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Chapter 14 – When Ex-Best Friends Fight…
Marian stood still for a second, her head jerking between Robin, sprawled on the floor, blood staining his handsome face, and Much, her friend since year three, who had just stood up for her. It took her a split second to decide, she ran after Much, pulling him into a crushing hug of gratitude.
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The day was rainy, the clouds hung over, causing a spell of gloom that couldn't be cast away by any light. Robin and Carter sat over one side of the library, 'studying' while Marian and the gang, all apart from Much, stood at the other, watching them, and sniggering as Robin struggled to stop his nose bleeding. The teachers knew, the nurse had said the injury was only minor and had sent Robin back to his studies, Much had been marched to the headmisstress' office, nobody had seen him since. Robin's mouth was locked tightly in a smug grin as Much entered the library, the gang rushed forward, congratulating him on his triumph and being sympathetic towards about his punishment.
"Great punch mate, he still hasn't stopped bleeding," Allan chuckled.
"I have detention every lunch for the next two weeks, and," Much's voice lowered as he mocked the head, "'You're behavior is very disappointing Mr. Miller, if anything like this happens again you will be suspended, and if it continues most likely expelled'"
"Ooooh, now you'll get to know what it's like for me," Robin called, walking towards them, Carter flanking him.
The other students turned in interest, no teachers around might mean another fight, something they wouldn't miss.
"No, sadly I won't," Much hissed, "Because I'm not stupid enough to get into that kind of trouble."
"Course not, ickle Muchie is a good lickle boy isn't he?" Robin mocked in a high voice.
Much said nothing.
"He'd never do anything stupid," Robin laughed, "Not even punch someone stronger and cleverer than him?"
Much's fists tightened.
"Oh no! Is little Much getting angry?"
Much lunged forward is fist heading straight towards Robin's smug face. Robin was too fast, he ducked and the fist crashed straight into Carter, causing him to scream out.
"Oh my god…" Much whispered.
"You're making this easier than it was going to be, thanks Much!" Robin grinned. "Help! Help! Carter's bleeding, I think his nose is broken! Much punched him!"