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The days after were horrible. I didn't show up to school on monday or tuesday. Nobody questioned it. Bill, Richie and Stan were the only ones who knew what actually happened. At night nightmares from the demonic clown plagued my sleep. Visions of that man the stench of beer rippling off him. I had hardly gotten 5 hours of sleep in the past three days. The dark circles under my eyes were deep deeper then they had ever been. Each day Bill would come by and try to get me to rest but it wouldn't work. Everytime I even closed my eyes there was the man with the clown.
A knock sounded at my door. I looked towards the door. My mother stood there watching me.
"Yes mother?" I asked tiredly.
"School. I cant call you off anymore." I groaned and got out of bed. Moving to my vanity I slumped against the seat. I put my hair into a messy bun, not bothering to brush it. I placed a thick layer of concealer under my eyes to try and lighten up the dark circles. "Ill be in the car." My mom told me leaving the room. I grabbed Bills Derry highschool sweatshirt and tugged it over my pajama shirt. I changed my pants into some leggings not even bothering if it was against dress code. I was too tired and all I wanted to do was sleep even though I knew it was pretty much impossible.
I climbed into the back of the car my backpack slung loosely over my shoulder.
The ride to school was silent. When I saw the brick exterior of Derry Highschool I instantly cringed.
"Bye mom." I mumbled clambering out of my moms Honda. I walked into school my head hung low trying to avoid making eye contact with anyone.
"Holy shit your a hot mess Baker." The snobby voice of Elijah Smith said in my ear.
"Oh yeah well shove off because ive literally gotten no sleep hence why I look like a drowned rat." I spat trying to just get to my locker.
"Okay whoa no need to get snippy with me." He said putting his hands up in defense. I mumbled a whatever and turned to my locker. Opening it I took out my books. Once I was finished I slammed it shut earning some looks. Truth is I don't think I was upset anymore. I was angry and afraid and I wanted revenge.
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As lunch came I sat in a seat. I had bought a lunch but instead of eating it I just picked at it. The losers club sat awkwardly around me not saying anything as if i'd break any second.
"Um Cheryl you should probably eat something." Ben said lightly.
"I dont need to eat anything Ben." I snapped. His face turned red as he muttered an apology. I sighed. "No im sorry Ben I shouldnt have snapped at you its just-this week has been kinda hard. Ya know with the clown and all." I lied partly. Ben nodded taking it as an acceptable excuse.
"Cheryl Baker please report to the principals office, Cheryl Baker." The announcements went off. As if on cue everyone's eyes turned to me. I shrunk in my seat until Eddie took my hand hoisting me up.
"Come on." He whispered. Slowly both of us made our way the office. "Ill be outside." He told me. I nodded stepping into the brightly colored office. Eli sat on one of the chairs blood soaking the tissue held up to his nose.
"Ah Cheryl." The principal said. "Mind telling me why you punched Mr. Smith in the face." My eyes widened in shock as if this day couldn't be any worse.
"Wha-What I didnt." I cried.
"Yes you did!" Eli exclaimed smirking at me.
"Alright Miss Baker detention after school."
"What!" I protested.
"My decision is final." Mr. Barker stated shooing me out the door.
Outside Bill, Ben, Richie, Stan, Eddie and Monica sat outside.
"What happened?" Monica asked.
"I just got a detention."
A/n Soo hey guys sorry for no updates and im sorry this one kind of sucks but tbh I have no clue where this plot is kinda going. Like I do but its taking me a while to get there anyway I hope you guys liked this chapter at least bc it is not my favorite at all. Anyways bye.
