Betrayed By Everyone, Loved By Four
Betrayed By Everyone Loved by Four Chapter 78

Today is Monday morning. We are in the parking lot at school. I'm sitting in the car with Milo and Oliver. I can see James parked on the other side of the lot.

Adam had called my dad yesterday to let him know that James was arrested, and made bail. Apparently, they had proof enough to arrest him. When Dad asked what kind of proof, Adam admitted that Leo had taken pictures of my face that night. With the pictures that Leo had, along with a police report he had filed himself the next day, James was arrested for assault, and attempt to r**e. Although, his father had bailed him out a few hours later.

Adam had gotten a restrianing order in place for me, but thought it was best that I don't go anywhere alone. Which I already am not doing anyways. Though, I didn't expect James to show his face here today after not coming at all last week.

I'm scared to get out of the car. I know James is just waiting to say something to me. I'm partly scared to be anywhere near him, but I'm mostly scared of how my guys will react.

Even Oliver, is ready to fight James. And he's the most sensable one out of them all. I don't want any of them getting in trouble. Plus, we were all told not to engage in anything. All it does is cause more problems down the road.

My dad was also given the first court date yesterday. This Thursday at 1 p.m. there will be a hearing. Adam said that it's only going to be to present the case to the judge, and then we will be given another date. So, we all have to be on our best behaviors until then. "Angel, we have to go in now, or we are going to be late." Oliver said gently from the passenger seat.

James is scanning the crowd of students as they walk into the building.

"He's waiting for me." I said.

"He won't touch you Millie. We are right here." Milo said.

"But Adam said-"

My words were cut off by my door being ripped open.

I let out a small scream as it happened. Then deep green eyes met mine. I let out a breath.

"Leo, you fucking prick. You scared the crap out of me." I scolded.

Leo held his hand out to me.

"Come." He ordered.

I put my hand in his, grumbling under my breath.

"Stop with the attitude, I'm already not having a good morning." He warned me.

I frowned at him. "What happened now?" I asked.

"James and Josh found him immediately, and already started talking shit." Lila said.

"Great." I said. "Now I'm dragging everyone into this stupid mess."

Leo gripped my chin, and forced my eyes to his.

"You did not do anything. The only thing I'm mad about, is that I can't kill that stupid fucker for touching you in the first place." Leo said.

"Leo. You need to calm down before we walk over there. I mean it." I said.

Leo's eyes bore into mine for a moment. I really thought that Leo was going to ignore that, and storm into the school. That was not what happened. Instead, Leo smashed his lips to mine harshly. The action was so hard that it pushed my back into Milo's car. I even dropped my back pack.

Leo shoved his tongue inside my mouth. I completely forgot anyone else was around. How could I with a kiss like this?

Leo pulled away a moment later. He rested his head to mine for just a moment. Then he took a step back.

"I feel much better. Now, let's go." He held his hand out to me again. "Lila, get your phone ready."

"Her phone?" I asked.

Lila nodded. "We are recording every single encounter with James. He knows he has a restraining order. This will be evidence that he won't leave you alone." "Oh, okay." I said.

Leo practically drug me to the front door of the school. My heart started to beat faster. Milo is on the other side of me. Oliver on the other side of him. With Caleb, and Lila behind us. James spotted me almost immediately. My breath hitched as he narrowed his eyes at me. Oh no.

"Ignore him Millie." Leo ordered.

"There you are Mil, almost thought you wouldn't show." James said.

I ignored him.

"I think you owe me a conversation Millie." James tried again.

Again, I ignored him.

"Hey! I'm talking to you!" James shouted.

As we pushed past him James reached out for me. Fear spiked every nerve ending. I clung to Leo like my life depends on it.

"Don't touch her." Lila said. "You aren't allowed around Millie at all."

"I just want a fucking talk with the dumb bitch who got me arrested." James shouted for the entire school to hear.

We ignored him as we walked through the school.

"You stupid whore! Just because you begged me for it, and then your boyfriends found out, you had to call r**e? That's f*****g rich Millie! You're nothing, but a big stupid whore!"

The doors shut behind us drowning out the rest of James shouts. Leo's body stiffened during James's rant. I just clung to him hoping it was enough to ease his anger.

Many other students heard what James said. They all looked at me, and began whispering. I tried to ignore them as I made my way to my locker.

"Oh my god, she did that?"

"How could she lie like that just to save herself?"

"Wow.. that's so pathetic."

"Did James actually r**e her?"

"That poor girl."

It's all too much. I shouldn't of came to school today. I should have stayed home like Mom offered.

"Ignore them cupcake. None of them know the truth." Milo whispered to me.

"It's just... it's too much. I should have stayed home." I admitted.

