Extra Cheese

Chapter 3

"Jazzzyy you're back!" Olly runs through the crowd and lifts her while he hugs her.

Olly Johnson was Jazzgli's best friend since they were 6 years old. He was the school's notorious running back. He has dark blue eyes, brown hair, dark olive skin, and is fairly tall. Standing a solid 6'2 inches, a full foot taller than Jazzgli's 5'2 frame. He has always been protective of Jazzgli because she isn't social and she didn't warm up to just anyone.

"I've been so bored without you. How are you? Wait where are your crutches?!" Olly stops in front of the office door blocking Jazzgli from entering.

"The doctor said I don't need them anymore and that I should be fine and work on walking without them. Don't worry." She pushes through him and enters the office.

"Good morning Miss. Sihi and Mr.Johnson. How may I help you today?" The receptionist says standing from her desk.

"I'm here to see the principal. He said he wanted to talk to me as soon as possible."

Jazzgli and Olly take a seat and wait for Mr. Hensey to call them.

"What does he want to talk to you about?" Olly whispers and looks at Mr. Hensey's closed door.

"He wants to check in with me and talk about the restraining order that we have on my mom. They put in that she can't come anywhere near the school, my house or my father's job. He told me he has all of my makeup work for me." Jazzgli puts her bag down and fixes her sweater strings. 

"Jazz why the hell do you have so many layers on? It's only morning and it's super warm. Take off a layer would ya?" He nudged Jazzgli and smiled.

"Good morning Johnson, Good morning Jazzy please come in. What are you doing here Johnson?" Mr. Hensey says making both Olly and Jazzgli's smile drop.

"I was here to make sure Jazzgli was ok..." Olly gets cut off by the second bell.

"Well I got her so you can go to class or you'll be late. Now come in Jazzgli we have some things to discuss."

Olly and Jazzgli look at each other and smile. They get up and hug each other goodbye.

"See you at lunch. I'll save you a spot." Olly leaves and nods at Mr. Hensey.

Jazzgli picks up her bag and hurries into Mr. Hensey's office.

"If you need anything you know I'm always here. Here's all your makeup work, you have as long as you need to finish and catch up I have no worries about you catching up. Enjoy your day Hun." Mr.  Hensey passes her a folder full of assignments and notes.

"Thank you Mr.Hen- I mean Richie, sorry it's gonna take a while for me to get used to saying that. I will do my best to make everything up and turn it in as soon as possible." Jazzgli stands up and walks toward the door. Mr. Hensey stands up too and walks toward the door to hold it open for her.

She nods at the receptionist and walks to her class with a slight limp.

"I'm gonna be fine. I can do this." She walks into class and all eyes are on her.