Rewrite the Stars

EPISODE 4: THE AWAKEN b***h

I can’t help but brush my hands to my face. Who the hell took this video? I mean this is really insane. What are they? CCTV? I heard the door open and I looked at it. It was Mackie grinning at me. What is wrong with him?

“What?” I asked directly. He sat beside me and continued giving me a teasing look.

“So, you are the hero?” He said and I rolled my eyes.

“Why did you catch her?” He continued to ask. I remain silent. I am tired of explaining my things.

“Are you like ‘best friend’ now? Oh my gosh! Are you replacing me?” Mackie hysterically yet sarcastically said. I glared at him and he laughed.

“I AM SO TIRED OF EXPLAINING WHY! LIKE DUDE?! COME ON! IS KINDNESS REALLY RARE IN THIS SCHOOL?” I said and Mackie pursed his lips.

“Look, let us all say that I am just a Good Samaritan? That I still care about people? And the damage they will get if they hit their head really damn hard?” I said and we saw Margarette move.

“Kids, lower down your voice,” The nurse said and I glared at her.

“We are not kids anymore.” Mackie and I said then giggled.

“Then congratulations, you are a hero now.” Mackie said and I arched my eyebrow at him.

“What?” He asked.

“I don’t want to be a hero, and that is not my intention.” I said. Why is kindness really rare in this school?! Well everybody is a douchebag. This is high school I know. But why the hell is so serious about this?

“Oh thank god you are awake.” The nurse said and I looked at Margarette. She immediately rolled her eyes when she saw me.

“What the hell are you doing here?” She said and I clenched my jaw.

“Seriously?” I asked and the nurse interrupted us.

“She saved you. She’s the one who catches you when you collapse.” The nurse said and I can see the ungratefulness in her face.

“I don’t need help from anybody.” Margarette said and looked at me again.

“I am glad to hear that. I am also ungrateful to have bruises for catching a b***h like you.” I said and I saw her smirked.

“Why are you still here?!” She shouted.

“LEAVE ME ALONE!” She said and suddenly the door opened.

“Honey, what happened?” Her mom came in and hugged Margarette.

“Really mom?” She said and removed her mom’s hand around her.

“She needs some rest, Mrs. Topaz. She collapsed during gym class. Gladly, this lady saved your daughter.” The nurse said and her mom looked at me. I looked at Mackie.

“Stand up.” He whispered and I stood up.

“Nice meeting you Ma’am.” I said and her mom looked at me from head to toe. I now no wonder where Margarette got the attitude.”

“I see. Who are you?” She firmly asked.

“Alice, Alice Wilson Ma’am.” I said.

“How are you related to Sheriff Wilson?” Mrs. Topaz asked.

“MOM! JUST LEAVE HER ALONE!” Margarette rudely said and her mother smiled at me. Her mother grabbed her bag and got something inside.

“Here, take this.” Her mom said and gave me a check.

“Excuse you?” I said and she smiled.

“Don’t worry, that may cover the damages, right? Oh, is that too little?” Mrs. Topaz said and I saw Margarette roll her eyes from behind.

“No this is too much, but I don’t need your money. My kindness is not for sale.” I said and gave the check.

“No sweetheart, you don’t understand. The Topaz don’t want to owe anything to anyone. You should accept that.” Mrs. Topaz said.

“You can leave now.” Margarette said and I felt Mackie’s touch.

“Let’s go.” He said. I grab my things and get myself out of that clinic before I acquire the devilish attitude of the Topaz’s. 

I walked to the corridor and I could feel that they were looking at me.

“What is wrong?” I asked Mackie.

“Saving a Topaz? Well, instant celebrity.” Mackie said. SERIOUSLY?!

We got to my locker and started to put my stuff. I suddenly remember the check Mrs. Topaz gave me.

“How much is that?” Mackie asked and I looked at the check.

“100 Dollars.” I said and I saw Mackie’s jaw dropped.

“100 BUCKS?! FOR THOSE BRUISES?! DUDE I CAN MAKE ACCIDENT AND KEEP ON SAVING MARGARETTE.” Mackie said and I glared at him.

“Seriously? Business?” I said and he laughed.

“Chill girl.” He said.

“My dad will kill me if he knows this.” I said and Mackie grinned at me.

“He doesn't have to know.” I said and pursed my lips.

“Nobody knows that you have money from Topaz. Besides that is a reward money.” Mackie said. Now he’s having some serious and good points.

“Diner after class?” We both said and laughed.

“We can like, have some movie.” He added and I smiled.

“Of course.” I said and we both got into our class.

I got biology right now, this is one of my favorite subjects since I was a kid. I always read biology books. I don’t know, I kinda feel like this is really worth knowing.

“Good morning class.” Mrs. Carter said and of course we greeted back. That may be very preschooler but yes, we are still practicing that in this school. Mrs. Carter did the attendance and I just kept on looking at my phone. Where did that video come from?

“Wilson?” I heard Mrs. Carter says,

“Here.” I said and raised my hand. Did I even say that I was the last person in our class? I mean my surname.

“Great, now, can we all clap our hands for Alice’s bravery?” Mrs. Carter said and everybody looked at me. They are all giving me applause.

