Chapter 15: Attempted Thief

Meg did not feel bad about her actions. They were bullies and they got what's coming to them. They better leave her alone from here on out or they will suffer the same fate. As she took her new friends outside, Meg sat down on the grass since it was much cleaner than the bench and begin taking out their writing materials and begin working. The girls were surprised about how much knowledge Meg knows. Not only was she popular, kindhearted, and cool; she was also smart and passed the intelligence of most adults in this town. Probably even the Mayor himself. The school Principal was probably not as smart as she is.

Ruth, Patty, and Esther decided to ask for help among the girl and she helped them with their quizzes and homework which was complicated for them. As two hours pass of staying with these girls, she finds herself liking them even more. They are somewhat weird but Meg is kind to them. She never shames somebody or roasts them for their attitude. Whereas most kids' popularity is usually trying to just stick out and having the brains, Meg's intelligence was not to be questioned. She is going to become a smart young woman someday. Meg is one of those kids who don't allow the popularity to come to her head as many other kids do. She is the smartest kid in class, passed each of her exams throughout the years, and is going to certainty miss school soon.

Throughout the years, Meg liked school and sometimes wish that she stays as a child/teenager so she can continue helping others. It is a big world out there though and Meg wants to travel and continues living her life to the fullest. She wants to learn new things; she wants to meet people, she wants to learn other languages, she doesn't want to stay in one country and just stays there for the rest of her life, she wants to continue to learn. Her successes and acknowledgments from her childhood would help assure that.

"Meg, no offense, how are you smart?" Esther asked, snapping Meg out of her thoughts.

Meg smiles softly and stares at her. "You think because I'm popular, I am not smart." It was more of a statement then a question, for Meg has met people who were surprised by her brains share.

Even if she'd stayed with the Griffins many years ago, Meg knew she would be smarter than the rest of her formal family. She can only faintly remember their outlines by either her pathetic orange hair mother, and her brown hair dimwitted father. The Griffins were a distinct memory from her now, being someone of a dark past, those people who could've ruined her life if she stayed with them. Her entire childhood could have been full of abuse, neglect, and assault. She can only hope those people never come back to her life ever again for their mistreatment of her.

"Well, yeah, many cool children is not usually smart," Ruth said pointedly, staring at Meg with a frown.

To their surprise, Meg begins laughing endlessly, finding that assuming. Meg understands that they thought all popular kids were just aiming for standing out in the sunlight. Not Meg. She never really even cared about popularity, all she cares about is real friends and getting to know people. The only reason why she was popular is because of hee personality and fashion wearing. Honestly, Meg knows most people won't betray her like Perry, Ryan, and other kids; but some tried in the past.

"Not all of us cool kids are dumb. Most kids are smart but they choose to act dumb just to stick out. See, that Connie chick and people like her are going to regret acting dumb when they're older. My friends and I always keep our intelligence first because popularity is just an illusion when you are older. Bosses will not offer you because of popularity and standing out." Meg explained until she got a text message on her phone. "My mom is texting me, I will be back in a second." They nodded understanding and Meg turned and walk away with her phone, going a corner to read her phone.

9:40:

Hello Meg, how is it?

9:41:

I had a problem with a bully, but dad's training helped me out and beat her down. I met three new friends who seem cool. Still, though, I am cautious, not about them but this school. The teachers are dumbasses and so lazy, not scolding the kids for bullying. This school needs emergency help but some kids stick out in the crowd. Not each of them is as bad as each other.

Her mom seems to be reading it with three dots for a second before beginning to type.

9:43:

Yes, very good, bullies should be beaten to the ground. You stick your ground, never let it down. Never jump to conclusions about people because of a few bad eggs in a bunch. I'm so glad that we didn't have to send you to such a school like that. People like them should never be able to work. Why would someone be a teacher or work in the educational system if they are not going to do their job? If the school tries to get you into trouble, call me and we'll have the best lawyers down there in a heartbeat.

Meg liked it when her mother gives her advice. Meg was not always the right person so she has to mainly go to her mother for wisdom. Her mother never beats her beside a few scoldings in the past, but that was quickly resolved. Instead of being that natural teenager who rebels against her parents, Meg is one of those who still look to her parents for advice. Whereas her father gives her muscles advice, her mother always passes wisdom and love. Meg is so grateful that she didn't stay with her birth parents all of those years ago. If she stayed with them, she probably would have never gotten a chance to develop as well as she did. She would never get friends or any wisdom.

9:46:

Yes-

Meg was unable to continue as instincts kicked in. Someone was sneaking up on her. She dodged a blow from behind, grabbed her taser, and stun the one who tried to knock her out. Her phone dropped to the flooring the process, but she was able to pick it back up, glad that she had a black case and screen protector with her Sumsum. Otherwise, she would have been taking this to the court of law. Meg never liked how thieves mess with her. She saw the boy on the ground weeping with pain at being stun. Her wallet was in his hand, and cash spread across the ground. He had blonde hair, a blue shirt, black pants, and white and red shoes. She had gotten a good look at him once or twice, but refuse to engage in conversation with him. Now, she knew he was a thief.

Meg smacked him in the face, the momentum was clear in her smack and she held the taser in her other hand. "Who the hell are you?" Meg demanded angrily, cracking her knuckles, feeling the urge to slam this boy down as she holsters the taser and snatches the wallet.

"Chris," the boy replied after a moment, seeing that this girl can pound him in one second. He quickly realizes that he had made the wrong decision of going after this girl.

Meg growled lowly, swearing he had heard that name before, but was still outraged that a dumbass would target her and try to steal her wallet. "We're going to the principal office and you better get into trouble or we will be pressing this to the court of law. You attempted to assault me and almost broke my phone, so you better hope this dumbass school will do something about this." Meg hissed, like an animal, baring her teeth and feeling the urge to slam him further. "You attempted to steal my wallet! You better hope you didn't take any money or my money ain't missing or your parents will have a few problems!"

Chris's eyes grew fearful at the thought of his parents having to repay that. His father's plan of him getting them money had failed. This girl was no pushover like others he'd met in the past.

She had a feeling things are about to get worse.

Arthur's note: I love cliffhangers, do you all?