Hey! Did anyone know that Mean Girls was based off of Julius Caesar? I totally didn't.
Disclaimer: Still don't own anything!
Alex's heart was still beating out of his chest when Principal Washington led him down the hallway. Most of the school was empty, but the people who were still there gave Alex confused, questioning glances. With stinging eyes, he looked at the floor, ignoring the people watching the spectacle.
He was in trouble. He absolutely hated being in trouble. Alex didn't even understand why he was there. Thomas started the whole goddamn thing.
Mr. Washington swiftly opened the door to his office and instructed Alex to have a seat.
"Mr. Hamilton," He started. "What…was that?"
Alex just shrugged.
You're in debate, not on the wrestling team. What happened in there was ridiculous."
"But…"
"Whatever Thomas did or said, there really wasn't a reason for you to try and hurt him"
"He called me a whoreson and a bastard and said I deserved to be deported."
Washington inhaled sharply. "I'll speak to him later. However, there's going to have to be some sort of punishment for what happened this afternoon."
Alex panicked. "What kind of punishment? Detention? I will gladly serve a detention. Give me five, ten, fifteen detentions. I don't care."
"I have to give you two days of ISS for the attempted assault of Thomas Jefferson, Alexander."
"What's that?"
"In-school suspension. You come to school but you aren't permitted to go to your classes or leave my office."
"When?"
"Next Monday and Tuesday. I'll give you a note that one of your guardians has to sign."
"But fights happened while I was in Nevis all the time, and suspension didn't even exist there!"
Mr. Washington sighed. "Alex, I know how difficult your situation is. And Thomas Jefferson- he's one of the most narcissistic, self-absorbed students I have ever had to deal with."
"He's terrible! He's so, so, terrible!'
"You haven't met his parents, Alexander. His mother will probably be in here later complaining that you don't have a more severe punishment."
"If you understand, then why am I getting ISS?"
"It's the rules, Alex. But I'm on your side here. I think you are a very bright and capable student and that you have a lot to learn. If you ever need anything, you can come and talk to me. Talking to someone is better than trying to knock your enemies' brains out." He handed Alex a slip of paper. "Have an adult sign this and bring it to me on Monday. Have a good weekend, Mr. Hamilton."
Alex took the sheet and walked out of the school to wait for Hercules. He didn't look back once. Mr. Washington didn't understand. Nobody did. Nobody would ever understand him unless he could channel his anger another way.
That was the day that Alex decided to never use his fists again. From then on, if he wanted to I get back at somebody it would be only through words.
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"Hercules," Alex asked Herc on the ride home. "Is it alright if you sign something for me?"
"What exactly is it, Alexander?"
Alex was silent, choosing to look out the window.
"Alex!"
"Would you?
"I don't see why not. What is it?"
Alex sighed. "I got ISS today."
Hercules slammed on the brake. He was greeted with several honking horns but he was too surprised to care.
"ISS? Seriously, Alexander? What the fuck did you do?"
"I fought Thomas Jefferson for calling me a whoreson and a bastard."
"Aren't you used to that, Alex?"
"I usually tried to hurt anyone who calls me those names. Nobody cares down in Nevis."
"You're really lucky that there wasn't a larger punishment for that, Alex. At least ISS doesn't stay on your record."
"I know."
"Can you promise me that you will never do it again?"
"I promise, Herc."
"Thank you, Alex. I will gladly sign the sheet for you. I don't want to worry my parents like that. They really like having you around, you know?"
"I know."
They drove in silence until Alex's phone rang.
"Who is it?"
Alex signed. "Angelica."
"What's wrong with her?"
"She's in my math class and on debate. She is sweet but can be really annoying sometimes."
"She's a sophomore. Most are. Just pick up the phone.
Alex did, only to be greeted with a hysterically crying Angelica.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa. Angie, what happened?"
"Thomas is cheating on Eliza!" She sobbed.
Thomas and Eliza rejuvenated their relationship ever since the Halloween party and had been inseparable since then.
"What?"
"He was at our house with Eliza. I went into my closet to retrieve some shirts I had put on the top of it. But while I was in there, Thomas bolted into my room and locked the door. Before I could do anything, he dialed a number on his phone and started talking to some girl named Martha and told her how excited he was that she was coming over to his house tonight!"
"Oh, no."
"And then they started talking dirty. Really dirty. It was terrible, terrible, terrible! I hid in my closet for almost an hour before he left. Oh, feel terrible for Eliza and I don't know how to tell her about what happened!"
"Oh, my god." Poor Eliza.
"What should I do, Alex? I don't know what to do!"
Suddenly, something clicked in Alex's brain.
"Don't tell your sister anything, Angie."
"What?"
"Let me take care of it. I know exactly what to do."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes. I'll see you in class."
With that, Alex hung up the phone and immediately shot Laurens a text-
"Call me tonight. Part 1 of the plan is in motion."
Part 10 is coming soon!
