THE FACTS OF LIFE ( THE REMIX) Chapter 3 You Walked in and all the air went out !
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At that very moment the jail cell doors opened and in came...TROUBLE
A girl that looked so tough she might actually out do Jo in the butch department.
Blair almost snorted at the thought that someone could actually out do Jo at anything.
She'd only known the street smart ruffian for almost 24 hours now. Already she was positive no one could or would ever beat Jo in her mind. Still as the high society girl she was she decided not to voice her opinions just yet and opted to hide behind Jo for protection. Meanwhile Jo and the new jailbird looked each other over acknowledging one anothers dominance like the alpha's they were.
'' 'Sup ?'', alpha stranger said to alpha Jo.
" Nuthin' whatcha in for ? '' Jo came back.
" Assault and armed robbery it woulda been murder but the guy lived. You?''
Blair ran up and grabbed Jo's strong shoulder for comfort. '' I offed her old man so we could run off togetha but not in a gay way. We're just friends.''
" Ahuh, my names Chris. and the top bunk is mine.'' Said the villainous young woman still eyeing Blair with lust in her eyes. Blair had the shivers and not in a good way when the stone cold woman looked at her that way.
" Jo, why is she looking at me like..like THAT ?'' Blair asked her cellmate in a whispered tone.
" ' Cause blondie she wants ya to be her prison pal like in the shawshank redemption.''
" Oh, my God Jo do something..'' Blair ordered panicked and now holding onto Jo's coat collar.
" Just be calm , I won't let her get that close to you, Just stick close to me 'kay?'' Jo instructed her rich comrad.
" Okay, I just wish I could have a blanket these cells are completely inadequitely heated.'' Blair added as she and Jo sat huddled next to each other on the lower bunk.
Jo took her blazer off and laid it over the shivering girls shoulders. The two girls fell asleep like that. Blairs head on Jo's shoulder peacefully slumbering.
Their peacefull dreams were interrupted. When Jo awoke to the sounds of blair yelping with a pocket knife to her neck.
" Gimme the damn watch I know it's worth atleast a grand on the street. Kids want these things more than crack. NOW GIVE IT TO ME !" Chris ordered.
Jo heard this and stayed still for a few moments. When she saw that Chris wasn't going anywhere. The brunette Bronx native took her tie off then slowly and quietly snuck up behind the violent femme. Carefully with skill Jo quickly looped the tie around Chris' neck and pulled. When the curly haired villain dropped the knife. " Run Blair NOW ! '' Jo yelled.
Blair did just that and then yelled for and officer. At first the policeman who was of slow whit anyway it seemed. Thought that Jo was causing the problem then Blair pointed out the knife laying on the ground in front of the now tied up Chris was hers. The officer couldn't believe it Jo had saved someone from being hurt.
" Where did you have that knife McHauley ? We searched you when you were booked.'' The puzzled officer thought outloud as her handcuffed the girl and dragged her to an empty cell.
'' Wouldn't you like to know?'' Chris said to the officer cryptically raising her eyebrows and smirking evilly.
Soon as the cop had gone back to his desk and away from the girls. Blair rushed to Jo and hugged her tightly crying.
" Whoa, easy princess I don't wanna put on a show or nuthin' . '' Jo said awkwardky waving her arms about.
" You saved my life Jo. Thank you.'' Blair said teary eyed and sniffling.
" Ya' welcome now please stop this mushy crap I'm not sunshine bear.'' Jo said pushing away from Blairs embrace of thankfulness. ' Oh, God her hair smells good like lavender ' The biker thought.
" Fine, Blair snorted, Whats your problem I was merely showing my gratitude for your saving me.''
" Sorry, I just don't do the whole touchy feely thing that well , You're welcome an' all but please no pda's alright. ''
" Yeah, whatever. I'll make sure you are properly thanked with a large gift.'' Blair reacted. ' She wants to play hardball two can play the same game. I have to ask some of the servants what hardball is then I'll play it with Jo until my head turns purple and steam comes out of my GUCCI bag.' The aristacrat thought to herself.
" Girls , stop pouting, as they say in the movies you're sprung now lets get out of here shall we ?'' Edna said suddenly changing the mood from one of solitary confinement of the heart to one of momentary happiness.
About ten minutes later just long enough for three commercials featuring stars you didn't yet know advertising the wonders of pepto Bismal and Barbie.
Edna had all the girls lined up on a police bench She stood before the teens and tweens.
All waited with anticipation of their punishment thinking they'd most like have to mop the hallways and clean toilets for the next four to six years.
" Well you've really done it this time girls, I had to haggle and argue for you four felons all night with the Dean of the school and his board of scandal hating snoots. Hold on girls Edna needs an aspirin. '' The red headed dietician quickly fetched a caplet from her bag and got a small paper cup of water and downed the pain reliever.
