Courage

Cat's p o v

Eating Disorders Are Not A Joke they are very real and very serious. The weights here do not mean anyone who weighs these numbers are overweight this is just how people with Eating Disorders or E.D's see themselves.

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Jade's screams filled the hallway echoing the hallways of Hollywood Arts I was just rounding the corner in time to see her balancing a steaming hot cup of coffee on top of a pile of books all in her left arm. While she tried to open her locker with her free right hand.

Robbie was by her side yapping about a new horror movie he thought looked good enough to see while Rex was calling him a wimp and a pansy.

Jade's body was tense she was fighting the urge to pound him silly I felt it from a hallway away why they had an expression like pound someone silly was the silliest part to me. I mean really when your getting pounded was there anything really silly about it?

I mean the person getting hurt wasn't laughing and if someone was hurting someone they were generally angry not laughing.

My sense's were fully awake even without Coffee whenever something was bothering her I always felt it.

I had gotten home so late from our trip last night 11:30pm all I wanted was to crash but when I got home my room mate Sam was being frisked by the police and the kids we babysit for were running wild and there was angry parents to deal with.

It took hours to straighten up by the time we did and Sam was free she had crashed on the couch watching TV with a bucket of fried chicken but it was 6 am so I barely had time to take a shower dress get my books and race to catch the buss.

I hadn't even seen any of my friends yet. I had no idea why Jade was so tense but a tense Jade and a Yappy Robbie could only mean one thing Trouble.

Quickly I ran over before she could shed his blood with one of her scissors batting my eyelashes at him I watched as he lost all focus on her and turned his head to me Rex whistled he's a creepy puppet.

Oh Robbie babe

Grinning at me he sighed as I twirled my hair yawing.

Yes Cat? What do you desire? Your greatest wish is my hearts content to fulfill

Coffee extra large with no cream and two sweet And low's

Right away Princess

Oh and Robbie?

Yes babe?

Not this school crap I want real Coffee

You mean two blocks down?

Yes but I mean if it's a problem than

No not at all no problem I'll fetch it and I shall return

He was off Jade let out a frustrated sigh and a grunt glaring at me I shrugged.

Flirting with a loser boy and his pathetic puppet Cat really have you no shame?

Hey it worked didn't it Jade? He's gone and your free

I slapped her butt going to my locker as she screamed pounding her fist into her locker seconds later it flew open and smashed her in the face I winched as she cursed but her coffee never spilled.

Bout bloody damn time you opened piece of

Jade be nice

Why?

Cause I asked you to it's not the lockers fault your having a crappy morning

Instead of wasting time cursing out a piece of metal you could tell me what's wrong and I can kiss you

Unless you want to kiss metal instead of these babies

I smacked my lips applying lipstick in my mini mirror she glared but slowly smiled.

Sorry Kitty my demon spawn of a brother was up all night playing Grand Theft Auto 3

Where was Mom?

Who knows not home that's all I know

The whole house was shaking I couldn't sleep I have a pounding headache and I feel nauseated

Oh and I failed my English Assignment I was so messed up I had no idea what I was doing

Closing my locker smacking my lips again I went over wrapping my arms around her waist instantly her body relaxed as I kissed her neck and shoulders she was warm and so tense. I didn't even want to tell her she was sweating she would really go off.

Babe chill I'm sorry you are having a bad day so far

You can sleep at my place tonight if you want

Yes please Cat

Sure babe and I will help you with your assignment sweetie don't stress

Thank You Cat

Always baby always

She turned to me kissing me as a pierce whistle rang through the air.

No Kissing in the halls No PDA!

Get to class!

Principle Helen

Jade screamed slamming her locker her coffee never even trembled damn even the coffee was scared of her.

Jade could barely keep her eyes open in Sikowitz's class her favorite class her head kept falling against my shoulder not that I minded at all, it was sweet looking over to see that long wavy luscious hair falling across my chest smelling her coffee breaths as she exhaled, inhaled in and out.

Jade perhaps you can tell us!

slammed down his foot on the metal chair scaring all of us Tori screamed jumping into Andre's arms who just shrugged and grinned.

Jade looked at like a fox looks at a rat.

stared her down was he tripping on his coconut juice again? No one stares down Jade West.

