Just then Addison appeared looking worried. She was flanked by Kyla and Madison. Austin brought up the rear. They were all glowering as they advanced towards us. Kids quickly made way as they passed through the quad. 

I’d text them and filled them in in case they heard it through the grape vine. I knew Madison would have taken matters into her own hands if she thought I was in trouble. Now she knew the whole story she agreed to keep a low profile. For now.

‘Hey Spence,’ Addison greeted me in a subdued tone. She sat next to me and I surreptitiously squeezed her hand under the table. I kept hold of it for reassurance. Things were getting to me now, I was still seething with anger.

‘Hey Glen, Spence,’ That was Austin.

‘Spencer, just let me catch her after school. I won’t hurt her. Just give her a warning she won’t fucking forget.’ Madison growled as she threw her bag down. Fuck she was scary. It was a tempting thought, I smiled at the Latina.

‘No Mads, there are better ways babe. But thanks.’ I acknowledged my friends offer. 

‘Thanks Spence, I’ve been trying to calm her down since you text.’ Kyla sighed as she pulled out her lunch. At least there was a voice of reason to balance the fiery Latin temper.

‘I advocate the subtle, untraceable approach,’ the scheming brunette continued. Maybe she wasn’t the voice of reason after all.

‘Yeah, I could hack into her records….or order a load of porn on her dad’s credit card and have it sent to the Principal.’ she continued with a sly smirk.

I couldn’t help but smile at her inventive imagination. She was great at lifting the mood. 

I would have my revenge, oh yes the bitch would pay….mwah, hah, hah, haaaaaaaaa. The evil genius in my head promised.

‘Spencer. You OK?’ Addison asked. Heh, the tie was doubling as a wrist band today.

‘Yeah, I’m fine.’ I shrugged. Just worried about you sweetie.’ I would love to be wrapped in her arms right now. Instead I held her gaze.

‘I won’t let her get away with it Addy, I promise.’ I growled, my mind flipping over various torture scenarios

‘Yo’ a sexy ho when you’re angry Spence,’ Maddy mocked as she peeled her banana. I just gave her the finger which she returned.