The Playboy Bully And His Chubby Chase

Chapter 7

"You have been summoned here because you skipped school yesterday. I don't know what you were up to, and usually, I call parents in case of incidents like this, but, since you just joined my school not longer than a week ago, I will let it slide, but not without a punishment." the principal said as she perused her laptop.

"I am sorry, Mrs. Higgins, but it won't happen again. I was misled, but I won't let it happen again."

"I am sure it won't happen again, but that doesn’t mean you will escape what I have in plan for you. Your mom is a good woman, and I understand why you moved here. I am sure you don't want to cause your Mom any more problems, so you will remain around in the evening for detention for one week, starting today." She said with finality, and Abby exhaled sharply. She knew there was no point arguing or pushing her further unless she wanted a harsher punishment.

"Okay, Mrs. Higgins, I am sorry about what I did, and it won't happen again."

"Okay, I know it won't. Go back to class and stay away from Lucas Wyatt, or else you will be doing community service for the school. Go back to class." She dismissed her, and Abby ran back to class.

During the first class, she was stressed about the whole Lucas issue, but not wanting to cross Lucas' path, she approached him at lunch. He was hanging out with his friend, Ryan, and the rest of the group.

"Hey, Abby. What are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be with your fat friend, Jake?" Ryan chirped in, and Lucas gave him a stern look. He raised his arms playfully and walked away.

"Hey, sorry about that, he is a dickhead sometimes, but why are you here? I mean not in a bad way, but is everything okay? You look worried."

"Yeah, I was at the principal’s office earlier today, and I am on detention for the rest of the week. I don't think I will be able to meet up with you or spend time with you as we have been for the past few days."

"Oh, I am sorry I dragged you into this and you are the only one getting punished. I could talk to the principal about you, and admit I dragged you into this." He suggested, and Abby smiled awkwardly.

"No…it is okay, let me do this so she doesn't think you're pulling strings for me. It is just a one-week detention, and it will end before I know it. I just wanted to return this phone to you, thank you, but I can't afford it, I mean it is too expensive." She said while handing him the phone, and Lucas nodded, taking it from her.

"It is okay, I don't feel offended though I just wanted us to be in constant communication, but it is okay. We could meet here or at your place?"

"No…no…no… my Mom would kill me; she already hates your guts. Showing up will make her ground me for the rest of the year. I appreciate your concerns but we can just communicate while we are here at school, while I wait for my mom to lift my grounding."

"Okay, I am okay with your decision, just don't mind my friends, they can be a handful sometimes. I can buy you lunch if you want?" He offered, and Abby smiled nervously.

"No, thank you for your generous offer, but I would have to respectfully decline your offer. Jake and I had plans for lunch, thanks though." She said, and awkwardly walked away.

"I would be doomed if she said yes, man. What are you still doing with her?" Ryan asked as soon as Lucas joined them.

"Shut up Ryan, you are nothing but a scam." Lucas shot back and the guys laughed.

"But Ryan is right, you are developing a soft spot for that chubby girl and that was not part of the plan. We all have to agree on the fact that you are backing away from our previous plan, are you falling for her?" Another guy shot and Lucas sighed.

He knew he was not in love with Abby, but for the few days he had spent with her he had learned a few things about her, and the first thing he noticed was that she had a good heart and there was more to her than just her physical appearance.

"And what is wrong with that? I am just taking things slow. If I show her that I hate her, do you think she will stay long enough for her to fall for me? You guys should let it go, and let me do this the best way I know how, and that is by shutting the hell up and not fat-shaming her, she is better than most of you here." He said defensively, and the crew laughed.

"You are a crazy man, but make sure you stick to the plan, because if you are planning on dating her, I swear I will not let you rest."

"Whatever man, have your lunch and stay away from Abigail. This was a bet directed to me, and I will carry it out the best way I know how. So, let me deal with this on my own. You guys should focus on your girlfriends. Don't you have them?" He questioned rhetorically, and they all shrugged.

Abby was dazzled by Lucas' reaction. She didn't know what his reaction would be, but when he agreed with her conditions, she was glad because she wanted to focus on the upcoming Continuous Assessment Tests, catch up with what she had missed, and be in the loop.

"You stood up to him and returned his phone?" Jake asked as they had lunch.

"Yes, and he is okay with it until I get my phone back, and probably until I am done with my detention. I don't want to disappoint my Mom; it is just my first week at school and I am already getting on the bad side of the school's principal." She said as she slurped her juice.

"Yeah, maybe you should roll out with people like me, zero drama and no bullshit. But I am still your friend, right?"

"Yeah, basically my only friend in school. The fact that I hang out with Lucas sometimes doesn't mean I have switched sides, I just so that to protect us, you and me, from being bullied every time, it is everyone for themselves." Abby said proudly, and Jake laughed it off.

"Either way, I am glad you know what you are doing. We should probably head back to class before the bell rings. Is your mom picking you up today?"

"No, why? You wanted to give me a lift or something?"

"Yes, as I said before, I will be dropping you at your Mom's to ask for permission if you could come home with me for dinner tomorrow."

"Oh yeah, it skipped my mind. I am sure my mom won't cause any fuss; she might like you and that dinner. You should have told me beforehand so that I can choose a better dress for the occasion?"

"I am sorry the invitation came late but, my mom downstairs has a problem with your dressing. Hell, she doesn't even care if I come to school naked or not." He said and Abby laughed as the duo walked to class.

The afternoon classes went on pretty well, and it was time to go home. Abby stayed behind for her detention but Jake wanted to help, so he stayed back with her.

"You didn't have to stay behind with me, but thank you. I know my mom is pissed right now, but I had no way of telling her I had been back in detention." She said as she picked up her backpack.

"I am sure she will understand you and have no way of communicating with her. Come on, I will drop you at your place." Jake offered as they walked to the student's parking lot, and Abby stopped in her tracks. When she spotted her Mom in the driveway, she walked up to her.

"Mom, what are you doing here?"

"I should be asking you the same thing: get in the car. You have some explanation to give." She said, without even looking at Jake.

"Mom, I was on detention, and I had no way of telling you that, and Jake, my friend, helped me out. I know you are angry at me."

"It is good to know that you are making friends so fast, but I don't care about what you are doing. It was nice to meet you, Jake, but if you don't mind, my daughter and I would like to go home."

"Okay, Mrs.…"

"It is Emma."

"Okay, Ms. Emma, I wanted to ask you for permission. My mom invited Abby over for dinner since she is the only friend I have made in this school so far, and I thought I should ask her. I wanted to drop her home and ask you by but I'm lucky you showed up to pick her up." He said calmly.

"Okay, I am thrilled, but I have to say no. Abby needs to learn her lesson. Tell your mom I said thank you, but she is grounded for now, maybe next week. You seem like a good boy Jake, say hi to your mom for me." She said and walked to her car, leaving Jake standing by his car.