The Nerd Is Back

A game well played

"I still don't know how you knew about that tunnel, Poison." Angel insisted, wiggling out of the tunnel that dropped out just under the school.

"Uh yeah lucky guess..."

Flashback

I had just finished carving the last I. All together 4 hours, I had spent cowering in the corner, fingers laced over my knees in a silent prayer.

"GUYS! I'VE FOUND HER!" Dread slithered up my spine, I covered my mouth, muffling my mouth as the banging started.

Sweat ran down my forehead as the terrifying thoughts started, riddled with ideas on how they would hurt me.

It started as calm taps before it escalated to the force that rattled the window. I crawled back, wishing to just be sucked into the wall. My lip quivered, the tears threatening to start falling again.

In a desperate final attempt, I ripped at the floor tiles. My fingernails catching a loose one. Prising it open, ripping two fingernails off in the process, I discovered a tunnel. Only large enough to crawl through but I could not have wished for anything more.

I left the pen at the foot of the wall, below the scratched in time numerals. I didn't spare a glance at the small blue door as I lay in the tunnel, dragging the tile back in place.

Under the floor, I watched in frozen terror as the rugby players stormed the room. My hand still clamped over my mouth to make sure my whimpers of fear and sobs wouldn't be heard by the predators.

Their angry cursing made me flinch, drawing in a breath. Only one thought running through my head like a broken record.

What did I do to deserve this?

" yeah.... Luck." Angel echoed, no certainty in the retort.

"Let's go."

A FEW MINUTES LATER

A Lamborghini drove up in the drive way of the Talon estate. It's beautiful pink coat, decorated in egg shells and yoke. The driver, equally as violated as the car. Unidentifiable green mush was dripping from her cheeks. She supported a magnificent black eye and a cut across her jawline. Drenched from head to toe, she trudged towards the grand doors of the estate.

The door open automatically by a man in a tailored suit. He bowed his head respectfully as the 'lady' of the estate stomped into the room. Although minuscule, the butler held a small smirk of contempt at the state of his young lady.

The girl headed straight for the pond, knowing full well her parents would be out there having tea and biscuits.

"MUM DAD. I WANT YOU TO SUE-" she was cut short by her own mind failing to comprehend what she was seeing.

There, having tea with her parents, was Angel and I. Our polite smiles turned into grins of pure malice.

"Y-you!" She pointed at me, an accusing blade of a stare bearing into my skull. But to me, it was just a dull butter knife.

"It speaks! And yes, I observed that I am me." I could hardly contain my contempt as I drank in her appearance. "Oh and by the way, the eggshells are a great look for you."

Her face turned bright red. Her makeup had washed off by the water and what was left underneath was nightmare fuel I tell you.

Trust me on this one.

"THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT!" She seemed so intent on killing me with looks, she didn't even notice Angelo. Her doctor was currently p'ing himself with laughter. Even her parents held an amused grimace.

"And what are you doing with my parents?!" She raved, flailing her arms up in complete confusion and rage.

"Well, as you can see, we were enjoying a lovely cup of tea together before you arrived." I shrugged, gently sipping my tea again, enjoying the look of complete unrequited fury etched on her disgusting features.

"Im going to kill you!" She screeched, tossing the table aside, nearly crushing Angel. The exquisite tea set shattered against the floor on impact.

She lunged at me, hands aimed at my throat. I grabbed her by the hair, stopping her mid flight.

"That black eye you have there really brings out your eye, how about I make you beautiful?" My fist made contact with her other eye, making her blackout with the force.

Her unconscious body rolled to the floor as I let go of my hold on her goo covered hair.

I wiped my hand on her clothes in disgust, trying to rid my hand of the slimy substance.

I shot an apologetic smile at the two estate holders but they merely waved it aside, giving praise on my left hook before we finally concluded our visit.

"Come by anytime!" They called after us as we marched towards the red Ferrari.

"Shall we?" I offered my arm.

"I do believe we shall." He looped our arms and soon we were parading down to the car parked just down the road.

Linked arms, we walked in comfortable silence.

Rachelle down. That leaves only two.

I think it's time to get serious.