Brazen and Buff

two

Jade

The very first class was English and not gonna lie it was quite...interesting. Well, I guess partly because they didn't make us read Romeo and Juliet or Pride and Prejudice as they said so in the old school. I , for one am an english lit person. Yes people, check out my bookshelf back at home.

The first few minutes were given to introduce ourselves and the teacher too, of course. And then he started with english literature basics and stuff. By the way he talked, he for sure was a skilled teacher. Now I know why mom persisted me to join this school. The teacher told us to buy copies of 'Outlander' by Diana Gabaldon. Honestly, I've read that before, but then again it was one of my personal favorites so I didn't complain.

As soon as the class was over, everybody hurried to get out like if they wouldn't, they'd die. I put the stationary in the bag and got out locating the way to my locker. I was still unfamiliar with my surroundings so it was a bit hard.

Just as I was about to turn the key in the keyhole, an extremely screechy and sickening sound made its way to my ear. She was loud enough for everyone in that hallway to hear.

"If it isn't Claire Burton." I tried so hard to block that voice but terribly failed. What can one do when someone's voice can be so disgusting an annoying?

I turned around to see a group of girls with their faces away from me and their skirts pulled up high enough to show off their upper thighs which were absolutely hideous. Especially the one in the middle.

"I have to go to class, Raven. Please leave some space." A tiny voice spoke up from where the girls were towering a short girl with dirty blonde hair and warm hazel eyes which held fear.

"Oh you wanna head to class geek?" This time the three girls beside her moved away. I moved closer to them.

"I told you not to tell anyone about what happened yesterday." A dark expression covered the girl's face who I assumed was Raven.

"I swear to god I didn't tell anyone." The girl, Claire as Raven mentioned earlier was shaking with fear. C'mon girl. Beat her ass. Show that bitch Raven you're not scared of her. I thought to myself but obviously she didn't get my message.

"Then how does Noah know that I slapped Karen huh?" She raised her voice even more.

" I don't know, Maybe he overheard it!" Claire protested but her words fell on deaf ears.

"Then you shouldn't have even spoken about it!" That Raven girl raised her hand to hit Claire who closed her eyes but before she could do it, I grabbed her arm from behind and gripped it tight. I could sense foundation on it too.

Ew. Gross.

"It's not very nice to raise your hand on someone innocent." My face was neutral. That from which everyone got frightened.

She turned her head around, her dyed fierce red hair flipping in the air. As soon as she turned I felt nauseous and if it wasn't for all those people watching us, I would've vomited. The layers of makeup covering her face didn't help in making her look any less evil.

"Who the fuck are you?" She almost spit but I gave her one of that glare which stated 'do it and I'll kill you right here right now'.

That seemed to shut her up. Claire was looking at me like I was an angel sent from heaven. My grip on her arm got tighter and she grimaced in pain.

"Drop my arm." She said almost like an order.

Bitch, no one can order me around.

"Leave her alone."

"But she deserves it! And you have no right in this." She looked around without anyone noticing and in that moment I knew she'd give up if it wasn't for her pride and image in the school. Well good for you Raven, you have Jade to ruin that for you.

"Leave her alone." I twisted her arm and she let out an ear piercing scream.

"Now look at you. It hurts doesn't it? You're so weak. I didn't even use force. This is half the pain of that slap." I motioned towards Claire with my eyes. I dropped her arm and spoke.

"Now shoo." And she fled with those four other lapachoosies trailing behind her.

"You're gonna get one for this!" She turned around to day and disappeared. I turned around to look at the other students when one of them whistled. Their faces wore amused expressions and some even looked happy. I dropped the pride and turned to Claire.

"Are you okay?" I asked her who looked like she'd cry any minute.

"Yeah I'm fine. I mean thank you. I have no idea how to thank you." Now she was about to cry for a whole new reason.

"Seriously, there's no need. Someone needs to keep people in their places." I said and smirked.

"Yeah, right." Claire agreed.

"Well that was to be expected." A voice spoke up from behind me and I immediately recognised it.

"I mean you were like this in the dojo too. Fearless. Didn't care about people's shit."
I turned around to see Xander and beside him was Noah.

Awesome.

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