Chapter 14: The Only Friend

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Henry's POV
"I can't believe you talked to her!"

"Well, someone had to because you're acting like a jerk!" I shouted over the table.

"You think just because you're being nice to her she's going to like you back. I've tried my best  and all I got is spaghetti in my ears!" Jasper yelled making the people around us stare. I remember that day. Jasper had tried to hug Roxy when cooking spaghetti during the cooking class that I hated. I didn't enjoy cooking. I just do it for the sake of my annoying family. Jasper was getting on my nerves. All of a sudden he hated Roxy? It didn't  make sense.

"That was your fault!" I shouted.

"No it wasn't!"

"Okay, can you just STOP!" Charlotte yelled, first time talking since she arrived at this table. We all looked at her, shocked. "Could you guys please stop arguing? This is my fault to begin with."

"No it's not....." I started but she silenced me.

"Yes it is. Roxy trusted me when she told me her secret. She told me this because she is broken and I have no idea how to fix her. She said she thinks she has lost her.... other half and being the bad cousin I am, I freaked out and told you guys. So if there's anyone to blame, it's me."

Awkward silence followed after Charlotte's speech. She was right, it is her fault but I'm kinda grateful she did tell us so I can help Roxy fix myself.

"Don't feel bad for yourself, if you would have never told us we wouldn't have known that she's evil."I  glared at Jasper.  He glared back and that's when  I saw a black ring in his blue irises. He started  to  look at me curiously and  that's  when  I decided to  shout.

"What?"I knew she hypnotized me but why did he think she was a threat? There  was  something  wrong with  him and  the black ring in his eyes were  proof. We kept on bickering till Charlotte raised her hands up.

"Stop. I'm going sit with Sophie." She said while pointing at her American history desk mate who was a few tables in front of us. Charlotte was rarely sad and when she was, it was bad. She stood up and we watched her go away. This wasn't good. It's like our friendship was tearing apart and the only one I  thought I was in good terms with was Roxy. Jasper was crazed that Roxy was evil and Charlotte was angry that Jasper and I were fighting.

"I'm going to look for Roxy." I said  as I stood up with  my lunch tray.

"Good luck in that. I hope I don't find your dead body besides her." He said it sarcastically. Something was clearly wrong with him. This was not him.

"Thanks for your luck. "I said equally sarcastic.

I took my lunch tray and threw the lunch I had barely eaten in the trash can. I placed the trays on the nearby table. I was one of the first people to finish lunch. I ran out of the cafeteria knowing she must be at her locker. As reached her locker. I saw her appear in the hallway but she looked like she was pushed by someone. I ran but I slowed down my pace. What if it was the same criminal from that night? We tried tracking him but it was impossible. He left no fingerprints and no nothing. I bet Roxy knew something about him. I got to the opening of the hallway to meet......

Roxy's POV
"Mitch Bilsky!" Henry shouted as he appeared.

"Oh. Henry Hart." He said his name with disgust." So you're Roxy's knight in shining armor."

"No I'm her friend and I command you to stop." What is he doing?

"Or what, Hart?" He growled as he pushed me to the locker and back hit it. That made something snap in me. I was angry. He thought he could just come and terrorize people.

"Do you know who you're dealing with?" I said growling. That made both guys turn their necks in my direction. I stood up and streched as I heard my bones crack and pop. I felt  good. I  was back. I was so sure this time. I stood up gracefully. I saw Henry make a genuine smile while I saw a glimpse of fear in Bilsky's eyes.

"You wanna be the baddest? Then come fight with the baddest." I said while putting my hands on my hips. I didn't know I had missed fighting. I'll laugh when I finished beating up his sorry ass. He lunged for me but I got out of the way and he hit himself on the locker. I laughed.

" You fight with no balance, no restraint. " I glanced at Henry who was enjoying the show.

I did a flip and punched his disgusting face. He kept trying to hit me but I kept on dodging. He got me once which made me go on my knees. Oh he was so going down. I had closed my eyes at the pain which seemed to be excruciating. It was just a punch. Why was it causing this much pain? When I opened my eyes, I screamed. It was the guy who attacked me. He was causing the pain that I experienced on that fateful day making me scream. I could hear his laughter ringing in my head. I started to cry. The pain was too much. When was this going to end? I felt arms around after a few minutes and I opened my eyes to find Henry hugging me.

It's good to have a friend when you've broken down. I looked up at him and he looked down at me. He had a worried expression in his brown eyes that I had to admit they were cute. I hugged him back, pressing my ear to his chest listening to his heart beat. He smelt like mint and fresh grass, something that smelled of nature which calmed my nerves along with his heartbeat. What was happening to me?

"What happened?" I heard him whisper.

"I saw him." I croaked. I was getting a sore throat.

"How did that happen?"

"I don't know."

"I'm taking you to the nurse's office."

"No. She can't take away the pain. Painkillers don't work." I squeaked. I'm now losing my voice?

" I know this mysterious pain can't go away, just to rest. Unless you wanna attend the remaining classes."

"No." I replied. I was really losing my voice. We broke from our hug and he stood up. I stood up following him only to fall down. My legs felt wobbly.

"Don't worry. I'll carry you."

I wanted to resist but what could I do? The only people who had carried me was my dad and my uncle Stewart. No one else. He picked me up and started to walk to the nurse's office.

"What happened to Mitch?"

"I chased him off."

The bell rang and I hoped no one would see this happening.

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"Hey. How are you doing?"

"Okay but I still hear laughing in my head."

Henry and I had agreed to meet at Swellview park on the next day so we could talk about me. I hated talking about me. It took anyone who has been my friend so long to know me completely.

The next day arrived  quickly  than I thought. We walked slowly feeling the breeze. It was a bit cold but I loved the crisp air.

"I hate talking about me."I  stated.

"Why?"

"I don't know. I usually feel like someone can use whatever they know about me against me."

"That is true." Henry said seriously all of a sudden making look ' serious', " but...... I would never do that to you."

"Let's make a deal. Since I'm telling you everything, you need to tell me one of your secrets. The main one." I was hoping he would tell me he is Kid Danger but I doubted it.

"The main one?" He asked looking at me suspiciously.

"Yeah. Everyone has a main secret. Mine was being a tiger virago."

"Tiger virago? Charlotte didn't mention that."

"Yes. I've been in Zambia for six years and I became the tiger princess when I turned 12."

"When I was 12 I was just a goofy kid."

I laughed. "You're still goofy."

"No I'm not." He said slightly angry.

"Yes you are." I laughed. "Anyway, I became the tiger virago a few days after my birthday. The event is still fresh in my mind........"

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