I don't own Girl Meets World!!!
Topanga walked confidently into the main office of her daughter's school. She knew she couldn't stop the suspension but, she would do everything in her power to get it off her child's permanent record.
"I'm here to see Mr. Jackson." She told the secretary who motioned her into the office.
"Ah, Mrs. Matthews," Mr. Jackson clasped his hands "We've been expecting you."
"We?" Topanga asked.
A tall female in a black, high necked, form fitting dress stood up and stuck out a hand "Yes, we. I'm Lilith Pane's lawyer. My name is Torrey James. It's a pleasure to meet you."
"You're Torrey James?" Topanga was astounded.
Torrey James was the top lawyer in the world. She had handled everything from murder cases to divorces. She was famous for never losing a case.
"The one and only." Torrey smirked "Now, down to business. What do you want from us?"
"Well...um..." Topanga stuttered "I know you won't lift her suspension but I ask that it is not going on her permanent record."
"What would you be willing to give in exchange?" Torrey asked.
"Exchange?" Confusion flashed in Topanga's eyes "What do you mean?"
"I mean, will you be willing to do everything in your power to keep your daughter away from Miss Pane?" Torrey explained.
"I would. But it will be difficult, Riley is persistent." Topanga worried.
"Try." Torrey told her "Do your best. If you fail stricter measures will be taken."
"Deal. In return this suspension will not go on Riley's permanent record." Topanga agreed.
"That's right." Torrey James smiled. They shook hands and Topanga left.
She stepped out the door and looked at her hand, for a second she squealed and jumped up and down. Until she noticed the secretary staring at her. She smoothed her suit, nodded to the secretary, and walked out of the office, pleased with herself.
Torrey James was still in the office, "Look Mr. Jackson," She said "I want Lilith to be transferred out of her classes with these kids if this persists. Understand?"
"Yes ma'am." Mr. Jackson nodded vigorously "Please tell Miss Pane that my door is always open."
"Naturally." Torrey exited the office and Mr. Jackson sighed and slumped in his chair. This was going to be a long year.
Lilith walked into school that Monday morning and was immediately accosted by Lucas, Zay, and Farkle.
"Hey." Lucas waved slightly.
"Hey." Lilith smiled tightly at them "What's going on?"
"We wanted to apologize for Riley and Maya." Farkle said "What they did was wrong and if we knew about it we never would have let it happen."
"It's not your guy's fault. I don't blame you at all." Lilith said "And, while I thank you for the apology, I don't need one from you. I don't even need one from Riley or Maya. I just need them to leave my secrets alone."
"We'll talk to them about it if you want us to." Zay told her.
"No, thank you. My lawyer has been in touch and if they keep this up," Lilith paused "I'll have no choice but to get a restraining order."
"Isn't that a little extreme?" Lucas asked.
"Sure. But I don't feel safe around them, or with them trying to find out about my past." Lilith explained "It's damaging my mental health and giving me severe anxiety. I need to do what will make me well. Please, tell me you understand that."
"Of course we understand." Farkle said "And you're welcome to hang out with us until they get back."
"Thanks," Lilith smiled "that'd be great." Together the group walked to class.
The week sped by and soon Monday came again. Riley and Maya were back at school but it was tense. Clearly their friends were siding with Lilith. Maya was mad at them for not standing up for them and Riley... well, Riley still wanted to find out who Lilith really was. But Lilith was doing everything in her power to stay away from Riley. Riley wasn't having it.
"Hi Lilith!" She popped out from behind Lilith's locker door "How are you today?"
Lilith sighed and slammed her locker door shut "Please leave me alone, Riley."
"But I want to talk to you." Riley pouted "Why can't we just talk?"
"What do you want to talk about?" Lilith rolled her eyes.
"Do you wanna have lunch with my friends and I?" Riley asked sweetly.
Lilith thought about it for a moment "If I say yes will you let me go to class?"
Riley nodded quickly.
"Then fine. I will eat lunch with you and your friends. But if you so much as hint about secrets I'm leaving. Deal?" Lilith agreed.
"Deal. I promise I won't ask about your secret today." Riley hopped up and down then skipped off down the hall.
Lilith rolled her eyes again and headed to music class. She was working on a song with the class called "A New World" from the originally titled musical "Songs For a New World." She was singing with three other kids, one other girl and two boys.
Bold: Lilith
Bold italics: Ava
Underline: Connor
Underlined Italics: Josh
Bold underlined: Lilith and Connor
Normal: Lilith, Ava, and Josh
Bold underlined italics: All
Lilith:
A new world calls across the ocean
A new world calls across the sky
A new world whispers in the shadows
Time to fly, time to fly
Connor:
It's about one moment
The moment before it all becomes clear
And in that one moment
You start to believe there's nothing to fear
It's about one second
And just when you're on the verge of success
The sky starts to change
And the wind starts to blow
And oh, you're suddenly a stranger
There's no explaining where you stand
And oh, you didn't know
That you sometimes have to go? Round an unexpected bend
And the road will end
In a new world
Lilith:
A new world calls for me to follow
A new world waits for my reply
A new world holds me to a promise
Standing by, standing by
Ava:
It's about one moment
That moment you think you know where you stand
And in that one moment
The things that you're sure of slip from your hand
And you've got one second
To try to be clear, to try to stand tall
But nothing's the same
And the wind starts to blow
And oh, you're suddenly a stranger
In some completely different land
And you thought you knew
But you didn't have a clue
That the surface sometimes cracks
To reveal the tracks
To a new world
Connor:
You have a house in the hills
Ava:
You have a job on the coast
Josh:
You find a lover you're sure you believe in
Connor:
You've got a pool in the back
Ava:
You get the part of your life
Josh:
You hold the ring in your hand
Connor:
But then the earthquake hits
Ava:
And the bank closes in
Josh:
Then you realize you didn't know anything
All:
Nobody told you the best way to steer
When the wind starts to blow
Connor:
And oh, you're suddenly a stranger
All:
All of a sudden:
You life is different than you planned
Connor:
And you'll have to stay?
Till you somehow find a way
All:
To be sure of what will be
Then you might be free
Lilith:
A new world crashes down like thunder
A new world charging through the air
Lilith and Connor:
A new world just beyond the mountain
Lilith, Ava, and Josh:
Waiting there, waiting there
All:
A new world shattering the silence
There's a new world I'm afraid to see
A new world louder every moment
Come to me, come to me!
When they finished practicing their song the teacher stood up and applauded
"That was fantastic!" The teacher cried "I want you to perform that at the pep assembly."
"Sure." They all agreed and decided on a time to meet. Then Lilith headed to lunch, praying that Riley would keep her word and not poke her nose into her secrets.
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I don't own that song. I performed it at a camp this summer and it's been stuck in my head. I also wanted to give Lilith some musical talent because I feel like she deserves something of her own. Please comment, vote, and add to your reading lists!
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