“Did you know that the head is one of the most important parts of our body? I congratulate you Ms. Wilson for thinking and reacting that fast.” Mrs. Carter said and I smiled. She is right, I read that about three times? I can’t clearly remember, but what is clear is that it can cause serious damage. Like some cracks or hemorrhage? That was kinda serious. That is why I really tried my best to help that ungrateful evil b***h.

The discussion begins and ends really well. I went to my locker and I saw Mackie approaching me.

“Girl, I have two more classes. That is really dreadful, I have physics and literature. It’s really draining. You better treat me after this.” He said and I rolled my eyes.

“Of course, we made a deal right? Anyway, I better go, I feel like I have to go to the bathroom. Girls things.” I said and Mackie smiled.

“Sure.” He said and tapped my shoulder. I ran to the comfort room and suddenly I heard someone crying. I slightly open the door but no one is there, I guess she is inside the cubicle.

“Hello? Anyone in here?” I said and suddenly the last cubicle opened.

“What are you doing here?!” Margarette shouted

“I need to pee and check my pad.” I said and Margarette wiped her tears.

“Go pee in another place! Can’t you see?! IT IS OCCUPIED” She shouted and walked towards me.

“Excuse you?! This is school property? Clearly I have the right to pee in here.” I said and Margarette looked at me from head to put.

“You mean EXCUSE YOU! MY GRANDFATHER GAVE THE MONEY TO FUND THIS OLD SCHOOL! THE RENOVATIONS AND ALL! ESPECIALLY THIS COMFORT ROOM AS I REQUESTED THIS TO HIM!” She said and gave me a death glare.

“Now will you excuse yourself? Didn’t you notice my scarf in the door knob?” She continued and I feel like she can eat me any moment.

“Seriously?” I said and gave her a pity look.

“You know what? I know that you are sad and trying to be Ms. Perfect, but you don’t have to be rude to anybody.” I said and she smirked.

“And who are you to tell me that? You’re just new here. You don’t know anything!” She said and I looked at her in her eyes.

“I can see the sadness in your eyes. Stop pretending.” I said and held her hands.

“GET YOU FILTHY HANDS OFF ME!” She said and immediately pulled her hands back.

“You don’t know me. Stop pretending that you do. I hate you.” Margarette said but I replied nothing. I just gave her a smile.

“Why are you smiling?” She asked.

“I just thought you just needed some smile.” I said and I saw her roll her eyes.

“Fine! You can have this comfort room!” She said and started to walk away. I laughed silently and looked at the door. I think I know how I can make her do me a favor.

Time passed and it is now lunch time. Mackie headed to the student lounge and got some cola. I saw Margarette talking to Troy, laughing, smiling. Like she did not cry earlier. I saw her glance at me and I flash a smile. She rolled her eyes as usual.

“Hey, I think I have a good idea.” Mackie said and grinned at me.

“What?” I asked.

“Why didn’t you sign up for Winx?” He said and I almost choked.

“WHAT THE HELL?” I asked and laughed.

“Listen, Margarette is the leader of that cheering squad. If you get in, then you will be part of her squad.” He said and I looked at Margarette.

“What for?” I asked and he rolled her eyes.

“I mean your father really wants to meet her right? Like you can at least ask her to have a sleepover? Then when they left, you can tell your father that Margarette was that person.” He said and I gave her a disagreeable look.

“Ahm—Hell no!” I said and looked at Margarette again.

“How can my father deal with that? Look at her? Long painted nails? Sexy clothes? High heels? I mean we are on the same page. The girlyness and the attitude?” I said and Mackie let out a deep sigh.

“I don’t know anymore.” He said and drank his cola.

“What if we said that it was you?” I said and Mackie laughed.

“Seriously? Like I was drunk and suddenly I realized that you are attractive, then we almost made out in my car but suddenly my gayness is really strong, so I just freaked out and left you at your door?” He said and I gave him a serious look. That makes a good point.

“Well, I guess my dad will believe that.” I said and I saw his face really disgusted.

“What the hell? Are you a hell damn serious b***h? Like awwww! NOOOO!!” He said and grabbed some alcohol.

“What is that?” I asked.

“Spraying some in the air. The vibe and the idea is so disgusting.” He said and sprayed some alcohol.

The bell rang and we got into our class. I have history class right now and Margarette is also in this class. I saw her come in and the guys started flashing a smile. They are trying to be cool. Just to get Margarette’s attention. I hope that b***h is still not awake. I mean the biology class went well without her. 

“Hey.” I heard someone call my name and it was Troy.

“Hey me?” I asked and he giggled.

“Yes.” He said and I smiled.

“Sorry, what’s up?” I asked him to put up a marker.

“Can I put something in your bandage?” He asked and I flashed a smile.

“Of course, why not?” I said and I saw his eyes light up. I saw him put a smiley face in my bandage.

“I hope that it will heal immediately.” He said I smiled at him.

The professor came and we all got our book. Nothing weird happened today except for the fact that I am recognized again. The discussion went really fast and finally, it’s time to go home. I was packing my things and suddenly someone bumped at me.

“Excuse me.” Margarette said and stepped on my book.

“Sorry. Just buy another one. My mom gave you money right?” Margarette said and walked away. I watch her take her step and when she is finally gone, I grab my book on the floor.

“What happened?” I saw Mackie come in and I smiled at him.

“What do you think?” I said and Mackie rolled her eyes.

“Margarette Topaz. Of course.” He said and we walked outside. We are not taking the school bus since we are heading to the Diner. It is just a few steps away.