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Had Enough

I was at school, biting at my pencil, while taking a math test. It was basic multiplication and it was pretty simple, there was only two questions that stumped me, but I got through it. I went to go turn it in, but on my way to the teacher's desk I tripped over a foot. There was only one person in front of me, Hailey. I glared at her and she smirked as she stared at her paper.

"Emily, please be careful. Are you okay?" Ms. Biscuit asked.

"I'm fine," I said as I stood up.

"All right, turn in your paper and sit back down, carefully."

I turned in my paper and returned to my seat. I glared at the back of Hailey's head with anger. She's been bugging me since school started and also last year when I came here too. Of course I wasn't to lay a finger on her because I'd get expelled and she's top priority at this school.

"You okay?" Henry whispered.

"Yeah, I'm fine," I whispered back.

He nodded and went back to his test. Eventually it was time for art class and we were all excited. Art was one of the best electives we had, and it helped that Mr. Denton was super fun and nice. We were all sitting in groups of four at a table and mine consisted of Henry, Leo, Blair and I.

At the table next to us was Hailey and her two besties, Chloe and Elizabeth. Also sitting with them was Tony, he was a new student, and was really handsome. The only thing wrong with Tony was that he was just as stuck up as Hailey, apparently his dad owns a billion dollar company and is filthy rich. Hailey was very into Tony and it was annoying watching the two giggle at each other all day.

Today we were painting pictures and talking about the upcoming holiday, Christmas, in a few weeks. I couldn't believe that Christmas was coming around quickly and it'll be my second with my aunt Kate. I've been with her for a whole year and it's been amazing.

Sure I've been through a lot, but I had awesome people to guide me through it. While I was deep in thought, I felt a cold liquid hit my shoulder. Since my hair was in a ponytail, my whole neck and shoulder was exposed, and now covered in red paint. I watched as the red liquid oozed down my neck and shoulder onto my white collared shirt and navy blue long sleeved blazer.

I looked up to see Hailey snickering and as soon as the teacher came over, her face changed drastically.

"I'm so sorry, Mr. Denton. It slipped, I didn't mean too," she said with a small and innocent face.

"It's all right, Hailey. I'll help Emily get it out the best we can," he said.

"Thanks," she said with a small smile.

"She did it on purpose," I said standing up with anger.

"Emily, she apologized. She didn't mean to do this. Apologize to her for accusing her of lying," he said.

"What!? She should apologize to me," I said.

"Emily, apologize or go to the principal's office. Your choice," he said sternly.

I huffed and glared at Hailey, "I'm sorry I called you a liar."

"It's okay, I forgive you," she said with a sickening sweet smile.

"Come on Emily, let's try to remove this paint before it dries," my teacher said as he escorted me to the back of the class where the sink was.

He poured some water on a paper towel and dabbed at my clothes, then my neck, and finally shoulder. After about ten minutes and three wet paper towels, most of the paint was out of my clothes and skin.

"All right that should do it. The rest should come out in the wash, it's not supposed to be stainable paint," Mr. Denton said.

"Thanks Mr. Denton," I said.

"Your welcome. Class start packing up, it's almost time to go back to class," he said.

The whole class groaned and all Mr. Denton did was laugh at us. We all packed up and I couldn't help, but shoot daggers at Hailey the whole time we cleaned up and got our art work together. She also returned my glares with her own demonic ones.

We went back to class and when the last thirty minutes of school came around, our teacher took us outside for recess. The boys went to play some basketball with other students and Blaire and I sat on the swings talking to each other.

Hailey and her snobby posse were walking bye and she kicked sand at my legs. I got up and walked over to her, anger fiercely playing in my eyes.

"What's your problem? Why can't you just leave us alone?" I said in her face.

"You shouldn't be here at our school. You're just a misfit, like you're three other friends. You four will never amount to anything even if you try. While my friends and I here will be living in mansions with hot men, laughing at all you little people," she said with cockiness.

"Your just gonna be a washed up old fart, and be a lonely old women crying her eyes out because she has no real friends. You're going to be the one to get laughed at when all of us are making real money and have nice men to go home too."

"Well, even if it does. I'll still wind up better than you, you'll probably end up like your mother. You'll be doing drugs and overdosing, leaving your little misfit child to start the cycle all over again."

Blaire tried to pull me away and said "Emily, come on."

"No. You know what Hailey, I'm sick of you bothering me, my friends, and everyone else who's been your victim. I'm not gonna take it anymore," I said.

"Fine, but if you do, you're going to be expelled and are going to be flipping burgers for the rest of your life," she said.

I sighed and looked over at Blaire and she shook her head with fright. She knew if I did this, I'd have to leave, but I couldn't let Hailey get away with everything she's done. A crowed was starting to form around us and I knew that the teachers would come break it up soon, this was my only chance.

"I knew she wouldn't do anything, she's a wuss and a misfit. She'll never amount to anything," Hailey snickered.

I finally had enough and my mama always said not to back down from a fight. I went in for the punch and whacked Hailey right in the face. She stumbled and held her face which held anger and tears. She jumped on me and started wailing her fists to my head, I blocked her blows easily remembering what my mama and her boyfriends showed me.

