Today was the day, the small group known as the Photographers would be in the spotlight. Where all the planning they'd been doing over the past few weeks would hopeful pay off and come to fruition. They done a lot for it, most importantly ensuring all students especially those of senior year were attending school that day. Other students had been vaguely threatened not to skive, being reminded of the school's speciality in wrestling. Yet the day was so important to the small group due to it being the yearbook photo day, with permission from Vince and Linda, the group had arranged everything from the professional photographer to come and the spots around the school grounds considered to be perfect for the pictures. The group photos likely to be more of struggle than the single and couples ones, especially trying to get everyone to concentrate.
The group of miss match students were in their normal place of the outdoors bleachers. The group had noticed Mariah heading in their direction, her long stomping strides suggesting she meant business, as Eva ran along behind her as if trying to keep up with her. The two teenagers soon stopped at the bottom of the sports stands, Mariah in particular throwing death glares at those whom she decided had taken Roman from her, it being obvious to all those on the stands and in the surrounding area, the dark haired teen was intending on causing more trouble rather than let sleeping dogs lie. Kaitlyn soon joined the two girls, a wicked look sparkling in her dark eyes, as if she knew had intentions of her own, although for whom wasn't clear.
"Roman" yelled Mariah from the bottom, ensuring her voice would be heard by all those at the top of the stands, ignoring she was even there. "I need to talk to you. Come down here" added the dark haired dramatic teen, a demanding tone in her voice as she did so. That same tone mixing with a more dangerous one as Eva did her best at menacing look from her side. All the two girls were missing was stamping their feet in a childish manner. Yet to Mariah's surprise Roman nodded in agreement but didn't budge from his spot near AJ and Layla, instead he wafted a hand every so often to stop AJ from attempting to put his hair in pigtails. "In private" demanded the dark haired teen, only receiving a shake of the head in response to her latest demand, something that annoyed her greatly, just as she wanted things to go back to the way they were, when he'd do anything to be with her. "Fine. First off you're my date for prom and second when you gonna grow up and be a father to your child" finished the teen, putting emphasis on both versions of your, as if she was insinuating he had no choice in the matter. In Mariah's mind he didn't, it was her way or no way.
"First of all, no can do on the prom as I already have a date" responded Roman, speaking with a calm voice even if he did had to raise it so she heard him clearly. Almost instantly he seen the anger cross over her sun kissed features, clearly she expected him to comply with her demands as he had once done so mindlessly. "Second, I would step up if the kid was mine. Timing says its not" added Roman after silently willing himself to finally say it out loud and face the demon of sorts standing in his way. With those words Mariah stopped in her tracks, as if she was thinking it through, without warning she stormed off, being quick to get out the area. The Samoan soon began to wonder whom she had cheated on him with, if it was worth being tethered to for the next eighteen years. Yet in that moment he knew Mariah would be petty and deny the poor guy access to seeing the child, if only so she had power over him.
Less than an hour later, seen the group of mix and match teenagers getting their yearbook photos taken. They were on the tree stump, specially chosen fro them. The peaceful lake running behind them with what appeared to be a small wooded area behind that. The boys of the group were the first up, their simple picture consisted of Roman sat on the trunk with Dean and Seth either side of him and Punk stood on the trunk behind. The remaining boys kneeling in front of those on the stump all with smiles placed firmly upon their lips. Once the photographer was happy, he called for the girls. All five of them managing to fit on the large stump. Layla and Emma stood on it with their arms out to the side, with AJ, Summer and Morgan sat in front of them. Summer in the middle as if she was some sort of goddess or queen.
The couples photos followed, Justin appearing as if he was professing his love for Layla. Where as AJ and Punk sat crossed legged as if they were in the middle of a thumb war, Sami and Emma deciding on pulling funny faces at the camera, although laughing during the second round. Morgan and Seth followed the pair, with Seth giving her a piggy back, both grinning as they looked to the camera, finally Summer and Dean. Dean held Summer in a bridal way, with Summer holding her arms out wide, showing her complete trust in the man she called her sweetheart, both smiled to the camera. The very last picture taken concerning the group was the one of them all together. Adrian, Sheamus, Randy, Adam, Dolph and Roman knelt at the base of the stump, where as Punk, AJ, Sami, Emma, Justin and Layla sat together on the edge of it. Behind them stood Seth, Morgan, Dean and Summer. The two boys with an arm wrapped around the girls shoulders as if preventing them from tumbling off.
