DISCLAIMER: I do not own the fosters or anything to do with it other than the plot in this story. All characters will be briefly mentioned but not all will appear in this story. Thanks to the guest for suggesting this!
PLOT SUMMARY: When Callie is being bullied at school, Lena finds out and is worried. ( thanks to the guest for this thought, I kind of changed and added to it a bit )
Once again, Callie finds herself kneeling on the ground picking up the books that had been knocked to the ground. She doesn't even know how many times this has happened today, or rather this week, it just doesn't seem to stop. Collecting her books, Callie shoves past those standing around and heads outside, needing to take a deep breath to collect herself. She knew she needed to keep her temper under control and not hit the other, Lena really would kick her ass. As would Stef when she found out.
Taking a seat under her tree, Callie packed her books back into her backpack and zipped it up, she didn't have class at the moment so they could at least have a reason to stay in there. She was honestly getting sick and tired of those around her bullying her and treating her like shit, she never did anything to them, it was all because she was different. Both Marianna and Brandon said they'd jump in if she needed. Even Jesus offered her his help, something she was grateful for but she didn't take it. But Callie refused their help, she needed to do this on her own.
Seeing movement out of the corner, Callie noticed the group walking towards her, once again. It wasn't a huge group, it was only three girls who did anything but it was everyone else who were with her that made it a group, they were clearly only coming to see the show. The show was her and the girls trying to start something. With a huff, Callie slipped her arms through her backpack sleeves before crossing her arms across her chest, she could at least look like she was ready when she really wasn't. "How can I help you now? Come to be a bitch again?". She promised the moms she wouldn't get into any fights, she didn't promise she wouldn't say anything, she was a smart ass after all. A stubborn one at that.
"You can't help us with anything, you're just an orphan with no family. What's your name? Annie?". Alison sneered. She just hated those types of girls, who always thought they were better than others, she was better than her but it didn't mean she had to act it. She noticed her siblings inching closer, Marianna already having her phone out to video just in case something happened and it was their words against the others. It wouldn't be the first time they've had to rely on video, or the last.
"Orphan child named Annie? Is that the best you got?". Callie asked with a raised eyebrow, it wasn't the first time she had heard someone say that, it sure as hell won't be the last time either.
Seeing Callie not being rattled by her words, it seemed to enrage Alison even more. Alison closed the distance between them, getting into Callie's face. All she wanted to do was to get Callie suspended at least, just so she didn't have to see her or look at her. She had been trying all week, but nothing seemed to work.
"What's wrong Jacobs? Scared? Cat got your tongue?". Alison spoke, giving Callie a gentle shove of the shoulders. A collection of oooo's and ahhh's rang out through the crowd, Callie noticed her siblings inching closer, it really did seem as though they all had her back, something she never seemed the have before.
"And what should I be scared of? You? You're just some stuck up princess who thinks she's entitled to everything..you act it too." Callie remarked, this was getting frustratingly annoying and all she wanted to do, was walk away, but she wasn't going to seem weak, she'd wait there, arms crossed and not moving, until Alison left.
"That's because I am entitled to everything! You're the one who's not meant to be here and doesn't belong here."
Unknown to the duo, there seemed to be someone all to familiar with Callie walking across the school's yard, having seen the group gather. She didn't even notice it was daughter until she got closer enough to hear the words the duo were saying to one another. She was proud of Callie for not hitting her as well, maybe therapy was doing something for the teen?
"You're not entitled. To anything. Everyone here deserves the fairness and the same as to what you're given. You're just a rude bitch who has daddy at her every little whim, could even click her fingers and have a new nose or something..It'd totally get that if I were you.. But you know what? Shove it. Shove it where the sun don't shine. Everyone's sick of the person you are."
As the words left her mouth, Callie didn't have time to move before she felt a closed fist connect with the side of her facing, causing her head to snap to the side. Her hand moved up to the side of her face, watching as Alison held her hand wincing in pain "I hope that hurt you more than it hurt me. Because trust me when I say this, I've had worse."
"ENOUGH. BREAK THIS UP. YOU TWO. MY ." Lena yelled, finally making her presence known. Her other children not involved in the fight were the only students to not be shaken by the loud voice, they'd heard that voice a few times before, but this time, it was directed not at them, but it was directed at Callie instead. But not in a bad way, or so they hoped.
