Phase by E. C. Newman

Author:E. C. Newman [Newman, E. C.]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: www.superiorz.org
Publisher: Etopia Press
Published: 2012-07-03T22:00:00+00:00

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“Hey, fatty.”

I sighed heavily and turned to see Summer Harlan walking to my locker.

“My name is still Sophie,” I said bravely.

“Whatever. So what’s up with you and Freakgirl? You lesbo now?” She crossed her arms over her chest. I noticed her two friends behind her.

Trapping me.

My heart started to pound. I hadn’t done anything to annoy her, but apparently that didn’t matter. I existed, and for people like Summer, that was enough.

“We’re friends. Like you and them.” I pointed at the minions.

She laughed cruelly. “We’re nothing like the two of you. We’re normal. And pretty.”

My eyes tingled with unshed tears. “Sure, Summer. Whatever. Can I go now?” I moved to leave.

She blocked me. “Do your parents know? That their little church girl is getting her jollies—”

I covered my ears. I was being immature, but I didn’t want to hear it.

She grabbed my wrists and pulled down my hands. She was strong. “Listen here, you stupid little goody goody—”

“Problems?” A familiar male voice entered the fray. Ezra approached us, followed by Nick.

Summer’s hands dropped from my wrists. “Ezra, Nick…” Her voice softened and got breathy. “Hi. Sophie and I were just chatting.”

Nick draped an arm over my shoulders.

“Bet you were,” Ezra said. He touched my arm, his eyes meeting mine. “You all right?”

I nodded. Nick’s arm tightened around my shoulders.

To Summer, Ezra said, “You’re a girl, so I won’t do anything. But I have two sisters that could wipe the floor with you. Don’t mess with Sophie, all right?” His eyes were the coldest I’d ever seen them.

“I wasn’t…” She stopped at his glare. She gave up all pretense and sneered at me. “Thought you boys had taste.”

“We do. Doesn’t run toward stuck-up skank,” Nick said calmly. “’Bye now.” He wiggled his fingers at her.

Summer huffed and left quickly, her two friends tagging along.

“It’s a crime to be that hot and yet, that evil.” Nick patted my shoulder before dropping his arm.

I stared at them. “Why…why did you guys do that?”

Ezra rubbed the back of his neck, his eyes elsewhere.

Nick smirked. “You’re practically pack. Gotta protect our own, right, Ez?” He wiggled his eyebrows at Ezra. Ezra shoved him into the lockers, and Nick laughed. “She ever bothers you again, let us know. Jules would kick her ass easy.” He grinned bigger. “I’d pay good money to see that go down.”

“You’re a dumbass.” Ezra looked at me. “Going to lunch?”

I nodded, still shocked into silence.

“We’ll walk with you.”

“Protect our very own Red Riding Hood.” Nick’s arm wrapped around my shoulders again as he shot a smug look at Ezra. Ezra just glowered at him.

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