What Love is About (Make It Pop)

Chapter 33

Jodi

Everyone went to the bus, silent. No one said a word or seemed interested in breathing.

We all just took our seats. Of course me, Sun hi and Corki sat at the back next to Caleb and Sun Mi.

Mr. S: Okay. Back to McKendrick.

V: Um.. just in case you forgot again. You need to count us.

Mr. S: Oh right. Thank you Valerie.

Valerie gives a smug 'no duh' look while Heather beside her just grumbles and mumbles something no one can probably hear.

Mr. S: 25... Why is there 25 people??? Wait... Where is Darmala?

My eyes instantly perked up as I searched the room for him and so does Alex.

He may have been a pain since he transferred with Alex but he was still my friend and in Brooklyn, we never leave our friends behind.... Uh... except when your parents say so.

A: He was in the line... He was behind me. Jodi.. we have to find him..

J: Yeah okay. Mr. Stark!

He looks up at us.

J: We'll go look for him.

C: No... I will.

J: What?

C: I can't trust you with him.

He must have noticed my reaction because he quickly adds in

C: No offense. You'd probably react the same way if this happened to you.

Then he left before Mr. Stark could even realize he needed to go with him.

I cried on Alex's shoulder knowing that I needed a home to cry on... and he was the closest thing to it.

A: Shhhh... (hugs Jodi)

Co: Jodi... (hugs her)

SM: You're friends are so dramatic Sun hi. No wonder.

S: Excuse me?! But they obviously learned that from me. Now scootch over. I wanna hug her too (hug Jodi)

Jared just looks over to us. I once looked up at him as my big brother, to be there for Corki always but...  I guess things change. Linc wants to come and hug me as well but we all know Sun Mi wouldnt allow him near Sun hi.

J: It just hurts... I.. never ... che..ated... on... him

My lungs hurt as the air was already running out, replaced by water that flowed down my cheeks.

H: Would you shut up?!

Heather starts getting annoyed and comes over to where we were. My friends started forming a protective circle around me.

H: Too afraid Mappa?

I stepped out, eyes burning with anger and misery.

J: Maybe you are.

I may be small but I know how to fight. My mother taught me everything; though I doubt she wanted a fist fight.

Heather slowly backs away but with confidence still not lacking. I can see her gulp down a big bile in her throat.

V: Heather. Just let it go.

H: Easy for you to say. You dont get called names.

Valerie quickly replies and they all started with quick banters and recalls of the past. I took my seat back, happy that I dont get involved in all this right now.