A Warrior Of Youth

Sandras POV

I was nervous all the next day. Lissa was getting out of hospital today, but people were looking at me differently. I ignored it mostly, cause they usually do anyways.
After lunch I went to music class on time in case Mr Evans wanted to hear my progress. Upon entering the classroom, Jake's head popped up straight away, but looked disappointed. He was waiting for Lissa.
I know Lissa wanted me to tell Jake what happened, but I'd wait a bit.
I went into the back room with the second set of drums and worked on my rhythm.
Half way through the lesson, I had completely forgotten about everything when Jake walked into my view.
"Hey! Can you stop for a sec?" He called over my drumming.
I stopped and look at him curiously. I knew what he wanted, but I wasn't giving it to him easily.
"You're sounding good."
"Thanks. What do you want?" I said flatly.
"Where's Liss today? I haven't her all day, but I thought she come to music" he asked worriedly.
"I've heard from her. She's in hospital."
"What?! Why?!" He yelled.
"Take a guess. I'll give you a hint. It involves your bitch of a girlfriend" I said casually.
Jake frowned in thought for a moment. "Ella wouldn't hurt her. Would she?"
"Think about it Jake. She's the jealous type. She sees you talking to the new, pretty blonde girl. Of course she is going to feel threatened" I said snidely.
Jake thought for a moment longer, then I saw something click in his head. "Ella was late to my car yesterday! It had to have happened after I left Lissa. What did Ella do?"
"Right side of her face is bruised and she had a concussion. She stayed over night, she should be home now. I feel so bad for her. She's been through so much shit with her brother com-" I cut myself off remembering I wasn't meant to say anything.
"Committing suicide. I know. She told me yesterday. She didn't go into it."
"Oh, I'm surprised. She didn't want me telling anyone. I hope you didn't say anything. Lissa doesn't need this getting out."
Jake's face turned guilty.
"You didn't?"
"It kinda slipped out when I was yelling at Ella yesterday" he said hanging his head.
"You better fucking pray she doesn't tell anyone!" I yelled.
"I'll talk to her and make sure she doesn't say anything."
"You better. Lissa will kill you when she comes back tomorrow."
"What?! She's coming back tomorrow? But she'll be all bruised. Won't people notice?" Jake asked.
"I think that's the point. She's going to out Ella about it. I know she wants to. And she has every right to. She has been here for two days and because of me she has been bullied" I said a little ashamed.
"It's not all your fault. Scout's a bitch and Andy won't stop her. Ashley doesn't appreciate other peoples talents and Ella is just jealous. It's just gonna get worse unless I talk to Andy about Scout."
"You should do that. Take some pressure off Lissa coming back" I said feeling a little relived.
Just then the bell rang signalling the end of the lesson.
"Look Sandra, umm, I feel bad about everything that happened between you and CC. I'm sorry that we cut you out. We shouldn't have believed CC. I knew the truth, I just didn't want to believe it" he said before walking out of the room.
I was left in shock. Jake. Apologising? To me? What the fuck.
I quickly packed up my stuff and headed over to my next class, still pondering about what Jake said. Maybe Lissa said something to him...

Jakes POV

After school I quickly headed to my car before Ella could get there, but she was waiting for me.
"You didn't call me. Are you still mad at me?" She said worriedly.
"Yep. I hope you have a way home cause I'm not driving you. Sandra told me what you did."
"What the fuck were you doing talking to Sandra?!"
"Doesn't matter. She told me you beat the shit out of Lissa! Why would you do that?" I yelled earning stares from other students.
"What?! I didn't touch her!" She lied.
"You're sure about that? You know she was in hospital right? You put someone in hospital Ell!"
Her eyes glazed over and I could see tears forming. "She's taking you away from me Jake! What is so fucking interesting about her? She's just some fucking depressed emo kid, who will probably commit suicide as well."
"Fuck off Ella. You don't know her! I'm not claiming I do, but at least I won't make assumptions! Why do you care that I talk to her? I saw Scout giving her a hard time and thought maybe I shouldn't be a dick to her!" I yelled getting into my car.
Frustrated I jammed the key in the ignition and floored it out of the parking lot, leaving Ella standing in the dust.
I sped towards Lissa's house after texting Sandra for her address.
I parked on the street and walked up to the door. I knocked lightly and waited for someone to answer.
An emotional woman answered. Her eyes looked bloodshot from crying and her bags suggested she hadn't slept.
"Hello?"
"Hi, Mrs Harper. I'm Jake. I'm a friend of Lissa's. I heard she was in hospital. I was just stopping by to see if she's okay. Is she up for visitors?" I asked politely. All my frustration gone.
"Oh, umm, sure. I'm just going to check if she's awake. Please come in" she said stepping aside.
"Thanks."
She disappeared up the staircase and returned a minute later.
"She's awake. You can go up and talk to her. Second door on the right"
"Thank you" I said giving her a small smile.
I made my way upstairs and knocked on Lissa's door.
"Come in" I heard her say softly.
I opened the door carefully and saw Lissa sitting up in bed on her laptop.
"Hey, are you okay?"
She glanced up from her laptop and showed me the right side of her face. I inhaled through my teeth. The bruised was a deep purple and no make-up would cover that.
"Not really, but I stood my ground."
"I'm so sorry about Ella. I can't believe she did this. She's not usually violent. Why didn't you hit her back?"
"Cause she fucking blindsided me! It was a cheap shot! Scout was too busy yelling at me so Ella hit me" she said shutting her laptop and making room for me on her bed.
I sat next to her and inspected her face. I shook my head, ashamed at myself.
"Whats wrong?" Lissa asked grabbing my chin and pulling my head up.
"I'm gonna break up with Ella. I can't be with someone who does this. I mean, she did this out of pure jealously."
"Jake, I can't be the reason you guys break up. You can't burden me with that" she said stroking my arm.
"You're not. If she had done this to anyone it would be over. Besides, how would it look if I was still with her and you told everyone in the school what she did?"
"Yeah, would look pretty bad. I don't know if I'm going to tell though. I'm already hated. I don't need to give them another reason to hate me."
"I still don't think you should come to school tomorrow. Why don't we hang out this weekend?" I asked hopefully.
"Umm I suppose we could. Text me and I'll meet you" she said smiling a little.
"I'll pick you up. I don't live far from here. I'll see you then. Don't come to school. Okay?"
"Okay, I won't" she said sighing.
"Good. I'll see you this weekend" I said smiling as I got up and left her bedroom.
I gave a quick good bye to her mom and let myself out.
I thought about why I asked her to hang out. Did I like her? I don't know. Maybe I do.
If I do, it will ruin my social status but I don't think I cared.

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