Yet in the background each of them had spotted Mariah pacing back and forth reminiscent of a villain in some sort of movie. Her dark eyes locked on the group as she paced, specially Roman as he smiled, laughed and joked with his friends, people she didn't like and seen as a threat that must be destroyed. The hate she felt bubbling up the more she watched the group, much like her jealousy grew the more she seen Roman moving on without her, happy instead of miserable as she would have liked it. Yet soon her thoughts turned to his prom date, only questions resided there. Who was she? Why did he choose to go with another? What could she do to scare the other girl away? What could she do to get Roman back? It was in those moments when Mariah become conflicted, whom was more of a threat to her plans. The bunch known as the outcasts or the girl Roman was seemingly growing closer to.
Since there wasn't any normal periods for the Senior year that day, except for tutor. All any of them could do was wait for the last photos of the day. The tutor groups and year photos. The Outcasts had settled for wondering the school, stopping on the odd occasion to talk to others of their year or even look into classrooms to see what was going on before being shooed away by the teacher of the class. Yet soon enough they heard yelling up ahead from the normally abandoned corridor of the school. Kaitlyn and Eva appeared to be in the middle of an argument with Stephanie. Stood behind them was Rosa, Mariah and Charlotte, all three girls seemingly amused by the argument. Although Kaitlyn seemed to have little to do with the other girls. Yet soon she stormed off towards the group of Outcasts, passing them without incident or uttering a single word. Instead storming off ignoring Stephanie calling her name in a friendly manner and the Bella's doing a similar thing.
Star soon tapped those around her, pointing to the group of mix and match students, seemingly just noticing they had wondered there. Her amused grin soon turned sinister as she dug through her bag for something. Much like Rosa, Eva and Charlotte went a similar way. The four girls casually walked away from the Cheerleaders, almost ignoring they were even there as the stalked towards the larger group. Yet as if on instinct Dean become protective of the leggy blonde, much like Justin stood in front of Layla as if he was her knight in shinning armour. The others merely continued on with their conversation, as they debated whether to leave the area. Yet before they got the chance Mariah casually walked up to Morgan, quickly spraying her with something a wicked grin on her lips as she did so.
"AJ" called Mariah, when the smaller teen turned to answer, Mariah threw the contents of an old, dented bucked at her, laughing in amusement at AJ's response to be covered in black paint. As if that was the cue needed, Eva used spray paint and prayed Summer's beautiful blonde locks, although she didn't get away before Summer struck out in response. Charlotte on the other hand threw some sort of silver powder mixed with a goo slime at Emma, her attempts to run away on the other hand failed as she ran in to Nikki Bella, seemingly coming to the defence of the other group. Rose of the other hand merely tried to give Layla a makeover as she scribbled lipstick over her face, although it also appeared as if she didn't want to do it and even whispered sorry before going through with the act. Mariah, Eva and Charlotte laughing as they walked away, seemingly oblivious to Rosa running off in the opposite direction, ashamed of what she had done to someone so kind and helpful to others around her.
"What the hell was that for" yelled Stephanie as she and the other cheerleaders blocked their exit, noticing some of the boys of the opposite group were doing the same thing. It being clear she was disgusted by the acts some of them had committed. She knew Charlotte could be a bitch but even she didn't think the second generation student would go so far. Yet it wasn't a surprise with Eva nor was it with Mariah, the two complimented each other well in terms of their petty behaviour. For a few seconds Stephanie's attention turned to the five girls the opposite side of the hall. Watching as those who dated the five girls, turned to ensure they were alright, despite knowing the odds of it. Yet her attention soon turned back to the girls before her, anger setting in. "I will ask one more fucking time. What the fuck was that for?" almost screamed Stephanie gaining the attention of those nearby. She felt as if a member of her family had been hurt or attacked and nobody was giving her answers for it.
"You better hope those girls are okay" spoke Nikki from her side, glaring at all three girls with so much hatred, particularly Mariah whom she knew was anything but the sweet girl next door she acted as, if anything she was a wolf in sheep's clothing. "Because if they're not. I'm gonna make the rest of your days here a living hell" calmly spoke the oldest of the Bella twins, seeing as the fear appeared in Eva's eyes, as it suddenly dawned on her people would retaliate. Much like Charlotte just scoffed as if she was above the rules, much like Mariah did as she pointed down to her stomach as if to remind those around she was pregnant. Or so she claimed. Yet she stood took a step back when Nikki seemed to show she suspected something else entirely, although she hoped it wasn't true if only for the Samoan's sake.
