~Alicia~
Alicia Rivera walked to the café, her head high, and her spirits soaring. Nikki would be begging for her forgiveness soon enough, and so would Kristen. Alicia still didn't understand why Kristen had ditched the Legacy to be by herself. It's not like Alicia kissed him…
"Hey, Alicia," Derrick called, rushing towards her. Alicia resisted the urge to slap him Hard. He had made Kristen leave the legacy. She hated him. Or at least she thought she hated him. Alicia sighed, and turned on her heel to glower at him. It was hard. He was really cute…
"Sorry about what happened with Kristen," He mumbled, staring straight into her brown eyes. Alicia took a step back, and stared at her feet. This was getting complicated. Derrick took a step closer, but Alicia wasn't stupid. She saw immediately what he was trying to do.
"Don't try anything with me," She warned. "I'm not your little toy, Harrington."
Derrick looked offended that she would even suggest something like that, and smiled like a mischievous boy caught stealing cookies from a cookie jar. It was so adorable, yet so annoying at the exact same time.
"Who me?" He questioned innocently, stepping in even closer. Alicia didn't move, wondering how much self defense she knew. Derrick gripped her shoulders, and leaned on. He planted his perfect lips on hers, and Alicia knew this was wrong. She struggled, but she was weak. Alicia cursed her barely there muscles, and waited till Derrick was finished.
When he pulled away, she saw Cam and Kristen staring at her. Cam looked regretful, and Kristen looked angry. Alicia wiped her mouth, and stepped back.
"It's not what it looks like," She protested. Cam shook his head.
"So, you're a Massie now?" He snapped, glaring into her eyes. Alicia gulped as Kristen turned away. Alicia loathed Derrick. Whatever hope he had had of dating her was gone. He had totally taken her trust away. Cam stared at Alicia's red face, seeing an outburst about to burst out.
"What is wrong with you?" She screeched at Derrick, who frowned, and took a step backwards away from her angry face and tone. "You are nothing but a wannabe! You chase after girls you know you can't have, and won't settle for the ones in your league!" Alicia slammed her locker shut, and attempted to walk away, but Derrick was in front of her in an instant.
"Alicia, stop!" He shouted, causing Alicia to flinch back. Her bravado was fading fast. "I can't let you walk away from me like this!" He shoved Alicia hard, causing her to bang her head on the lockers. She toppled over, moaning. Cam gasped, and shared a panicked look with Derrick before rushing towards Alicia.
"Alicia, I didn't mean to!" Derrick yelled, holding his hands up. Alicia sat up, and shoved Cam away from her. She was trying hard not to cry. She bit her lip, and then stared up at him, tears evident on her eyes.
"I hate you," She whispered, standing up, and hurrying away from both Cam and Derrick. Derrick watched her walk away, his eyes wide at what he had just done.
Cam whistled, much to Derrick irritation, and slapped his shoulder. "Man, you really did it," He said, walking off towards the café.
Derrick sighed, and kicked one of the bottom lockers angrily. He had ruined it with Alicia. He couldn't believe he was such a jerk. He was what they called, scum. He had hurt Alicia.
~Nikki~
Nikki cringed as people stared at her as she walked with Massie, Dylan, and Olivia to table 14. Nikki felt Claire's eyes on her as she walked. Nikki had never felt more ashamed in her entire life till now. Alicia was going to kill her for hanging out with Massie and her crew.
"Did you hear?" Olivia whispered when they reached the table. "Derrick pushed Alicia against her locker!" Nikki perked up, and gasped in pure shock.
"OMG, are you sure?" Massie rolled her amber eyes, and glared at the newest member in disgust.
"Don't doubt Olivia's gossip," She snarled, sighing impatiently, and taking a sip of her diet coke. "Livs, what did Alicia do?" Olivia flipped her hair, and leaned in even farther, ignoring Nikki.
"He kissed her in front of Kristen and Cam, and she told him off," Olivia continued, obviously proud of herself. "Good for a wannabe." Massie shot her a glare, while Nikki held back a giggle. Even Olivia looked up to Alicia discreetly. Massie was a fraud. She would never be Alicia. With a sigh of sadness, Nikki watched the door for Alicia. Was she ok? Had Derrick really hurt her?
Nikki was sorry she had kissed Josh, and wasn't bitter at all. She just wanted her best friend back. But, Alicia knew how to get revenge. Nikki needed to figure out a plan fast. Maybe Claire could help her…
"Um, Nikki?" Massie said, snapping her fingers in front of her face, and rolling her eyes for the 50th time that day. Nikki cleared her throat. Alicia had arrived.
She looked confident, but there was something about the look in her eyes. She looked shaken, of not sad. Claire was beside her in an instant, her arm around her. Nikki searched the café for Derrick, and saw him sitting with some blonde girls in the corner. He was staring at her in regret. Cam was also looking at her, but Nikki couldn't really read his face. He looked regretful, yet prideful at the same time. Nikki stiffened. She had never liked Cam anyway.
