Chapter 8: Part 6

"Mommy get off, she's dying," was the order. Arden shouts.

I hear her sobbing into my neck. ''I am ....just ...so proud. My baby ... oh my baby.''

'screech screech'

I feel her weight lifting of me, I saw  Colton and Arden. Holding my mama, I tried to gather up all the air into my nose.   'Thank you.' I mouthed to the boys.

They let her go, I was still on the ground gathering myself.  ''Please ma, don't just ...''She started to run her hand through my hair.

''No, it's just I remember when you were talking, to your dad in second grade. You were watching the Dragon Ball.'' She started to rub her eyes.'' You said, that you will be in the Dragon Ball, and now you are. Baby do you understand you are living your dream.''

''Please baby, tell me how you found out.'' My mother continues

I told her everything, I just did not mention anything about my dad ignoring my texts. The boys was also congratulated me. We were talking about the dragon ball for hours.

''Thank you, your approval means so much.'' I took my mother's hands as I said this.

''The both of you make me so proud. I must go to bed, I must wake up early tomorrow ''

She gave me a kiss on my forehead ''Goodnight babies .''My mother walked off upstairs.

Arden pull me in for his rare hugs ,''I am proud of you, Moko.''

"My brother cheered Moko?" I asked in confusion

He  released me from his grips, "It's my nickname for you."

I scoffed "Try something else kid."

''But congrates ... Dragon.'' Colton  patted me on the back .

''You guys are making feel me, feel all giddy.'' Again my brother was gathering to the dishes to the sink.

''Well earlier in the day you gave us full permission,  to  and I quote 'rave about you'.'' Colton stated. While rolling his eyes.

''We should, be more grateful because we are  standing in a presence of a mini goddess.'' My beloved brother lied.

''Mega me, I can reassure you  I never said that. But I am honored that you think  so highly of me.''

Both boys started to snickered. I start to load the dishwasher.

''Speaking of people YOU think highly of where is lover boy? Moko.'' My whole body jerked, and I turned, to look at my Mega me .

I felt a ting of  embarrassment and than explained ''Poor planning, things did not fall through. So the date will be tomorrow.''

They both turned to share a look of.....well I don't know what. We just stood in silence .The silence was getting to much ''IT'S TRUE. Why would I lie to you guys?''  I  don't know why but I felt like  a mother bird trying to defend their young.  Our relationship, to be specific.

Colton rubbed my shoulder  and whispered ''We did not say anything.''

''Whatever I am going to bed, I am tired. Can you please finish. Goodnight." I walked away without looking at them.

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I got to school early. So I could talk to someone, that keeps running through my mind. I walked behind him, while he  was talking to Blake. I gathered up all my courage.

'' WHAT DID YOU MEAN.'' Ace turned to me.

Why did I yell? Gosh, I mentally scold myself

''Blake can you please excuse us. I NEED to talk to Ace.'' Blake just stood there until Ace gave him a nod.

'' Blake, I will meet you in class.'' Blake looked at us with a raised brow, but walked away.

''Whatever DO  YOU mean Bree?''

''Don't play coy with me you know, what I mean, I am talking about  yesterday.'' I crossed my arms, as I spoke.

''Yeah I could explain to you what I mean. But why should I? When you are going to experience, it soon yourself.'' He walked away, but then turned around.

''Word of advice if it feels hot, move your hand away. Don't wait till your hand is burned off.'' He added a little cryptic line.

As soon as he said that I walked off. I did not want to give him that satisfaction, that he got in my head. But I wished I never confronted him. Now he speeding through my head.

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''I love how fashionable you make sweats look.'' Lia and I were talking about history.

''Girl shut up. You are not changing the subject like that. Dragon Ball I am so proud, my bestfriend is going to be in the countries, biggest Kickboxing tournament.'' She held my shoulder and was shaking it back and forth.

''I want to teach please girls be quiet .I will start teaching AP history next week .''Miss Owens turns around to announce.

''Why is this woman like this, she is only writing notes on the board why does she need silence.'' Analia  spoke in a serene tone.

"I understand her wanting it when she is teaching..... let's just keep our voices lower.......'' I tried to suggest.

"I don't want, want to sit there bear chested. While almost every girl is going to wear, a footballer's  jerseys .''Analia sighted

''The game is next week, which player's jersey will you wear.'' I inquired.