If he wasn't tripping what was he?

Hello jade

Well what is it Sikowitz?

Can you tell us the theory of acutely reality verse physiology reality?

I looked at her she kept a straight face but when I saw her fingers digging into her thighs I knew she was clueless course so was I so I couldn't help her.

Seriously how were we suppose to know did it really exist or was this some kind of juice inspired dream that appears in his mind when he's cloud hopping?

My stomach growled loudly embarrassing me my face blushed looking around no one noticed all eyes were on Jade and . I would be in tears by now if it was me.

Jade had so much courage to be herself she didn't let anyone stop her.

Were all waiting Jade don't keep your classmates in suspense

Yea lets go were getting hungry waiting

She turned to face Rex who grinned Robbie shifted down in his seat at her icy glare.

Tori's voice called out from the other side of the room as she grinned at shaking her hand in the air.

She had her own brand of courage or stupidity for what she said next.

Give it up Jade doesn't know the answer but I do!

Pick me! Pick me!

Jade turned to her with her icy blue glare as she hissed out sharply.

Vega Shut up I know the answer

So what are you waiting for young Jadelyn?

For you to grow hair

The whole class roared in laughter stood in front of the class arms crossed glaring. How did Jade have the courage to talk to a teacher like that? I mean sure he was strange but he was still a teacher and I was raised to respect adults no matter who they were.

You think this is funny young West? Do you?

No I think it's pathetic

I tugged at her sleeve trying to get her to stop but the class was roaring in laughter which just egged her on more.

Even my old Chucky doll has more hair than you and I put that through every reenactment of the scissoring I could think up.

Yes Jade I'm sure you think premature balding is the funniest thing since you and Beck breaking up was to us but that's just your immaturity showing through.

Jade's face flushed as the class snickered oohing Beck sank down in his seat looking around. Jade's face went beat red.

Your very good at dodging the question Jade

I'm sorry Phys co witz but the shine from your head was distracting me what was it again?

Mr. Sikowitz glared right back staring into Jade's eyes she never flinched than he was across the stage lighting quick jumping in front of Tori clapping his hands she screamed squeaked and jumped up so fast she lost her balance and fell into his plants.

Sikowitz I know the answer

Congrats young Beck so what is it?

Well the theory of

He slammed a walking stick down yelling out

Drive by exercise your all tourist lost in the amazons filled with chimps

We all jumped up and started acting crazy.

By lunch time I was starving sick to my stomach from not eating. Sitting down at the table with everyone as they chowed down on Sushi, Hamburger, salads, Pasta suddenly I didn't feel so hungry 's voice rang out in my head.

100

Drop 20 lbs

Follow this diet!

Tears stung my eyes your fat Cat you'll never make it as a dancer unless you lose the tub.

Courage you can do this you've done this before you can do this again only stick to it this time! Mean it!

Cat aren't you hungry?

Tori asked super happily as she chowed down on her Salad. Andre was nippling on her neck.

This salad is delicious Cat I'll share half of it if

You don't have money

Tori was always so sweet I smiled don't tell them your plans lie they won't worry so much.

No I'm fine Tori thanks though

You sure Cat? There's more than enough and Andre doesn't like salad

No man I'm a growing boy and boys don't thrive on weeds and whatever that purple chiz is

Right Beck?

He nudged Beck who was half asleep looking at a magazine hidden inside a book he jumped up blushing.

Totally man whatever you say

What kind of magazine do you have Beck?

Nothing Tori

I think it's something

No it's nothing really

Nothing is usually something

It's nothing go back to eating that purple disease chiz

It's kale and it's yummy

She bit into a piece making a bitter face making us all laugh. I heard a lump as she swallowed.

Jade turned to me her eyes smiling despite the scowl on her face as she turned from Tori.

Cat if you need money all you have to do is ask I'll gladly buy lunch baby doll

Jade gave me a quick kiss on the check checking for Principle Helen who was a strict one for rules we already got busted once twice would mean a detention and loss of privileges in the music, drama rooms.

Jade that's sweet

Shut-up Jade West is not sweet

Vega watch it

Or what?

Jade stood up pounding her left fist into her right palm Tori swallowed looking nervous.

What was Jade Going to do?