**Alright here is part 3 of Teen Princess. Enjoy!

Ariel's POV

I sat next to Ling as Shin paced in front of the noobs. Iplayed with the pocket knife blade, spinning it on the side of my shoe as I stared each one of the sophomores down. These were just kids wanting to getinto trouble. They weren't even worth our time.

"If you're here because you think being in a gang is cool,then you're mistaken." Shin began with his speech. "In this gang, we are more than just street punks causing trouble. We are warriors." He went on.

"You would think he would come up with something new by now." Yao muttered and Ling stiffled his laughter while I just smirked.

"How long do you think this will last? I'm hungry and goingwithout lunch." Po who sat on the other side of me said.

"All you ever think about is food." Yao commented.

"What's your point?" Po asked, sending Ling into a fit of laughter.

"Ariel," Shin called giving me my cue.

Lifting the pocket knife in my hand, I threw it at the crowed of sophomores. They all gasped and ducked, getting out of the way. A loud thud sounded off the wall as the blade stuck to the target. Bullzeye.

"So, step out of line and you will receive the consequences." Shin finished, walking back towards us. We all stood up about to follow.

"So if you think you can handle it, meet us tonight in theback of the Dot." Shin then adjourned the meeting, and lead us back towards the school.

"You think any of them could handle it, General?" Ling asked and Shin spun on him.

"I told you not to call me that." He growled.

"Sorry," Ling chuckled, "It slipped." He defended. Shin sighed and continued to walk.

"Ariel," he called my name and I walked up to his side. "I want you there to help me pick out the new crew. I don't care what you have going on later tonight, you will be there. Understood?" he asked. I nod andslow my pace so that I can fall back.

"Ariel!" someone else shouted. I looked over to find Erick waving at me, and standing there waiting for me. I look back at Shin who is getting in his car along with Yoa, Ling, and Po.

"Remember, tonight, be there." Shin called and slammed his door shut. I sighed and made my way over to Erick.

He watched Shin and the rest of the gang drive off as I walked towards him. When he looked at me, I could already tell what he was thinking. I rolled my eyes and looked away from him.

"Why do you keep doing this, Ariel?" he asked. "Why do you follow that guy? He's nothing but trouble." He says. I just stare up at him, and he sighs.

"Just because your mom died doesn't mean you can do this to yourself. I know she wouldn't approve of this." He said. I glared at him. How DARE he bring my mom into this!

"Don't look at me like that." He said shaking his head. "Ever since your mom died you have been acting out. You haven't spoken one word since the accident. Don't you ever think about how your dad must be feeling, or your sisters? You aren't the only one who is hurting you know."

I didn't want to hear anything coming from him. He didn't know anything! He didn't know how much I was hurting, how my mom's death affected me. He didn't have any right in telling me these things. Out of anger I lifted my fist to punch him, but before I could land a blow he caught my wrist.

"Ariel, don't, please." He says, looking into my eyes. "I only say that because I want you to realize what you are doing." he adds.

I pull my hand back pissed off at him.

"Come back to me Ariel." He pleads. "I still love you, evenif you don't love me anymore, I love you."

I stare at him, feeling my heart pound against my chest. Love… I was no longer able to feel or give love. With one final glare towards him I turned and walked away from him. He called for me but I ignored him and as soon as I turned past the corner I began to run, feeling the tears run down my cheeks.

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