Relentless

Chapter 2

Over the course of three weeks, my Mother has had two new boyfriends. I found out that 43 was arrested for assault and possession of drugs earlier this week. Shocking!

I don't understand it. How can a woman who wears the same clothes for days on end, drinks and does drugs get 45 boyfriends over a 5 year period?

As I get ready for school, I walk down the stairs to find it completely dark. No mysterious men lurking in the shadows! I pour myself a bowl of cereal and a glass of orange juice, contemplation the most important decision of my life.

Should I go to Ian's party?

I mean, Ian is a Senior, I'm a junior. He is friends with the populars, I'm not. He drinks and smokes , I don't. There are bound to be booze at his party which makes me completely uncomfortable. But... It's Ian Moore. I've had the biggest crush on him since freshmen year!

The party is two weeks away. Which means I have a week to make up my mind.

I grab my bag and my books, walking out of the house and to my car. Once I get in, I put on the radio and drive to school, being early as usual.

"Excuse me?" I hear once I get out of my car. I turn around to see blonde Barbie dolls walking towards me. I pull my books closer to my chest and push a loose strand of hair behind my ear.

"You're Julianne, right?" The leader of the Barbies, Jennifer, asks.

"Juliet."

"Same thing. So, you've been hanging out with Ian, right?"

"Um, no. We talk sometimes in school, but that's it."

"I heard you were invited to his party."

"Yes."

"Are you going?"

"Why?"

"Because I have the right to know, being his girlfriend and all."

Of course! What was I thinking? That Mr. Popular would fall for Ms. Nerd? God, I'm such an idiot. But, maybe I could have some fun with this. Maybe I could torture this girl into thinking something completely absurd.

"I'm going." I say, forcing a grin onto my face.

"You are?"

"Yes, as a matter of fact, I am." She walks closer to me and leans into my ear.

"You better watch your back, bitch." And with that, herself and the Barbies strut into the school.

What did I just do?

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"Juliet, take the lead alright?" Mrs. Jenner asks. I nod as we begin rehearsing.

Whilst I sing, I can't help but think of how Jennifer threatened me. She thinks she's all that, meanwhile... she is.

I am in way over my head! I should just back out now! I never told him I was going, so I can just tell him now and be done with it.

When Chorus class lets out, I walk down the hallway to my locker to get my books for Period 7, when I feel a presence behind me. I turn, quickly, to see Ian.

"Hey." He states, smiling.

"Hi. Look, about your party..."

"I'm really glad you can come!" He says, causing me to gasp.

"Who told you I was going?"

"Jen, she's really excited about it too!"

"Why?"