The Stolen Jewel of Hecate

Chapter 13

I was at my locker with death glares piercing through my back, it didn't take a rocket scientist to know everyone hated me at this moment based on some stupid lies. I got my stuff and ran into a chest. I look up and see Steven. "Oh Steven, boy am I glad to see you," I stated with a sigh. He gave me a sad smile. "What's up with you? You're normally not this depressing." I stated. He looked at me and shook his head. "You really are not the bad guy right?" He asked a bit embarrassed. I was stunned. My mouth fell open and my eyes went wide. "Are you fucking kidding me Steven? You are one of the only people who shouldn't believe this shit, and now my own friend really thinks I'm the one doing this." I shouted. My face was probably as red as the devil's ass at this point, but I didn't care, I was pissed, and Steven knew it. I got stares from everyone in the halls including the demon herself and Logan. I was ashamed about my behavior right now, but I couldn't control myself. "Well go fuck yourself, Steven. I can't believe you fell for those lies, after all we have been through, and after all you know about me!" I shouted once more and walked down to the guidance counselors office. "Sam, wait! I'm sorry, but I just had to be sure!" Steven yelled. I ignored his sorry excuses and continued down the hallway. As I was walking down the hall people had their phones out recording me, and all because Emma can't keep her drama mouth shut for a few moments. She always has to be talking gossip, even if she has to make it up. I made my way down to the counselor's office and sat on one of the couches they have there, and everyone backed up a solid foot. Do they really believe it too? I get the kids 'cause they aren't the brightest, but full-grown adults? I sighed and went on my phone, and eventually, my guidance counselor came up to me. "Sam, I know why you are here, and I'm really sorry to hear about what happened. Do you wanna call your parent's about it?" Mrs. Ellen asked, and I silently shook my head. "I just need a place to cool down for a while is all," I said with my head held low. She gave me a worried smile and let me sit on the couch. I decided to do some homework that is due next week to pass the time, but I couldn't work. My mind was too focused on what I was supposed to do. Everyone believed that stupid lie, and now thinks I tried to kill people and destroy everything. Why couldn't I just tell everyone I was Sparks so they would stop being so dumb? How was I supposed to get through the rest of this year with everyone, including people I am supposed to trust, thinking I am this horrible being? I'm totally screwed. What is supposed to happen when my parents get home and they realize everyone thinks their little girl is a villain? Will they believe them, or will they stick up for me? They are my parents, but this rumor for some reason has everyone fooled and is so strong they could believe it too. The only one on my side is Ellie, and I know she is my friend, but I don't think anyone would trust her because she is targeted by association. Oh, Ellie could be getting worn down by everyone right now and I can't do anything! She loves heroes and everyone should know that, so why would she try to hurt those heroes? I decided to put my phone away and just sit there. I looked around the room looking at motivational posters, the community hours charts, and the books on the bookshelf that somehow teach you how to grow up. Everything in this room looks so peaceful, but all I'm feeling is the exact opposite. I see people coming in and out of the office with students going to their counselor's appointment, and teachers coming in for their well-deserved break. I don't think they get paid enough to deal with these kinds of kids. I have been in this room for all of the first half of the day and it was now lunch, but I didn't have the heart to leave and go to the cafeteria to sit with Ellie. At this point, I was lying on the couch and I looked like my mom told me my puppy died or something I think I looked that depressed. Some of the teachers gave me sorry looks, lets face it, everyone including their third cousin, twice removed, knew what happened. I was laying there as sad as ever until I saw the door open. It was Ellie. She gave me a sorry smile and came to sit on the couch. Being the polite person I was, I sat up and gave her a place to sit. "Hey, Sam. Do you feel any better?" She asked with concern. I shook my head, and Ellie sighed. "Sam, you can't just live in this boring old office. You don't deserve to be cooped up here all day when those rumors aren't even true." She said firmly. I sighed and again shook my head. "Ellie, everyone thinks I'm a monster. Everyone thinks I tried to hurt everyone, and it sucks. I don't want to go to class and have everyone look at me as a disgrace. You should go back to lunch, maybe Steven will sit with you." I said with a soft chuckle. Ellie sighed. "You can't expect me to focus on boy problems when my best friend is here, sitting on her own, with no hope left in this world." I sighed, but something didn't feel right. I felt eyes on me while Ellie was trying to cheer me up. I didn't pay attention to it, but it did bother me. I was feeling this way too often, and now it's just getting out of hand. It can't be just me being paranoid, can it? I nod to Ellie and her rambling of trying to make me feel better, but I was spacing out. "Ellie just go to lunch without me. I promise I'll be fine. You have fun with Steven and I'll meet