Anarchy

Chapter Ten

After my kidnapping, all the Rebels have had their eyes and ears open more than usual. Every one of them was under strict orders to report even the tiniest bit of suspicion immediately.

Zaria and the other tech people had created an app overnight for communication without interruption. It prevented any one from hacking into the systems. Speaking of Zaria, she and I hadn't had any arguments as much as we used to after that surprising hug.

A master plan had been hatched with the help of the other Rebels and it seemed everyone was quite satisfied with the expected results. Although, Simeon was going around like a bull ready to crush anything in it's path. The rest of us were pretending to act normal.

We had also stopped using the office at Zaria's because we knew we were stepping into dangerous territory with the plan so we decided to steer clear of the house since Mrs. Diana almost always had children around.

 The Black Hats were going around the cafeteria pushing, pulling and beating people, for the second time today.

They had been on a rampage since the lipstick with the hard drive went missing. They had proceeded to check everyone and their belongings, including bags, lockers, etc. They had threatened to kill anyone they had a suspicion on if they didn't find the hard drive in less than a month.

They were, at the moment, interrogating Eric Taylor, who was shivering like a leaf. Rivers had picked him up and was ready to punch his face in when his obnoxious bullying got interrupted.

"Must be really important if you're searching for it like a gorilla trying to find it's mate!" Simeon commented loud enough for the whole cafeteria to hear. I looked around to see the expressions of people. Surely, they wouldn't dare to laugh when Rivers and Anderson were in a murderous mood. But to my surprise, some people were trying to hide their smiles, even the lunch ladies and a few of the janitors who usually are silent witnesses to everything that goes on in the school.

Rivers whipped around to face Simeon. "I ain't touching you, Stubb. Why do you want to start a fight?" Simeon shook his head. "Just leave the poor kid alone. He clearly doesn't know anything. Just look at the state of him."

Rivers glanced at the boy and then set him down. "Scoot!" He spat as Eric ran off towards the cafeteria's exit. Rivers turned back to Simeon, "You know, even criminals sweat and tremble when they know they've done something wrong. That boy could've been the thief." Simeon shrugged and without snapping back; to everyone's surprise, turned and and calmly walked through the clammer of students, who stood frozen. With all eyes on him, Simeon exited the cafeteria leaving not only Rivers but the whole student body dumbfounded.

I couldn't see Rivers' face but I could see his whole body trembling and his palms curled into fists.

Nobody moved. Everyone seemed to be anticipating his next move. Then Anderson, who was standing one table away, walked towards him and put her hand on his shoulder. She looked like she was about to say something but he shrugged her off and growled, "WHEN I FIND THE THIEF I WILL KILL HIM"

Then with the other Black Hats at his heels, he marched out of the cafeteria. Before the door swung back close, I caught a glimpse of Chase and he was looking right at me.

Jerk.

My phone pinged two times.

Who the hell?

Z: Stop glaring at the doors like that, u wierdo. Anderson nd her rookies hav class wid u. tym 4 phase 1. 

E: Those doors r goin to go up in flames if u glare at them any longer. phase 1...let's do this. 

I rolled my eyes. Looking at me when there's so much more drama to look at, they're the creeps here.

The bell rang and the cafeteria hummed with a low groan. Like it always did after free time. The rate of speed the students heading back to their classes, was negative on the speedometer. Me included.

When I reached class, I looked around for Ed. He was part of the first part of the plan and he was nowhere to be seen. But I did spot Anderson's two minions, Extra-Extentions and Plastic-face. I also saw Chase on his desk and bent over a book. Weird.

Ok. Time for action. You can do this.  

I took a deep breath and walked towards Plastic-face who was flirting with some guy with over gelled hair. I looked down and bumped straight into her causing her hips to bang against the guy's desk. She yelped and glared at me, "Ah! Watch it! Do you even know who I am?"  Extra-Extentions had now joined her.

I raised my hands up and shrugged, "Sure everyone knows who you are. You're Extra-Extentions and," I turned to the other one, "You're Plastic-face. Good to meet you two close up. Now get out of my face."

Both of them looked absolutely horrified. I smirked and made my way to the back of the class. I caught a glimpse of Chase, who was looking directly at me and I swear, I could see a ghost of a smile on his face. 

What is it with this guy? One minute he's with the Black Hats and the other he's enjoying them getting roasted. Something's fishy and I'm going to find out what. 

Ed was late for his part in phase one. I'll wringe his neck if he messes this up for me.

My phone buzzed multiple times. Annoyed, I took it out to find multiple notifications from the absurd social sites Ed forced me to be a part of. I opened two or three of them and they were all videos of me calling the sidekicks out.

Wow, word sure does get around fast.

Just then, Ed burst through the doors, panting. His green eyes were searching the room and first landed on Chase and then me. I shot him a glare and he visibly gulped. He cleared his throat and took out his phone. He looked like he was about to announce something, which was definitely not part of the plan.

"YO ICE PRINCESS!" He yelled coming toward me. Everyone's attention was now invested in the drama Ed was about to unfold.

What the hell is he doing?

"Listen here, you can't disrespect these girls. They can do whatever they want and they don't need your consent. So don't be rude or you'll regret it..." Ed said in a threatening tone.

Oh my gosh, Simeon is going to kill us.

We were a little further away from the others so I whisper-yelled, "I don't improvise!"

"I don't care if its a fact or not!" Ed yelled and then he strode towards the two girls. "I'm so sorry girls. I don't know why they let weirdos like her get into this school."

The girls, from my view were totally shocked. Then one of them, coming out of her daze said,"I know right. Such a disgrace. Forget her, you want to hang with us at lunch?"

Ed shrugged, "Cool."

In an instant everything went back to normal.

EXCEPT FOR THE FREAKING PLAN!

I quickly whipped out my phone as I settled in my seat. I had to inform someone before a teacher got here. But I couldn't inform Sim, there was a chance he'd cause a scene.

ME: shit dude, Ed messed up nd then he improvised...nowhere near what v planned...what do I do...?

Z: just go with it, Ed's terrified of Sim even tho he doesn't show it...he won't mess with that plan without something in mind...

I hope so, Sim can be very scary.