I flipped Hailey over and punched her ferociously. I felt like my whole body was on fire and I could take on the world. I wailed on her hard, barely hearing the chants of "Fight, fight, fight." I continued to punch her unmercifully, not showing a sign of stopping. It's like I've transformed into a whole other person.

I felt arms trying to pull me off of Hailey, but I kept throwing my small fists wildly. I was pulled off roughly and dragged to the other side of the playground. Administrators and teachers were gathered around Hailey and trying to disperse the other students. My PE teacher was looking at me and I was still heaving like a wild animal.

I tried to collect myself, but the adrenaline was still pumping through my body. The teachers and administrators were running around frantically trying to figure out their next step. It looked like a few were on the phone, probably contacting someone.

"Emily Beckett Roswell, come with me now," the security officer, Officer Stan, said as he came up to us.

"You got this?" my PE teacher asked him.

"Yeah," he said.

I followed Officer Stan to the principal's office and all the grownups were looking at me with weary stares. Some of the kids were kind of smirking at me, happy she was put in her place, but others looked frightened, afraid of what I could do to them.

We arrived at the principal's office and I was told to take a seat in front of his desk. Officer Stan left, so he could go help with Hailey, and the principal was staring at me hard.

"Ms. Roswell, I'm ashamed of this behavior. In all my years working here, not once did I ever have a fight. Especially a fight where a student has to be rushed to the ER," he said.

I couldn't speak, everything I've done caught up to me and I was numb at the realization that I went ballistic on Hailey. My aunt was going to be pissed, I've only been in this school for a year and now I'm going to be expelled.

"Do you have anything to say for yourself?" he grumbled.

"No sir," I sniffled out.

"Your aunt is on her way. Stay here, I have to go talk to some people," he said.

He left and I was alone, tears running freely down my face as I stared out the window, showing the front of the building. I watched the barren trees slightly sway in the breeze of the early December weather. An ambulance pulled up and I wondered if I really beat up Hailey that bad. I was ashamed of my actions and knew my mother was making her way out of me.

I had to try to contain myself, I can't end up like my mother. If I do, Hailey would be right and I would fail my aunt completely. I couldn't do that to her, it would break her heart. I heard the door open and the principal walk in with a very pissed off Aunt Kate. She looked livid and I knew I was in for a very wild lecture.

"Emily please leave while I inform your aunt," he said.

I quickly nodded and scooted past my aunt, not sparring her a single glance. I sat in the office and wondered what they were discussing about me. They were probably discussing the fate of me staying in this school, which is probably slim. The other thing is probably the injuries I gave to Hailey. I tipped my head back, looking at the egg white ceiling, hoping my aunt wasn't to mad at me. I hope she'll come through and be semi sentimental with me.

My aunt walked out of the principal's office and grabbed my arm. She pulled me with her to the exit and walked us to the car. We got into her car and drove to the apartment in deafening silence. I was so afraid of her right now, it reminded me of the time I got caught at the warehouse. I never wanted her to be like that again, but it seems like I'm just one big trouble maker.

We got to her apartment and as soon as we got inside she spoke, "Sit now!"

I sat quietly playing with my bruised and bloody fingers which I still didn't get to wash off.

"I can't believe you did that, Em. I am so disappointed in you right now. I thought I taught you better than that. I tell you to behave and stay in this school, and you pull a stunt like this," she said anger punctuating every word.

"I didn't mean to, Aunt Kate. It was spur of the moment and I barely knew what I was doing until it was too late," I cried.

She pointed a slim finger at me and said, "No Emily, you had every chance to control yourself. You went too far today. You put that little girl in the hospital with a broken nose and several lacerations that will probably need stitches. I am so disappointed in you."

"I'm so sorry Aunt Kate. I'm really sorry. I didn't mean to hurt her, I just couldn't stop."

She shook her head at me and said, "I don't want to hear it Emily. I'm tired of your antics, I'm this close to putting you in an all-girls boarding school. I want you to clean up and change your clothes, then go to your room until I can look at you."

She walked away and went to her room slamming the door behind her. I went to the bathroom and looked at myself in the mirror. I had blood on my face, which was mostly Hailey's and I had a light shiner just under my right eye. I washed my hands and face and I only had one little scrape on my forehead. My fists were bruised from the excessive wailing I did on Hailey and I just shook my head, watching my reflection carefully.

No matter how much I said I wanted to be like my aunt Kate, my mother would make an appearance. My dad shows to, but my mom and I were like two peas in a pod. Even though she was not great to me, we still shared plenty of moments and I'm more like her then I want to admit. I just want to shake her out of my head and eliminate her cruel teachings in my head.

All I was used to for eight years of my life was drugs, mean boyfriends, crazy people, and obsessive fighting. No matter how hard I try to fight it and ignore it, it finds a way to pop back into my life. Maybe I'll never be able to have a normal life and I'll be stuck living like my mother down the road.

