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Chapter 6 The week went by as usual. Bitter teachers, giving out homework in angst to the students. I had fucking 5 essays to do by friday. Our groups meet at the cafeteria daily, since few of us had classes with one another. I was lucky enought to have at least one friend in each class. I joked once about it that it was a conspiracy to keep my from stabbing my eyes out from boredom. I tried explaining this to my friends but they just didn't understand. "Its a plot to keep me alive so my parents check's can put a down payment on their ferrari." "And they didn't do the same for us because..." Kat looked at me with confusion. "Because I am the only one here with enough balls to do it, well me and Derek, right Derek?" Derek was siting next to me instead of Trent, I was still bitter over Tracy, and he was too prideful to apologize. Derek struggled to remove the skin from his chicken "Yah, I totally get what you mean, but they just assume I'm suicidal cause of the hawk," He pointed at his french braid with his fork. Spike poked at the chicken with his knife, "That doesn't look cooked." We all took a glance at the plump red chicken. "I am getting used to raw meat." He took a bite off it, tossing his fork aside. "I thought chicken was white meat, not pink." Russell looked confused, and disgusted. "Thats gross Derek, stop eating it!" Tracy looked like she was going to puke. This encouraged Derek to bare his teeth and make grunting noises, tearing the chicken to shreds. "Pretty soon they'll stop cooking the food all-together." Violet sighed trying to chew the half cooked rice. "This is disgusting." "Good, I like 'em bloody!" He growled, red chicken dangling from his teeth, at Tracy and she jerked back. Once Derek realized my true dislike for her he became more aggressive towards her. She confessed to me once that he gave her nightmares. I guess you could say, I am getting closer with Derek. "Stop it Derek, I'm getting sick of seeing you from your food's point of view." Trent was sitting next to Tracy. It was the only seat left, but it pissed me off none the less. How fucking dare he sit next to her. "Well I am sick of seeing you all-together, but I'm not fucking complaining. Well, until now." I scowled at Trent. die bitch die! I picked up my tray and scooted the cheap metal chair back. "I'm sick of this shit. Anyone want to ditch the rest of the day and get some real food?" Derek rose, which provoked a mumble from Trent. "Surprise, surprise." But before I could throw the remains of my dry mash potatoes at him, Violet, Kat, and Sam stood up with Spike and Mike. "Yah, fuck this shit. You coming Russell?" Russell looked at Spike as if he just asked him to fly to never-land with pixie dust he bought off a magical banana. "Your nuts. Your all nuts!" He stood up his green eyes narrowed. "I am not gunna go on some joy ride, you all should get some priorities." I threw my arms around him and buried my face in his neck and mumbled perfectly audible whispers "Come on my lil irish boy! Have a little fun. You need some substantial food for your big brain!" I knew this bugged Trent, on account that Russell enjoyed the seldom attention he got (none of the girls bothered "wasting their time with a virgin"), even if it was from his best friend's lover. "I can't... I... I got a test in physics." I looked at him and gave him a pouty lip. "I'm sorry! I'll take notes for you in english!" I smiled, knowing he wouldn't change his mind. I leaned forward and kissed his cheek, my eyes never leaving Trent. His eyes were narrowed at me, drilling holes in me. I didn't care. "Thank you Russ. You coming princess?" They all looked at Tracy, it was the moment of truth. If she choose me, there would be hope for her yet, and if she stayed with Trent, I would never forgive her and she would be stuck in Trent's cycle, taking my place. "Yeah, Lemmie grab my bag." I smiled and looked at Trent. She's mine now Trent, and there is nothing you can do to stop it.
We walked to the parking lot and I barked out orders. "Ok I'll drive with Derek and Sp- Mike, you too princess." The smart decision was to put Mike and Tracy in the same car. If I drove up front with Derek, Mike could have the chance too swoon Tracy. I was using my most credible talent, manipulating people. I could get anyone to bend to my will by just putting them with the right people. If I wanted Tracy to break under pressure and leave, I'd stick her with Sam, if I wanted her to realize we cared for her, I'd stick her with Violet, and if I wanted her to be an obedient mime like follower, I'd stick her with Kat. But now I just wanted to keep her away from Trent. MY Trent. It wasn't just me who manipulated in this little circle though. Everyone knew that our little society revolved around the concept of Trent and I having sex. If Trent and I didn't have sex, we didn't get along. If we didn't get along, no one got along. So I manipulated my girls, who manipulated the boys, who in turn manipulated Trent, who eventually Manipulated me. It was a cycle that benefited everyone. So in order to keep the peace, it meant to keep Tracy away from Trent. Right now though, I felt it necessary to piss off Trent further. I knew if word got out, it would all be over. He didn't care, why should I? I leaned towards Derek licking my lips. "You have a nice car, is it fast?" I was referring to his 1973 Cobra, it was like my Torino, except mine was a '71. They both were black, and like Violets, decked out in chrome, and leather interrior. The only diference was a custom Alice in Wonderland "Hell yah, its fast." "Faster than my," My hand slipped from his leg, dangerously close to his dick. "Torino?" He pressed on the acceleration. "Yes..." His eyes looking in the rear view mirror to see if Mike was looking, but he was too busy playing with Tracy's hair. "I dunno," My fingers walked to his bulging zipper, "my Torino is pretty fast." He pressed the accelerator and his car lurched forward, Mike and Tracy's heads hit against the ceiling. "Jesus, dude fucking relax, you don't have to race Vi! You know your car is faster, so calm down!" He leaned back and put his arm around Tracy again, and whispered in her ear something inaudible, to which she giggled ridiculously to. Derek kept his eyes to the road as my hand returned to his knee. "Maybe my Torino is too fast for you."
