Mr Belikov / Chapter 2

After my little encounter with Mr Belikov I couldn't wait until my next Gym class with him. There was something about him and I knew that the two of us were going to get on like a house on fire. I also wanted to know what he meant by 'we'll see' because after thinking everything through I know the school wouldn't let us go in hand to hand combat and I knew that if they did they certainly wouldn't let me in the ring with anyone. The headmistress of the school Ms Kirova knew that I was a good fighter and that if I wanted to I could inflict some serious damage. Some girl got on the wrong side of the a couple years ago at the school and I accidentally broke her arm… I promise it was an accident but as she started the fight and made the first hit I got let off with it. Since that day Ms Kirova kept a close eye on me and when there was trouble about I was always the first person that she came to, even if I had nothing to do with it.

When lunchtime finally arrived I went and found Lissa to tell her all about my encounter with Mr Belikov. Lissa hated Gym class and when I told her that he's like everyone says she said she wanted to ditch Gym for the rest of her high school career but like I told her, if you just pretend your interested and at least make an effort in class then he would be ok. He wasn't just going to not like her because she didn't like Gym class, he just wanted everyone to make an effort. If you think about it it's for the greater good… Gym class keeps everyone fit and healthy which is a good thing, it stops us from turning into obese people and it will stop us having a heart attack and the age of 21.

In the food hall whilst having lunch Lissa looked behind me with wide eyes "There's a large man coming towards you" She whispered to me.

I turned around and saw Mr Belikov coming my way "That's Mr Belikov" I told her. She sighed and turned back to her food.

"Ms Hathaway, can I have a word?" He questioned.

"Of course" I said standing from my table.

The two of us walked outside the school until we were on the grounds "I've been looking at your school record" He stated and I groaned which made him chuckle ever so slightly "Don't worry I won't hold anything against you… it does seem though that you have some… anger issues" He concluded and I was about to fight my corner when he spoke up again "I spoke with Ms Kirova and we've decided that as you said you like Gym class as it clears your head that you could do some extra private classes" He stated.

"She worried I'm gonna start a fight?" I asked him sarcastically.

"She thinks that it's best you take your anger out on a punch bag rather then another student" He told me.

"Seems fair" I stated.

"Ok well me and you will have to work out a schedule that we can work to so we can do that. I think it would be better to do the classes after school or before" He told me.

"That sounds fine" I responded.

"We'll start tomorrow after school. Come to the Gym in your Gym clothes straight after school. Now if you excuse me I have another class to teach" He said and nodded at me once and walked away.

What the hell just happened? I was going to be doing private lessons with Mr Belikov… on my own? Really? Wow! This day just keeps on getting better. I was slightly worried that he had read my file because he might I'm some unhinged crazy person who goes around breaking school rules and picking fights for the hell of it. Truth be told I haven't had a fight in school for at least six months and that was a record for me, how Ms Kirova hadn't actually kicked me out of this school yet I had no idea.

I went back inside to see that there wasn't much longer left of lunch. I relayed my conversation to Lissa, Christian and Mason who were all shocked, they had never heard of anyone getting extra anything in this school. I explained to them that Ms Kirova would rather me fighting a punch bag then another student, they all nodded and agreed with her. Thanks guys. I wasn't as bad as everyone makes me out to be and I never start the fight, I always wait until they start a fight with me and then hit me first that way it's self defence and I don't get into trouble… although Ms Kirova never believed I was an innocent party but there was no proof. If they ever add CCTV to this place I'm going to be screwed.

The rest of day just dragged on and as soon as my last lesson ended I went straight to mine and Lissa's room and went straight into the shower before she got in there, she always used all the hot water. I was only in the shower ten minutes before getting out and changing into my 'comfy clothes' which consisted of a pair of lose grey Nike sweatpants and a black fitted vest top that showed I had boobs and a small waist. I just put my hair in a ponytail and cleaned my face of any make up that may still be on there.

Lissa came in with a giddy smile on her face and said she was going to get a shower. She was in there for 30 minutes! Who showers for 30 minutes?! She got out of the shower and changed into some clothes before redoing her hair and make up, she went over to her chest of drawers and reached into her top one… where she keeps her condoms… and put one in her pocket "I'm going to go see Christian… don't wait up" She said and smiled at me widely before leaving our room.

We both knew that I would wait up for her because I did every night. I worried about her but I knew Christian would look after her and he walked her home every night so I was never really worried that something would happen to her because he did something wrong. He knows that if he ever hurt Lissa I would hurt him.

