The New Girl-Greenhouse Academy

Sad News

"What the heck, are you talking about?" Sky basically shouted. Before Brooke got a chance to answer, Sophie walked in and Sky suddenly found her shoes very interesting.

"Err, I don't know if I just interrupted something." Sophie said warily, as she eyed Sky. "But the talkative imbecile just left and we need to practice." 

"Okay, I'm coming." Brooke said. But before she left, she whispered in Sky's ear "Remember what I told you." 

Sophie and Brooke left together, leaving Sky all alone in the bathroom, to gather her thoughts. 

What the heck just happened. Should I believe Brooke and follow what she said or should I make Cherry my friend. Cherry seems really nice, but everyone hates her. I wish Pearl was here, she would know what to do.  

Sky immediately regretted thinking that. Tears started to prick her eyes. Restrain yourself. You can't go out there and make a fool of yourself. Brooke won't be here to protect you forever.  

After a few moments, the bathroom door swung opened and Sky walked out. Suddenly an orange sphere hurtled towards her and Sky caught it. "Sorry 'bout that." a voice said. "Didn't see you. I'm Daniel, that's Parker, Alex..." Daniel started to name the rest of the basketball team. 

"You got great reflexes. You should be on the basketball team." Alex jokes. Sky smiles, but as usual didn't say anything. She throws the basketball back and Parker catches it. 

"You know for a Raven, you aren't that bad. But don't think we will be your friend." Parker says. Sky left the gym and decided to go to the library.  She always loved to read and and usually finished a book in one sitting, no matter how long. 

Why are the Eagles being nice to me. Then it hit her. Brooke must've told them everything. I can't believe she would do that without telling me. Although she was angry with Brooke, she can't help feel slightly relieved. At least they won't bother me.  

When Sky got up to the library, she couldn't help but hear, muffled cries. Her curiosity got the best of her and decided to investigate. There at the very back of the library, (Sky wouldn't have even seen them if they weren't crying), sat a tear stained Cherry. Her eyes were puffy and red. Her cheeks were stained with tears. 

Sky went and sat with Cherry, she knew Cherry need someone to comfort them and Sky was the only one, who could. She sat beside her and patted her knee, as if saying everything will be alright. Sky desperately wanted to know what was wrong, she knew it wasn't about bullying because Cherry was more mad then sad. But before she could ask, Cherry handed her something. It was Cherry's Louie and the message that was on it, explained everything. 

Her mom died.  Sky thought to herself. No wonder, why she's crying. And with everyone bullying her too. 

"Lo-look at me a me-mess." Cherry said between sobs. "A-and w-wi-with your fi-first day too!"

"It's not your fault. My mom died too." it was hardly more that a whisper and Cherry barely heard it. Cherry stared at Sky her mouth agape. 

"You talked!" Sky shrugged. 

What the heck are you doing. Brooke just said she can't be trusted and you just talked to her. What if she works for The Client, the man who ruined your life. A small part of  Sky's brain argued. Shut up I'm not going to let my paranoia ruin this for me. Uncle Henry and Aunt Vic are right I need to start talking to more people. A much larger part said. 

"You needed it." Cherry immediately hugs Sky. 

"Thanks." she whispers.

***

After making sure, everyone was asleep Cherry snuck out. She left the campus and arrived at a small cave. The door open, before Cherry has a chance to scan her palm. "Wow, you came so early." Judy said, her voice dripped with sarcasm. 

"Shut up." Cherry retorts, her once sweet, bubbly and energetic voice contained neither of these things. "You know perfectly well, I can't let anyone risk seeing or suspecting me. Oh and that idiot, Brooke is already suspecting me. Got the whole school to bully me." 

"That's why I told you to start crying about your mother.They'll hopefully leave you alone now.  Did Sky Price notice you? Did the plan go as planned?" Judy asks.

"I wouldn't be here if it didn't. You know how I complete my missions before I report." 

"The Client will be pleased. That idiot Sky Price insulted him willingly or not, she has to pay. It could've been faster if Sage Price didn't sacrifice herself. Get back to bed before anyone sees your gone." 

Cherry nods and smirked little did they know Cherry's mother died a decade ago.