I sighed and went to my room where I shut the door softly. I crawled onto my bed and cried into my fluffy pillow. I was a disappointment to my aunt and I'll never be able to get things right. I'll just be another failure she doesn't need in her life. I let her down and I let her down hard.

I think this is the worst thing I've done and I don't think anyone was expecting something like this. If she sends me away to a boarding school, what will that mean for my future? Will I fall off the deep end or will I turn out all right?

I may only be nine years old, but I've never been more worried about my future until right now. I didn't want to leave my aunt or Castle and everyone else I've come close too. I hope my aunt will be able to look at me the same again once this all calms down, but I have a feeling I really messed things up. I might not be able to fix things this time and our special bond will be forever broken.

I think I fell asleep because next thing I know I feel the wait of my bed shift. I looked up with bleary eyes to see my aunt Kate looking at me sadly. She rubbed my back and I spoke softly, "I'm sorry."

"Emily, I'm angry with you, but I know you're deeply sorry about what you did. I thought over it and I knew you didn't want to attend that school in the first place. I know that Hailey girl was a nuisance, but it didn't give you the right to hurt her," she said.

I sat up and leaned against the head board and said, "I know, I just couldn't control myself. I should have made the right decision. I'm a disgrace."

"You are not a disgrace. You might have done something very wrong, but you are far from being a disgrace. If you keep this up though, it will lead to being one, but as of now, you're just a troubled kid. Believe me I wasn't the best either, but I did have more rights than I did wrongs, but I pulled myself together, and look where I am now. Someday this could be you if you just control yourself."

"Okay, I'll really try. You're not sending me away are you?"

"No, I'm not. I couldn't do that to you, you need people who are close to you right now, not be isolated by them. Just a warning though, if you continue this unruly behavior, I might have to."

"I understand, I promise I'll behave, I'll try so hard to stay out of trouble."

"I know you will, you may have your mother and father in you, but you have me too. I know you can fight through these phases and you'll be just fine."

"You think so?"

"I know so. I'll be here to guide you whenever you take the wrong path. Everyone will be here for you, whether you feel down or just alone, don't hesitate to come to one of us. I know everyone cares about you very much and they'd do anything in their power to get you through it."

I hugged my aunt Kate tightly and said, "Thank you so much Aunt Kate. I love you so much. I'm real sorry about all the pain I caused you today."

She stroked my back softly and said, "You are very welcome, Emily. You didn't cause me any pain today, I know what happened and I completely understand. It might have been a horrible thing to do, but you know what you've done. I love you too Emily. Don't think I'll ever give up on you."

"Okay," I said still hugging her.

A few days later my aunt and I went on a tons of errands to do pertaining to my incident. We picked up my school stuff from the front office, then we signed up at a public school only about two blocks from her apartment, and now I'm in the pediatric unit of the hospital.

"Do I have to do this?" I whined.

"Yes, Em. You put her in the hospital and broke her nose, it's the least you can do," she said.

"Can't I just write her a card?"

"No, face to face is the best way to apologize, now come on."

We walked into her room and she was talking to her mother. I wanted to bolt out of the room, but I knew I had to do the right thing and apologize.

"I don't want to see that little demon in here," Mrs. Florence said angrily.

"I assure you Mrs. Florence, we'll be out of your hair in no time. Emily just wanted to apologize," my aunt said.

"Fine, but she has two minutes and has to stay at least five feet away," she said.

"Fine," my aunt said with irritation.

"I'm sorry for what I did Hailey. I didn't mean to break your nose and have you get stitches in your face. I went over board and I shouldn't have punched you in the first place. If I could do it over, I'd have been a bigger person and walked away, but I didn't. I'm sorry and I hope you'll forgive me," I said.

"Its fine, guess I deserved it," she mumbled.

I raised a brow and said, "Huh?"

"Hailey, don't say that," Mrs. Florence said with shock.

"It's true, mom. I've been horrible to her and a lot of others. She is the only person who did something about it, even though it was a horrible thing, I understand," Hailey said.

"Whoa, I totally didn't see that coming. I'm glad you accept my apology and understand my dilemma," I said.

My aunt nudged me and gave me a stern look. I smiled sheepishly up at her and gave a slight shrug.

"Well, I guess that was settled. Now please leave before I decide to press any charges for hurting my baby," Mrs. Florence said.

"Mom drop it," Hailey sighed.

Her mom gasped and we snickered as we left the room. As we walked down the hospital hall I spoke up, "looks like they have their own issues."

"Yeah, everyone has something," my aunt said.

"Yeah, I guess that's true."

"I'm proud of you Em, for apologizing like a grown up."

"Yeah, it was hard, but I knew it was the right thing."

My aunt pulled me into her side as we walked and said, "Yeah, I know. Sometimes you just have to do it whether you want to or not."

"Yeah, I know. Thanks for being supportive, "I said looking up at her.

"No problem, Emily. I'd do anything for you."

"So we're going straight home?"

"Yep, you're grounded for a long while."

"Awesome," I groaned.

She laughed and we went home with the strong bond we have between us. Hopefully I'll never tarnish that bond with another outburst like this.