A Note From Rose: This might be the last chapter I publish for a while. I'm still not sure what to change the name of the story to. I did mention what the choices for the new name in my author's notes in the last chapter. Also, I can only write so far with out the OC I mentioned in my author's notes in chapter 23. I'll re-add the story names in my A/N at the end of the chapter, along with the small amount of info on the OC.

The reason I'm not updating for a while, is because I currently have no plot ideas in mind, with out that OC, and with the current title. When I come to a decision, I'll update then.

Disclaimer: I don't own Bully, Rockstar does. I do own Sophie.

Chapter 25
Intended For Me.

Before I knew it, our week off was over. I couldn't hang with my friends anymore, even though I enjoyed the daily LARP or game of Grottos & Gremlins. As I returned to the top of the social ladder with the sword of Ted's revenge forever hanging over my head, my nerdly friends remained at the bottom ever searching for Gary. I felt bad, that they had to look for Gary, but I couldn't do it on my own. He had attacked me once already, and if he's capable of anything, who knows what he might do next time.

I sat in maths, Mandy sat one side of me, Christy on the other. Apparently, that's a perk of being a cheerleader, all being in the same classes whenever possible. Mandy was gossiping with Pinky, who was sat behind her, while Christy gossiped with Angie in the seat in front of her. I tried to drown them out, but it was impossible. While Christy told Angie all about some girl she was convinced had to be pregnant, Mandy told Pinky all about her new diet.

"An, she hasn't used any lady pads this month, I checked," Christy told Angie.

"You don't think she's...?" Angie replied, like it was the best gossip in the world.

"All I have to do, is eat one banana in the morning, then a cube of cheese at night. I'll be so skinny and hot, Ted won't be able to keep his hands off me," Mandy said, like that was a good thing.

"I'll totally have to try that. Derby won't even kiss me at a dinner party, when we have to act like a couple," Pinky replied.

My head slowly moved closer, and closer to the table. I longed for the days, when I could just talk to Beatrice and Cornelius. They were playing a game of Grottos & Gremlins, but the trading card version. That's all maths seemed to be, because we didn't have a teacher, was just doing whatever we liked. Mandy swerved around in her chair.

"So, what diet are you trying, Sophie?" Mandy asked. "Because, we know you like the cow look, but you can't, like, stay the fat one forever."

"I'm not on a diet..." I said, before my voice gave in.

"Maybe the cheer routines will slim you down," Mandy sniped. She turned back to Pinky, and continued her conversation.

Just when I thought I was in the clear, when Christy pulled me into her conversation. "Heard any rumors, Sophie?"

I shook my head.

"You never hear anything," Christy said, disappointed.

I was the only one paying attention, when a silver haired man, in a tweed suit walked into the room. He had a very worn in suitcase, that was held closed by a leather belt. There was something familiar about him, even though I'd never seen him before in my life. He was clean shaved.

"Morning class," the man said. He wrote his name on the board, 'Mr Handy.' "Open your textbooks to page 112, solve the problems. Keep going until you reach page 116."

"Aren't you that smelly homeless guy, that lives in a trash can in Bullworth Town?" Mandy asked, giving him a look of disgust.

"Any questions not maths related, could you please save them until the end of the class," Mr Handy replied.

I looked at the face of Mr Handy, as he sat at his desk. He called the class register, and made a seating plan of us, to help him learn our names. Was Mandy right, was he the homeless guy from Bullworth Town? If he was, it was good to see that he had gotten a job. I worked on my maths problems, I was glad we finally had a proper maths class, it was one of the classes I enjoyed. When the bell rang, everyone collected their things, and left. I was last, because I had to make sure all my notes are organized.

"Sophie, may I speak with you for a moment?" Mr Handy said, as I had gathered all my things.

"Yes, Sir," I said. I approached his desk. I looked him in the eyes, and I realised it was him.

"It is good to see you again," Mr Handy said, with a smile. "If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have this job."

"It is you!" I said, amazed. "I thought it was you... I didn't want to say anything, in case I was wrong.."

"When I got that money, I was going to spend it on liquor, but then I thought 'Handy, no, you can't spend that nice girl's money on that.' So, I got myself a cheap suit from worn in. Applied for the job here, like, now I'm in gainful employment," Mr Handy explained.

"Congratulations on your new job," I said, with a smile.

When I left the classroom, Angie was there waiting for me. "Um, Sophie..." Angie said, awkwardly holding one of her pigtails. "I was supposed to keep quiet about this, but I don't feel right about it..."

"What is wrong, Angie?" I asked. I couldn't help wondering if it was a trick or not. But, knowing Angie it probably wasn't.

"At practice, when we're going through our routine, Mandy's going to make you stand under the tree. Then Kirby's going to drop a bucket full of Edna's cooking on you," Angie confessed.

Angie didn't stick around, in case someone saw her and told Mandy. I was completely shocked, that they would do something so cruel. The humiliation on Ted from what I did was temporary, he could easily shed it, when he scored a touchdown at the big game. Or do well in practice. But me, I will never loose the emotional scars this would cause. I would have this hanging over my head, until I graduated. Earnest and Algie had heard everything.

"Sophie," Earnest said, as he put his hand on my shoulder.

"Yes?" I said, at the shock of his touch. I wasn't expecting it.

"Go to practise, Algie and I will make sure nothing happens to you," Earnest promised.

I couldn't help wondering what they had in mind, but I didn't have enough time to ask. They were talking to Jimmy, when I left. There wasn't anyone in the changing rooms, so I came to the conclusion that everyone was on the football pitch already. I noticed Luis at the vending machine getting a soda. He nodded his head at me. For a moment, I considered asking him if Gary had manipulated the Jocks in anyway, but I knew he probably wouldn't tell me. Mandy was bossing around Christy and Angie, as I approached them on the pitch, she was stood under the tree.

"Oh, there you are... Sophie, you come stand next to me," Mandy ordered.

Like ordered, I stood next to Mandy, knowing what was coming. I couldn't help cringing at the thought of it. But, then, you know that moment where everything slows down, and you notice every detail? Mandy looked up at the branch above, and realised that it wasn't just Kirby up there. Jimmy was trying to stop Kirby from pouring the food on me.

"Mandy!" Ted yelled, as he ran towards Mandy.

Ted tried to push me under the bucket as it fell, but instead I tumbled back and landed on the grass. Mandy screamed, as her and Ted were soaked in the disgusting food. I just looked at them, unable to say anything.

A/N: Thanks for reading, and if you've reviewed, thanks for that too!

OC info:

The OC will be a nerd, and be paired off with one of the nerd boys. She won't be as crucial to the story as Sophie, just another friend for Sophie and Beatrice.

Story titles choices:

The Battle of the Bullworth Kingdom.

Grottos & Jocks

Once Upon A Time In Bullworth