8 Shawna's Madness

Ever since Cj defended Shawna in class everyone ignored him like a plague. He didn't let it bother him though as long as no one willing provoked him. During lunch Cj invited Shawna to a concert. "Shawn gave me these tickets. He really wants us to be a trio of sorts. Wanna come?" Cj asked.

"Yes I would love to. I want to see him again" Shawna said excitedly. Shawna thanks Shawn for the change that happened within Cj and for knowing that someone understands her situation. "Shawn" Shawna daydreamed.

"It's tomorrow. We're meeting up at the bus park at 4 pm" Cj stated.

"Ok" Shawna replied.

For the rest of the day Kevin left Shawna alone. Shawna constantly looked his way wondering when he will strike next but he never did. "I wouldn't regret what I would do to him" Shawn said to herself. She hopes the same thing happens for the rest of her school year.

The next day Cj didn't bother going to school for unknown reasons leaving Shawna defenseless at school. Before their teacher arrived for class Kevin walked up to Shawna and casually bullied her for her money. She slowly went in her pocket and showed Kevin her empty wallet. "Stand up!" a voice shouted in Shawna's head.

Cj broke the cycle yesterday so it would be a waste if it went back to normal. Shawna stepped away from Kevin and put her wallet back in her pocket. "Is this supposed to be a joke?" Kevin said seriously. Everyone whipped out their phones ready to record the beating Shawna was about to receive. Kevin punched her square in the face shocking everyone in the room.

Shawna shrugged it off and laughed at her realization. "I am afraid of someone who isn't even on my level. Punching! Seriously hehehehe. Kevin! I've done worse you know" Shawna grinned while walking closer to him. Kevin threw another punch at the girl but he missed.

WHAM! WHAM!

Kevin's head started bleeding rapidly with one of his eyes closed. "OOOW! AAAAAH! You WITCH!" Kevin cried out. "This will result in a suspension no doubt. Wonder if this will convince my parents to free me from here" Shawna thought as she held Kevin's head up. "I feel like slamming your head to the wall again. Do you mind?" Shawna asked.

Kevin vigorously nodded "No Please, leave me be!"

WHAM! WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAM!

"Hehehe, Can I shatter your skull? Say yes" Shawna demanded. Kevin was broken from the hits he has received to the head. No one tried to help him out. They stood there shocked and confused. Some thought the Shawna in their class was an imposter while some had a grin on their face saying "it's about time she snapped"

"Well, answer me!" Shawna said. She forced Kevin's mouth open and pulled out his tongue. "I've been reading some educational books lately on torture. There was this section that talked about ripping out the tongue. First time for everything" Shawna said. "NOOOOOO!" Kevin said pushing her off. He went on his knees and begged Shawna for forgiveness. The aura around her was filled with so much malice Kevin understood that if he tried anything to her disliking he might die.

"This girl, she's mad" Kevin cried softly.

A teacher walked in right then and there and stopped the whole charade. He pulled Shawna by the ear and said "Come with me young lady!"

She brought Shawna to the principal's office where she was forced to have a talk with Mr. Drake the principal. They were left alone in the office and the principal started throwing a tantrum.

"YOU DISGRACE!"

"HOW COULD YOU HURT YOUR FELLOW CLASSMATE LIKE THAT? I SAW EVERYTHING THAT YOU DID ON CAMERA! OUR SCHOOL IS ALREADY IN A DILEMMA WITH WHAT HAPPENED TWO MONTHS AGO!" Mr. Drake quarreled.

"But sir he…." Shawna got cut off by her principal's outburst.

"I DON'T CARE! A GOOD FOR NOTHING LIKE YOU SHOULD NOT TARNISH THIS SCHOOL'S NAME. WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO NOW HUH! YOU CRACKED A BOY'S SKULL! YOU DO UNDERSTAND THE SITUATION HERE!" the man shouted enraged.

Speaking at the top of his voice frightened Shawna. She always knew the principal as a calm and humble man who talked to the students with respect, even her. Something boiled within her when hearing Mr. Drake's words. "He's neglecting everything about me. He only cares about the school's reputation and I understand that. So what's the point in sitting here" Shawna sighed and stood up.

"WHERE ARE YOU GOING?! SIT DOWN!" Mr. Drake demanded.

"All you're doing is putting your worries and frustration on me. I already have a lot of crap on my plate, I don't need yours. Just punish me, expel me or whatever and I'll be on my way" Shawna said walking to the door.

