I was looking for Nicholas when one of Ariel's friends deliberately shoulder–checked me as she walked by
"Hold up!" I wasn't gonna take that lying down. I grabbed her arm and snapped, 'Are you blind? Apologize!"
No sooner had I said that than her friend came running over, calling, "Nicole!"
Nicole glanced at her approaching friend, then shook off my hand, "What's the big idea, old lady?"
She was about the same age as Ariel, so calling me an old lady was ridiculous. I got the message.
"What's up?" Nicole's friend asked
It's all her fault! She's the reason Ariel tried to off herself!" Nicole pointed a finger at me.
Her friend looked at me with hostility
I was both pissed and amused, "My fault? Why would she try to kill herself if she hadn't done anything wrong? Did you guys waste your time in school? Don't ethics and honesty matter anymore?"