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I didn\u2019t say anything.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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I just stared at Nora\u2019s face, that smug little curl of her lips, the satisfaction sparkling in her eyes as the cold water dripped down my shirt.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat are you doing?! Are you fucking crazy?!\u201d Penelope screamed, her chair screeching behind her as she shot to her feet. She lunged toward Nora like she was ready to tear her hair out, but Kai wrapped one arm around her waist from behind.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It wasn\u2019t to stop a fight, no, Kai never held Penelope back from fighting, especially if it was to defend me. If anything, he usually joined in, especially when a man was involved. He always let her burn the world down if she wanted. The only reason he was holding her now was because I hadn\u2019t said anything yet.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He was waiting for me to decide what to do with Nora.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nora smiled, flicking her hair back as if she were some goddess everyone should worship. \u201cOh my God, how clumsy of me. That was an accident, Violet. I apologize. I didn\u2019t mean to splash water on you.\u201d She shrugged casually. \u201cYou were just in my way.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Penelope\u2019s rage spiked even more. She twisted violently in Kai\u2019s hold, her hands flying up in the air as she tried to break free. \u201cKai, let me go! I\u2019m going to kill her! I swear I\u2019m going to kill this stupid bitch! How fucking dare she?!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nora rolled her eyes, completely fearless, or maybe just incredibly stupid. She acted like Penelope was nothing. As if Kai holding Penelope back was normal instead of him saving Nora\u2019s ass from getting her bones broken. If only she knew how many times Penelope had wanted to snap her like a twig, and how many times I was the one who told her to leave it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I looked at Nora.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou call this an accident?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nora nodded immediately, that smirk never leaving her face. \u201cOf course it was an accident. Are you saying I did it on purpose? Why would I ever do that?\u201d She gestured around the cafeteria dramatically. \u201cIt\u2019s not like anyone saw me do it intentionally.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She looked around like she owned the place. Everyone avoided her eyes, some shifting uncomfortably, but none of them said a word.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nora\u2019s smile widened, convinced she\u2019d won. She truly believed she was in control. She stared at me, waiting for me to explode, make a scene, and embarrass myself so she could laugh about it later. But instead, I simply nodded, calm, and unbothered.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI see.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nora froze. \u201cW-what?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Even Penelope stopped thrashing in Kai\u2019s grip and whipped her head toward me. \u201cWhat?!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was an accident,\u201d I said simply, brushing a wet strand of hair behind my ear.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Penelope\u2019s jaw dropped. \u201cViolet, it was not a fucking accident. Everyone can see that!\u201d She looked betrayed, and furious. \u201cAre you seriously going to let her get away with it?! At least let me beat her up so she won\u2019t have an \u2018accident\u2019 next time!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I didn\u2019t say a word.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nora\u2019s gaze dragged over me from head to toe. \u201cGood. At least you still know your place. Just because you changed your\u00a0<\/p>\n
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appearance doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re different, Violet. The next time you step out of line, I\u2019ll be the one to remind you exactly where you belong.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cAnd oh,\u201d she added with a fake sigh, \u201chow\u2019s your brother? I hope he\u2019s doing well. I heard about him and felt so bad. If he had a better sister, he wouldn\u2019t have gone through what he did.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Penelope exhaled a violent, \u201cYou fucking-\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nora\u2019s smile stretched wider, and with a proud flip of her hair, she strutted back toward her table. She sat down, crossing her legs as if she\u2019d just put a wild dog back in its kennel.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Penelope slammed her hand onto the table with a force that made the plates and glasses rattle. \u201cViolet! Are you seriously going to let her get away with that? She even brought up your brother!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kai leaned back, resting his elbow on the table, chin on his hand. His other arm stayed wrapped casually around Penelope\u2019s waist to keep her from flying across the cafeteria.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He looked at me lazily. \u201cDo you really think she\u2019ll let it go, Pen?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Penelope turned to him, confused. \u201cWhat are you talking about?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I tilted my head slightly and let a dangerous smirk curl across my lips. The look alone made Penelope\u2019s mouth fall open, caught between shock and disbelief..\u00a0<\/p>\n
I slowly pushed my chair back, standing and reaching for the big, steaming bowl of spicy soup in front of me. The heat curled around my fingers as I lifted it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cImpossible\u2026\u201d Penelope\u2019s voice trembled, a mix of shock and excitement. \u201cYou\u2019re really going to-\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I winked at her, then turned and strode toward Nora\u2019s table. The cafeteria seemed to hold its breath as I crossed the room. Nora and Riley were talking casually, even a little relieved, until Riley looked at me, and froze instantly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her eyes widened, her throat bobbing, and she grabbed Nora\u2019s arm without even realizing it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cN-Nora\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHuh?\u201d Nora frowned. \u201cWhat is it?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBehind you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She turned just as I lifted the bowl. Her eyes barely had time to widen before the steaming soup cascaded over her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Steam rose from the bowl as it ran down her hair, neck, and shoulders, soaking her designer outfit and splattering onto the floor and table. She froze, too shocked to make a sound, before letting out a piercing, high-pitched scream that sliced through the cafeteria and ricocheted off the walls. Everyone stared, frozen in shock.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Behind me, Penelope gasped dramatically, then burst into delighted laughter. \u201cOh my God-\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Riley covered her mouth, horrified, frozen in place.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nora stumbled to her feet, clutching her burning-red face, screaming even louder. \u201cA-AHHHH!! My eyes! Violet! Are you crazy?! What the hell did you just do?!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I reached for the napkin on her table, wiped my hands clean, folded it neatly, and placed it back as if I\u2019d just finished dinner. Then, I finally looked at her with complete indifference.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOh,\u201d I said slowly. \u201cThat was an accident, Nora.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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She froze mid-scream. \u201cW-what?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI didn\u2019t mean to pour a bowl of soup on you,\u201d I continued, repeating her exact words. \u201cYou were just in my way.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cY-you-\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I took a step closer and tilted my head.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNext time,\u201d I added, \u201cmove out of my way.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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