We walked into the restaurant that we knew well, except for Tracy obviously. All the servers smiled and greeted us. The hostess greeted us with a cheery "Hey guys!" and navigated us to a green booth. The Green Palm Cafe was the cleanest place you can imagine, contrary to what it used to be, before Ted quit drinking. We called the place the green asshole because it smelt like one, or so we could imagine. In fact, back in the day the only things that weren't covered in dirt, were the mugs, and occasionally a plate or two, if you were lucky. There even was a dog that laid by the bar, he looked like he'd been dead for at least a week last time we saw him, which would explain the smell. Ted had open wounds with bloody bandages on his hands most of the time, most likely from bar fights. It's the type of thing that would give the surgeon general a heart attack. Now it seemed like a different place entirely, except for the neon sign up front. All the waiters seemed like they were on speed, which isn't too far fetched considering that the head waiter was a dealer. Its amazing how many people do drugs. Last time I checked, it was a third of the population who either tried weed at least once, or was doing it now. That's more than people who smoke cigarettes regularly, or at least I think so. I find it funny too because from my own experience, it was the majority jocks who smoked, but they did it to the point where they had to wake up and smoke. I myself have never did a "wake and bake," I think it's stupid. Most the time I was still high from the night before... "What can I get for you kids today?" I raised an eyebrow. Kids? I'll give you fucking "kids". My hand was lifting a finger until out perky waitress handed me a menu. "Waters all around, and we'll get back to yah." I gave her the wink and the gun instead as I impersonated her pep-squad voice. "Okay!" Her blonde pigtails bounced off with her. I pretended to gag in my napkin, only Derek and Tracy noticed, Tracy gave me a look I didn't like. "What's the matter princess? Is she a friend of yours?" I tried not to smile, I wanted her opinion for once, without my ridicule. "No, she's just trying to be nice and you're being an ass." "Don't worry, I'm sure her lil happy speed pills give her the ability to shrug me off." "How do you know she is on speed?" "You get to know these things when you get wiser." "And more of a druggie." I didn't realize Sam was listening until she spoke up, the whole group was listening. "Why don't you do anything, drug wise?" Violet poked Tracy gently. Violet had the talent of getting any information from anyone. She's the only one I ever told about the voices, I guess her grey eyes scream "Trust me." "What makes you think that?" "The way you sneer every time we mention a drug. We don't like that if you haven't noticed." Violet ignored me and continued to prod, "It's just that we know that you were introduced to everyone by Russell, and he's straight edge, so we just assumed your straight edge too..." Her voice trailed off, she tilted her head innocently, slightly looking at me with a look that said Marilyn Monroe, eat your heart out. "I am not straight edge." Derek looked suspicious, "You mean you drink?" "No." Spike started to pipe up, "So you DO smoke!" "No." Mike looked confused. "Well what DO you do?" "I-" She was starting to look scared so I jabbed Violet to work her magic. "Sweetheart it's OK, we of all people won't judge you." She batted her eye lashes and placed a well manacured hand on Tracy's. And the Oscar goes too... "I," She looked confused, but so eager to fit in. "I do hallucinogens." We all stopped dead in motion, all eyes were on Tracy. I was the first to recover, "Like Shrooms?" "Harder than that." I made a gesture for her to continue, and she breathed in deeply. "I do LSD, Ecstasy, and heroin on occasion." Hello, God? Yeah, I am just calling to inform you Hell just froze over, I thought you might want to know. "You're shitting me?" She gave a glare that could kill. "I am not who you think I am. I can fucking do anything you can, and more." "Is that a challenge?" This just in! Pigs are flying! They sprouted wings and are competing with the Blue Angels! "Try me." She leaned forward and got in my face, and for the first time in my life I smiled at her. "There is hope for you yet princess, there's hope for you yet."
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