By the time the group of mix and match students made it back to their normal of spot of the outdoor bleachers, those apart of the Jokers group had appeared. Seemingly concerned by the three girls covered in paint and slimy powder. Upon sitting down, Layla reached for the baby wipes she kept stored in her bag, while also retrieving her mirror so she could see where Rosa had scribbled lipstick over her face. The English brunette also handing some over to Morgan as she attempted to wipe away the fake tan off her stomach and arms. The other English teen clearly annoyed, especially at what had been done and how humiliated she felt, even more so when she was sure one of the other girls had been filming the incident.
Summer on the other hand, ignored the conversation at hand as she handed her hair brush to Dean. Trusting him to get the knots and tangles caused by the spray paint out, while she google searched a way to get the paint out of her hair. Emma using the sleeve of her cardigan to wipe the slim from her face, giggle as she did so. Almost as if she seen the funny side in the entire thing, her comment of being able to shine now, seemingly lightening the mood a little. AJ on the other hand, had the most trouble with Punk whisking her off to the first aid room, after she said the paint was burning the area around her eyes and making her vision blurry. Yet soon enough Rosa reappeared, guilt written on her features as she returned AJ's bag to the group, Kaitlyn at her side seemingly shocked by what happened but there for a different reason. Rosa apologising once again, showing her remorse and guilt over her actions and wishing the girls were okay. Although she could clearly see Morgan was more pissed off than anything else.
"You girls okay? I seen Punk walking AJ to first aid" spoke the two toned teen, worry in her eyes for her childhood friend and seeing what the others looked like. Yet she knew the reason she was there was to inform Roman of something she believed he should know. Even when she suspected some of the more popular students and perhaps even Eva already suspected or knew what she was about to say. "Roman. There's something you should know about Mariah" sadly spoke Kaitlyn, reaching for her phone as she began to fiddle trying to unlock it and find what she was looking for. Hoping she was doing the right thing by telling the teen in question and the headmaster of the school. The two toned girl soon sighed as she encouraged herself to go through with telling the Samoan teen. "Mariah isn't pregnant. She made it all up after you ignored her following the birthday thing" calmly spoke the teen as she played the voice recording, she unintentionally court a day or so prior. Thrust giving evidence she was telling the truth. Roman merely offered her a kind nod and a thank you before she was left to rejoin her own group.
"THAT BITCH" loudly voiced Morgan, causing those of her group to turn to her, once again she spoke her mind. To the midnight haired teen finding out that specific truth was like the proverbial cherry on top of the cake. A fire was lit in her blue eyes, one that would ensure hell would break loose on Mariah, should she catch the dark haired teen. "Sorry, she literally tried to break this group apart, called us girls every name under the fucking sun and tried to break you Roman. She played with your heart and emotions as if it was some frigging game. And now we find out she not even pregnant" added the midnight haired teen, clearly venting her frustration, yet also voicing the opinions others of the group had, even if they didn't speak them as she had. "What is this some twisted joke to her" ranted Morgan as she began to pace back and forth with wobbly footsteps, something that didn't go unnoticed by those close to her. Her shaky balance concerning some of them.
"I agree with Morgan" muttered Drew from his spot with the other Jokers, half way up the bleachers, showing his support for the darker teenager, while also noticing her lack of balance as she walked, something he pointed out to Seth. "I mean Mariah's got to be pretty twisted to think its okay to do that to someone as gentle as Rome" added the Scottish teen, throwing his thoughts into the mix and noticing when Seth stood quickly to catch Morgan as she fell again. The pair seemingly whispering about something. Yet the concern in Seth's brown eyes suggesting something wasn't right. Within seconds the two toned teen was leading Morgan carefully down the bleachers, not speaking a single word to the others as he did so, only gesturing towards the phone suggesting he would update them later on.
Vince on the other hand a been informed by Kaitlyn of Mariah's deceit and Rosa had come by to admit to what she and some of the other girls had done. Giving their names with little hesitation, the dark haired Latino teen giving the headmaster the time and corridor where the incident to take place, knowing he'd find the footage on the security recordings the school had. With in minutes of him reviewing the footage he'd sent Vicki out to retrieve the teenagers in questions, being sure to instruct her not to tell the girls anything so they couldn't come up with some wild story. Rosa on the other hand waited patiently in the waiting area outside Vince's office, near to where Vicki's desk was located. Yet she didn't feel any sort of nerves but relief as if a weight had been lifted from her. Vince had also been sure to cancel the rest of the photos that day, at least for the senior year, while he also made sure to phone the parents of the three girls in trouble, as well as that of AJ and Morgan to inform them of the incident. Yet he also made the decision to send Emma, Summer and Layla home, doing a similar thing with AJ and Morgan when some arrived to collect them.