Leo stopped abruptly. I ran into his back before he turned around. Leo grabbed my chin, and forced my head up. My eyes connected with his.

"But you didn't. Because you are strong. No matter what life has thrown at you, you always get back up Ameilia. You are going to get through today with your head held high, and you are going to come back every single day to do the same." Leo stated. Leo's words spoke to my soul. Confidence spread through me. Leo is right. I have been through a lot at this school. This isn't the first time that I've walked into this school to have people whispering about me. Hell, it isn't even the tenth time. I gave Leo a fierce look.

"You're right. Fuck all these people who can't mind their own damn buisness." I practically shouted.

Then I stuck my nose high in the air, and strutted to my locker.

"Damn, that was hot." I heard Milo mumble.

Lila giggled. "That was the cutest thing I've ever seen you do for someone Leo. I'm so happy I was still recording." She teased.

I turned around to face my best friend.

"Send that to me."

Then I turned back for my locker.

By the time I made it to my locker, Atlas and Caleb were there waiting for us. Both of them look pissed off. Great, what happened now? "What?" I asked them.

"Coach almost kicked us off the team." Caleb said.

"What?" I exclaimed.

"It was Principal Melrose's orders, but don't worry Mil, Coach Miller stood up for us." Caleb said.

"Melrose said that if James had to be kicked off the team, then so do we." Atlas said.

"I'm going to fucking..." I trailed off. "I'm gonna.."

What am I going to do?

"I'm going to give him a piece of my mind!" I stated angrily.

I turned to walk to the principal's office, but Atlas's arm snaked around me to pull me back. I huffed up at him. Atlas just smiled down at me. "He isn't there." Atlas told me.

"He isn't?" I asked.

Atlas shook his head.

"So, the superintendent got here just in time then." Leo commented.

Atlas nodded to him.

"Coach Miller was about to blow a fuse too." Caleb said. "Never seen him that mad before."

"What is going on? What are you guys talking about?" I asked.

"After you came clean to your parents about everything.. Well, your dad had our dads take more action than just against James." Atlas said.

"The teachers that you had last year, and this year, all had visits over the weekend by our fathers." Oliver added.

"They all told them the truth, filed their own reports, and offered to testify against Melrose, and James in court if we need it." Leo finished. My eyes went wide.

"So.. Principcal Melrose.. he..?" I trialed off.

Leo nodded. "Principal Melrose has been removed from his position until the investigation with him is done." He stated.

"And with the proof we have built up.." Milo trailed off as he took in a sharp breath. "Well, dude will never be working in a school again that's for sure."

I looked at all of them. They all smiled back at me. This is unreal.

"Are all of you secretly angels, or something?" I asked.

Oliver chuckled, and reached out to cup my cheek.

"That's what you are to us. An angel trapped in the darkness." He said.

I just stared at him.

That was the sweetest thing anyone has ever said to me. I spent my whole life in Vanessa's shadow. No one ever saw me, they only saw her. I thought James saw me, but he didn't. He just wanted to conquer me. Then everything went to shit, and I tried desperately to make myself invisible. Even though I was teased, bullied, whispered about, I was still never seen.

No one ever saw me before. Not this way. Not the way that these four do.

For the first time, I feel important. I feel... like a person. That is something that I never thought I needed, or craved, but now..

"Shit babygirl, we didn't mean to make you cry." Atlas said.

I tried to take in a breath as the tears started to fall.

"Millie, this better not be because you feel bad for that fucker. That sorry excuse for a principal deser-" Leo ranted, but I shook my head to stop him.

"No, it's not that.." I said as I wiped my tears. "I'm not upset, I promise. I just.." I trailed off.

What am I supposed to say? That I'm crying because for the first time in my life, I feel like a real person? Like I matter?

"I'm just really happy." I said softly. "You all have done so much for me, and I could never thank you enough." I said. "Well, I can think of a few ways for you to thank us." Milo said.

I giggled as Milo wrapped an arm around me, and pulled me to his chest.

"Please, do not do anything gross with my sister in front of me." Caleb said right before Milo was about to kiss me.

I turned my head to glare at my brother.

"Could you not be as cock block for once in your life?" I asked annoyed.

The bell rang before Caleb could reply. I turned my head to look at the guys. James is in my first hour.. what am I going to do? I can't go in that cla*s, and sit all hour.. "Stop." Leo's ordering tone grounded me.

I looked up him.

"Due to the court case, and the restraining order, James has been removed from any class you share with him. This hour, and your fourth hour." Leo told me. "Really?" I asked.

Leo nodded.

Oliver threw his arm around my shoulders.

"And I, have been moved to your first hour. So, let's go angel."