Jay sighed as he walked into Playa Linda High. Seeing Nikki and Bradin on the bench, Nikki laying down, he walked over to him. Ava was right behind him, an expression of anxiety on her face. She marched straight up to Bradin.
"You got into a fight, on the first day of school!" She asked, making him stand as she held Nikki's head on her lap.
"Aunt Ava, Lucas took Nikki's lunch money and threw her down! So I fought him and he pushed Nikki down, and she hit her head! What was I supposed to do!" He tried to reason, getting aggravated.
Jay frowned, staring at Nikki. When he heard Bradin mention Some guy hurting Nikki, he squinted his eyes. "Where is he?" He demanded, biting his lip as Ava stared at him.
Ava closed her eyes. "Whatever, Bradin." She said. She shook Nikki slightly. "Nikki, honey, are you awake?" She asked urgently. Nikki slowly woke up, facing her aunt.
"What?" She whispered, holding her head. Jay sat down next to her, checking out the bump.
"Oh man, Ava, look at this!" He exclaimed, showing it to her. Ava gasped. "Nikki, I got to take you to the doctors!" She exclaimed, fear in her eyes.
Nikki shook her head. "It doesn't hurt!" She tried to reason. She felt herself waver as she stood. She fell back into the bench, dizzy.
"Bradin, take her to the car, we need to take her to Dr. Barnhill." She exclaimed.
Bradin nodded, picking her up. "Man, she's heavy!" He joked, looking at her face worriedly. He opened the door, heading out to Ava's car. Nikki felt her heart sink. "Even he thinks I am fat." She thought to herself bitterly.
Once they were out of earshot, Jay turned to Ava. "When I find that kid." He said warningly, before receiving a glare from Ava.
Ava stood as the principal approached them. "We are not going to do anything to Bradin, but tell him to watch it next time." He reasoned, eyebrows raised. "Be sure to take Nikki to the doctor's get that bump checked out." He exclaimed, nodding slightly.
Ava and Jay solemnly nodded, heading outside. Ava had a look of extreme worry, Jay a mixture anger and fear.
"Oh man, I hope she is ok." He exclaimed, seeing Bradin climb into the backseat, holding Nikki's head on her lap.
30 minutes later, Bradin , Nikki, Jay and Ava walk into the doctor's examining room. Bradin sat with Nikki on the bench, Ava sitting down, Jay leaning against the wall.
Feeling claustrophobic, Ava sighed. "Bradin, Jay, out! It's to small in here!" She exclaimed, opening the door.
Reluctantly, Jay and Bradin left, mumbling. Ava sighed, taking a look at Nikki. She was laying down, eyes closed. Ava bit her lips nervously.
Dr. Peggy Barnhill walked in, clipboard in hand. "Ava, Nikki. Good to see you. What can I do for you today?" She asked.
Ava explained there situation. Frowning worriedly, the doctor asked Nikki to sit up. Nikki nodded, holding her head.
The doctor looked at the bump, eyebrows raised. "I have to say, this is serious. She can have a concussion. With a bump this size, her chances are at least 50." She announced, eyes wide.
Ava looked at her nervously. "Is there anything we can do-?" She asked, frowning slightly.
"Yes. If she falls asleep, check on her every 30 minutes. If she doesn't respond, take her to the hospital. I prefer she doesn't go to school for about 4 days, more if you feel it is necessary." She briefly explained.
Nikki began to waver on the bench, dizzily.
The doctor steadied her. "This is pretty serious. Please, make sure to check on her, I am going to pre-register her at the hospital, just in case." She explained, handing Ava a prescription.
"For headaches." She said briefly, writing down a few notes on her clipboard.
She smiled hastily at Nikki, following Ava's worried face. "That will be all for now." She exclaimed. She opened the door. "You can come in now." She said, without looking up.
Jay and Bradin walked in, embarrassment written all over there faces.
Ava shook her head, laughing. "Jay, get Nikki, bring her out to the car. Bradin, go to the car." She exclaimed, feeling a bit wobbly. Was this really happening?
30 minutes later, Ava, Derrick, Jay and Johnny all sat at the kitchen table, staring at Bradin.
"And the next thing I know, He is making fun of Nikki, then he throws her." He said, explaining what happened at lunch.
Johnny nodded slowly, as Jay bit his lip, Ava crossed her arms
"That is still no excuse, Bradin. I know it was for Nikki, but for getting in a fight, you are gonna stay home with Nikki for the rest of the week."
Bradin's eyes lit up. Ava got an evil grin on her face.
"Doing whatever I say."
Bradin scowled.
"I am not staying home all week." A voice said from behind them, There was Nikki, in her pajamas wavering slightly.
Ava had a frightened look on her face as Jay and Johnny both stood up immediately, to assist her. They made her go over to the couch, sitting down next to her.
"The doctor says you have to Nikki, I am sorry." She concluded, shaking her head. "The doctor said you have to stay home for the rest of the week.
Nikki scowled, leaning against Jay. How was she going to get out of eating now!
One week later, Nikki walked into Playa Linda High, a smile on her face. She had not eaten for a week, and she felt tired, but excited. She had gotten out of eating the whole week she was home by saying it made her sick, or just stashing her food.
Nikki smiled as her friends welcomed her back, asking if she was ok.
Nikki grinned, nodding. "I am fine!" She said enthusiastically.
Cameron and Amber ran up to her, grins on their faces.
"Nikki, you're back! They exclaimed, hugging her.
Nikki grinned, slowly walking towards English.
As Amber and Nikki walked towards English class, Nikki felt vulnerable. Nothing could get her down.
Plopping down in her seat in English, she felt somebody pinch her butt. She turned around, angry but feeling cute.
Jay Cameron stared back at her, grinning. "You're looking good, Westerly!" He exclaimed, rubbing his hands together.
Nikki just grinned, turning back around.
If I keep this up, just imagine how much attention I'll get when I am thinner, she thought to herself.
Later in the day, during P.E., Amber and Nikki stood in the locker room, getting dressed.
"Westerly, come here!" The Gym teacher yelled.
Nikki shrugged as Amber gave her a questioning look.
"Your Aunt called. She doesn't want you to exercise today."
Nikki gave him a look. "I am feeling fine, trust me Coach Armstrong. Please, let me go out! I haven't been active in a week!" She exclaimed.
He looked at her wearily. "Alright, fine. But the first time I see you wavering, you're out!" He said, blowing his whistle.
Nikki nodded, smiling happily at Amber as she came out of the locker room.
"Alright kids, give me 20 laps!" Coach Armstrong yelled, blowing his whistle.
Nikki started to run, feeling hunger pains, but avoiding them as she had been.
During lap 15, she felt herself begin to wear out. Slowing down a bit, she saw the face of Bradin, saying she was heavy. Picking up the pace, she outran the rest of them, finishing before many other's did.
Panting heavily, she stopped and bent over, straightening herself out. This was going to be harder than she thought….
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