Elsewhere Charlotte, Mariah and Eva now sat with Rosa outside Vince's office. Vicki watching each of the three girls carefully, a hint of disgust in her eyes. While there was remorse of sorts for Rosa as she walked over to wall of pictures, a plaque saying "senior years" above it. Each picture of all the previous senior year students since the school had began to so many years prior. The photos themselves showing how proud Vince was of his students, no matter if they succeeded or failed at their goals in life. Vicki's attention stayed on Star for a little while, as she silently questioned how the brunette teenager could be so cruel to those and playing with someone else's emotions without a care for how the person in question. She soon returned to writing up the incident report Rosa had made and the one Kaitlyn had also done, at least thankful the pair of girls were both brave and smart enough to come forward and own up to their mistakes. Yet Vicki soon turned to the girls, knowing her words would come as a shock to at least two of them.
"Mariah, Charlotte, Eva" called Vicki, as she looked over the three bored looking teens, knowing they were still none the wiser on why they had been pulled away from their carefree day. "You're parents have been informed of the incident to have taken place earlier today. Mariah yours had also been informed about your overall disgusting behaviour as well. All of you are here regarding the incident with Miss El, Devitt, Lee, Rae and Dashwood" informed the assistant to Vince, seeing Rosa was generally surprised to learn her mother hadn't been informed, although she was also thankful for it, as she knew her mother would be disappointed even angered by what she had done and taken part in. The other three girls, didn't seem to care their parents were on their way to the school, seemingly in belief they were above the school rules and any punishment Vince handed their way.
Not long after, Rosa was called into Vince's office. The other three girls watching with uncertainty as if it suddenly dawned on them, none of it was a joke and they were in serious trouble. Unknown to them Rosa's punishment was merely detention for the next few weeks and helping out with after school clubs. In return her mother wouldn't be informed of the incident instead Rosa would be sent home with a letter saying she would be helping after school for a few months. The dark haired Latino soon, left the office in her hand a letter Vince had typed up and signed. Vicki also signing it when Rosa handed it over to her, the older woman nodding to the teen before sending her back to the normal day, knowing she'd likely go to the Cheerleaders and explain what she'd done to help bring Mariah and the others including herself to justice.
"What was that about?" scoffed Mariah as she watched Rosa rush from the office without acknowledging the three teen girls. Yet somehow she was hopeful she could get out of the mess with a few white lies and batting her eyelashes, as she had done every other time before. Yet Eva didn't seem as confident as she seen both her parents exit the car from the window. Even Charlotte didn't as she heard her father's signature woo from down the corridor. Vicki merely returned to her computer, ensuring to send an email to Michael Cole to inform him the five girls missing from his tutor had been sent home after the incident. As well as ensuring all registers had been taken as they normally would have. She knew Linda too would be keeping a close eye on it, to ensure all students were where they should be.
"She got her punishment for her role in the incident" replied Vicki, not bothering to look at the brunette, instead she carried on clicking and do other duties required of her. Including welcoming the parents of the three girls and leading them off into the meeting room opposite Vince's office, knowing the headmaster would be along shortly to inform them to what was happening and the punishment each of the girls would receive. Although she noticed Mariah's father didn't seem all that bothered instead acting as if he was far better than any other in the school, as if he had won some sort of award and had come to collect the prize. Vince soon walked across, taking Eva's parents to his office moments later, informing them of what had happened and their daughter's part in the entire thing. The pair learning of how disrespectful she'd become and how she acted as if everyone owed her something, yet their anger for the red head grew upon learning of what she'd done. How she'd helped to steal art supplies and used the spray paint on another student. They'd quickly agreed to the terms of her punishment and assuring she'd get one at home too. The pair leaving moments later, taking their daughter with them. Seeing her suspended and banned from prom as fitting for what she'd done to other students.
