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~ OLIVIA
As I turned to leave, Gabriel's voice stopped me.
"Oh well, look who we have here," he said, his tone dripping with sarcasm. I tried to brush him off, saying, "Please excuse me," but he was having none of it.
"Wait a minute," he growled, yanking me back. His grip on my ankle was like a vice, and I couldn't help but cry out as pain shot through me.
"You think you can just walk away after everything we've been through?" he demanded, his eyes blazing with anger.
I pleaded with him to let me go, but he just pointed to his chest. "You hurt me, Olivia. Now you're going to feel it," he snarled, his grip tightening.
"Gabriel, please," I begged, tears streaming down my face.
"Oh too bad, your "lover boy won't be coming to save you."he sneered, his laughter dripping with sarcasm, making my stomach turn.
His eyes locked onto mine, burning with intensity. "Do you know, I was the one who set you up with that clumsy student," he revealed, his voice low and menacing. "I knew you'd fall for the milkshake stunt and end up here, with me."
He smiled, a self-satisfied smirk spreading across his face. I stared at him, shocked. "You did that on purpose?" I demanded.
"Of course, I did.", He replied, his voice dripping in arrogance.
"Genius, right?" he said, his smile growing wider, his eyes glinting with pride.
"Why did you do that? I asked, still trying to understand.
"Why? Because I was tired of waiting."he replied, his voice tight with emotions. "You made me wait for too long. You told me..." Before he could finish, I cut him out, crying in pains
"Ouch.. it hurts. Please Gabriel, stop this." I cried out. He just laughed, his eyes flashing with desire.
"You say all I want from you is sex, huh? Yeah that's right and I want it from you, right here and right now."
His words cut deep, and I felt a surge of anger mixed with hurt. "Is that all I am to you?" I spat, trying to push him away. But he was too strong, holding me in place. "You're so beautiful when you're angry," he whispered, his breath hot against my skin.
**
~ BRIAN
I was still fuming after a confrontation with Jasper, and a trip to the toilet seemed like just what I needed to calm down. But as I splashed water on my face, I heard a voice that sounded all too familiar coming from inside the toilet stalls.
Curiosity got the better of me - what was a girl doing in a guy's toilet? I pushed open the door to investigate and was met with a scene that made my jaw drop.
Gabriel was attempting to undress Olivia, and I knew I had to intervene. Despite our differences, I couldn't let this happen to her. With a surge of protectiveness, I slapped Gabriel hard, and he spun around in shock.
Gabriel's eyes locked onto mine, a mix of surprise and anger flashing across his face. "What the...?" he started, but I cut him off.
"Get your hands off her!" I demanded, my voice firm.
Olivia, seemingly frozen in shock, suddenly sprang into action. "No, stop! It's okay, I can handle this," she said, her voice shaking slightly as she adjusted her clothes.
Gabriel took a step back, his face reddening. "Mind your own business," he snarled, but the fear in his eyes told a different story.
I stood my ground, my heart racing. "This is my business. You don't treat anyone like that,and besides she is my girlfriend. So who the fuck do you think you are to tell me to mind my business?" I replied, my voice steady.
The tension in the room was palpable. Olivia placed a hand on my arm, her eyes pleading. "Let's just go," she said softly.
My anger seemed to deflate slightly at her touch. I shot him one last glare before storming out of the toilet, Olivia following closely behind.
~ OLIVIA
I thought Brian was still upset with me after everything that has had between us but he..he came. He came for me. My knight in shining armour.
As we walked out of the boy's toilet, Brian's arm wrapped protectively around my shoulders, I felt a mix of relief and gratitude. He had just stood up for me against Gabriel's unwanted advances, and it meant the world to me.
The hallway was buzzing with students, teachers, and security guards, pointing fingers and whispering all trying to make sense of the scene that has just unfolded.
Brian walked besides me, his eyes scanning the crowd with a mix of anger and protectiveness. I felt a flutter in my chest as I realised he had stood up for me, despite our past differences.
His eyes locked onto mine, filled with concern and anger. "Are you okay, babe?" he asked softly.
I nodded, still shaken but grateful for his presence. "Yeah, thanks to you," I replied, my voice barely above a whisper.
The principal, Mrs. Thompson, stepped forward, her expression stern. "What's going on here? What's all the commotion about?" She demanded, her voice echoing through the hallway.
Brian's jaw clenched as he explained the situation, his arm still wrapped around me.
"Gabriel was trying to...force himself on Olivia in the male's toilet. I intervened."
The crowd gasped and whispers turned to shocked murmurs. Gabriel who had been standing off to the side, took a step forward, his eyes reddening.
"That's not true!"he protested. "She was just..."
But Mrs Thompson cut him off, her expression unyielding. "We'll discuss this further in my office. Gabriel, Olivia, and Brian please come with me."
As we followed the principal to her office, Brian's grip on my shoulder tightened. "You're safe now," he whispered. "I've got you."
Through the sea of curious onlookers, I couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions. Gratitude towards Brian, anger towards Gabriel and anxiety about what would happen next.
As we walked into the principal's office, the door closed behind us, and the tension in the room was palpable. Mrs. Thompson's expression was stern as she took her seat behind the desk. "Let's get to the bottom of this. Olivia, can you tell me exactly what happened?"
I took a deep breath, Brian's reassuring presence beside me giving me the courage to recount the events. "Gabriel cornered me in the boy's toilet, trying to... force himself on me. Brian intervened just in time."
Mrs. Thompson's eyes narrowed. "Gabriel, is there any truth to these allegations?"
Gabriel shifted uncomfortably in his seat, his voice laced with defensiveness. "It was just a misunderstanding. Olivia's making a big deal out of nothing."
Brian's grip on my shoulder tightened, his anger evident. "It's not nothing," he said firmly. "You were going to hurt her, and that's not okay."
The principal's gaze turned stern. "Gabriel, this isn't the first time we've had concerns about your behavior. We'll be investigating this further and taking appropriate action."
Mrs. Thompson's words hung in the air, a clear warning to Gabriel. He looked uneasy, but still attempted to maintain his innocence. "I didn't do anything wrong," he repeated, his voice laced with defiance.
But the principal was unfazed. "Enough, Gabriel. We'll be speaking with your parents and reviewing the evidence. In the meantime, you're suspended pending further investigation."
Gabriel's face reddened as he realized the gravity of the situation. He stood up, his eyes flashing with anger, but ultimately said nothing and stormed out of the office.
Mrs. Thompson turned to me, her expression softening. "Olivia, are you okay? Do you need any support or counseling?"
I nodded, still shaken but grateful for her concern. Brian's arm around me tightened, a reassuring presence.
"Thank you so much ma. I'm grateful."
Mrs. Thompson smiled kindly. "You're welcome, Olivia. We'll do everything to ensure your safety and well-being. If you need anything, don't hesitate to reach out."
With that, she dismissed us, and Brian and I stepped out of the office, the weight of the situation slowly lifting off my shoulders. Brian's arm still wrapped around me, I felt protected and cared for.