Chapter 20
" I need to stop Count Dracula over there from killing anybody"
Rochelle Quinn's POV:
I think school is a place created for the torture of children and young adults.
The hallways seemed busier today, after the drama from just a few days earlier. The stares almost became unbearable as I strolled down the corridor.
"Rocky!"
My head moved towards the noise, Malia was stood near my locker with Wyatt and Cassie. I smiled at them and made my way over.
"You're basically famous now." Wyatt rose his eyebrows at me as I shuddered at the obvious news.
"Mia won't be happy." Cassie remarked bluntly, gesturing her head towards the Barbie and her friends. They were checking their makeup in mirrors so small that I was surprised they could see their eyebrows through them.
"I honestly don't c-"
My sentence was interrupted by a flash of auburn hair appearing next to Wyatt's unshaken form.
"How are my favorite people today?" The girl took a protein bar from her bag. "Just got out of practise."
"Hey, Lee." Malia never seemed to stop smiling. "You remember Rocky, right?"
She caught my gaze, her eyes widened slightly in recognition but she didn't move them away.
"Yeah.." She drifted off, the corner of her lips going up. " Hey, Sunshine."
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I could feel Kenzie's judging gaze on me throughout English and History as I sat with Malia and Lia. I knew he wasn't stupid and put two and two together.
"You're basically a hero now." Xander exaggerated on our way to the Cafeteria. I almost rolled my eyes at his childish tendencies, he basically skipped into the hall and the food line.
I sat down at an empty table, gazing around to see Kade sat with the Jensen's. His eyes lit up as he laughed with Keegan and Kane, yet Kenzie still remained emotionless and neutral.
Sky and Ivan still remained AWOL. Rumor had it that Sky was sent home for bringing a knife in again, and of course Ivan soon followed.
My eyes scanned the room again, searching for a specific missing Jensen. I soon found him stood with Jackson Dean and his little pack, but this time was different. A mop of blond hair decorated the floor near Jackson's feet, and if I remembered correctly, it belonged to the boy who Jackson ruined.
Sammy.
I swear they have a fucking death wish.
Cassie and Wyatt looked at me as I stood up and made my way to the opposite end of the room. Kenzie seemed to catch on as I could see him stand up from the corner of my eye.
I crossed my arms, raising my eyebrows as Dean landed a kick to the boys ribs. I almost winced for the poor boy.
Don't get attached.
"Can't hurt Kade so now you move onto other kids? Classy." I remarked, staring at Kace and Jackson with blank eyes. "I'd advise you to stop before things get messy."
A soft hand touched the small of my back, informing me of Kenzie's silent arrival. In any other circumstances, I would've wanted to break his hand for even touching me, but right now I craved the gentle touch.
Just so I can stay. I need him on side. Nothing more.
I saved their brother, I just need to sort this kid out and then they'll owe me.
"How the hell did this school survive without me?" I muttered to myself, not intending for anybody to hear.
"Who knows." Kenzie chuckled at me, removing his hand to move beside me.
Jackson's little friend stood on the boys hand, the cry he let out was heart-breaking and pitiful. I almost vomited there and then.
What if someone was doing this to Rowan? Or Sky? Ivan? Alec?
Without realizing, I surged forward furiously, only pausing when Kenzie grabbed my waist. Anger fuelled my veins as I clenched and unclenched my fists. I wasn't heartless enough to let someone get hurt for no reason but a bully's entertainment.
"Let me go Kenzie. I'm gonna hit him so hard that his father will wish he wore a condom from all the hospital bills coming his way." I fumed against Kenzie's bruising grip.
"My turn, Rae, my turn." He let go of me as I stood there, a wave of confusion hitting me.
I moved forward unexpectedly, accidentally landing in front of Jackson's punch. As my face whipped to the side, I could see bright blue eyes staring up at me terrified. It didn't take an idiot to realize that the punch was meant for Sam's awaiting body. I grimaced as the pain hit me full force but I shrugged it off, I've had worse.
However, Kenzie seemed to have other ideas.
He moved forward before I had the chance to, landing a decent hit to Jackson's jaw. The single impact made him fall to the floor, but Kenzie wasn't finished yet. He pulled the helpless boy up by the scruff of his collar and pounded his fist countless times into his face.
I turned to Sammy while Kace and Kane attempted, and failed, to pull Kenzie away.
"Hey." I whispered gently, sitting down on my knees next to him. "You're okay, Sammy."
He sobbed as I pulled him to my chest, carefully stroking his hair in a desperate attempt to sooth him.
"I won't let them hurt you anymore, I promise." I guided his head up so I could look at the bruises on his face. I frowned at how scared he looked of me. "How about you go to the boys locker room and I'll meet you there in 5 minutes and we can sort out any cuts or bruises? I need to stop Count Dracula over there from killing anybody." His lips tugged up slightly at that and I counted it as a win.
I helped him stand up and then ushered him out of the room.
"For Petes sake, Kenzie." I muttered, glancing quickly at his cut up knuckles that were still hitting Jackson and anybody who came to close. Both Kace and Kane lay on the floor, both supporting bloody noses and cut lips.
"Pinch your nose for a couple of minutes and it'll stop. Stop exaggerating." I rolled my eyes as Keegan and Kade looked onto the scene with solemn expressions.
"Don't ever hit a girl or anybody again or you'll have to deal with me." Kenzie partnered each word with a punch, to an extent where I couldn't even tell if Jackson was conscious or not.
Why do I have to deal with this shit?
I signed and held my hand over Kenzies arm, trying not to startle him.
"Kenz." I spoke quietly, like I did whenever he had a nightmare. "Kenz its time to go."
He froze when I finally placed my hand onto his arm.
"He hurt you."
I nodded, "He did, but I'm okay now."
"Come on, Kenz, we've got to make sure Sammy's okay."
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