"Hmm, before you go you should apologize to that man. It's the least you could do" Mr. Drake suggested.

Shawna opened the door and stopped. "The day I apologize to that man is the day when my insanity becomes casual sir. Goodbye" she said before slamming the door. All of her classmates were at the door waiting for her to exit.

"So did you get suspended?" one classmate asked.

"How many days? It sounded like the principal was very angry with you" Said another one worriedly.

"Kevin is rushed to the hospital if you're curious about that"

Shawna raised her right index finger on her lips and told everyone to shut up. At that moment when she turned her back on her classmate it felt like a weight has been lifted. The weight of caring about other people's opinions. Setting such a high value on people who you will only see for a fraction of your lie is now over. "All I did was being kind. All I did was not hurt them, I let them had their way; they became too happy "Shawna mumbled to herself.

"Hmmm, I learn my lesson. My revenge is the result of doing things I did not like or want to do. Like letting Xavier touch me for instant. What a fool?! Being high and mighty is no excuse, why didn't I value myself more?"

Shawna continued her monologue as she left school grounds. The One appeared in front of her in the school gate and clapped. "Congratulations, I gave a kitten a blade and he suddenly turned into a panther" she clapped. Shawna blinked and the one vanished in thin air. "So useless that girl" Shawna sighed.

Shawna found herself at the bus park way earlier than she should. It was 1:22 pm so there was a lot of time before Shawn and Cj arrive. She thanks Cj for not being at school today and sat by her lonesome. For three hours Shawna waited by the bus park on one of the benches bored to death. Police officers and Kevin's parents tried to confront her but Shawna hid. She always keeps her sheet in her bag just in case she needs to turn invisible and it became useful. Kevin's mother looked pissed so Shawna made sure not to be spotted.

Cj and Shawn arrived at the bus park past the agreed time. They spotted Shawna on the bench drinking water and waved. "Hey Shawna" Shawn greeted. "Yow" Cj added.

Shawna waved back with a forced smile on her face. Cj saw through it and asked "Did you get bullied today? Seriously Shawna when are you going to fight back?!" Shawna explained what happened to Shawn and Cj. Cj didn't believe her. "You did what! Split opens his skull and almost ripped his tongue out! What the hell is wrong with you?!" Cj shouted surprised.

"An apology won't fix that" Cj said disappointed.

Shawna looked down on the floor a shamed of what she did. Shawna patted her on the head however and cheered for her. "Hmmmm, your feelings towards that person was bobbling up inside for so long. I hope you learn something from this. If you feel uncomfortable or upset about something just say it from the beginning. You will live so much better and more free that way trust me, plus it prevents things like this from happening" he said rubbing Shawna's hair.

"You would look so pretty with white hair" Shawn complimented.

"Aren't you going to scold her for her actions? What she did was wrong?! She should have told a teacher" Cj argued.

"Not this again Cj. You told me you decided not to go to school today to see if she'll let the cycle continue and she didn't. Leave her alone and give her credit where it is due" Shawn sighed.

"What cycle?" Shawna asked confused.

Cj cleared his throat and apologized. "Sorry Shawna, this is my fault! I deliberately chose not to go to school today just to see it you would get bullied for your cash. You didn't get bullied yesterday because of me and I know it must have felt good not having to give that jerk your money so I…. I wanted to know if you were willing to give him your money again after realizing you didn't have to give him. It's a bad habit of mine to do these kinds of things. My mentor warned me about it but here we are. Sorry" Cj said sincerely. Shawna clapped at Cj's apology and smiled "I wanted to leave that school for ever now. So no problem".

"Still want to go to the concert or are you too distracted on other things?" Cj asked.

"I wouldn't be waiting here if I wasn't interested. What's this concert even about?" Shawna asked.

"Armelle Veesta is in the neighborhood. She's going to sing her whole album tonight at the Prime Arena" said Shawn excitedly.

"That's so far dude" Cj said rethinking his decision to go.

"Armell Veeeeeeeeeesta! Who's she?" Shawna said clueless. Shawn and Cj gave her the look of annoyance. "She's the woman who started singing from 9 years old. She's gifted in acting and singing. She sings Love Is On Fire! Burning Passion! My Rules and so much more" Shawn stated. "Ah yeah I know My Rules!" Shawna said happily.

"Uh duh, we use that instrumental in every play our school performs" Cj said unimpressed. The three looked at each other and started laughing. "Hahahahahahaha"

"Are these two friends?" Shawna wondered.