I'm in the principals office for punching Aaron in the face. My first day is going less than ideal.
"Xalia, you're off to a bad start here," said Mr. Pérez or rather Pop since he's like another dad to me.
(A/n - btw this is Pop)
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I squeezed the bottom of my sweatshirt to relieve some of my anxiety. I looked at Pop under hooded eyes.
Thought I found a way out
"You don't have to tell me what I already know." I said with a shaky voice as I was trying to steady my breathing. Pop sighed and rubbed his head. "Listen. I know about what happened to your dad and I'm sorry. I grew up with him and I know how it feels to lose your father to the hands of cops, but you can't let it consume you like this. Your father wouldn't want you going about like this." I looked up at him about to say he knew nothing about him in a fit of rage even though I knew he probably knew him better than I did. He is my godfather after all. He gave me a look telling me to not say a word since I was in the wrong and I would end up saying something to get me in more trouble. I know that he knows what's best for me so I just gave up and slumped down in my chair about ready to cry again.
"I'm sorry. I have to assign you to a counselor. I would make you go to one from the school, but they're on the verge of getting fired because of how bad they are at consoling with the students and since your dad left your uncle and I as your guardians, you will be going to a private practice that a friend of mine owns." I looked at him in disbelief because he knows how I feel about therapists.
He got up from his desk saying, "And don't give me that look. You know I'm only doing what's best for you. I already told Monty and he agreed." I was crying now and I just wanted to hug someone. Pop came over to me and gave me a hug and I squeezed him as hard as I could. "I just want to be okay," I say with my tears falling down my face like raindrops.
"I know, I know. And you will be." He kissed the top of my messy hair in a fatherly gesture. "You will be." I smiled because my dad always told me family makes things easier. He wasn't wrong.
The bell for last period rang as we let go of the hug. "Now get back to class and I'll see you at Monty's house so we can talk." I nodded and started to walk out of his office.
3:02 pm
I was walking out of the school building as I texted Pops that I was on my way to pick up Xion and go home. I also texted Monse, Jamal, Caesar, and Ruby that I was waiting for them outside. As I sent my last text I saw Aaron walk up to me with his face red with anger. I tried to walk away from him, but he grabbed me, dragged me to where no one could see us, and pinned me against the wall.
But you never go away
"What do you want, asshole?!" I screamed at him. He whispered in my ear with venom in his voice, "If you think you're gonna walk around the school without a bruise on your body after punching me in the face then you've lost your damn mind, you fat bitch." I tried to get out of his grip, but he tightened his hand on my wrists. I tried to scream (A/n: get it?) but he covered my mouth. I kicked him where the sun don't shine and after he backed up to hold his painful midsection I used my knee to hit him in the head. After that I ran off to find help with angry tears in my eyes.
