DISCLAIMER
I only own Cecilia. Nothing else. And I know the store name's stupid, but oh, well.
Meanwhile, at Cards R Us, Elaine had just finished helping a customer when the phone rang.
"Cards R Us. How may I help you?" she queried. "This is she," she confirmed. "Scott did what?" she asked. "Um, thank you. I'll be right down," she stated. With that, she hung up and headed for the exit.
"Elaine, where are you going?" a co-worker asked.
"There's a problem down at the school," Elaine responded.
"Is there anything I can do?" the co-worker wondered.
"No. I've got it," Elaine answered. She walked out of the store and towards her car. Moments later, she had reached the school. Then, she hurried into the building.
"Mrs. Barringer?" a man asked.
"Yes. Where's Scott?" Elaine queried.
"Principal's office. Follow me," the man replied. She did so. When they got to the principal's office, they found the principal, a woman, and Scott sitting in a chair, head hung, hands on both shoulders.
"So, what exactly happened here?" Elaine wondered.
"It was in the middle of gym, they were playing basketball. After sinking a basket, I saw one of the girls go up to him and begin to flirt. Apparently, your stepson didn't like it and I think he was telling her to leave him alone. When she wouldn't, he pushed her to the ground and then ran into the locker room where I saw him hitting and kicking a locker," the vice principal replied.
"Scott, do you want to tell me what happened? Why did you push that girl?" Elaine asked.
"She wouldn't leave me alone," Scott answered miserably.
"What do you mean?" Elaine asked. Scott didn't answer, but rubbed his neck with his hands.
"Scott?" Vice Principal Scarbrow prodded. Still, the boy was silent.
"Scott?" Principal Markasian prompted.
"Look! I'm sorry! I didn't mean to hurt her, okay?" Scott yelled, finally looking up.
"Scott," Sophie, putting a hand on his shoulder.
"Don't touch me! Leave me alone!" Scott yelled.
"Um, may I speak to him in private?" Elaine requested.
"Sure," Principal Markasian agreed. With that, the trio left.
"Okay, Scott. It's just you and me. Tell me what's going on," his stepmother urged. Scott let out a shaky breath.
"I---" he began.
"They'll never believe you. I'm Elaine's best friend," Cecilia smirked. Scott sighed in defeat.
"Scott, talk to me. Why can't you just talk to me?" she wondered.
"I can't. I'm sorry, okay?" he responded. With that, he walked away. Elaine let out a worried breath.