Today had actually been a really good day for me which was rare. I didn't get good days at school usually because I would end up arguing with someone for either saying something wrong and upsetting Lissa or just pissing me off in general. Today none of that had happened and I was going to be getting private Gym classes of the most amazing Russian I had ever laid my eyes on… I hadn't laid my eyes on many Russians but he was the best one by far.

I was just drifting off to sleep when the door to my room flew open and in shock I looked up about to beat whoever it was that had made me jump when I saw Lissa standing there crying and shaking. I got out of bed and ushered over to her bed just a few feet from mine and closed the door to stop the draft getting in, I went and sat down next to her and as soon as I did she fell into me and started crying more "What's the matter?" I asked her "Has Christian upset you?" I asked becoming angry.

She sat up and looked me in the eyes "When I was leaving Christian said he wasn't going to walk me back to my dorm tonight because he was tired. I was halfway back when I realised I forgot my phone so I went back… I opened the door and saw him sitting on his bed with… Mia" She started crying all over again.

"I'm gonna kill him!" I stated.

"No please don't kill him" She said.

"What happened next?" I asked.

"I stood there in shock… I didn't know what to do. They both looked pretty startled when they saw me standing there" She said.

"No kidding" I replied sarcastically.

"He stood up and insisted nothing was going on but she just sat there smiling at me. She grabbed my phone and walked over to me and handed me up with that stupid little smirk on her face" She told me getting angry.

"What then?" I asked getting suspicious.

"I slapped her… hard… my hand hurts" She stated looking at her hand.

"Don't you worry… everything will be ok I promise. I'll go and speak to Christian tomorrow and I promise not to kill him… I can't promise not to hurt him though" I told her and she nodded.

After finally getting Lissa into her pjs I made sure she was ok before getting into my own bed but as I slid under the covers I heard her sobbing again. I got out of my bed and slid into her bed with her. We shared a hug and she sobbed more and it was easily 2am when I finally got her to go to sleep. Whenever one of us was having a really bad day that deserved a cry at the end of it we usually ended up doing this, giving each other a hug until the other one fell asleep… I couldn't sleep though because I was so angry at Christian. I wasn't the guys biggest fan but I never thought he would do something like this to Lissa, he worshipped the ground she walked on and they both seemed so happy with one another. I was more confused then anything about what Christian had invited Mia to her his room knowing that she hates me and Lissa.

Eventually I did fall asleep and the alarm woke us up at 6am! I didn't want to get up but I had to because I knew I would have to force Lissa to get ready for the day. I woke her up and she stated that she wasn't going to school today but eventually I coaxed her out of bed and we both got ready for the day. Lissa didn't make as much effort with her hair and make up as she normally did but I wasn't going to comment on it, she had gotten out of bed and she had at least brushed her hair so I wasn't complaining.

After getting ready we made our way down to the food hall, we passed Mia's table on the way to get food and it took a lot of my self restraint not to kick her ass there and then. I did smile however when I saw the red mark on her cheek and a scratch where Lissa's nails had caught her as well "Nice face" I commented as I passed making her scowl which made me smile more.

Me and Lissa found a table to sit down at that was away from the rest of the school population but then Christian started walking towards us "For your own health you need to walk away" I told him.

"It's not what it looked like I swear. You think I would do that to her?" He asked me and then looked over at Lissa "Please just let me explain" He said to her.

"Go away Christian… I don't wanna talk to you" She told him without looking at him.

"You heard her… leave" I stated but he just stood there so I stood up and edged closer to him "I'm telling you one more time before I start kicking your ass, leave her alone" I told him again and he gave in, with a sigh he turned and walked away.

"Rose I don't wanna be here today" Lissa stated when I sat back down again.

"Tough" I replied "You can't hide away because of them. You don't need him in your life and he's not worth your tears if that's how he's gonna treat you" I told her "Put your head up high and ignore him and her… she's a trouble maker and he's an asshole, who needs them sort of people in their lives? Not you" I said.

"Fine" She responded and went back to picking at her food.

After today I was going to really gonna need that extra Gym class with Mr Belikov after school today and take my anger out there instead of on Mia or Christian which was gonna happen real soon if school didn't end on time. I was going to be in a bad mood today and everyone sensed it so they stayed out of mine and Lissa's way, I had heard Mia telling people that Lissa attacked her for no reason and she was crazy… I was so nearly about to punch her but Lissa grabbed my arm and dragged me away, lucky for Mia but Lissa wouldn't always be there.

The bell went signalling the end of the school day so I walked Lissa to our room and told her not to talk to Christian or Mia if I wasn't there. She promised she wouldn't and she would spend her evening in the bath and doing her homework, I grabbed my phone and Gym bag before leaving her in the room and went down to meet Mr Belikov.