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Chapter 13: A Cry For Help

He watched her walk to her desk and sit down quietly. Her normal shinning blue eyes were dimmed and slightly puffy. Her honey colored skin was pale looking today, and a blotch of red could be seen. Her hair was put into a messy bun. The knots could be seen from a mile even though a white silky hat was put on top of her head. Even though she looked like a mess, she still pulled of the 'I'm okay' look. She looked like a tired version of an angel. Busy from all the good deeds she was rewarding.

I sat across the room, gazing at Claire helplessly. I tried to get her attention by swinging my hands in the air. The teacher gave me a stern look, so I stopped. Instead, I tried texting her. Her pocket vibrated, but she ignored it and paid attention to the professor. I slumped back into my chair, defeated.

"Mr. Fisher, the answer please?"

"Huh?" I asked stupidly.

"Anyone care to fill Cam in on what we are doing?"

A hand shot up in the air and I looked over to see Layne, wearing some kind of goofy yellow outfit. When the professor pointed to her, she turned her body towards me. She narrowed her eyes at me and then looked back at Claire, whose head was lying on her desk. She then turned back to me and opened her mouth.

"We were just talking about how the Spanish came to America and took over the Native American's land. We were debating if that was wrong or right." She was talking slowly, as if I couldn't understand. That really pissed me off, but I tried not to show it. Instead, I kept my eyes on Claire, who avoided all eye contact with me.

"My opinion is that the Spanish don't have the right to take over the Native Americans, especially since they were living there first. It's their land." Suddenly an idea popped into my head.

"And when a devious Spanish ex-girlfriend kisses Columbus in front of the girl he actually likes, the Spanish girl creates a misunderstanding between them."

Claire's eyes slowly trailed over to look at me. She shook her head in disbelief. The bell rang before the teacher could ask me what the hell I was talking about. I collected my stuff and quickly ran over to her desk. She avoided me by ignoring my presence.

"Claire, please tell me why you aren't talking to me." I pleaded.

"Why wouldn't I be talking to you Cam? We're friends right?" She said bitterly. She slung her backpack over her shoulder and headed for the door, with me trailing behind her.

"Claire, that's not what I mean." I said before stepping in front of her so she couldn't get to the door.

"What's there to talk about Cam? I honestly don't know." She said with mock innocence.

"That kiss yesterday with Alicia-

"If you're back with your girlfriend, just say it." Claire said, pushing me aside and exiting the door.

"We're not. I don't like Alicia at all." I cried, jogging to catch up with Claire.

"She kissed me, but then I pulled away because I saw you and knew she was up to something."

"That's great Cam. Want an award? I've got class." And with that, she left me in the middle of the hallway, by myself.

I knew she was being fake about all of this. Of course she cared and was upset. I mean I kissed her and then she suddenly sees me and Alicia? That's not right.

Girls were confusing. When they say they're okay, they're not. When they say that's great, it means what the hell are you doing? And this thing with Claire…was no difference.

I ran a hand through my hand and sighed. I didn't know how or when, but I was going to have to show Claire I was serious about her and not Alicia. And I have no idea how I'm going to do that.

X

"Cam, I get it." I said with a sigh as I walked with him down the hallway.

"I don't think you do. Claire, just let me explain."

"You're not going to stop trying are you?" I asked him, exhausted from everything. Also, I didn't get much sleep last night.

"No." He said stubbornly.

I turned to face him. "It's fine Cam. Really. Now, please go away." I pleaded gently, looking away before any expression of hurt could be detected. Cam looked at my in sympathy, wondering if he should leave.

Nope. "Claire, I know you're upset. Just hear me out."

"I'm fine Cam, okay? Just leave me alone for a fucking minute okay? You're so clingy." I snapped before walking away in a huff.

I know what I said was mean and totally wrong of me. I loved Cam's company, but he wouldn't stop trying to apologize. What's done is done. He can't change that and neither can I. No matter how much I want to.

As I was in deep thought, Layne tapped me on the shoulder, but I ignored it. She slapped my shoulder, making me wince in pain. "What?" I snapped at her. I was so not in the mood.

