The Rebel Club

Eight

I woke up at the normal time. I was appointed to terrise. 

I went to my first period class. We were actually putting makeup on today. I think it's the perfect time. The guilt was still tugging at me I pushed it down and I went to class early. I took the bolts off the teacher's desk and her chair. She came in and threw her bag on the desk. It fell suddenly. My face was red and I started laughing. So was everyone else. I couldn't help it. Mrs Jackson yell at me and told me to come over to her. She sat down and it fell under her. I went into a fit of laughter as did the rest of the class. I saw a girl. She wasn't laughing, she looked like a Mrs. Jackson. It was Silica. She stood up and said, "Chione is a member of the WRC!"

I laughed harder and said, "What the hell is that?"

"Women's Rebel Club!"

The whole room was quiet. No one even moved. They were shocked.  

I gave her a look of 'Oh really?' and said, "With what evidence first of all. Second, no one would be that dumb."

I would be that dumb though. The teacher called for security. Joe, Josh came in with another person. He said, "Really? Was this your big plan Chi?"

"Naw, only the first step." I said and held out my elbows for each of them to take. They took me down to the Directors office. Before they took me in. Joe, Josh waved off the other guard and told him he has it under control. He said, "Why?"

"Because I wanted to simply." 

He whispered in my ear, "Well at lest I know your bad.."

I smiled and gasped, "Josh!" 

He laughed, "If he does anything I'll be there to stand him down. Okay?" He kissed my forehead. I nodded and we went in. 

The Director stood looking out at a window.  He said, "I heard that you are part of the WRC..."

Joe, Josh took a deep breath from shock. I said, "Why would you believe such a ridiculous thing like that? You have no evidence. "

He said, "I'll make a deal with you ... Tell me who leads the group or club, whatever you kids call it and I won't beat it out of your brain."

"I don't know what your talking about."

"Okay not your Brian Josh's brain."

I gulped, "Hurt him and I swear on my brother's grave. I will hurt you worse."

"Ah..." He grinned, "A soft spot finally."

He went over to Joe, Josh and punched him in the gut. Joe Josh said, "Hold your temper Chione."

"Yes," The director said, "Hold your temper. Let a boy tell you want to do." He punched Joe, Josh once more.

"Stop!" I yelled, "I really don't know! Do you think I would keep it from you when I see him in pain? No! I don't know, A-N-Y-T-H-I-N-G!"

Joe, Josh was on the ground balling in pain. I went next to him and helped him up. I asked, "Can we go?"

"Fine."

We went to the nurse's office. I found out Joe, Josh was young but, he had a nice looking body. Not flabby but not that much like the guys I read about. Somewhere in the middle. I was being suborn and I wouldn't leave. I didn't care about my classes. 

Beth said, "Fine. It's your neck."

Joe, Josh had nothing broken just bruised. He waved Beth out.

"I hate him..." I said in a low voice.

Joe, Josh said looking me in the eyes, "Are you a rebel?"

"How could you-"

"Don't, answered the question with another question."

Guilt pranged my gut like I was being stabbed and mauled. I said looking into his eyes, "No." I thought, 'Yes. I'm sorry I have to lie. I'm under oath.'  "But, I wish I was. I hate they way I am treated."

He said, "I wouldn't be mad-"

I kissed him and then said, "Trust me."

He sighed, Oh, I want the nurse to look at your tattoo make sure it's not infected."

"I am fine. I would know. I looked at it this morning. You worry too much Joe, Josh."

He laughed then gazed at me. I smiled, "What?"

"You, is all." He said., "During free time today, join me out side."

"You know, how do I know that you being almost eighteen just like younger girls and date them for the hell of it." 

He laughed, "Age is but a number. Plus..." He said and looked at me darkly in a joking manner, "If I wanted to take advantage of you, I would have done so already."

"Damn," I joked back laughing, "I'm just going to have to do that myself then." 

He cracked up and rolled on his back on the bed. His bruise wasn't all that bad. Not that badly colored.

I sat next to him once he was done. All the sudden May walked in. She said smiling, "Hello?"

"Hey May!" I said. 

"Who's this?"

Joe, Josh said, "I'm Josh. I think your in my block right?"

"Josh?" She gave me a look, "The block leader?"

Joe, Josh said, "Yes." He put his arm around my shoulder.

May nodded slowly, "Right... well, I need to go find the nurse I was going to give her  message but, you're here so. Mrs-"

"Just tell her I'm at the director's office." I said

"Okay," She said, "Can I talk to you Chione. Alone."

I nodded and we went out in the hall. 

May folded her arms, "Are you seriously going out with the 1st guard of our block?"

I shrugged, "What?"

"Why?" She asked in a whisper, "I thought you took the oath-"

"Shut up!" I said in the same tone back, "I did. He's not the same. He knows how smart and independent I am and that's why he likes me. He gives me books to read and we wrestle for fun, sometimes."

"Rigghhhhttttt..." 

"What? Do I have to get my boyfriend approved?"

"No. If he's a threat and he finds out-"

"No. It's not like I'm gonna tell him May. I'm not stupid."

"Just be careful. Look, see if you can get a few med supplies for us to store. Some medication and gauze maybe?"

"I'll try." I said, "Can't promise anything." 

I hated lieing but, I still have to.