Extra Credit

Heartbroken

The very next day, I got up bright and early so I could get ready for school. Since it was nice outside, I picked out a pretty layered flower skirt that was mostly white with red flowers all over it. For my top, I wore a black tube top with a blue jean half jacket to go over it. I straightened my hair, put on some make-up and then slid on my flip flops before heading out the door. I had to be honest; it felt real nice being able to go back to class. Still, I felt real embarrassed about Professor Calaway finding out about my job the way he did. I wondered if those memories clouded his mind the way they clouded mine.

When I got to school I saw Sami standing out in the parking lot with her brother. Judging by the harsh look he gave me and her tear stained face, I could tell something wasn't right. Shawn waved me over to them and as bad as I didn't want to go I felt like it was necessary…

"Hey guys…" I said.

Sami looked at Shawn who gave a slight nod. She then turned back to me and a tear fell from her eye.

"Aria…I'm transferring to another school." She said.

My eyes widened, "You…you are?"

She nodded, "Yeah…Shawn thinks it'll be better if I start somewhere fresh."

I nodded without looking at Shawn. "Oh well I hope things work out for you... make sure you call or write. Even though we haven't been on the best terms doesnt mean I don't care."

She glanced at Shawn who stepped up to me, "She won't be writing or calling actually. I think it's best if you two stay away from each other."

"But why? I didn't make her go to that place with me." I snapped.

"That doesn't matter Aria. You've always been a bad influence on my sister and as her guardian, I feel that it's best if she moved somewhere where civilized people are."

I gasped, "How dare you say that about me! I haven't influenced her to do anything she didn't want to do herself."

"It's true Shawn," Sami said. "Anything I've ever gotten in trouble for I did on my own. If anyone did any influencing it was me."

He shook his head, "I don't want to hear a word you have to say Sami. Whether you like it or not, you're leaving this place and you're not speaking to this wench ever again!"

"Don't call her that!" she snapped, catching me off guard. "This girl has done nothing but do the one thing I needed and that's be my friend even when I was ths one being a stubborn bitch she was fhere for me! You have no idea the hell she has gotten me through!"

I stood there in shock. I didnt know that Sami felt so strongly about me or our friendship. It was then that I began to understand where her dislike came from...her brother Shawn, hated me guts and she loved him so much that it was hard for her to be against him. He practically raised her since she was a child.

I shook my head as tears filled my eyes, "No…it's ok Sami. It's not the worst thing I've been called."

"Yeah I'm sure it's not." Shawn snapped.

"You're nothing but a spoiled brat whose daddy should have kicked your ass out a long time ago. You've always thought you were better than everyone simply because your father is an accomplished MMA fighter. But don't get it twisted sweetness, just because he could kick someone's ass, doesn't mean you won't get dealt with! Now heed my warning and stay away from my sister!"