Taking in a deep breath, Callie walked past those around her, keeping her head down as she moved towards Lena's office. Her cheek was burning but she wasn't exactly going to give Alison the satisfaction of seeing her in pain. It was going to bruise nicely, she knew that much. And her moms were totally going to freak out.
As they arrived at Lena's office, she sat outside as Lena and Monte walked into her mom's office with Alison. She was next. The nurse came by shortly with two ice packs in hand, the teachers obviously asking for them. She accepted hers in her hand, it not finding its way to her face though. She watched as the nurse entered the office and exited, sans ice pack.
Tapping her feet on the ground, Callie waited impatiently. If she were getting suspended, she wished they'd hurry up and do it. She isn't sure as to how long had passed before the office door opened with Monte walking out with Alison towards her own office. It was moments later that Lena appeared at the door, asking for the teen to enter. Grabbing her backpack off the ground, Callie entered the office with the ice pack in hand before taking a seat on the lounge instead off the chair. Before Lena had time to speak, Callie's mouth was open and talking. " I didn't hit her."
Taking a seat in the armchair beside her daughter, Lena raised her eyebrow in the brunette's direction before speaking "Put the ice pack on your face Cal. Now please."
Doing as her mother said, Callie scrunched up her nose and placed the ice pack on her cheek with a wince. Wow. The pain really was surreal. She should have did as she was told the first time when the nurse actually handed her the ice pack instead of waiting until now.
The duo sat in silence for a few moments before Lena cleared her throat to speak "I know you didn't throw a punch, I've seen some footage that backs up your words..I'm also very proud that you didn't hit her back or to begin with, why didn't you? But Cal..you should have told me she was bullying you." Lena spoke as she leaned forward on her knees, clasping her hands in front of her.
Looking up, Callie eyed Lena with a frown before speaking "Firstly, I made a promise to you and Stef to try and keep my temper under control and to not get into fight's at school. I couldn't hit Alison just because her words were hurting, I was going to keep that promise I made to you two. As for why I didn't come to you.." Callie spoke as she trailed off, shrugging her shoulders slightly before continuing "I can't run to you every time something happens at school..I've got to be able to handle it myself."
Lena eyed the teen, knowing she was telling the truth but it didn't hurt none the less. She still worried about her, she always would, she is a mother after all. Lena nodded her head in understanding before speaking " I understand Cal, I just wished you told one of us." Lena spoke softly, moving forward to place her hand on the teens thigh, squeezing it gently in response before speaking "But because you were involved in a school altercation, we will have to call your mother and she will have to take you home and to the hospital to get that cheek checked out. You're not being suspended or anything.. It's just for today, or tomorrow if the pain is unbearable and is too swollen."
With a frown, Callie turned her head to the side to stare at Lena before speaking "But...you're my mama."
Hearing the m word leave Callie's mouth, no matter how many times she said the m word, it always made her smile "Yes baby, I am your mama. However I can't leave school as Monte and I have a bullying assembly to do..So, I'm going to call Stef and ask her to come pick you up okay?".
At the question, Callie nodded her head in agreement, she was perfectly fine with that. Feeling Lena giving her leg one last squeeze, she smiled as the older woman went behind her desk to pick up the doubt to call Stef. Reaching down into her backpack, Callie pulled out her reading book for english, she may as well read some chapters whilst she's stuck here in Lena's office as she waited for her mom to arrive.
Pulling her feet up underneath her, Callie put her ice pack to the side before holding her book in both hands. "Oh Mama, next time we go out can we go to the library or something please? Teacher recommended a few books that it'd like to check out." Callie spoke as she looked over at the older woman who just nodded with a smile in her direction. Turning her attention back to her book, Callie smiled to herself. Knowing Lena, she was already formulating book shop plans, and probably looking at talking with Stef about expanding the library and using her as an excuse. Something of which she was perfectly fine with, she loved to read. It helped her to get out of her mind.
With her book in her lap, Callie relaxed into the lounge and read through a few chapters. She was just so caught up and getting into the book that she didn't hear the door open followed by her blonde mother entering. Placing her bookmark on her page, Callie closed her book before smiling up at Stef faintly "Whatever Mama tells you, I didn't do it." Callie sheepishly spoke. She didn't do it, okay she didn't hit anyone but she did run her mouth.