"Wipe that grin from your face" spoke Eva's father as he took hold of her wrist and pulled her to her feet in a gentle but firm grip. "When we get home, you'll give your mother, your phone, laptop and all other electrical privileges. Your grounded until you've learnt your lesson. Vince has suspended your for four weeks and banned your from attending prom. Lucky for you the parents of those girls wont be pressing charges" almost growled the father of four, watching as his youngest child nodding in agreement as she followed behind her mother.
Ric was called into Vince's office next. Like Eva's parents he was informed of the incident in question and the part she'd played in it. Unsurprisingly the older man, not seeming bothered by the incident, almost proud of what his daughter had done. Yet he didn't argue with the man whom had ran the school for so long, even if he did have a few comments in response to what was being said. Ric insisted his Charlotte had likely been lead astray and argued for a lighter punishment, arguing it should be either banned from prom or suspension rather than both. Although he was unsuccessful, mainly because Vince knew there would be no punishment for Charlotte outside the school grounds. The older wrestler left moments later, taking his daughter with him and leaving Mariah alone, although the teenager didn't seem that bothered by it as she continue to act as if she was pregnant and some kind of royalty around the school.
Her father soon entered Vince's office with arrogance, within moments it seemed as the two men had butted heads and in some kind of argument. No doubt from Mariah's father not accepting the punishment his daughter would receive or that she'd even done anything wrong in the first place. After all Mariah was one of his two girls, his angel, in his eyes she could no wrong and everyone else around her were in fact the ones out of place. His little girl was perfect in every way.
"No, Mr McMahon" started Evan Skye, determination in his eyes to set the record straight on what he believed to be right, even if that meant ignoring all the evidence or changing it to fit what the truth to him. "My Mariah, wouldn't do anything you have accused her of. She's not a bully, if anything she's the victim of it and she would never fake a pregnancy to keep a boy, especially one not good enough for her like Mr Reigns" uttered the father of three, an array of excuses already prepared for every situation, just in case he needed them for anything. Although he would admit he wasn't actually aware Mariah was supposedly expecting. Yet still he was willing to defending her. "My Mariah is well behaved, intelligent and a respectful young lady. You have no proof of your accusations apart from the words of a distrust little wench" finished Evan as he continued on with his rant, being careful with his words. Especially when he didn't know which of the girls, Mariah befriended had turned on her. Although he assumed it was one of the two other girls whom parents had been called.
"Actually Mr Skye we do have evidence. CCTV footage of the incident. Mariah has also spread rumours regarding several students and proceeded to tell nearly the entirety of the senior year she is expecting Mr Reigns' child. There is a recording of Mariah saying her pregnancy is a fake in order to get Roman's attention" spoke Vince, as he turned the screen around to allow Mr Skye to view the footage. The same footage that clearly showed her spraying fake tan on Morgan Devitt and throwing black paint on AJ Lee, laughing about both after and encouraging the other girls to do something as well. In that moment even Evan Skye couldn't deny what his daughter had done, nor could he defend her with the pregnancy upon hearing the recording, although fuzzy he recognised his daughter's voice and heard her words clearly. To which he could only put his head in his hands, sighing loudly as he did so.
"What's her punishment?" asked Evan, knowing Mariah's mother would refuse to believe such things, even when their was proof of it. Yet now he was seeing it, the light he looked at one of his girls in started to change. She wasn't his little girl, in fact he didn't even recognise her or know when she had changed into the brat whom had gotten into trouble and hurt other students for no other reason than she could, and felt as if she was above the rules. Evan expected the worst, knowing at least he'd be taking Mariah to personally apologise to both girls whom he'd since be informed had been taken to the first aid room after the incident.
"Since Mariah's actions directly caused harm to another student in a dangerous manner. And she planned to do things to other female students" started Vince, knowing his own teenage daughter was one of them, Mariah had planned something against. In honesty he was horrified by what he read and honestly believed the teenager in questioned needed help far beyond what the school could offer. She seemed to lack empathy or a sense of responsibility. Not to mention it was obvious she thought more of herself than she did any other. "She also faked a pregnancy and broke almost every school rule. For that reason I've called a school teacher meeting and they'll decide her punishment" explained Vince, suggesting the school board would decided what happened to Mariah. "Until then she is suspended until further notice" added the headmaster, not risking the teenager being allowed to attend his school after her previous actions. Something Mr Skye seemed to understand as he nodded and thanked the headmaster for informing him. Leaving the room shortly after, he merely called his daughter to follow, not even looking at her. Mariah quickly grabbed her things following behind, believing she'd gotten away with the whole thing. Unaware of just how wrong she was.