I sat on my bed working on my algebra and listening to Lorde's new album. My phone beeped and I picked it up quickly I had no doubt in my mind that it was Marcus. I pulled up my messages and smiled seeing Marcus's name. "Hey Beautiful ;)" I gave a triumphed yes and clapped my hands together nearly dropping my phone in the process. "Hey ;)" I replied back. "So I've decided that we should do dinner off campus tomorrow. At about eight o'clock I will pick you up at Anubis." I felt my heart swell up I Joy Mercer was going on a date with Marcus Baiter, I couldn't even believe it. "Oh my god what will I wear?" I questioned aloud. I texted a confirmation to Marcus but then sent out a message to Amber. Amber came rushing in to my room in no time. "Okay what's the fashion emergency?" Amber asked. I stood up and announced. "Marcus Baiter asked me out on a date for tomorrow." I jumped up and down waiting for her reaction. She frowned "Joy Marcus is a jerk!" I was infuriated did she not know that Marcus stood up for me. "No he isn't he stood up for me today!" I yelled in defense. Amber nodded and gave a small smile. "Well congrats. What are you doing for the date?"
"Marcus says we are eating dinner off campus." Amber moved towards my closet and pulled out two outfits. "Here one is dressy the other casual." I nodded and Amber left but didn't leave without saying "Be careful." I rolled my eyes at the gesture but inside I had felt hurt. If it was any other Anubis girl then Amber would be all over and offer help with hair and make-up but not me. I sighed and dropped down to the bed.
The next day after school I ran out of the building and not because I was being chased, but because of my excitement. I had three hours until our date. I hurried upstairs ignoring the rest of my housemate's looks of confusion. I ran into my room and dropped all my belongings and instantly got in the shower. Followed by the shower I straightened my hair and applied a natural eye shadow with more dramatic eyeliner. I dressed in Amber's casual choice of a turquoise dress, black tights, and a scarf. I was ready by seven thirty even though Marcus had said he'd be here at eight. When the doorbell rang I ran down the steps and shoved Alfie out of the way. I took a deep breath and then pulled the door open. "Oh hey Marcus." I smiled. I stepped outside and pulled the door closed. "Hey Joy you look very lovely tonight." I blushed but thanked him. "Hope you don't mind I just thought it be more fun to walk then call a cab." I nodded and took Marcus's offered hand. We set off in the dark walking off campus and into downtown. Downtown was fancy, it looked vintage but it was defiantly perfect for a date. "Well Joy I guess you're wondering where we are dining so close your eyes. And when I say open I want you to open." Hand in hand Marcus guided me down the street. "Okay open." I opened my eyes and grinned when I'd seen the place, it was Madam Prince's tea garden. Welcome Mr. Baiter, Mrs. Mercer. I'm your server tonight now let's take you to your seat." A skinny blonde haired lady spoke. We followed and were sat straight in the middle of the garden. Flowers and trees and even a stream surrounded us. "Okay My name is Zoe. I will be serving you tonight. Can I start you off with any drinks?" Marcus smiled and nodded.
"I'd like a Coke." Zoe nodded and then looked over at me.
"And you?" "
"I'd like your sweet tea." Zoe nodded and set off towards the kitchen. I looked around the garden it was lit up by Christmas lights and perfect for a date.
"Joy I really hope you enjoyed tonight as much as I did." Marcus stated I nodded and smiled wide. "I really enjoyed it. Thanks Marcus." Marcus smiled to and leaned over giving me a soft kiss on the lips. I turned and waved and walked through the front door of Anubis. I touched my lips and I wished that his were still on mine.

The next week passed by quickly. Life seemed to be going great. With Marcus by my side Nicola refused to mess with me, and Marcus had already asked me out for tonight. I was ready in of course another Amber styled outfit. A simple long sleeve white dress paired with a maroon scarf. Marcus picked me up and we headed over to the movies. A new Rom Com had just came out and needless to say Marcus jumped at the chance of taking me. I remember when Patricia and I used to have Rom-Com marathons. Of course that all stopped when she ditched me for Nina. I shook out the idea because I didn't need to be sad about her. Not when I had Marcus. "Do you want popcorn or anything?" Marcus asked after buying our tickets. I shook my head no and we headed down to the last theatre. For being a new movie the theatre was pretty empty. Marcus walked us up to the top row and sat down. I sat next to him and the movie had begun. Halfway through the movie Marcus placed his hand on my thigh. He slowly reached up my leg and reached under my dress. Marcus felt his way around. I was in too much shock to register what was happening. Finally it connected and I jumped up pulling his hand out from under my dress. "What the hell!" I yelled before running down the theatre steps. I couldn't believe he would do that. I walked home in the dark alone. When I got home I felt traumatized. Marcus had fingered me without my consent. Who all would he tell? I slammed the door shut and I banged my head on the door and sighed heavily. I turned around and gave a surprised yelp when I was eye to eye with Jerome. Or head to chest in our case. "Joyful what's wrong?" My hearts panicked race began to slow down finely and I shook my head. "Come on Joy you look as if you're going to cry, what is wrong?" I took the steps to at a time all I wanted was to get to my room. "Nothing happened." I raced in to my bedroom and sat down on the bed. Tears brimmed my eyes and I sniffled and brushed them away. "Joy are you crying?" Mara asked sleepily from her bed.
"No allergies is all sorry for waking you."
How had Marcus changed so fast from a guy who would stand up for me and take me out to a tea garden to a guy who fingers me in a movie theater?

Monday morning came around and when I walked in the school building all eyes were on me. What had I done? I walked to my locker and was met by Nicola and her clique. "Mercer, Mercer or should I say Good Morning slut." Nicola laughed I gave her a questioning look. "Yes Mercer we know you jumped upon Marcus last night." Nicola looked at her clique who all at once stepped forward. "Horny little girl." Iris giggled.
"Really Joy you fucked him in a theater?" Rosie choked on laughter.
"Little girl can't keep her legs crossed can she?" Asked Jessamy pushing me back into the locker. I grabbed the back of my head as it throbbed in pain. "Bet you gave him a STD. Because lord knows how many guys you've been with." A crowd of students began to crowd around me and the school clique. "Mercer you are just a little skank." Rosie said pushing me down to the ground. Nicola and her groupies left me on the hallway floor with a majority of the school all staring at me. "Slut!" One guy from the back called out.
"Whore!" A girl yelled. People in the front began to throw paper at me.
"Skank!" Words were thrown throughout the crowd. I glanced down and saw an image on the paper I unrolled it and looked at it. It was a photo from last night. It was from when I was pulling Marcus's hand out from under my dress. Though from the view of the photo it was easily mistaken as me pulling Marcus's hand under my dress. I crumpled the photo up and stood up. I ran to the girl's bathroom where I hid in my stall.

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