the bully

c h p 5

claudia's pov

saturday morning was rough, puking constantly and mostly spent my time sleeping that day. madison constantly kept calling me and texting me, but i just didn't really care anymore.

sunday was a little better, i guess. aunt carol brought home pizza from my favorite restaurant, and we ate together while watching friends. then at night i finished up my homework before going to sleep. well. not really.

all night i was thinking about what would happen tomorrow at school. should i be scared? no i'm fine, justin probably forgot about what happened, and all of that stuff he said and did was probably from his drunkenness, right?

the next morning was rough once again, my stomach was twisting with nervousness and fear. i just wanted to get today over with.

but then again i wanted to know what last night was about. why did justin say that he liked me? and kissed me? was he just hella drunk? was he just trying to mess with me? ugh.

i decided to dress a little nicer today, because you know...i'm tired of being called ugly by everyone at this god damn school. a girl can only take so much...

i decided to put in my contacts today, along with some mascara i got last week and haven't used at all. god why am i like this...i never expected me, claudia, to wear makeup. yikes.

i slid on a pair of my new ripped jeans i got with maddie and a plain white v-neck. i tied my black converse quickly and grabbed my backpack before heading downstairs.

when aunt carol spotted me, her eyes grew wide. "oh my-claudia. you look so different and grown up. aw my baby!" she hugged me tightly.

"thanks, i guess." i mumbled awkwardly. "i'm not hungry by the way, i'm just going to head to school."

"honey...are you sure?" she frowned. "i don't want you to feel weak at school-"

"i'm fine, really. i'll probably snack during passing period. no big deal." i shrugged, giving her a slight comforting smile.

"okay sweetie, bye! be careful!" she smiled back as she blew a kiss.

"okay." i mumbled as i slammed the door and headed towards the bus. another day of hell. i mean of course, the learning part was fine but the whole getting bullied thing until i crack is actual hell.

when i made my way into the bus, i felt everyone's eyes on me, i mean...everyone.

i heard people snickering and gasping as they whispered nonsense in each other's ears.

"is that the nerd?" some guy mumbled.

"nono it can't be..." another spat.

"damn major glow up much?" a girl whispered.

i just rolled my eyes and continued making my way towards the back of the bus.

once i got to school, i was really considering just calling in sick to go home or something...i just really didn't want to be here.

"claudia!" i heard madison yell from across the hall.

i ignored her, knowing she was just gonna pile a bunch of questions on me and why i left early.

before i managed to get to my locker, madison ran in front of me, putting both hands in front of me, breathless.

"c-laudia-where-were-you-yester-day-" she breathed.

"i didn't think you cared." i mumbled, keeping my eyes planted to the ground.

before she had a chance to answer, more people had to join this conversation. what a great day.

"well well look who it is." justin walked up to me slowly, crossing his arms with an evil smirk placed on his face.

"looks like somebody actually looked in the mirror for once." he chuckled. "well it still didn't help that much-"

"GOD DAMN IT JUSTIN GIVE HER A BREAK!" madison hollered, causing the entire hallway go dead silent.

"can you shut the fuck up? no one cares about what you have to say." he growled.

"leave her alone." i mumbled.

justin's eyes went black as he stared down at me, as i, still refused to make eye contact.

"what did you say?" he hissed.

i chose not to answer, which was probably a bad idea because he shoved me against the lockers and slapped me, making madison gasp.

before he managed to throw another hit, madison grabbed him by the hoodie and pushed him onto the floor. i felt my hands start to tremble, as the back of my eyes began to pinch.

"don't you ever fucking touch her again. i swear to god i will kill you!" she snapped. woah, i've never seen this side of her.

"maddie i'm fine please-"

"madison beer please report to the main office." the loudspeakers interrupted me, echoing throughout the halls.

"ugh, okay claudia i'm sorry. please get out of here, get away from him. will you be okay?" she groaned.

i nodded slowly and she took off, giving justin a glare. as justin stood back up, he took a step towards me again, and shook his head, ready to pounce on me.

i took a deep breath and cleared my throat. i have to ask him this. "i have a question-" i squeaked. "what the fuck do you want?" he snarled.

"why did you kiss me last night?" i blurted.

justin's eyes grew wide, but his expression remained blank.

"what are you talking about dumbass?" he growled.

"last night." i spoke louder. "at the party, you said you liked me and you kissed me-"

"is this a joke?" he chuckled sarcastically. "are you trying to sabotage me or something?"

"no no i swear." i whimpered. "it really happened."

"fucking liar." he hissed before walking away.

well i guess he just doesn't remember then...oh well he probably just had too much to drink. because i mean...he definitely doesn't like me.