''Don't worry about that, I already have few in mind." She proclaim, in an aplomb tone of voice

''Speaking of jerseys, I need to tell my brother, I want to wear Tolan's jersey and not his.''

''Wow.... um are you sure. This is your brother's last game in high school. You have always worn his jersey." Analia tried to reason.

"Sshh, you are making a noise, the teacher already told you. Plus I am trying to learn." A mouse looking girl with brown, hair turned to nag.

''You are just copying notes into your book. How much brain power do you need? "Analia asked her sincerely. She turned around  and whispered something to the red head girl sitting next to her.

"ANY WAYS, to answer your  question Lia. This is Tolan's first game, I want to support him too.  I would think he would want me to show him support. His my boyfriend after all." I  heard a grunt from one of the two girls.

"Miss this girl Bree, does not want to shut up, we are trying to write." The red haired girl yelled

This little....

'' Bree can you please stay quiet, I know you don't have AP History....or another subject  for that matter.'' The girl with brown hair whispered like a bull horn in the last part.

"You might not write down the notes. Because you never go through it anyway. Those girls around you, especially Analia, care about their school work and want to challenge themselves by taking AP. Do not stand in the way." Miss Owens turned around, placed her hands on her hips, and looked at me.

I can either say nothing, it would show a sign of respect or I can talk back..

That's when I heard snickering going around the  class, I turned to look at Lia  her eyes had zeroed in on the two girls. The teacher  was going to take her  seat, she honestly thought I was going to say nothing.

"I don't need to have History on AP level, because I am going to the Dragon Ball .'' I leaned back in my seat.'' you know the biggest MMA competition, in the country, where people from all  over the  country come to compete. You know maybe you can watch one of my matches on T.V." I  tilted my head to the side looked her dead in her eyes, and said in a low tone .'' If you are not too busy writing your precious AP History notes, on the board Miss."  I shot back

The next thing I know the class goes

ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

"GET OUT MY CLASS NOW!" Miss Owens explodes, just when I was having fun. I started to pack up my books, and I saw Analia doing the same thing. "Where are you going Miss Laurentius?"

"Miss Owens, I was talking so I guess we should both leave." I stood up walked towards the door, waited for her. I just could not help myself I had too. So I yelled loud enough for the teacher to hear" Lia, you know what people should really learn? Not to come for people, if they did not send for them." Lia was shaking her head with a smile. Then I slammed th door, best friend and I roamed the halls until it was lunch.

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''HEY GUYS , guess what? My best friend is in the Dragon Ball. Her accomplishment got me feeling giddy and stuff.'' She was clapping her hands. We were both in smiles even after, what happened in History

I just twirled my hair, that's when I noticed little red head, sitting next to my man. Great her again.

Tolan gave me a kiss on the cheek ''congrates.''The rest of the people, at the table was busy congratulating me. While red was scribbling in her book.

''Hey Tolan, is that your new friend?'' A voice said. I searched for the source, but I saw Ace looking at the mouse looking brunette, from history. He was drinking something from a mug ....who  bring's a mug to school?

''No it's my girlfriend's. The one I SAID WAS CRAZY PRETTY.''

''I don't see it .'' The brunette shot back.

''The feeling, is mutual Mickey mouse.'' I clapped back. Ace choked on whatever was in that mug.

''Hey guys stop it .THIS is my girlfriend Bree and this is my best friend.'' he pointed to the red head,  that was helpful.

''Yeah I am his BEST FRIEND .'' She parroted after him. I thought to myself,  "Does she not have a name?"

'' And her sidekick Ally.'' he sounded chirpy.

''Oh I have a sidekick now. What am I now a hero'' Best friend joked.

''Well you do save me from boredom. With your calls and texts.'' Tolan joked back

Lia and I exchanged a look of confusion.'' So best friend ,what are you writing there?'' Lia asked

She gave Lia the realest Barbie smile she could muster.''  My name is Lydia. Oh I am doing AP PHYSICAL SCIENCE HOMEWORK. I know you can't relate.'' She said to Analia

Well, I have three subjects on AP level. I would have done all, but I have swimming obligations.'' Analia shot back

''Yeah Lydia, everybody at this table has more than two subject on AP, even Bowie.'' Ace corrected her.Tolan put his arm around me as soon as I sat down next to him.But my mind was far away.