"What's up with Claire? It's not Cam is it?" She asked suspiciously.

"No. Would everyone just leave me alone?" I whisper hissed as I threw my hands up in the air.

"I can't do that Claire. I'm your best friend."

Best friend. Cam. My palms curled into fists and my face turned a bright shade of red. I pointed at her and began to shout.

"You're not my best friend because I want a friend who will leave me alone, okay? Go join Cam will you?" I shouted at her and left in a hurry. I slammed the girl's bathroom open and slammed it behind me. I opened a stall and threw my bag on the floor. As soon as I curled up on the toilet seat, I sobbed into my hands.

X

I felt like I had just been slapped. Coming from Claire…it made it worse.

"I'm fine Cam, okay? Just leave me alone for a fucking minute okay? You're so clingy."

Those were her exact words. The words cut deep into me, more than anything has in a while. Claire would never take her anger out on anyone, even if she was beyond pissed. Something was really wrong.

Wait a minute. My best friend, the girl I'm in love with, just called me clingy? An annoying little pest. That really pissed me off. Who was she to call me off like that? All I was trying to do with explain to her. Out of frustration with Claire, I punched the nearest locker and headed outside to cool off.

As I exited the doors, a soccer ball was waiting for me. Just sitting there. I picked it up and jogged over to the goal where other soccer balls were set up. I placed the ball down and backed up a bit. I then charged it and kicked it, letting out my anger. It slammed into the goal. I did this with the other soccer ball.

"Awwww. Is little Cammy upset?"

I turned to look at Josh, sitting on the bench near the field. He was smiling, taunting him with his mock smile. His Yankees hat was on backwards and his Ralph Lauren T-shirt was too sizes too tight. So were his black jeans.

"What's wrong Joshy? Afraid you might be the cause of my anger?"

He stood up from the bench and started walking towards me. "Oh, boy do I wish Cam. What's wrong? Having trouble in paradise?"

I slammed another soccer ball into the net and wiped the sweat off of my forehead. "Don't you have a girl to harass Hotz?"

"Actually Fisher I do. Claire Lyons. She' something."

Those words made me glare hatefully at him. I dare him to finish his sentence.

He smirked as he continued to walk towards me. "Oh yeah. She's a feisty one. Even though she has a pole up her ass, she'll be fun to fuck. Just think about it Fisher, the moans and squeals. Your name coming off of her tongue."

I spat on the ground in disgust. My fists were curled up and my face was bright red. That shitty guy didn't have a right to talk about Claire that way. Especially to him.

"I dare you to keep going." I told him dangerously close to throwing a punch. He now stood in front of me.

"Josh!" He moaned in a high pitched voice. My fist came forward and made connection with his nose.

X

"Can we talk?"

"What about Layne?" She said Layne as if the name itself would give her a disease.

"Claire. Something's wrong."

"Trouble being her friend? I never had a problem." Massie said cockily as she patted the lunch table chair next to her.

Layne ignored her comment and sat down. "She was spazzing out in the hallway today. She totally cracked."

Massie's eyes widened in surprise. "You're not joking, are you?"

Layne shook her head gravely. "And it all started with Cam." Massie nodded in agreement.

"She needs to take a chill pill and just be his girlfriend again. I'll just go tell her now." Massie said as she got up, but Layne pulled her back down in the chair. Massie narrowed her eyes at her.

"What the hell Layne?"

"Cam is causing her problems. She's not the same ever since he came into the picture again. We need to tell him to leave her alone."

"Layne, that's not a good idea. Claire has feelings for Cam and pushing them away will do her no good. They just need to talk it out and we can't do that for them." Massie replied smoothly as she took a sip of her water.

Layne considered this for a moment and nodded. "I guess you're right."

She stood up to leave, but Massie coughed. Layne turned back to look at her.

"Next time text me if you want to sit down."

"Will do."