" So what is it, whats our punishment Missed G ? '' Natalie asked cautiously.
" The most severe one you've all been expelled. ''
" Oohs and Ahhs,'' fell over the gaggle of girls.
" What do you mean expelled I'm a Wariner , Wariner's don't get expelled I'm sure if you talk to my father he'll clear this whole mess up.''
" Oh, I have Blair. In fact I have spoken with all your parents and they are in complete agreement on your expulsion.''
" There has to be a way we can stay and still be punished for what we did.'' Tootie stated.
Jo had made her mind up, She stood and looked at Mrs. Garrett with those puppy dog brown eyes. '' Look Mrs. Grarrett it all my idea to go to that stupid bar in the first place. Can't ya let the other girls stay and kick me out ?''
Edna placed her hands on the young womans shoulders and smiled empathetically. " Oh, Jo thats so nice, only here for a day and already you're lying for the other girls. No. '' Edna replied. Jo shrugged her shoulders with tie still undone swinging loosely around her neck and her shirt unbuttoned at the very top Blair glanced carefully and notice the strong muscular collar bone sticking out.
" I'm afraid the only way you can all stay is if you live outside of the dormatories permanently.'' Edna explained.
" Where would we stay it's not like we can all call our dad's and ask for townhouse apartments.'' Natalie anounced.
" Thats the whole point Natalie they don't want us anymore we're delinquents.'' Jo explained in sardonic tones.
" You would all stay in the upstairs aparment above the cafeteria ..with me.'' Misses Garrett added. '' And you all have to work in the cafeteria until you graduate. ''
The girls huddled and discussed the subject momentarily.
" We'll do it misses G.'' Tootie and Natalie said with raised hands. The younger girls then nudged the older two.
" Well I suppose some charity work wouldn't kill me fine I'll do it.'' Blair stated.
The blonde prodded Jo's rib with her elbow. " Ow, alright, alright I'm in.'' The brunette automatically raised her hand too.
" Well I'm glad you all like the idea of living with me so much you had to put it to a vote.'' Edna commented sarcastically. " Come on girls lets go home we've got alot of work to do before monday.
The girls finally arrived home at and staggered in the cafeteria doors at a whopping 5:00 AM. Even Jo who was usually a night owl was exhausted.
The older woman led the tuckered out teens upstairs to the once private living quarters now turned dorm room to the four misled youth.
The girls looked at the mess that greeted them instead beds there were broomsticks,old books,paint cans, etc. You name it was there.
Jo turned on a dime the three other girls followed. " Well girls I must say that was the most coordinated domino effect I've seen since that video on the MTV.'' Edna joked dryly.
" This can't be, I..I can't sleep here among...other people I'm a Wariner and Wariner's need their private beauty sleep.'' Blair whined whilst choking on dust mites after having moved the lid off a box covered in dust.
" Yeah, misses Garrett she's right.'' Jo agreed.
" You think so, Oh Jo thanks for sticking with me on this..'' Blair squeaked happily.
" Of course I do , Who wants to sleep next to someone who probably snores in latin.'' Jo smarted looking Blair over with narrowed smirk.
" Well, if you hate the idea of sleeping in the same room with me that much then I'll stay here just to annoy you.'' Blair cameback.
" I shoulda known once these demons learn ya' name they torture ya' foreva' . '' Jo added in a more lowered tone. The two girls were now eye to eye with one another and neither one of them was blinking.
" ALRIGHT ! that Enough!'' The older woman exclaimed stepping between the rich blonde and the butch brunnette. " Now if no one likes the arrangement you all have to go. No if's, and's , or buts about it. That's the way the dean and your parents decided it. If you can't get along I'll have no c hoice but to call your parents and have them come get you all.''
The small room was silenced with that revelation. The teenagers all looked at each other and the floor in shame.
Jo spoke up. '' I'm sorry misses Garrett. I wanna stay even if I do hafta sleep in the same room with her.''
" Me too.'' Blair agreed.
" Yeah, us too. Natalie and Tootie both nodded. We practically grew up here we wouldn't know what to do at another school.''
''It's like we're all family here, even if I am the only woman of color in a sea of white sisters.'' Tootie commented jokingly.
" Alright then everyone grab something and start cleaning. I'm gonna take a nap. I've got two hours before I have to rise and shine. And feed a bunch of teenage hogs.''
" Goodnight Misses G.'' All the girls said.
" Goodluck girls.''
End Episode one stay tuned for Ep 2 when Jo gets a gentleman caller or does she, Natalie discovers shes a sleepwalking cookie monster and Tootie learns to hate white people with the stock boy...And Edna learns how to hyperventilate while saying 'girls , girls, GIRLS !''