Stef waved her hand in the teens direction before letting out a laugh "Your mama didn't say much. Just that someone's been bullying you, you didn't tell us, she said something's and you didn't hit her, you said some words and she hit you.. and I have to take you to the hospital... does that sum everything up?". Stef asked with a raised eyebrow in response.
With a grin, Callie shrugs her shoulders in response before speaking "Yeah pretty much, except Mama has told me I have to have the rest of the day off and well...that's on you ma." Leaning down, Callie collected her bag and shoved her things back inside before standing up.
Stef smiled at Callie's actions as she pressed a soft kiss to her wive's cheek before pulling away "Okay Callie girl, lets go! We will see you later my love! Try not to work too hard." And with that, the duo were off to the hospital.
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Looking around the police station, Callie realised how much she hated precincts. Stef needed to grab some stuff before heading home but she hated police stations, it came with her worry of authority figures, especially cops. They say they're going to do the right thing and help but she didn't trust them..until now. She got lucky. Incredibly lucky.
"What're you smiling at Cal?". Stef questioned, turning her head to the teen who was seated beside her.
At the question, Callie smiled with a slight shrug of her shoulders "I'm smiling because I got lucky. I hated precincts. Like, more than anything. And I hated cops. That is until I met you and Lena. You made me love and appreciate cops, you made me realise that not every cop breaks promises or hurts you..there's some good ones too."
At her daughter's admission, Stef smiled. It swelled her heart to know that Callie was finally starting to accept them, even after calling them dykes the moment she met them. Stef leaned forward to give her daughter a kiss on the cheek before tousling her hair playfully and stood up "I'll be back baby, don't move otherwise I'll have to handcuff you." with the tease, Stef walked into her boss's office, leaving her daughter out in the office by herself.
Callie tapped her fingers on the desk, anxiously waiting for her mom to return so they could go home. She'd never admit it to anyone, other than herself, but no matter the words that leaves anyone's mouths, they hurt. Words will always hurt and there's nothing she can do it. Letting out a soft sigh, Callie allowed her gaze to look around the main area before stopping on a child, no younger than six, seated on the bench by the wall, looking anywhere but the police officers themselves. Callie knew that look, she was there once.
Sliding off of the seat by the desk, Callie padded towards the girl, taking a seat beside her and not saying a word. Pulling her feet up underneath her lap, they sat there in silence for a brief moment before Callie broke it. "You know, I used to be like you ya know. Weary of the police, not knowing who to trust.."
Turning towards the girl, Callie took note of the shock on her face. She was probably surprised that someone had hit the words on the head. "You did? How did you get through it?".
How did she get through it? There were a few things that she definitely wasn't going to explain to the girl seated beside her but she knew there were a few someone's in particular she had to explain about instead though. Looking around, Callie spotted Stef smiling at her through the window of her captain's office. Pointing in her direction, Callie spoke "Do you see that blonde woman in there? She's a cop here, but she is also a foster mother with her wife. They didn't know it at the time but I was going to be their next foster child. It'd had a bad few years so I didn't trust anyone, especially cops, but because of that blonde police woman telling me I wasn't irreplaceable, and continuously showing me that I wasn't, I was able to believe it too." she said softly, returning Stef's smile before turning back to the girl beside her "Just because you're going through a tough time right now, doesn't mean you're not worth it either. Because you are. And the cops here, at this station, you can trust them. You can trust my mom and her friends too."
And with that, the duo looked up as Stef's work partner, also her brother's father, walked over to talk to her. "And this is Mike, someone of whom you can definitely trust." With a smile, Callie nudged the girl beside her before standing up and moving back to the desk where Stef had returned. Moving to the blonde's side, Callie wrapped an arm around Stef, curling into her side and squeezing. "What's this for slug-a-bug?".
"It's me saying thank you, thank you for keeping me when I came to your house and called you dykes. And thank you for always being there despite me always pushing back."
A/N: This will be a series of mini ficlets based on the Foster's. If there's something in particular you were after, please send it through in either a PM or a comment. Please read and review, and enjoy! Im sorry I haven't been around all that much, been a crazy time with Christmas and other bits and pieces!