Tucked my hair behind my ear. The table continued with the next conversation. I sat there thinking about the last one

''...No no I am going with Bree , thanks though Ace.'' I looked up at Lia in confusion.'' Come on just follow me .''She whispered aggressively.

I followed her outside.'' Where are we going?'' She gave me a 180, twirl.'' Nowhere, I saw something was wrong with you.'' She sat on the bench, and I sat next to her.

''It's just.....I  am....''I rubbed my shoulders and I bite my lip

''Bree you can talk to me.''

''I feel stupid. I don't feel smart enough to be with Tolan, all his friends know stuff.'' She started to awkwardly pat my shoulder.

''Where is this coming from, Bree?'' Lia questioned

''I don't have any subjects on Ap .Plus that Owens lady... ''Lia started laughing ,but her expression changed when she looked at me again.

''So what you are kind ,smart ,athletic, encouraging .....need I go on.'' She was counting ,down on her fingers.'' You accomplished something no one did at that table. YOU ARE IN THE DRAGON BALL.''

''Bree the professionals recognize you. That is something no one has accomplished on that table.'' She motivated me, she took my hands.

''Except you, Miss winner of these state nationals." I teased

" Oh, I was just trying to remain humble, DON'T WORRY AFTER THIS DRAGON BALL. THERE WILL BE TWO Miss winners of Nationals. ''We laughed

I gave her a hug, but my emotions heard what she said. My heart felt the passion in her voice. I wish my head could register for it.

''Hey ... um Bree, you forgot your phone at. The table.'' I jumped, away from Lia. When I heard Tolan's voice.

''Thank you.'' I said all chirpy. If he heard any of that I would die. I walked towards him.

''Wait where is my phone?'' Analia asked Tolan. He bites his bottom lip

''OH, I forgot  it at the table. Come on let's go back to the table.'' Tolan walked back to the cafeteria.

Lia pulled me closer to her and whispered "and you think you are stupid.'' We both snickered.

''Oh and Bree. AP  just because you don't have AP, does not mean you are stupid.'' Lia added on the last part.

We walked back to the cafeteria. I sat next to Tolan, he immediately put his arm around me and kissed me. When he did that I knew he heard........great.

''So  tell me more about this Dragon ball, thingy.'' Best friend stated, what is her name anyways. Before I can explain, Bowie starts. ''It is only one of the most prestigious, MMA fighting tournaments in the whole country. One can win up to 5 million of dollars and can also be signed to be a professional fighter, or even meet your favorite fighter. If you win.''

Ace added on '' you don't only have to win , the fights a televised. If scouts like the way you fight, you can get a scholarship or a professional fighter can mentor you. This can really be a good place to showcase your skill.''

"Not everyone can get in, your instructor has to send videos and your fighting record to the board. For even you to be even considered. Bree baby you did that." Tolan said as he kissed my hand.

Red head threw a hand gesture of dismission, my eyes locked with Tolan to  ask him. Mentally is she for real.

''So Bree, how was date night. Lydia here was telling me yesterday, it was your guys  anniversary.'' Mickey mouse, had patronizing tone in her voice. So I just ignored her and ate my food.

''Ally I can't tell you anything. But Bree please tell us.'' They had forced fake smiles on them. At least now I know what their names are, even though that information will not be fruitful to my life.

''Are you really going to act like you can't hear us?'' Ally questioned

'Yep.' I said mentally

Tolan started slouching in his seat. I turned my head to look, at Analia she is laughing with Bowie and Ace.

"We are having our date to night, I had an issue with the organizer.'' Tolan explains, Mickey mouse (Ally) nods vigorously.

'' It must suck to not celebrate on the day, of your first anniversary.'' Lydia added, again it sounded so condescending, but I remained silent.

RINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

Everybody starts to pack up. ''Bae I am going to walk you to class.'' Tolan  voiced. I saw Bowie and Lia both wave at me. As I turned to give Tolan my bag, I saw Lydia looking at him longingly.

''Baby can I get a kiss.'' I asked him. He bends down and gave it to me, he did not even hesitate.

We started to hear whistles. I turned to look at Lydia and Ally, they were both gone.

But I did see Ace, he was looking at me, ignored him.

''Let's go babe."' I said to Tolan I followed Tolan out the door.

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Author's note

Left side is Bree outfit, Right side is Analia

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