you outside the school OK?" I said sadly. I honestly just wanted to be alone. I was in one of those moments where every social interaction will be trash no matter who you talk to. It's one of those times when even your best friend feels like the most annoying person in the world kind of feeling. Ellie slowly nodded, obeying my request. She got up and went out the door giving me one last glance. I waved her goodbye and she did the same and I was on my own once again. I tried to get more work done, but it still wasn't happening. My mind was just too clouded with embarrassment. The next bell signaling the time for the next class and I decided to stay. I know, I'm a giant chicken by avoiding my problems, but there was a chance of getting kicked out because I scare people, and I don't need to go through that crap right now. Once again, I just sit on the couch with no hope left in the world about people. I sit there a little while longer before one of the teachers on their break comes up to me. I believe it is one of the newer teachers. "Um, Excuse me, but you have been on that couch all day, missing all your classes. Is there anything I can do to make you go to your last two classes at least?" The teacher asks. I look up at her over happy smile. I shake my head, and the teacher sighs. "Look if it makes you feel any better, I don't believe those terrible lies. I was told a lot about you when I first moved to this school, and it doesn't sound like you." she said with a small smile, and I gave one in return. "Thank you, Mrs-um, what's your name?" I asked a touch embarrassed with a hand scratching the back of my neck. "It's Mrs. Watt, and you're welcome Sam." Mrs. Watt said with a smile. We kept talking about school, all the crazy attacks, and superheroes when I got an idea. "Mrs. Watt?" I asked, and she gave me a hum in response. "Who is your favorite superhero that is protecting us?" I couldn't resist. I have to know. If anyone was in my position then they would try this themselves. Mrs. Watt took it into consideration. I really wished it wasn't that hard. "Well, they all seem amazing. They are all my favorite." Mrs. Watt said with a smile. Well, it's better than being second behind one of those nitwits I guess. "Who's your favorite?" Mrs. Watt asks, bringing me out of my thoughts. I never thought about it. I don't think I want to say myself just in case she somehow catches on to me hiding when an attack happens, but they all are so annoying. Well, I guess no one in town knows that because they don't have a conversation with them. Then, it seemed, my mouth kind of moved on its own without my consent. "I think Hightide is the best." I said. Why did I say that? Why in the world did I say that? "Why is that?" Mrs. Watt asked, curiously. Well, fuck. I don't know. I just randomly started talking without asking my brain for consent, and you always take things up with your brain before you do anything so you don't sound stupid. "Um-well, you see, uh, I think his powers are cool." I said like a stuttering mess. She gives me a smirk and tells me she has to go. She leaves me on my own and then I start thinking. What was the smirk for? Don't tell me she thinks I think he's cute! Hell no. That will never happen until pigs fly. He is a giant jerk along with the other two morons. Well, I guess he is a bit less of one, but he is still one. While I'm spiraling with this thought, the door opens and I see Ellie with a huge grin on her face. "What's with the grin. That is the grin people give when they found out a giant secret or they are going to murder someone." I said with a laugh, and Ellie laughed with me. "Well, I do know a giant secret that is going to help you win your case." She says happily. I give her a confused look. She sees this and comes over and opens her phone. On her phone is a video and Ellie presses play. I couldn't believe my eyes. It was a secret video of Emma and her two goons. They were talking about the rumor. They were talking about framing me. This is what I needed to finally prove to everyone I am not this horrible monster, and this proves to Logan she is the one who hurts me, not the other way around. Sam, stay focused on the task at hand, the Logan issue can wait. It shows everything. It shows them talking about photoshop and the posts they made. I squeal and hug Ellie. "Girl, you have no idea how much this means to me. Thank you, thank you, thank you." I almost shouted. Ellie accepts the hug and gives out a slight giggle. "As much as I would love to take the credit, I didn't get this." She says with a smirk. "Well, then who? No one in this school besides you knew this wasn't real, and I bet Steven is still upset with how I treated him this morning, he deserved it though. If it wasn't you then who did?" I asked confused, and Ellie's smirk increased in size. "Well the person who found this and sent it to me said not to tell them who they are. You just have to figure it out yourself." She said with an evil look. I gave her the 'you gotta be kidding me' look, and she only laughed. "Now come on. You have got to get home so you can start your investigation." Ellie stated with a laugh. I looked at the clock and it was already time to go home. How did time pass so fast after lunch? Well, I guess that's the only reason Ellie is here. I got up and started walking home with Ellie beside me. Ellie and I were chatting about anything that came to mind, but my mind wasn't fully in the conversation. All I could think about was who was the one who saved my butt from this stupid rumor?