Chapter 6

I just barely finished my calls. I had to do 2 more, but school was already out and the hallways were too loud. So I packed up and left, hoping I would be able to finish them in time for the meeting.

I went to my locker, and dropped all my work stuff in. Then I went to the changing rooms in the Gym.

Seeing as it was the end of the day, there was barely anybody. On top of that, it was the boy's basketball team's day to practice in here. I was completely and utterly safe. For now.

I stood in front of the mirror. I took off my jacket, and placed it on the bench behind me. Then my shirt.

The bandages wrapped around me made my skin bright cherry red. I gently began unwinding them, breathing a sigh of relief.

"And like Rapunzel and her long long hair, Sierra was determine to hide her biggest asset." I spun around, only to sigh in relief. It was Rosa. One of the few people who knew.

"It isn't an asset. That isn't even the right term for it! And it's definitely not an asset when you have to have the police on speed dial because you're getting attacked so constantly!" I huffed, cheeks burning bright.

"Whatever you say! But don't complain to me when Castiel calls you an ironing board. You brought that upon yourself!" Rosa pointed out.

"Nolo contendere." I replied. "It's worth it."

"Nolo contendere?" She repeated.

"A Latin term for ' I do not wish to contend'. It's also a legal term for admitting guilty, and not guilty. At least, I'm fairly certain it is." I explained. "It used to be one of my favorite things to say, though I can't quite remember what it means. "

"Okay. But why are you unwinding it?" Rosa prompted me.

"Seeing my family. Little family reunion today, so... Something like that. What are you here for anyways." I quickly changed the subject. Rosa narrowed her eyes, and tilted her head slightly.

"Your clothes sizing." She said, deciding to leave the other subject alone. Thankfully.

"Go with what it really is. I've got to appear really mature for this meeting, and anyway I can. I'm really short so that won't help. Get me heeled shoes. At least 3 inches. Then I'll be more average heighted. Five foot five." I added.

"Alright. I'll be going then. I already have your address, so I'll drop it off to-" I cut her off quickly.

"Not that address. I'll text it to you later. I have to run." I said as I changed back into my clothes. She nodded and left.

"That was tense." I muttered to myself as I headed out. As I was walking out, I saw Castiel practicing with the other guys in the basketball team.

As I was heading out the door, I heard a loud wolf-whistle. I turned around, just as some guy came up to me.

"Hey, you're really pretty. Wanna go out sometime?" He asked, eyes not on my face, but somewhere slightly lower. This, I silently cursed to Rosa, is why I bind myself everyday.

"No thank you. I'm in a rush, sorry!" I tried to excuse myself with a tight smile. I was already mad at him, and he had barely said a word.
"Wait... My name is Tim. You should stay. It won't be long." Tim tried. One of the other players came over to get him.

"Tim you should..." The guy trailed off once he saw me.

"Hey... I'm... Brian..." He said, totally checking me out. I used to enjoy that attention. Not anymore.

"I said, I'm leaving now." I insisted.

"No." Tim looked at my face, for once.

"What do you mean?" I countered. Then Castiel came over.

"What's the hold up? You guys do understand that..." Castiel started, until he saw me. He looked really surprised.

"Hi Castiel. I was just telling these boys about how I am going to leave whether they like it or not." My words may have rang out clearly, but it barely seemed to go through their heads. I

I left promptly. Well, Rosa got her wish. I used my "assets" as she so kindly phrased it.

. . . . .

I waited at the south bus stop. I was talking to Jasmine once again.

"And then they all just stared at my chest. Like, RUDE! I mean, if I hide it day after day, then I guess it makes sense, but you don't just stand and stare so blatantly. That's just way too rude. Way way way way too rude!" I almost screamed into the phone.

"Well, it's the city. I guess they just lack the manners the boys at our school have." Jasmine tried. Although she didn't really get these things she tried. I really appreciated it.

"Yeah Jasmine. They really do lack manners here. Some creepo attacked me on the way to the bus stop, which delayed me for quiet awhile, and my sister's bus STILL hasn't gotten here! Which makes me mad. I could've hidden it if she didn't come here, but since she's arriving today I just was more open about it today. If she doesn't come, then I'm going to regret it so bad." I whined.

"Well, Arsen did come today. It shouldn't be a waste then." Jasmine pointed out.

"Yeah that's true. I should probably go, now. It's almost the delayed time arrival. I don't want to be on the phone when they come." I sighed.

"Yeah. Well, bye then!" Jasmine bid me goodbye and we both hung up.

"So, I lack manners, and you're hiding something from me." I heard a dog panting behind me.

"Castiel." I turned to face him. He was walking his dog.

"You heard all that?" I silently pleaded that he did not. But he did.

"From the part where you complained about guys staring at your chest, to the goodbye. So yeah. The interesting part." He answered. It was interesting, but at least it wasn't the part about Arsen.

"Darn. So you heard the binding part." I sighed.

"What binding?" Castiel challenged. Crude. So he didn't hear that.

"N-o-t-h-i-n-g!" I sang out.

"I don't believe you. Nothing usually means something." He countered.

Thankfully I got a text. But then it wasn't a good thing.

We missed the second bus. Taking the next one. You might want to wait at a cafe or something. It read. I sighed. They sucked at traveling.

You suck, my dear beloved, betrothed, beautiful, elegant, good-for-nothing, sister. I will wait at a cafe then. I'll send you directions to the cafe. Hope Cara is dealing with it okay. I taught her to take in everything with a stride, so do your best to incourage that. And don't forget to let her give compliment to anyone! I sent a long text to her.

"Hey! Listen to me, will you?" Castiel snapped.

"I'm going to a cafe. Is there one near here?" I looked at his annoyed face. It really irked him.

"I'll walk you there." He suggested. More like demanded.

"That sounds excellent. Thank you." I tried to remain composed. Then I received a call.

"Hello?" I answere my phone as Castiel and I began walking. He glanced over at me.

"It's Caitlin. Umm... I'm not sure how to start this..." She began.

"Caitlin! Let me guess, it's about the talk show you are about to start up soon." I smirked on the other end. She was probably freaking out.

" Yeah! It is! I'm really nervous. There will be, like, the whole galaxy watching me, and we're going to start live recording soon. Live RECORDING! There's people! Watching me!" Caitlin panicked.

"Caitlin. Relax. Just imagine you are talking to me, Elizabeth, or Sarah. You have enough sass and sarcasm to do this, like a pro. No. You are a pro now. Now wipe off all that sweat. I have faith in you. Otherwise you wouldn't be where you are now." I comforted her. I was always horrible at soothing these type of nerves.

"Okay... I'll try, though I can't guarantee I will do well." I could just see Caitlin fidgeting as she said this.

"It's your first time. Don't be so hard on yourself. It's a learning experience. I will be watching this live as well. I will call you in the middle of it, if something goes wrong. Okay?" I told her.

"Oh! That makes me feel better a little. You better, okay?" She threatened.

"Of course! Keep your phone with you. Don't let them take it away. Hide it! Run past security!" I joked, hoping to relieve some of the stress.

"Ahh! You've been caught! Run! Run!" Caitlin joined in. I smiled.

"Good luck out there!" I chirped a farewell.

"Thanks! I will need it..." She muttered the last part darkly, before ending the call.

"Let's hurry to the cafe. I wanna see if I invested my money correctly." I command Castiel.

He merely raised an eyebrow, and sped up.