・Abigale's POV・

"What the hell?!" He yelled as he examines his now glitter-filled locker and clothes, "Whoever did this is going to regret it." He says in a deadly tone, eyeing everyone who has now gathered in the hallway, some laughing, some looking deathly afraid of the sight. "And if you're recording this I suggest you stop and delete the footage... now." He says. I look to the crowd to see people quickly putting their phones down. 

"Vanessa you're going to want to stop recording," I warn her as she continues to laugh.

"Oh no no no, this is gold." She laughs silently, "plus if he even tries anything with me, he's a dead man against my brother." she says and I remain quiet.

"Lucky you," I mutter, watching the horrific sight.

"Now who did this, who thought it would be funny to mess up my locker and my clothes?!" He seeths and everyone goes quiet. After a minute he walks towards the crowd, everyone scooting away from him. He walks towards a boy whose color immediately drains from his face when Alex stops glares at him. "Was it you John? You sure did think this was funny and would have the brains to set this up, right?" He says as the boy shakes his head continuously, turning white.

"Hey, I'm taking that as a compliment," Vanessa whispers to me and I glare at her then look back to the scene.

"N-No Alex I pr-promise.. I would nev-never," he stutters, looking like he's about to pass out.

"Like hell you wouldn't. You're just upset that I've roughed you up a little right? That you're such an introvert people don't know you're here or to help you, so you thought it'd be funny to make your debut by trying to mess with me, right?" He barks as he raises his fist, making everyone gasp.

"Okay, stop," I interrupt making everyone go silent, John letting out a breath of relief and Alex darting his head at me, looking ready to kill anything- or anyone- in his path.

"What are you doing Abigale?!" Vanessa whisper yells to me and I shrug her off.

"You wanted me to show him who's boss, right?" I smile and she remains quiet before I look back to Alex and take a deep breath.

"What did you say?!" Alex says, pushing the poor boy away, who gathers his stuff and runs off.

"I said to stop, he did nothing wrong here," I say calmly as the hall remains eerily silent.

"Okay then, new girl, enlighten me on who did," he glares at me, making the crowd start to mumble and I take another deep breath, calming my nerves. Abigale... you've dealt with worse. 

Vanessa touches my shoulder from behind me, "Abigale you don't have to-"

"It was me," I interject as calmly as I can, the crowd going silent again. Alex looks at me with a tinge of disbelief and I roll my eyes, putting up a finger. I turn towards my locker and open it, all the items we used falling to the floor. "See," I say wearing a small smile.

"Oh I see," he gives a menacing chuckle. He walks towards me in large strides, my body automatically responding and pushing myself against the locker. He stops a few inches in front of me and flashes a dark smile before grabbing a hold of my arm, "We're going to have a chat, Abigale."

"I'm not leaving her," Vanessa says and I turn to look at her.

"I'm fine Vanessa, I can defend myself," I say and she sighs.

"But it was me too-"

"Just go to class, I've dealt with worse," I say and she nods and walks off. "And to you," I say pointing to Alex, "I guess a chat would be nice."

And with that, he drags me into an empty corridor within the school.

"So you," he seethes, pointing to me, "did this," he motions to his sparkling clothes, "did this?"

"That's right. What's the big deal? Mad you have a little glitter on you?" I ask grinning and he just chuckles darkly, scaring me a bit.

"Is this some sort of free-for-all to you? I already warned you once, are you really just asking for me to ruin you that badly? Or do you just want attention?" He says and I just roll my eyes.

"I needed a little fun and you seemed like the perfect target," I lie, smiling, "if you want to 'ruin me' then go ahead, be my guest," I say and he grins. Not like it could get any worse than last year, I remind myself as I'm similarly playing with fire.

"Oh, a little fun is it?" He says and I nod cautiously. "Well since we're going be messing with each other from now on I guess it's my turn," He says and my eyes widen.

"Wait no-" I say but he covers my mouth and I glare at him.

"There there, I didn't want this to happen to me, so now you're going to have things you don't want, happening to you," he smiles and I just stand there.

"hjav fde wfjn taks," I mumble against his hand and he removes it.

"What?"

"Have fun with that," I say and he just scoffs, grinning.

"I will don't worry," he says then moves his face to the side of mine, his breath on my ear sending chills down my spine like before, "remember, new girl, don't get on my bad side. I don't want a pretty girl like yours getting hurt," he whispers, and with that, he leaves.

I stand there for a moment, realizing I was just standing there when the tardy bell rings, taking me out of my shock, "You're kidding me." I mutter as I walk to my math class, trying to remember where it was.

・・・

"Ah Ms.Jennings... you finally decided to join us today," my math teacher says as I finally find the room, all eyes on me.

"Sorry, got a little lost on my way here," I say quickly and he chuckles.

"Oh really? Because I heard that you and Mr.Campbell were having a little chat after he got covered in... glitter?" He says and I mentally face-palm myself, even the teachers know?

"Okay yes, that did happen but is it necessary to announce that in front of the whole class?" I retort with more attitude then intended, sighing, "... Sir."

"It's okay, it's just your second day. Plus, you stood up for another student, so I'll let you go easily," he says and I nod thankfully, sitting down in my regular spot in front of Zach.

・・・

A few minutes after starting the class assignment someone pokes my shoulder. I turn around to see Zach smiling at me. "Hey newbie," he beams and I roll my eyes.

"What do you want," I deadpan and he just shrugs.

"Just wanted to know," he pauses, taking a deep breath, "why the hell would you do something as stupid as that," he chuckles, shaking his head. "He warned you once and you're lucky he warned you twice, thanks to me not making him chop your head off after the first encounter," he attempts to lecture me and I sigh.

"Sorry dad... I won't do it again," I smile sarcastically and he scoffs.

"Seriously Abigale, don't be an idiot. He's already been in a bitchy mood and having some girl he doesn't know pestering him isn't going to sit well," he attempts warning me and I nod trying to get him to shut up.

"Yeah yeah, okay. Sorry for having a little fun."

"You really don't care, do you?" he asks and I shake my head so he sighs, "well, I tried."

"Not hard enough."

・puclished on December 19, 2016・edited on September 1, 2019 ・