What the frack is wrong with me?

Amelia Forbes

The first group of people we saw when we stepped out of our limo was Kimberly and her minions. I swallowed nervously, trying to keep my head high.

During the last few weeks of exams, the principal had made a public announcement concerning the rumors about me being pregnant. His last verdict was that anyone caught talking about it would be expelled.

That helped in keeping them all quiet for a while. So I hadn't really crossed paths with her since.

I didn't want any snide comments to ruin my day.

You can do this, Mel. That phase of your life is over. The bullying, everything. She's got nothing on you.

With the small pep talk and the comfort of having the three people who really cared about me by my side, I knew I could do it.

Malia saw us first.

She did a double take. Then looked away and reverted her gaze back to us. As recognition hit her, her jaw fell open and she tapped Kimberly urgently.