I started to walk away from the clump of bushes only to meet Jessica, her look of horror explaining everything. She must’ve heard a scream and came over, her test finishing in the time that Ariel and I did our thing. All she must’ve seen was our finish and me standing up and walking in her direction until our eyes met. In this moment I wanted to shoot myself.
“…A… Aaron?”
“Uh…” my voice croaked. “Ok, look, Jessica, I can explain…” I said hastily. Her eyes began to water and then she turned around and ran. I started to run after her, then stopped and looked back at Ariel, who was conscious and smiling of victory.
“Well, well, karma got you, bitch. That’s what happens when you fuck with me.”
“Good thing I already did that. Who says I won’t again?”
Her face paled. “I’ll tell the whole school-“
“That you’re a colossal slut AND a bitch? Oh boy great news for you. Let’s see their reaction to that, especially your cheerleaders and underclassmen you picked on and called them exactly those words. And then they get word you fucked some nerd? Ha! Joke’s on you! Good luck with that one.” I spat on the ground and walked away from her before she could even reply.
My mind now had one objective: Jessica. I needed to get to her, explain to her, or just… I have no idea.