Dark Skinned

Chapter 13

     I usually don’t have second block with Kelly, but today we was in the lab working on research paper for my science teacher, Mrs. Holly. I was supposed to be in ISS but since I was the only in there they told me to go to class until tomorrow. Mrs. Holly was working with another student when I sat away from Kelly until she sat in front of me. She kicked me a few times then started drawing on a piece of paper. She drew Mrs. Holly cussing then put my name at the bottom. She tried to give it to me but I handed it back. Then she tried again and again this time I had the paper when Mrs. Holly came over snatching the paper up. “What do you have to say for your self Klarissa!?” “I didn’t draw it. Kelly drew it.” “No because one you had it passing it to her then two it has your name at the bottom. I think you need another day in ISS added.” I walked to lunch after having a talk with my teacher. Kelly was in the back after I dropped my things I walked back there. I checked to see where the teachers are and they were all up front talking. “Kelly I really freaking hate you.” “Good, because well you see. I really freaking hate you as well.” “Will you just stop? I never did anything for you to hate me to begin with.” “No you didn’t. I just do this for the fun of it.” “Well just back off please.” I started to walk away until she started running her mouth, “Oh please like you know how to have fun.” I could hear her mouth yipping about me until I heard ‘her boyfriend sucks balls.’ I turned around when her friend pointed me out. She made the mistake of turning around and I blasted her by knocking her in the nose. She was pushed off her feet but got back up trying to punch me whenever I sucker punched her forcing her to the ground. The male teachers were running toward us screaming us to stop. Kelly came pushing me into the tables but I came back up. My temper was sky rocking as I jumped up and at the same time I kicked her in the face causing her to land on the floor bleeding from her nose, mouth, and head. The teachers pushed me down holding me down considering the amount of force I didn’t even know I had almost killing her. Kelly was taken to the hospital for x-rays while I was kicked out for about ten to fifteen days. Kelly had ten days out of school with five days of ISS. My hands were stained red with my face bright red. I got in Draven’s Ferrari when he examined me. “You might have a few bruises. Did you kick her ass?” I laughed, “I got ten to fifteen days out plus I did kick her ass. Actually I almost killed her.” “How!?” “Well I don’t know but I jumped and at the same time I kicked her super hard. Like I could never do before.” “Maybe it was the adrenaline?” “Maybe.” “What are your parents going to think?” We sat in the drive way while dad was looking out the door. “Come tonight but super late.” We kissed then I got out walking into the house.

        I sat on the couch while dad talked to me. “I told everyone what was going on and no one listened to me. So, I took care of it in a simple way.” “Alright. How long are you out?” “I am out for about ten to fifteen days considering I almost killed her.” “Alright. You are ground for a week. Starting tomorrow since you have to get some school work it will be chores. No phone, T.V., or boyfriend.” “Alright. Can he take me in the morning to get it and then drop me off?” “Only tomorrow morning.” Mom came in ignoring me with the most pissed look on her face. I ran upstairs letting Draven in around ten tonight. “What did they say?” “So in the morning you are to pick me up and take me to school to get my work then bring me home and I am grounded for a week.” “Let me guess no boyfriend over?” “Yeah, sad thing is they only think you come over in the evenings to hang out when really you come back in late to stay the night.” Draven’s sweet delicate lips touched mine gently. He stayed for a while before running off to Bobby’s house. I laid in bed that night feeling lonely and empty handed without him.

        An alarm yelled at me this morning telling me to go to school. I was on my way to class after speaking to my friends who were happy of what I did whenever I bumped into someone. “Oh! I am sorry!” My books almost went everywhere but the man I bumped into caught them in time. “Thanks. You are new right?” “Yeah, Joseph.” “Hi, my name is Klarissa. Sorry. Need help?” “Yeah. Do you know where this classroom is?” “Yeah that is my first block as well. Follow me. How long have you been here?” “Just made it in about a week ago.” “Nice. Oh today is my last day cause I got in a fight yesterday almost killing the girl and I am just collecting all my school work.” “Oh awesome.” He chuckled at me. After lunch I ran to my other classes grabbing my work so I could get to Draven. I reached the house finishing my chores I grabbed my headphones and my iPod going for a walk. I started from my house to down deep in the holler. I noticed the trees started to get old and crackly as I felt the air in the wind shift. Dark clouds were rolling in when I was walking on a hill until I heard the sound of thunder making me turn around toward the house. Before I could turn around I spotted an old graveyard just beyond the path. I walked over to this old tall angled tree overlooking three headstones. I was startled when I read the name to be Draven’s mother, grandfather, and great grandfather. I felt bad knowing they laid in that cold ground asleep forever. I took my headphones out while walking away until I heard the footsteps of someone else. I started looking all around me until my eyes caught sight of an old house that sat across the river. I noticed a giant black dog over there asleep as I turned away I came face to face with Joseph. I back up looking for the dog but it was gone. “What are you doing here?” “I came to visit family…” I struggled for answers so I started to walk away as he yelled to me, “You really shouldn’t be alone, Klarissa.” A tall man came up behind me pulling me tight beside of him. “She’s with me Joseph.” I looked at the edge to see Travis, Bobby, Andrew, and Riley waiting. The rain started in a sprinkle then a light shower. Draven and Joseph stared each other down then he hollered, “Bye, Klarissa.” Draven picked me up carrying me over to the edge of the woods. I looked back to see Joseph’s hands in fists and his eyes were turning black. Draven yelled in a low voice, “Stop looking!” The guys became my security guys while taking me home. Draven made sure I was safe before leaving the house.

        My parents still wasn’t talking to me much so I stay in my room most of the time. I was sitting on my bed working on some school work when Draven came in. He locked the window then shut the curtains. “Klarissa, please… be careful around Joseph. I love you. I have to take care of some business tonight.” He jumped out running into the woods while I was locking my window he nodded at me while I mouthed, “Stay safe.” I was working on my homework when I had this funny feeling in my stomach. I went to shut the curtains when I looked out with a horrified gasp. I shut the curtains running for my phone I called Bobby. There was no answer, “Damn it! Get over here. Joseph is outside my window. Watching me.”