A/N: Here's chapter twelve. I hope you enjoy it, it's not much. Mac is now taken the characters for Nick and Mac will probably be introduced at the basketball game. Also I decdied to take Bobby off the list and put him with Megan eventuallty. Please review.

The Day In The Life Of High School

Chapter Twelve

November's Here

It was now the first week of November, but most people only saw it as next Friday was the first basketball game of the season. Everyone was hyped it didn't matter what social group you were in. It was first lunch at the moment but the bell was about to ring to tell the students to go to class. Taylor walked up the stairs to the second floor reading a new book she had picked up at the public library. She had always managed to watch where she was going and read at the same time. It came easy to her. She however didn't notice the person that intentionally stopped directly in front of her before running in to him. "I'm sorry," she said looking up to see Eric Delko in front of her.

"You better be sorry," he said.

"I really didn't mean to run into you. I'll watch where I'm going next time," she said.

Eric let out a light laugh. "All you Sanders are alike aren't you? You think you know everything and have to brag about it. Walking around with your face stuffed in some stupid bo-," said Eric.

"Hey Eric, knock it of and leave her alone," said Ryan who was standing at the top of the stairs.

Taylor turned to see him approach her and Eric, but could tell that he looked absolutely nervous. "Well if isn't little Wolfie. Since when do you have the guts to stand up to me?"

"Leave Taylor alone she hasn't done anything to you," said Ryan. "Come on Taylor lets go."

"Don't walk away from me Wolfe," said Eric and Grabbed Ryan' s arm slamming him against the lockers. "You think your tuff that you can talk back to me. I'll teach you."

With that Eric began to continuously punch Ryan in the gut. Taylor was scared stiff. She wanted to get help, but felt like she couldn't move. Tony was walking down the hall when he noticed the commotion. He ran to help pulling Eric of Ryan who was now on the floor curled up in a ball. "Get off him," yelled Tony.

"Stay out of this Vartann. It isn't your problem."

"It's my problem when your hurting others," yelled Tony who had Eric completely pulled off Ryan now.

But it didn't end there Eric was angered and he turned around and shoved Tony to the floor. "You want to get involved okay then," said Eric.

"Taylor go get help," shouted Tony.

Taylor was pulled out of her trance and got up making her way to the nearest to her. Eric got up of Tony and made his way to stop Taylor, but Tony grabbed him around the legs and he hit the floor. Taylor reached the door she reached to open it, but it flew open and Mr. Atwater burst out. "What in hell is going on out here?" yelled Mr. Atwater.

"Eric beat up Ryan and Tony tried to stop him and now they're fighting," Taylor said all in one breath.

Mr. Atwater took the full glance into the hallway and saw that the young girl was telling the truth. Eric Delko was struggling to get off the floor, but Tony Vartann held on to his leg not allowing him. Beyond them he saw the figure of another student lying in ball next to the lockers. "Hold on," he said to Taylor. He went inside and got on the phone. "Al, it Rory. We have a problem upstairs send Officer Brass."

Atwater was off the phone and back at his door. Walking down the hall. He turned back to the Taylor. "Stay back. I don't want you to get hurt too," he said. He turned back to the boys. Delko was now trying to get in as many punches as he could. Atwater attempted to pull Eric of Tony, but Eric Pushed Mr. Atwater away and continued to throw his punches. Officer Jim Brass came up the stairs and glanced at the motionless figure lying next to the lockers then to the brawling boys. "Rory check on the kid. I'll handle the two," he said to Rory and turned his attention to the boys. "Okay you two break it up," said Brass pulling Eric off Tony with ease.

Eric had one cut on his lip from biting when Tony had made him fall. Tony had two cuts one across his brow an one on his lip. He also had a bloody nose. He had not fought back he was only trying to keep Eric of Ryan and away from Taylor. Tony got up off the floor and Eric made a move to come at him but Brass held him back. "Okay, that's enough," said Brass. "Everyone to the office now."

Taylor slowly approached Mr. Atwater and Ryan. "It's okay, I got him. I'll take him to the nurse you follow officer Brass."

Mr. Atwater bent down and picked up Ryan. "aaaaahhh," Ryan groaned in pain.

Taylor followed behind Officer Brass and Eric. Tony walked along next to her. Taylor had seen Mr. Atwater carry Ryan into the nurses office. "Okay take a seat you three," said Brass and went off to inform Al Robbins the principle.

