"Good job showing up in time Delaney," I said. I'm not proud but I threatened someone into texting her to come over. She thought she would get some dirt on me, so imagine her surprise when it was just me meeting her and mine when I saw her blond hair had been chopped off. "I've been so worried about you. A perfectly good punching bag, I mean classmate is expelled. Can you imagine how heartbroken I am?"
"You called me here to laugh at me?!" She hissed. I took a step forward and she flinched.
"Hey what's with all that? I haven't even touched you yet," I said walking closer to her. "Look, I know life must be tough for you these days. I've got the perfect way to make it better. Interested?"
Delaney's gulped. "Are you going to kill me?"
"Not at all. Why would I kill you? All I want is to make a deal with you so listen very carefully. If at lunch time you do exactly as I say, I won't come after you again and your family business won't have to fear Demon technology at all. I'll even make Darius collaborate with you," I said. Surely I've earned that favor from Darius.
Delaney however didn't need to think twice about it. "I'll do it. I'll do my best to do whatever you say, just keep my parents business out of it. What do you need done?"
"Provoke Lia and make her want to beat you to death," I said.
"What?"
"You heard me. Provoke Lia and make her act out. I know she can fight and that's why her and Helen are also good friends. Drive her crazy and get beaten up a bit," I said.
"No way," Delaney spat. "Just admit that you're bluffing and not planning on letting me go at all! This is just another type of way to get in my head and fuck me over! How is this different from telling me to go die?"
"I didn't tell you to die." I said.
"Stop playing semantics games! She's more sneaky with how strong she is. If she hits me what if I actually die?" Delaney freaked out. "When Lia snaps you have no idea the things she does! On top of that her brother died last night and she still had to come to school!"
"Are you saying I can't do worse?" I asked.
"No! Of course not! You're way scarier but that doesn't change that Lia is a closet psycho like her brother!" Delaney argued desperately. I'm running out of time here. "I'd rather be hit by a truck!"
How dare she!
Damn bitch!
Kill her!
"Did you think I was asking you?" I asked her seriously, grabbing her neck and squeezing tight with both hands. Delaney looked terrified enough to pee on herself. "Negotiations are over, now it's an order. If you don't do what I said Demon Technology will ruin your family's life. I'll make sure that you can never have another peaceful day for as long as you live. I will haunt you no matter where you go because I have unlimited resources backing me up. On top of that I'll throw you in front of a truck if you don't. Your answer?"
"I'll do it!" She choked out. I immediately let her go before I could get carried away and squeeze tighter.
"You're a loyal classmate, Delaney. I'll see you at lunch time near the gym storage room on the track field. Oh and remember to show up on time or else." I said.
***
"You really came as promised," I said to Ethan.
"Why're you near the science wing?" He asked.
"I wanted to scout out the best spot to watch exactly what Lia is like when you aren't watching. It's perfect to hide and watch with you. I'm only here to guide you so don't misunderstand me." I warned him before walking forward. "Follow me, it's time to see the truth for yourself."
***
We made it to the sturdy roof of the gym storage room and looked over the railing seeing the entire track field.
Ethan stood there with his arms crossed and a stubborn expression on his face. He clearly didn't want to be here but he must have some doubt... or maybe he thought I'd be bullying Lia.
"Why is your phone out? Were you planning on filming this already? Why bring me here? You could've just shown me afterward," he complained. "Don't tell me you've got an ulterior motive to-"
"Shut up, it's about to start," I said, ducking us both down and pressing record on my phone. Ethan looked on intensely.
Lia and Delaney walked close to the gym storage room and stopped in front of it, close enough to hear them talk.
"Wow you've gotten pretty bold Delaney. Your mom failed to help you do you call me out? Didn't I say I'd take care of you after I was done getting back at that loser bitch Melody?" Lia snapped at Delaney. Talk about instant gratification. "What's this about?"
"Am... am I that shitty in your eyes? You th-think you're better than me?" Delaney's put her fists up. "Come at me!"
I covered my mouth so I wouldn't laugh. She looked so unconfident it looked ridiculous. I'll give Lia some credit though, she was keeping her cool and just observing.
Maybe she's secretly smart too and can see this is a trap. Lia's head suddenly snapped towards the roof and I quickly pulled Ethan down so we wouldn't be seen.
Shit! My heart's racing!
She'd better save this!
"Where are you going! We're settling this here!" Delaney snapped. "You scared?!"
"If you want someone to kill you go find that fucking loser," Lia said. That didn't sound good. I peaked back up and saw Lia walking away and Delaney looking towards the roof. I glared back at her and she looked after Lia.
"Hey! YOU MURDERER!!!" Delaney's yelled at the top of her lungs.
That made Lia stop walking altogether. She looked pissed.
Here we go.