before I was kicked in the back. I landed on the floor with a groan. I was kicked in the side making me roll over onto my back. I know I look awful, with blood pouring down my face and tears pooling in my eyes threatening to spill over, I look beaten and worn, but I don't care. I stood up as quickly as possible. I'm scared but I couldn't care less, I take beatings for no reason at home and I'm sick off letting it happen every where I go.
"ooooh, girl you just made a big mistake by getting up." The first guy said.
"beat her ass Killian!" somebody from the crowd that has now gathered yelled.
So, his name is Killian.
"Killian? More like captain guyliner.",I said without thinking. Although it is true, he has more makeup on then me!
He stepped towards me with his fist raised, ready to meet it's target, my face.
I dodged a punch he threw and swung my fist into his gut. Only to be punched in my face by his other fist.
I stumble back slightly and put my hand to my lip, I drew my hand away and see blood. I run at him and tackle him to the ground and repeatedly bring my fist down to his face. I dont know when but at some point he was knocked unconscious, but I couldn't stop myself.
I felt myself being pulled off Killian.
"Regina. Stop! Stop now! It's done!"
I keep kicking and punching at nothing, struggling to get out off the grip.
I'm pulled to my feet and turned around. It's Emma, I immediately relax and she pulls me into a hug. I tense at the contact before relaxing into the embrace.
"Somebody take Killian to the nurse's office and you young lady, principal's office! Now!"
Emma let's go of me and I walk away, towards the office. I was walking when I felt a hand on my lower back. I turn to face Emma but keep walking, "I don't know what to say, that was stupid. You beat up a man who doesn't like to let go of grudges. If I were you, I would have taken the beating. What was that about anyway." Emma stopped us from walking.
I turned to face her fully before saying, "I was walking to Mr Booth's classroom and he attacked me out of nowhere. After he beat me up, I got up and punched him, I realized I had made a mistake and ran, and well...you saw the rest."
She nods her head slightly as if taking in the words.
"So...that dinner you offered, I'd like that. I mean I'm starting to miss Henry. He's a very special kid." I'm grateful for the effort she's making to change the subject. "I'll allow you one dinner with Henry and myself. But, only if you come into the office with me. Truth is I've never been sent to the office before. If you couldn't tell, I'm well behaved."
Her face lit up and she nodded now showing a genuine smile.
We walked to the office and knocked on the door. The principal opened the door and told us to take a seat.
" I've already heard what happened. Since you didn't start it, and you were violently attacked without reason, only a one day suspension."
Oh no.

Emma's POV

Regina froze, she looks horrified.
"No! Please I'll do anything, seriously, just don't suspend me! Please." She begs.
What's so bad about suspension?
"I'm sorry Regina, but that is a minimum punishment. It can't be lowered without others thinking I'm picking and choosing favorites. One day suspension is the lowest I'm allowing."
She nodded her head before walking out of the office.
I followed after her but couldn't find her. I looked all over for her then remembered she mentioned she was going to Mr Booth's classroom. I started walking to his classroom then I heard sobbing.
"August, what am I going to do. If mother finds out I...I don't know what Leo would do!" I heard Regina cry not so quietly. Who's August?
"Regina, if you want I could stay with you and your sister will too, but you have to tell Zelena what he does to you..." Mr Booth said. Mr Booth's name is August?
"No! No please August! If Zelena is to find out...she'll tell mother, then my life would be harder, she'll think I'm lying just like she did when I was raped. Please. Don't tell her." Regina pleaded.
Mr Booth sighed before saying, "Okay. I won't, but you have to at least tell her your afraid to be alone. She won't ask questions if you tell her not too. Please Regina your like my little sister, you're family."
I knocked on the door before walking in. "Perfect timing, as usual Miss Swan, but I don't remember telling you to come in." Mr Booth said to me. I ignored him and walked over to Regina, who was still crying, and pulled her into my arms. She wrapped her arms around me and sobbed into my shoulder.
Mr Booth stood looking shocked. The bell rang so I let Regina go and grabbed her hand. She didn't seem to notice so I headed to the front entrance hand in hand. Ignoring all the stares I exited the building and began walking home with Regina. We made it to the loft and walked in, still holding Regina's hand I lead her to the sitting room and told her to sit down. I went to the kitchen and got a glass of water and gave it to Regina, who was still spaced out. I got a blanket and some pillows then place them in a nice position for comfort. I put on 'The Jungle Book' and sat next to Regina throwing the blanket over us. It got to the part where they sing bear necessities when Regina fell asleep. How could anybody want to hurt her? If I ever find out who raped her...I'll beat their ass and get them thrown into jail! I started to drift off when the monkey's took the kid.
I woke up at around 6 to find Regina gone. I stood up and went to the kitchen where I could hear my mom talking to somebody.
I found Regina with my mom drinking coffee.
My mom and Regina realized I was there and my mom said, "Hey sweetie. Did you nap well?"
I nodded and asked Regina if she'd stay for dinner. She said sure and excused herself to go to the bathroom.
"So.", my mom began, "I took a picture of you two. When I came in you two were cuddling on the couch asleep, it's going straight into the album. I want to be invited to your wedding " She squealed. I rolled my eyes and walked out of the room shaking my head.
Only she could make accidental cuddling into something huge. Oh mom, you're lucky I love you.

So. I'm sorry it took so long, I made it longer then usual so enjoy.
Aster1 😜.