Damage is Done

4.

Adrian Fucking Smith just kissed me. Infront of the whole cafeteria.

Fuck. What does this mea-wait a minute. Why the fuck am I happy? No. This is not okay, he cannot just kiss me out of a sudden, without knowing me or without me consenting. I tried to push him but his built body held me back. I held my breath. As soon as it ends, I'm gonna show him what messing with me gets a person.

He pulled away finally and fucking smirked. The nerve.

"Oh wait, what was your name again? I'm sure you know mine."

Did he just? The fucking audacity? I curled up my fists, ready to punch this immature dick but changed my mind.

He wants to act like a piece of shit? I'll act like a piece of shit right back at him. So, instead of punching him till he saw lights, I smiled brightly at him.

Even he couldn't hide his expression at my reaction and raised his brow, looking unpleased. "My name is Violette Adams. But you can call me Vii." I said, getting on my tiptoe and inching closer to him. I didn't care that we were still in the cafeteria and everybody was watching, I didn't care that the lunch lady had gone to call a teacher as soon as Adrian kissed me, I didn't care that I already had detention today or that this could get me in a a lot of trouble, this guy was going to face the consequences today.

He backed away immediately, surprised at my directness. I raised my hand my and brought it up to his cheek, caressing it. "You can call me anything you like." I said, getting even closer, our lips about to touch. Just one step and-no, snap out of it. Focus.

I raised my knee while he was busy looking at my lips, waiting for them to come in contact with his. I scoffed inside, as if. Just because I like a guy doesn't mean I'm gonna want to kiss him right after he acted like a dick, it's disgusting.

"But never, ever touch me again." I said, glaring as I kneed him in the groin with enough force to make it hurt like hell. He immediately crouched in pain. "What" he gasped for air, holding his crouch area for dear life "the fuck."

"Here's a tip: Never kiss a girl unless she wants it. It's not messing with someone, it's straight up harassment." I said, smirking. I'm not going to lie, I felt quite proud of myself. As I was turning to strut away, leaving him crouching and in pain, a loud voice boomed through the room.

"Adrian Smith and Violette Adams, please report to my office immediately." said my Principals voice through the speakers.

Shit. Shit. Shit. Shit.

Two fuck ups in a day. If I got a detention for talking in class, I wonder what kind of punishment I will get for this.

But wait a minute, I was just trying to get my food. He came here, smelling like weed, ignored the line, kissed me all of a sudden and I just responded appropriately. I mean, is violence the answer? Not usually but for this? hell yes.

Mr. Abbot will understand, right? I mean, he has to.

Right?

-At the Office-

"I am very disappointed in the both of you" Mr. Abbot sighed "What happened today in the cafeteria is honestly shocking, especially since both of you are such smart students."

Although I was patiently sitting in the office with my head hung low, hearing that made me finally look up. "And what do you think happened?" I instantly retorted, without thinking. Hearing my question, our esteemed Principal cleared his throat "Anyway, let's not talk about it. I hope both of you can apologise to each other and move on"

Ummm, what. the. fuck!?

"No" I said, furious at this point. "Please let us talk about what happened. I mean, that's the whole point you asked us here, no?" I have no idea where I got this absolutely unearned confidence from but there was no stopping me. "I was in a line, following school rules when he came like smelling like we-" I instantly stopped myself from saying weed. Him smoking weed is not my problem and honestly not the point "trouble. He came in smelling like trouble." I continued, ignoring the looks Adrian was giving me. "He ignored the line. He kissed me all of a sudden. I responded appropriately. When a stranger comes and kisses you, you have to let them know their goddamn place"

My voice had gotten louder and for some reason, I had tears in my eyes. "I felt violated. And you're asking both of us to apologise to each other? What kind of fucked up logic is that!? You're the Principal. Either do something about it or don't call us here if it's not within your power."

When I stopped, I found two sets of eyes staring at me intently. "I'm afraid I can't do much, Violette. I'm sorry the school premises couldn't protect you but even I have so much power. And even if I tried, the school council won't let me. I'm extremely sorry about what happened but I am genuinely powerless here. I am sure you're aware who Mr. Smith's father is." Mr. Abbot said, genuinely looking concerned and guilty. I mean, he did completely ignore Adrian right now to apologise to me.

I nodded, I understand and he's just human. "That's okay, I guess. Thank you for your honestly but I will not be apologising to anybody." With that, I got up and left.

I am aware that I should probably do something more? Be a role model to other people? But I don't think I can. People might think I didn't do enough because Adrian wasn't suspended or anything but I stood up for myself, I spoke up and I didn't apologise for something that wasn't my fault. And maybe it won't be good enough for me in the long run but it's good enough for me today.

Not long after I left though, I heard a familiar voice calling me "It's Vii, right?"

I didn't want to turn around but I also didn't want him to think I was weak, so I did turn to face him. "It's Violette for you" I bet you weren't expecting me to talk back to my crush? I'm just as shocked as you are but I guess humans are just sometimes stronger than people think. It might not be the biggest thing to you but it's pretty damn big to me and I am proud of myself.

Nodding, he said "Look, you're right. I shouldn't have kissed you and acted like a dick. I'm sorry I made you feel violated. I am really sorry, I thought it was fun to tease you but I took it too far. If it makes you fee any better, we can meet after school and you can beat me up. I promise I won't fight back or say anything. To any one." That honestly caught me off-guard. Is he actually apologising right now?

"And" he sighed. "I am also sorry that because my father basically owns the school, I wasn't punished."

Okay, he looked genuinely sorry. But does that mean I will forgive him? No. Truth be told, part of me just wants to throw whatever happened away and forgive him because I like him so much but I have to treat myself better. I need to. But I will not interact with him anymore.

"It's alright, I did kick you in the groin pretty nice" I said. "Besides, the damage is done. You should've thought before."

And with that, I turned on my heel and walked away.

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