X

Alicia sat down at Table 18, wondering where everyone was. Only Massie was there. Her amber eyes were flickering dangerously at her and her hands were folded. This could only mean bad news. Without hesitation, Massie motioned for Alicia to come sit next to her. Suddenly, Kristen and Dylan arrived at the table and gave each other glances. They joined Massie, who was standing now. Alicia walked over towards them and raised an eyebrow.

"What's going on girlies?"

"Let's talk in the hall." Massie said, leading the PC out of the cafeteria.

When they were in the hallway, Massie nodded at Kristen and Dylan, who forced Alicia to take a seat on the bench.

"What's up guys?" Alicia asked nervously.

"It has come to the PC's attention that you, Alicia Rivera, have broken the sacred oath that you and I made a year ago."

Alicia gulped and looked at the floor, her cheeks turning red.

"Is this true?" Massie asked calmly.

No answer.

"Is this true?" Massie snapped. When Alicia wouldn't answer, Kristen took out her cell phone and played Massie the video of Alicia seducing Cam in the alley before Claire sees them. Alicia heard the whole thing, but tried her best not to look guilty. Then Dylan pulled her phone out and showed a clip of Alicia talking to Claire in the hallway. Including Alicia admitting she had a plan in store for Claire.

"Alicia Rivera, what was the pact that we made at the beginning of this year?"

Alicia had a sudden flashback.

--

"Leesh, can we talk?" The alpha said, more than demanded.

"Sure Massie." Massie took her hand and led her into her hallway of the Block's Estate.

"Alicia, you broke my best friend's heart."

Alicia stared at Massie in shock. Her heart pounded a million times faster than usual. She gulped and waited for Massie to continue. Massie gave her a sharp glare and then continued.

"You took Cam away from here. And she doesn't want to be in the PC anymore."

Alicia tugged at the hem of her shirt. She couldn't help it. Cam was just too…unavailable and that made him sexy and mysterious.

"So here's something that you might want to pay attention to." Massie said coolly before placing a finger on Alicia's throat.

"If you dare make her unhappy or upset again, you'll be kicked out of the PC. And believe me, I will make your life a fucking nightmare. Are we clear?"

Alicia looked up at her supposed best friend. She nodded and gulped in fear.

--

Alicia pretended not to hear Massie's question. Instead, she straightened out her skirt. Massie tapped her foot impatiently. Dylan then reached over and snatched Alicia's Tiffany and Co ankle bracelet that Massie gave her as a symbol. Alicia gasped as Kristen ripped off the A for Alicia charm. She then gave the ankle bracelet to Massie, who pocketed it. All three of them reached down and removed the A charm from their ankle bracelet. Alicia tried not to cry as they threw the A charms at her.

She sniffled a bit. "I'm sorry guys. Come on. Don't do this. I can change!" She pleaded. Her status was everything to her.

Massie shook her head gravely. "Alicia, this was a group decision and you have been kicked out of the PC permanently." Kristen and Dylan repeated it in sync after she was done.

Alicia tore her eyes away from the scene and rushed for the girl's bathroom. She couldn't believe this was happening again. She had a record of getting kicked out and allowed back again, but she had a strong feeling that she was going to get allowed back in.

She threw a fit in the bathroom and slammed her fists against the mirror, receiving blood in return.

She was going to get the PC. And Claire at the same time.

X

Cam jumped on top of Josh and started throwing punches here and there. He then kicked Josh's gut. Josh got up pretty quickly and started to throw punches at Cam. He then tripped Cam and jumped on top of them. He threw punches left and right. Josh wouldn't stop. Cam's face was now a bloody mess. Josh delivered one last punch, leaving Cam sprawled unconscious on the grass.

Josh left, leaving Cam there, bleeding.

X

Claire rushed out of school, glad to be done for the week. As she was passing the soccer fields, she noticed someone lying on the ground. Curious, she walked towards the body. She let out a piercing scream when she noticed the body was bloody. She rushed over to it.

She wiped some of the blood away by using her shirt. As she was in the process of doing this, she noticed the body belonged to Cam Fisher.

"Somebody help!" Her piercing wail rang through the air.

"Please somebody! Help!"

How's that for dramatic?

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