"Miss Anderson, please report to the Provost office this instant," announced Mr. Burke, their English professor. Everyone looked up at Kimmy who was as surprised as they were. She didn't remember doing anything wrong. She walked out of the classroom straight to the office.
"What's up, Provost Higgins?" asked Kimmy as she opened the door. She saw that two people were already seated in front of the Provost's table. They turned around and both smirked at her.
"What the fuck are you doing here?" hissed Kimmy.
"Language, Ms. Anderson," Provost Higgins scolded. "You're already in hot water. Don't make me reprimand you for immorality also." Kimmy huffed and crossed her arms.
"There it is, sir. On her wrist." Dylan pointed out the shiny bauble on Kimmy's arm. Kimmy gasped as she tried covering it up. She did not expect this to happen.
"Do you have any proof that it is yours, Miss Han?" The provost asked. "These accusations are a bit extreme. I cannot believe that a Spenser student would actually resort to stealing."
"It's not Dylan's, sir," piped up Reid. "It's mine. I purchased it with my debit card and here is the receipt. I paid for the customizations and ordered the charms from France." Provost Higgins took the receipt from Reid's hands and looked at Kimmy disappointedly.
"May I see the bracelet, Miss Anderson?" Kimmy was shaking in her shoes. She didn't know how to get out of this mess. She only took the bracelet so she could dangle it in front of Dylan.
"Miss Anderson, now!" The provost warned. Kimmy stepped up to him slowly and took her hand. He looked intently at the bracelet and inspected every charm as he checked on the receipt.
"This is very serious, Miss Anderson," indicated the provost. "Do you know that we could expel you for this?" Kimmy shook her head as she cried.
"I don't think expulsion is necessary, sir." Dylan interjected. "There must be another way for Kimmy here to pay for her mistake?" Kimmy glared at Dylan. She was enjoying every minute of this. Now she would be indebted to her for saving her ass.
"Very well, then," said the provost. "Miss Anderson, please return the bracelet to Mr. Garwin." Kimmy complied and gave the bracelet to Reid.
"As for your punishment, you will be suspended for a week and you are off the dance squad." The provost announced. This made Dylan grin even more at her.
"Please call Miss Snider," The provost told Kimmy. "I believe you two are friends? Her case is even more severe than yours." Dylan and Reid looked at each other. They had no idea what Kira did. They left the office and went to their own respective classes.
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"I'm not giving it to you, yet!" Reid teased Dylan. They were having lunch together with Tyler.
"Why not?" Dylan pouted.
"It's not the right time yet!" answered Reid.
"You better not be giving that to someone else!" Dylan warned him. Reid just laughed while Dylan punched him in the arm.
"Hey, that's a misdemeanor Dee!" Tyler teased. She stuck out her tongue at him and blew raspberries.
"Yeah, that's mature!" said Tyler as he rolled his eyes.
"Did you guys hear what happened to Kira?" asked Kate as she sat down with them. Sarah sat down beside her too. Everyone shook their heads.
"You know you're like a tabloid" Reid teased Kate. She shot him a look that made him back down.
"Someone submitted a sex tape of her and Aaron doing it in the Chemistry labs!" Kate announced with a look of disgust.
"Hey, where can I get a copy?" Reid piped in. Dylan punched him again, only this time a little harder.
"Let me just warn you not to touch any of the graduated cylinders with your bare hands!" exclaimed Kate. That made everyone crack up.
"I heard she got suspended and kicked off the squad for that!" added Sarah.
"So does that mean they need a new captain?" asked Dylan. Sarah nodded.
"It sucks that you're off the squad," said Sarah. "You would've made a great captain."
"Yeah, I guess." Dylan frowned. "Now I wish I hadn't tackled Kimmy or wrecked the bleachers." The girls continued to talk about the latest gossip while the guys talked abut how they could get the video. The girls just rolled their eyes.
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"Hey stranger," greeted Dylan. She sat down beside Brittany on the bench in front of the school. This was turning out to be their most favorite spot to meet.
"Hey bitch," Brittany smiled at her. "Heard what happened to Kimmy. You should've seen her break down at practice yesterday. It was like she was expecting us to cry because she's leaving."
"More like celebrate!" chuckled Dylan. "How is practice anyway? I heard Kira's off the squad too."
"Yeah," replied Brittany. "She didn't even bother showing up like Kimmy."
"So, who's your new captain?" asked Dylan.
"I am." Brittany answered dryly.
"Really? That's great!" Dylan said with a twinge of jealousy in her voice.
"You're getting gullible, Dee." Brittany snorted. "We don't have a captain yet. Miss Jenkins can't find anyone to replace her. I can't do it because I'm not too enthusiastic about being a leader."
"That was cruel, Brit," Dylan faked pouting at her. "Damn, I wish I was still on the squad."
"Well," started Brittany. "I wanted it to be a surprise but since you keep on throwing hints at me that you want to get back on the squad…" Brittany didn't finish. Dylan sat up straight while waiting for her to continue.
"Miss Jenkins wants to talk to you about coming back on the squad!" squealed Brittany.
"Oh my god!" yelled Dylan. "Are you serious? Don't fuck with me Brit! You know I hate it when you do that!"
"I'm serious, dumbass!" said Brittany as she slapped the back of Dylan's head. "She's definitely going to make you captain!"
"This is so great!" squealed Dylan. "We can't celebrate yet, I don't want to jinx it!" Dylan clamed down and started to breathe slowly.
"Whatever," said Brittany as she pulled something out of her bag. "So you wanna watch some porn?"
"Oh no you didn't?" exclaimed Dylan as she laughed at what Brittany was holding. It was a video camera.
"Oh yes I did!" replied Brittany. "Don't touch the graduated cylinders with your bare hands, okay?" Dylan laughed at her as she played the tape.
