Oh my gosh Laura are you ok, Estella rushed to her in horror checking for injuries. Oh I'm fine, Laura tried to calm her down, what are you even doing out here, let's go inside, she said changing the topic. I saw Patrick run out like a mad person so I figured and stayed out there, so tell me what happened, she pleaded, the least he could've done was give you a jacket, Patrick scoffed as he put a blanket over his mom. He wasn't wearing a jacket then, by the way you also didn't give me a jacket, she teased as Patrick went up the stairs.
Oh please could you tell me what happened, Estella continued drilling as she blew at the hot cocoa Patrick served them. Okay I'll tell you, Laura dropped her cup and leaned in causing Estella to do the same. Oh my gosh, I told you that Mark guy was bad news, I'm gonna have to teach him a lesson for messing with my friend, she stood up abruptly anger in her eyes as she headed towards the door. Hey where are you going, Laura chuckled, get back here please, the boss already beat him half dead and got him arrested, his gonna run the opposite way if he ever sees me on the street, Laura sipped her hot cocoa a somewhat proud smile playing on her face. Estella hugged her tightly before staring at her intently with a sad pout, I shouldn't have left you alone, she finally said close to tears, what if the boss didn't get to you early, she sobbed and wiped her tears, her lower lip shivering. Do you know you look cute when you cry, Laura stood up and wiped her tears tugging at her chin, but I don't exactly enjoy the sight of you shedding tears, bu-t b-ut, it's fine, I'm fine, she spread her hands and spun around. It's not your fault okay, if you were there and something bad happened to you I couldn't forgive myself, so I'm happy you weren't there ok, she finished and hugged the still sobbing Estella, patting her back softly.
Ugh, sports is just the worst part of the week, Penelope groaned and stomped her feet with a distressed pout, causing Steven to giggle. What's funny, she snapped as she heard him laugh, sorry I was chocking, he faked a cough, you should try to work out more so you can be fit you know, he smiled at the still pouting Penelope. I am fit, she took a step back in awe of his words and did the look at me gesture, y-h you look fit but you run out of breath after like five seconds of jogging, so yh, he cleared his throat and tried not to stutter after feeling his heart flutter. Hmph, she folded her arms and puffed her cheeks. Penelope was playing dodgeball in the gym while the guys were playing football at the field, with a few people out of the game she knew she was next. After all one of her opponents was Riele Blues, the third most famous girl in school after the Star sisters, Riele had just absolutely hated her guts for no reason. She saw Riele and her girls line up and knew it was over, but she was going to take at least one of them with her, they both had a two second intense staring contest before screaming, the girls on her team dare not challenge Riele, so she was the only one hurling balls at them while dodging their attacks. After she took out a few of her opponents multiple balls came swirling at her, even though she had been hit alot by now the girls kept throwing at her, her life flashed before her eyes before one hit her right in the face, causing her to fall flat on her back.
Steven, Penelope passed out, she heard one of the girls scream and run out before loosing consciousness. Penelope, Penelope, she heard repeatedly, hm, she managed to answer drowsily, you're awake, the voice said thankfully, this persons back was oddly wide, comfortable and warm. I'm taking you to the nurses office, no, she yelped when she heard what he said, put me down Steven, she tapped his back, and groaned holding her head, oh my gosh I'm bleeding, she panicked on touching her nose and seeing blood. Stay still, Steven called out, I don't know why you've been avoiding Patrick, but you're gonna have to go there today.
What happened to her, Patrick sprung up upon seeing Steven burst in with Penelope on his back. She was hit in the face with a dodgeball, and her body multiple times, Steven explained as he lay her on the bed, knowing for a fact that she was pretending to have passed out. She just has a mild concussion, and I'll give her some cream to prevent the bruises, you can go back to class now, Patrick explained, okay that's great, thank you. Steven felt Penelope tug on his trouser, but still decided to leave hoping they'd solve whatever problem they were having.
I know you're awake, Patrick casually said while reading a book after several minutes of Penelope pretending to be asleep. You knew this whole time, Penelope sighed before sitting up and asking, you were breathing very loudly and I could hear your heartbeat from here, he said and flashed a you're cute smile at her. What are you smiling at, do you know how uneasy I've been here pretending to sleep, because you said you didn't want me in your office, she complained. The change in attitude was clear as Patricks face hardened. I'm sorry for saying that, Patrick expressed with his head hung low, Penelope unable to see the new expression he had on his face. This office may be mine, but it's the nurses office, and it is open to all students, I should never have told you off like that, his voice soft and submissive. No, you should lay back down and rest some more, Patrick stated running over to her to stop her from getting up. When Patrick was close enough Penelope pulled him in by his waist hugging him tightly, I done know why you got so angry at me, but I was so scared you'd never want to talk to me again, she sobbed, I was so happy when you talked to me that night, and when you smiled at me in the hall Patty, she bawled her eyes out as she explained. You were never the problem, I was, he thought to himself as he caressed her back in a bid to calm her down. He never wanted to hurt Penelope so badly, or be the reason for her tears, so he decided to put his feelings aside, and act like before.
I can't believe you came to work today, why didn't Patrick stop you, Estella haggled. He thinks I'm at home, I left after him, Laura snickered proudly, I can't believe the boss didn't give you at least a day off after that terrible experience, she shook her head trying not to imagine it. He did, but I couldn't just stay at home, that's actually why I've been here this whole time I'm hiding from him, she giggled. You seem pretty cheerful for someone who all that happened to, and since when did you start talking about the boss with a smile on your face. Laura blushed intensely as Estella gasped and pointed at her, oh my gosh you like the boss, she exclaimed, earning shushes from Laura, speak softly, she warned with giggle. Wow, I guess the boss is handsome and ripped, and most importantly single, it's about time you get back into the game, Estella gushed, getting more excited than Laura. Woah, slow down, I just started liking him, I doubt he sees me that way, Laura explained looking a bit disheartened. Oh please, we look the same age, Estella scoffed, you need to have more faith in yourself, if he doesn't like you, seduce him.
Laura blushed so hard, she had to cover her face with her hands. You know what, you're write, she finally said, since Patricks dad left I've been so busy raising him and working, I forgot to find time for myself. When Patrick went to university I felt so lonely, it was then I realized that I couldn't live with him forever, so my goal from now on will be to seduce Mr Wayne, she finished and smiled to herself. She looked back at Estella who was oddly quiet to notice the astonished look on her face, suddenly a familiar scent filled her nostrils, and she felt a domineering presence behind her. Seduce me huh?, that deep seductive voice said in a hypothetical sarcastic tone.