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It all started with Benni.
Benni was possibly the artsiest, weirdest friend I’d ever had. She wasn’t artsy in a cool, together sort of way. When she threw on a huge plaid throwover and tye-died tanktop with jeggings and lace up boots, it really didn’t look good at all. It didn’t come together in a way that made girls envious, or that made her seem mysterious. But, she had confidence nonetheless. She had been my saving grace when I moved here a few months back. She’d turned around in class one day and asked if I wanted to be her partner. I was on the shy side, so the fact that this girl even talked to me made me feel like a million bucks.
“Sure,” I’d said, and a friendship had bloomed.
She had introduced me to her interesting, mixed group of friends. James played bass in a band with Noah and Elk. Anabella is probably the most popular out of the bunch of us; she’s outgoing and is on the school council, and she’s gone out with the band each several times around.
I was sitting with the group when Benni came up, a pout on her lips.
“I need a guy,” she’d said and I’d looked up from my yogurt. Elk raised his eyebrows. Elk got his name was because he was just a generally very big, tall guy with an alert, but quiet personality. He didn’t say all that much, but he was still our friend.
“What do you mean? You and Spencer just broke up last-“
“I said I didn’t want to discuss it, remember?” She looked at me pointedly and flipped her long, wavy hair over one shoulder. “I just need a guy.”
Benni glanced over at Noah and James who were always all to willing to volunteer whenever Benni asked them to do anything. Benni was a bit wild, but not in a hooters-girls-gone-wild-wet-t-shirt video sort of way. She was just eccentric and passionate and always threw herself at the next thing: whether it be an art project, a school related endeavor, or a guy.
“I need a new guy,” she said pointedly. James rolled his eyes.
“I wasn’t gonna volunteer anyway. I’m into blondes these days, anyway.” James said jokingly.
“Uh-huh,” I said, sipping my Snapple.
“Who’s into blondes?” Anabella sat down with her lunch tray. Anabella was a natural blonde and proud of it. “Or should I say who isn’t into blondes,” she laughed and the rest of us joined in.
“We’re talking about a guy. I need one.”
Anabella looked up with interest glimmering in her eyes.
“Know anyone?” Benni asked, wiggling her eyebrows.
Anabella flipped open her phone. “Lemme check my status updates.” She clicked through for a minute and looked up. “Well, no really recent news. But I did hear that Chad Mason has been single and looking for, like, months.”
9 Noah burst out laughing and began choking on his water. James slapped his back but could barely contain himself, either. “What is he, like 5’2?”
Benni pouted but finally nodded her head. “He’s right, I’m not you Ms. Petite. I’m 5’9 and I need a tall guy.”
I sneaked a look over at Elk who was smiling and quietly chewing his sandwich, but said nothing. I wondered how James was doing. He was naturally athletic with a broad chest and shoulders and dark, ocean blue eyes. I always thought he’d had feelings for Benni. But, he wasn’t saying anything and maybe I was wrong.
“How about….Simon Loughlin?” Anabella seemed excited.
I saw James’ shoulders tense and I had to give Anabella a dubious look. Simon Loughlin? He’s the quarterback on the football team and has the biggest reputation as a player in the whole school. I’ve only lived here a few months and even I know that.
Benni didn’t look interested. “Please. Like he’d ever go for me.”
Anabella seemed unaware of the glaring look James was sending her. “Puh-lease. He’ll go for any girl with half a rack,” she chuckled.
“He’s a jackass,” Noah rolled his eyes. “And he’s an idiot. I tell you, the only way he gets by in my English class is by sleeping with the teacher.”
Anabella nods. “Yeah, I guess you’re right. Besides, he’s always on again-off again with Dylan Madge. Just forget about him, Ben,” Anabella took a big mouthful of salad.
Benni nodded. “I can do better,” she sniffed.
I should’ve known she didn’t mean it.
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It was the next day when I saw Benni in the hallway. She wore a loose, black dress and her black lace-ups. I hadn’t seen her since the previous day at lunch.
“Ben?” I creep towards her, disbelieving.
She looks at me and wipes her eyes. “Hi.” She was curt. She was never this short.
“What’s wrong?” I asked, coming closer.
She shook her head and when she met my gaze, her eyes were like stone. “I want revenge.”
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We all were gathered at my house that afternoon, munching on Fritos, a crowd favorite, and playing some Weezer songs.
“What is all this about?” Anabella sighed, playing with her short, blonde hair.
I looked timidly at Benni; she had asked that just us girls meet up this afternoon. The guys wanted to come, but Benni refused.
“There was an incident,” Benni said slowly. “Last night.”
Bella and I both looked up immediately.
“What incident?” Bella asked.
Benni sighed. “I don’t want to go into the details. It just…wasn’t a very good experience.”
“Was it with a guy?” I asked, suddenly worried. Benni didn’t seem to have any guy trouble. She wasn’t a slut or anything, but when she wanted a boyfriend or even just someone to hook up with she could find one. I couldn’t imagine what was causing her such angst.
Benni didn’t say anything, just stuffed a bunch of chips in her mouth and, when she was sure her mouth was so stuffed we couldn’t understand her, she nodded and mumbled something.
“I want to get back….at this guy.”
“Who?” Bella and I asked simultaneously.
Benni sighed. “Let me explain first. I really mean this. I want to humiliate this guy. I want to make sure he feels like complete shit, OK?”
Bella and I nodded.
“The guy….” Benni begins, almost sheepishly. “Is Simon…Loughlin.”
My mouth falls open. “What? Ben, tell me you didn’t.”
Benni looks defensive. “It was just supposed to be fun, OK? He…was a complete asshole. I want him to pay.”
Bella looked concerned. “What did he do? Just talk to James, you know if you ask he’ll beat the shit out of him.”
“Or even Noah or Elk,” I cut in.
Benni shook her head. “No. That’s too easy. I want us, us girls to get revenge. The guys can’t know.”
“Why not?” Bella sputtered. “A fight would be so much fun. In the cafeteria in front of everybody and-“
“No,” Benni said sharply. She took a breath. “There’s a chance James might not win. Then what? And even if Simon does lose, nobody will care because he’s so damn popular. No, I need a sure fire way to get back at him.”
I started to agree with her. That is until I saw Benni, looking right at me, with a wicked grin on her face.
‘’I have a plan,” she said.
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A little bit of a cliffhanger...and believe me, you won't believe what benni has in mind!!
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