Patrick stormed into the Band Hall and made a beeline for the Director's office. Why am I so angry? He thought, plopping down on his favorite rollie chair. Many thoughts ran through his head but one seemed to pop up constantly. Why?
What the hell was his problem? Why was Patrick so mad? As Victoria ascended the stairs to Physics, she couldn't get Patrick out of her head. He'd never gotten angry. Ever. Walking into Physics, she tried to shake off any thoughts of Patrick. That proved to be harder than she thought because everything started to remind her of a certain green-eyed instructor. The guy sitting in front of her had scruffy black hair…her teacher's first name was Patrick…UGH! Why couldn't she stop thinking about him?
Afternoon practice was strained, to say the least. Ron was broody…Patrick was broody…hell, even fat Sam was broody…although that might have been because he skipped lunch. Randy noticed Tori's lack of concentration and cornered her during a break. "Tori?" What's the matter? You…and just about everyone else are unusually quiet today. I mean I missed that last couple of measures and Ron didn't say anything!" Tori shrugged while taking a sip out of her water bottle. "I dunno…I'm just tired." Randy rolled his eyes, and then grinned. "Well, I know one thing that'll cheer you up! Madi's having a party tonight!" Tori laughed, "Trust Madi to have a party on a Thursday night!" Randy mimicked Madi's high pitched voice, "Everyone has their parties on Friday; I have to be different!"
"It's so loud in here!" Tori shouted at Randy, who was holding a red plastic cup. She looked at his cup, "You know, for a person that wants to be different, Madi has the most cliché cups." Randy sniggered, "Too bad it's just coke! Everyone else is drinking, but I gotta test tomorrow. There is no way I'm gonna go with a wicked hangover." He lazily put an arm around her. "You…on the other hand…can get as wasted as you want. I'm driving." She shrugged off his arm and scoffed, "Nah…I'm good." A girl that Randy liked walked past and sat on the couch next to them.
"Ahhh…perfection in a red dress." Randy said dreamily. The blonde, who was indeed wearing a red dress, was none other than… "Nadine Harris…head cheerleader." Tori said in exasperation. "Randy!" She said, snapping him out of his drooling. "You know…she's always liked Drumline…and I know her from Pre-cal. How about I introduce you?" "Riiight…like she would ever go out with…hey!" Randy said as Tori dragged him over to Nadine.
"Tori!" Nadine said as the black haired drummer approached her. "Hey Nadine, how's it going?" Nadine sighed, "It's a bit of a bore…I mean I kinda feel out of the loop; this is a band party. Maybe I shouldn't have come…but Madi is my friend." Tori smiled, "Well I know someone who would love to keep you company in your loneliness." Nadine brightened as Tori introduced Randy. Tori smiled when she saw them hit it off.
Need some silence… Tori thought as she snuck up Madi's stairs. She knew where Madi's guest room was, and she decided to take a breather in there. The party was so loud and crowded so she needed some space. So sleepy…she thought, plopping down on the comfy bed.
Ron was angry. No scratch that, he was downright furious. How dare Sara break up with him! He was Ron! Girls didn't break up with him, he broke up with them! And why couldn't he get Victoria out of his head! Wait! Where did that come from? His beer sloshed in his hand as he stumbled up the stairs. Whoa…everything spun as he staggered his way into a room. His beer slipped from his hand and landed with a clunk on the hardwood floor. This shook the person lying on the bed.
"Wha?" Tori said, sitting up suddenly. Ron sat down on the bed and gently grabbed her hand. "Ron? What are you doing?" Tori asked, surprised. "I just realized how incredibly stupid I was in breaking up with you…and how incredibly sexy you are." He tried to kiss her but Tori drew back. "We've been through this before, Ron." He rolled his eyes and scooted closer, "And we should do it again." Tori stood up, "No, Ron I'm gonna," but she was cut off as Ron pulled her down. A sudden spark of anger flashed through him. "You're going to love me!" "No! Ron! Stop!" Ron threw her across the room onto the bed. "NO!" But he smacked her across the face. She tried to fight him off but he was too strong, it didn't help that she was still sore. Ron pinned her to the bed; white dots marred her vision as she felt one of her ribs snap. "Stooop…" she moaned. "Please." His lips descended upon hers with a forceful passion. White hot pain flared in her side and she pushed Ron off with all of the strength she could muster. Ron stared dumbstruck at Victoria, who was lying huddled against a corner of the bed. "Tori..I...I'm so sorry..." He spluttered. She stood up and ran out of the room.
Ron sunk down on his knees, cradling his head.
"What have I done?"