Chapter 6: That's not what you said

May 2003 part 5

"See you on the playground" said TJ, shooting Spinelli one last sad and bewildered look.

Spinelli waited for everyone to leave the room, before standing, and slowly making her way to Mr Miller's desk.

"You were tardy Miss Spinelli; you do understand the punishment for being tardy"

"Yes sir" nodded Spinelli "a recess detention"

"That's right. However today is your last day at this school, so go, enjoy recess"

"W-what?" asked Spinelli, bewildered as she realised her idea was not going to plan.

"I was expecting a thank you" chuckled Mr Miller, leaving the room.

Realising she had no other choice, Spinelli made her way deliberately slowly to the playground, taking as long as she possibly could, avoiding the task ahead. She spotted the gang, and made her approach.

"Spinelli!" cried Mikey, bounding toward her as he spotted her, "Did you hear? Did you hear? GUS IS STAYING! WE'RE ALL GOING TO BE TOGETHER! BEST FRIENDS FOREVER!" he picked her up, in a bone crushing hug and span on the spot. The gentle giant returned Spinelli to her feet, and took her hand, pulling her to join the rest of the gang.

"Didn't have to stay for detention after all" muttered Spinelli in explanation, looking at the ground as she spoke. Her hands forced into her jeans pockets. She could feel TJ's gaze on her, watching, clearly trying to make eye contact.

"I don't even know what I was worried about" said Gus, continuing the conversation where he'd apparently left off. Unaware of the underlying tension between two of his friends "I mean moving isn't so bad, not really! I've been to twelve schools, so I would know! I don't know why people make such a fuss! It's like a new adventure! You get a new house, a whole new bedroom! You get to meet lots of new friends! I'm glad I'm staying, but I mean it wouldn't be a huge deal if I was leaving. Just think, getting to go to a new school, totally fresh, and reinventing yourself as a whole new person!"

"That's not what you said when you moved here" said Spinelli through gritted teeth, her anger and resentment toward Gus increasing "and that's not what you've been saying for the last few days"

"I didn't say all that, well not really. I think I just got bit carried away. It's great I get to stay here with my friends, and stay part of the gang though" shrugged Gus "Moving isn't that bad! It's not bad at all actually! Anyone who makes a fuss about moving to a new school is a dork and a wimp! I mean-"

The rest of Gus's sentence was just short. Worked up into a rage by Gus's attitude, her feelings about moving, her emotions about TJ, and Gus unknowingly insulting her. Spinelli's felt a swell of anger and emotion, taking her by surprise, like never before. Blinded by these emotions, and fuelled by the fact her word, and everything she knew, seemed to be crashing down around her. She closed the short distance, and punched Gus, square in the nose. He fell to floor, letting out a scream of pain before he began to cry, clutching his nose which was now bleeding profusely.

"WIMP!" screamed Spinelli, stomping away as the rest of the gang gathered around Gus. Spinelli sat alone, choosing to take a seat on the ground, her back against a tree, rather than the bench next to her.

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Well things are just going from bad, to worse, for poor Spinelli! Please send a review if you're reading, I'll update asap

Rose-Aki: I'm glad you could see how torn Spinelli has been, the irony with Gus staying defiantly continues, and things haven't gotten any better for her in this chapter! TJ still seemed to want to be forward with his feelings for Spinelli in this chapter, but again, she's making it very difficult! Poor girl!

NoName: Thank you! And thank you for reviewing, I hope you continue to like, and stick with the story, its going to be a bit of a rollercoaster!

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