I've been in a slight writing mood at the moment so I've decided to take advantage of it and write more of my 3 stories.
I would have put this chapter up a few days ago, but I've been having 1 or 2 problems with my Internet provider (which has now been sorted out) and with not being able to log in here.
I also have another story in the line but I'm not gonna start until I've at least finished both my All Grown Up stories.
No Disclaimer changes.
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Chapter 11: Hope Springs Eternal
Angelica cracked her fingers. Her blood was boiling, her heart was pumping and there was an abundance of Adrenaline pumping throughout her entire body. She narrowed her eyes and made a growling noise in her throat. She was furious, angry enough to kill if the 3 bullies had so much as hurt one hair on Chuckie head.
Chuckie looked around. He needed to do something fast as even after what Angelica did to him, she didn't deserve to be suspended again or even possibly expelled. He thought quickly and turned and kneed the guy who was holding him in the groin. The bully groaned, releasing Chuckie and falling to his knees, hands covering his groin. He was in a lot of pain and wouldn't be able to even walk properly for a while.
'Well, now it's 2v1.' Chuckie thought. If he entered combat he would just end up getting in Angelica's way and probably have something broken so staying out was his best choice.
Angelica burst out laughing at the fallen foe. "Nice one Finster! HAHAHA! I couldn't have done better myself!" She took a deep breath and turned her concentration back to the others who were looking at their fallen comrade with disgusted looks on their faces. She couldn't help but let a large grin form on her face. The anger and hatred for these 3 who threatened Chuckie had been temporarily removed in light of Chuckie's actions.
"Let get this over with." One of the 2 said as he glared at Angelica.
"My sentiments exactly." Angelica replied.
The large foe charged at her. His large frame and weight would flatten almost anyone in a head on collision but Angelica is quick, agile and strong as she effortlessly moves out of the way and sticks a foot into his path, causing him to trip and crash to the floor.
She laughed lightly but it was short lived as suddenly an arm grabbed her around the throat and began an attempt to strangle her. Instinctively, she grabbed the arm with her hands and began to try and pull the arm off her neck to allow her to breathe. The other guy tightened his grip, restricting the air flow and causing Angelica to start to gasp for air. She couldn't hold out for long before she would die from suffocation. She shut her eyes tight and kicked him hard in the shin forcing the bully to release his grip on her throat and attend to the sharp pain in his shin. Angelica coughed and fell to her knees as she gasped. She took deep breathes and turned. The large bully had got back to his feet and charged her again. Although she was slightly dazed, Angelica was able to dive out of the way. She clenched her right hand into a fist and held it against her breastbone as she took one last deep breath before standing. She resumed normal breathing and this time it was her who charged. She raised her fist and punched the second in his jaw incredibly hard. A mixture of blood and teeth fell from his mouth as he screamed in pain and dropped to his knees. He was going to be too busy with his jaw to fight anymore. That leaves one. The large and stupid opponent.
"Uh...how about a truce?" He asked. There was much fear in his eyes as he held his hands in the air.
"You give up?" Angelica asked a little disappointed.
"Uh...yeah. I...uh...go and leave." He said as he darted off.
Angelica looked at the 2 foes and shook her head. To think that these guys should be here for learning and not bullying made her sigh. Though it did leave a mark on her as she thought about what she did to Chuckie. THAT was no better than these 3. She looked over to see Chuckie sitting on the ground. He looked pretty freaked. She knew that he would have helped more her but he was too scared to, plus he would have gotten in the way. She smiled at him and walked over and held her hand out.
"Are you following me around Angelica?" He asked as he accepted her hand.
"Of course. Someone has gotta look after you." She replied as she hauled him to his feet.
"Er...thanks. Thanks for saving me." Chuckie told her. He turned away as a small blush crept across his face.
Angelica placed a hand on his shoulder. "No problem. Besides, being your personal bodyguard keeps me in top physical and mental shape."
"Oh! So you're my bodyguard now are you?" Chuckie asked sarcastically.
"Well duh! You need protecting and I'm only too happy to do it. It also helps my guilty conscience...it allows me to feel good about what I do for you."
"Well, anyway, I am very grateful for your assistance. Doing that has replaced some of the trust that I once had in you." Chuckie told her.
"Thanks Chuck. I feel much better."
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Angelica sat in her English class and sighed deeply. She was bored again.
"Angelica Pickles to report to the Principal's Office immediately!" The Principal said over the loudspeaker system.
Everyone looked at her as she got up. She went out of the room and headed down the hallway to the Principal's Office. She knew this was not good for her. Something had happened and she would be surprised if it did not include what had happened earlier.
'This doesn't look good for me. I just hope I can swings things so I won't get expelled.' She thought to herself as she stood in front of the Principal's Office. She took a deep breath and knocked on the door.
"Come in." The impatient tone of the Principal's voice said.
Angelica opened the door and stood in front of the desk.
"You wished to see me sir?" She asked.
"Yes. Take a seat Miss Pickles." Angelica sat down. "I've received alarming reports about your current behaviour. So far this year you have beaten up 1 boy in your homeroom in an outside school incident, skipped school to see him in hospital and now I learn that you have beaten up 2 more boys today while the original boy you beat up wounded another in the same incident that took place today!" His voice became progressively angrier and louder as he talked.
Angelica opened her mouth to say something but the Principal stopped her. "Do not talk until I tell you to!" He shouted. "Now, I've already phoned your parents and they will be coming down here right away so we can all discuss these incidents of yours." He told her.
"Sir?" Angelica wanted to explain why she had done what she did. She wanted to at least let him know that she only wanted to protect Chuckie today.
"Did I say you could speak?"
"No...but can I say just one thing?" Angelica asked.
"What?" The Principal asked as he sighed impatiently.
"Well, about today. I was actually saving my friend from those 3 guys. They wanted to beat him up if he didn't give them money and I told them to leave them alone and we started fighting. If you don't believe me, just get Chuckie Finster over here and he will tell you himself. I only did it to protect him." Angelica explained.
The Principal knew about students like Angelica. They would tell them to do something because they knew that people like him would be too scared to admit that they might be wrong. He, however, would follow their advice and turn the tables and get the students caught in their own little lie.
"Alright then." He said as he switched the microphone on. "Would Chuckie Finster report to the Principal's Office immediately!" He demanded. He turned the microphone off and looked at Angelica.
However, a smile grew on her face as she knew that now he would have to believe her. But deep down, she knew this situation would not bode well for her. It would certainly go on her Permanent Record and she just might find herself expelled from High School and bring disgrace to the Pickles family. Hopefully with Chuckie's help, she would escape that.
To Be Continued...
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There we have it. What will happen to Angelica? Find out next time!