Taylor waited patiently and quietly. The forewarning bell rang and Mr. Robbins came out "Okay you three come into my office," said Mr. Robbins. They all got up and filed into the office Tony and Taylor both sat but Eric stood leaning against the wall. Robbins took a seat behind his desk. "I here you and Mr. Delko got in to a fight Mr. Vartann."

"Yes sir," said Tony.

"Do you want to tell me what happened?" asked Robbins.

"I was heading for class early and I saw Eric hurting. I went in to stop it. I told Taylor to get help, but when Eric tried to stop her I pulled him to the ground to try my best to prevent him from going after her," explained Tony.

"Your full of shit, Vartann," said Eric.

"Mr. Delko there will be no swearing in my office. Mr. Wolfe his extreme pain and he may have internal bleeding or broken bones. We have an ambulance is on it's way. I should be expelling you, but I like to give everyone in this school a second chance. For now you are being suspended for a week and you will be taken off the basketball team for the season," said Robbins.

"What that's not fair. I'm one of the best players on the team."

"I could careless if you were the star player of the team Mr. Delko. Your lucky that I'm not taking you off the baseball team as well."

Eric fell silent. "Mr. Vartann, I know you were trying to prevent something far worse from happening, but fighting is still not permitted. You will be suspended for three days and will not being playing in the first game," said Robbins.

"I understand Mr. Robbins," replied Tony.

"Okay, Mr. Delko, Mr. Vartann. I want the nurse to take a look at those injuries. Miss. Sanders can you stay here I want to talk to you a bit longer," said Robbins.

Taylor nodded her head, but kept silent as the two boys left. Mr. Robbins waited for the door to close before turning to Taylor. "Do you want to tell me what happened that started this?" asked Robbins.

"I was reading and heading to class and I ran into Eric on accident. I apologized but he wouldn't stop I guess you could say making fun me and Ryan he came and stood up for me. We were leaving when Eric…. Eric attacked Ryan," explained Taylor. A single tear slid down her face. "That's when Tony came in."

"Alright Miss. Sanders I know your upset just stay calm okay," said Mr. Robbins.

"Is Ryan going to be okay?"

"He's being taken to the hospital to see how extensive his injuries are. I want you to go back to class. I'm sure your aunt will take you to see Ryan after school."

Taylor nodded her head and got up from her seat heading to her class. Her arms full of books.

Ryan lay in the hospital bed his rib cage hurt like hell. His mind was telling him that he should still be in school at this time. Is mom entered the room. "God Ryan, I swear you've racked up more injuries then everybody else in the Portland combine," said Ryan's mother.

"Mom, what are you-"

"I can't believe I have to pay for another medical bill. What do you think you were doing?"

"I was only tryin-"

"I don't want to hear it Ryan. You think you can do things that are way beyond your capacity," said Ryan's mother.

Ryan turned his head away from his mother. He still didn't know if Taylor was okay and that's all he was worried about right now.

It was late into the night and Greg was up getting a drink. His cousin bedroom light was on. He was about to head down when he heard something hit the wall inside her room. He went in and saw a book on the floor near the door. He looked up at his cousin who had tears pouring down her face. "Tay, what's wrong?" he asked.

"I'm a mistake," she sobbed.

"You're not a mistake."

"Yes I am.."

"Why do say that?" asked Greg.

"Because everyone I care about always ends up getting hurt."

"That's not true."

"Yes it is. My parents died because of me. They were coming to pick me up early form school to take me on special outing with them for doing well in school. If they hadn't they never would have gotten in the accident."

"That wasn't your fault it was the drunk driving the other car," said Greg.

"But it's my fault Ryan got hurt today. If he hadn't stood up for me. He would have never gotten beat up. See Greg I'm a mistake I bring all sorts of pain to others."

"You're not a mistake Taylor and I'll say it over and over until I get engraved in your head. You're the best cousin I could ever have," said Greg.

"Greg?" said Taylor.

"What is it?"

"If something ever happens to me-"

"Nothings going to happen to you."

"Greg, let me finish. If something ever happens to me I promise to try and write something to tell you who did it, so you can give it to the police and they can find who did it easier."

"Taylor what makes you think you're ever going to be murdered?"

"Just incase. Police have some many cases where they have a hard time catching the killer or the person gets away. Promise me you'll let them know and help catch who did it."

"I promise, but nothing like that will ever happen to you Taylor. I won't let it happen."

"You never know what the future will bring you Greg. It's unpredictable," said Taylor.

A/N: There was chapter twelve once again I hope you liked it. I'll get chapter thirteen up as soon as possible. It will probally have Tony and Sara talking about what happend. StoryDreamer