Suddenly, Massie stood up. Nikki felt her stomach dropped as she stood on the table.
"Hello, fellow BP students," She shouted. "I have some very unfortunate gossip for Alicia Rivera today. It seems as though our little bitch got what she deserved for cheating on Cam with Josh. Now, Nikki Dalton new member to my Clique stole Josh, setting Alicia in her place as a fake alpha. A ruler who was really destined to follow. Then, Derrick managed to slap Alicia, setting her even more in her place than before! Way to have some self-esteem Alicia!"
Alicia was sobbing hard at Massie's accusations. They were lies. She hadn't cheated on Cam, and now everyone was yelling and pointing their fingers at her. Nikki felt hatred towards Massie for trying to and succeeding in hurting Alicia. Claire led Alicia out of the room, while everyone cheered for Massie. Nikki couldn't believe it. She could even read the shock on Cam's face, and the hurt of Derrick's.
"I can't believe you did that," Nikki whispered, shaking her head. "You really hurt her!" Massie cackled like the wicked witch she was.
"That was my whole point, Nikki!" Massie said, sighing. "For a girl who's been going here for years, you're really clueless." Olivia and Dylan giggled into their palms, and Nikki bristled. She had to talk to Alicia. Her real friend.
~Claire~
I couldn't believe Massie had done that to my best friend. Now, Alicia was sobbing in my arms, and everyone believed that Alicia was a cheater who had no dignity. And Nikki had run right into her evil clutches. Alicia whimpered, and pulled away from her.
"You ok?" Claire asked softly, touching her arm. Alicia shook her head, and sniffled.
"I hate her," She said painfully, just when Cam walked towards them. Claire growled, and stepped in front of Alicia.
"What do you want?" She snapped. "Alicia has had enough to deal with." Cam rolled his different colored eyes, and shoved past her. He looked at Alicia, tears and everything.
"Leesh, can I talk to you?" He pleaded. "Please?" Alicia didn't look at him or even raise her red rimmed eyes.
"Leave me alone," She said coldly, causing Cam to cringe. Claire was glad. He didn't deserve a girl as good as Alicia. Claire was territorial. And that included Alicia.
Cam bit his lip, and sighed. "Alicia, please let me talk to you!" He begged. "I need to tell you something!" Claire shook her head, and wrapped an arm around Alicia's trembling shoulders.
"You've done enough," I snapped so rudely, even Alicia's head snapped up. She pushed me away from her, and looked towards Cam.
"30 seconds, Fisher," She said softly. How could Alicia listen to the guy who went out with Massie? Alicia was a push-over, and hate boiled in Claire's blood.
Cam gestured outside. "Let's go talk. Out there." Claire watched in horror as Alicia followed him without looking back.
~Alicia~
Alicia stared at her feet as she sat down on the cement steps. Cam was going to apologize, and expect her to take him back. She closed her eyes when he began.
"Alicia, when I met you, every girl was just…nothing. You were gorgeous, and you were mine. Massie was pushing me, and she told me you were cheating on me. Being as stupid as I am, I believed her, and went out with her. Alicia, I love you, and I'm sorry I hurt you. It wasn't worth it." Alicia was silent as that sunk in.
"Am I a fallback?" She demanded, looking into his eyes, seeing the shock in them. "Would you be saying that if you were still with Massie? I'm not that much of an idiot like Olivia Ryan. I do have standards, and Cam, you don't meet any of them." Alicia knew that was low, but he deserved it. "You didn't do anything when Derrick punched me." Cam sat down beside her.
"You pushed me away," he reminded her. "You don't trust me." Alicia nodded.
"Why would I ever trust you?" She asked, tears trembling in her voice. "You really hurt me!" Alicia laid her head down on her knees, and cried. Massie had hurt her, Derrick had hurt her, Nikki and Josh had hurt her, and now Cam wanted her back? It was too much.
"Please don't cry," Cam begged. "I never wanted to make you cry, Alicia! I love you!" Alicia smiled.
"You should've figured that out a long time ago," She murmured, sniffling. "You took too long, and you lost me. It's over Cam. I can forgive and forget. Forgive myself for being stupid, and forget you ever existed." Cam watched as she walked away from him.
Nikki was standing in the hallway, and Alicia didn't want to talk to her. Nikki was dead to her. And she wasn't going to let her back in just like that. Nikki smiled slightly in pity, but Alicia snorted, and bumped her shoulder when she passed.
She hated sympathy and charity. Especially from people she didn't like. Alicia walked, knowing she was late, but she didn't care. She'd rather be late than deal with all the people who hurt her, and their fake apologies. She saw Massie, who smirked and waved, and she smirked and waved back. It was hard to believe they had ever been best friends.
Alicia was done, done, and done. Could she bring herself to forgive? Maybe. But she would never forget.