Every Rose Has Its Thorns

It was lunchtime, and Dahlia made her way to the cafeteria. Her eyes scanned the room as she looked for a place to sit. Her eyes met Holly J's, who was sitting with her fellow Power Squad friends. Holly J sneered at Dahlia. Fucking bitch. Dahila thought. Then she saw Derek's table. Derek looked up at her and smiled, and motioned for her to come over. As Dahlia made her way to the table, she tripped and dropped her tray. Soon, everyone except Derek was laughing at her. She looked up and saw Holly J standing over her, smirking.

"Wow, new girl. You're always tripping over stuff. That's twice in one day." She said as her cronies snickered. Dahlia felt her face get hot. She wanted nothing more than to whip this bitch's ass, but she didn't want to get expelled on her first day. Derek pulled her up. "Are you okay?" he asked. Dahlia nodded as she got up. She shot Holly J a dirty look. This shit ain't over, bitch! She thought menacingly. Holly J just smirked and went back over to her table.

"Why is she such a bitch?" Dahila asked as she and Derek sat down.

"Maybe because she's the spawn of Satan." Derek said jokingly. Dahlia couldn't help but laugh.

"So Derek, who's the cutie?" said a stocky, long haired boy sitting across from them.

"Oops, where are my manners. Dahila, this is Bruce. And that's Johnny," he said motioning to a kid with stringy blonde hair and a trucker hat. "Guys, this is Dahlia."

"What's up?" said Bruce, nodding to Dahlia, then he turned his attention to Derek. "Hey, me and the guys are going to the Ravine tonight. Maybe you can bring your new friend along." He said suggestively.

"I'll have to check with my dad first." After saying that, Dahlia soon felt like a dork. Why did I have to say that? She thought.

"Cool." Said Bruce, smiling. Soon, the bell rang, signaling the end of lunch period.

"So, what class do you have next?" Derek asked.

"Media Immersion." Dahlia replied.

"I have that class, too. Want to go together?" Derek asked, offering his hand. Dahlia nodded, smiling. She was beginning to like this boy more by the second. She just hoped that he didn't find out her secret.

"You'll like this class. Mr. Simpson is pretty cool." Derek added as they walked to class together. "So do you think you'll be able to come to the Ravine with me tonight?"

"I'll have to see if I don't have any plans. But I'll try to sneak away if I can." Dahlia said, knowing full well that Stackz will not let her go to hang out. All he cared about was getting his money. But, maybe she could find a away to sneak out without him knowing.

"Well, cool. Here's my number." Derek jotted down his number and gave it to Dahlia. "Just call me if you can make it, or if you just wanna talk."

"I'll do that." Dahlia said as they entered 's class.