Chapter 3

Amelia's Point of View:

"Wake up, it's time for school!" my father said bluntly.

Rolling my head, I gave him a small smile to which he returned.

"I see you didn't come back home crying, guess everything was fine, right?" he asked with a raised eyebrow.

Nodding, I thumped him up, and he chuckled before walking out of my room.

Letting out a breath, I slowly rose from my bed.

I think I'll tell my Dad to homeschool me; all this isn't working out, especially what Toney said. But I have to think positively, right?

Shaking my head, I walked toward my closet, then brought out my black hoodie and baggy pants.

I didn't want people staring. Walking towards the toilet, I looked at myself in the mirror. Slapping my tummy, I watched it bounce back like water, making me groan. I think I should start working out soon. Maybe I eat too much.

Shaking my head, I walked into the bathroom, making sure to lock the door behind me. I pulled off my clothes, then grabbed my toothbrush and toothpaste, going through my morning routine.

"All good," I whispered with a smile before walking out of the room, my towel wrapping around me.

A scream left my lips when I saw Frank on the bed, his phone in his hands. He looked up before smiling at me.

"Well, hello, sexy lady!" He said with a smirk.

"What are you doing here, did my Dad let you in?" I hissed.

"You know your dad loves me, and no, your brother did. Now get dressed; we only have an hour," he said before walking out of my room.

Shaking my head, I mumbled curses under my breath as I wore my clothes. When I was done, I grabbed my bag and phone, giving myself a 360.

I gave myself a smile before walking out of my room, making sure to close the door behind me.

"You look pretty, baby sis," I heard Ace mumble, making me sigh.

"I always look pretty to you, Ace," I whispered. Rolling his eyes, he just shook his head before placing a kiss on my forehead.

"Have a great day in school, Love," was all he said before walking away. Giving him a small smile, I waved at him and Dad before walking towards the door.

"Ain't you going to eat something?" Dad asked. Looking at them, I quickly shook my head before they could say anything. I walked out of the house; I didn't want them to ask questions. My tummy wasn't fat right now, and I needed it to be that way.

"Let's get moving," Frank said softly while opening the door for me. Hopping into the car, a sigh left my lips as I looked at my fingers.

"You good?" Frank asked when he entered. 

Nodding my head, I just smiled at him.

I didn't want to worry him. I was tired of people worrying about me; I'll be 18 soon and need to be a big girl now.

He looks at me for a while before nodding his head slowly. Then started the car, and with that, we drove off.

"If anyone talks rudely to you, find me and Toney and the others, okay?" Frank said softly.

I tilted my head to the side. "Others? Do you mean Lucie and Alex and that other dude that I can't remember his name?" I asked with a frown.

Frankie lets out a chuckle before nodding. "Yes, Lia, all of them," he mumbled, looking at the road.

There's no way I'm doing that. 

1. That Lucie dude is scary as hell; he looks like he could kill me with just one slap. 

2. I don't want people to think I'm a baby and need bodyguards to protect me. I know Frankie just wants to help, but it won't be right.

"Did you hear me, Amelia?" I heard Frank ask.

Making me snap my head towards him. I gave him a cheesy smile, which made him chuckle.

"Don't let anyone talk rudely to you; I know you are super cute and sweet, but learn how to talk back," he said.

I bit down on my lips before nodding my head, even though I knew I couldn't do it, I just had to try.

"Good panda, now let's go," He said, making me look up. Only to realize we were already at school. Well, that was quick.

"Come on panda, Toney is waiting for us," he mumbled while looking at Toney, who was standing by the school entrance.

A smile came to my lips before hopping out of the car. 

Then speed walk towards Toney. When his eyes connected to mine, he let out a chuckle before opening them wide out.

"Well, someone looks happy!" Toney said softly. He placed a kiss on my cheeks, making me blush. 

Again, a handsome man like him would make a girl's knees go weak, especially for the fact that he is caring.

"Ready for class? The others are already in?" He asked me. 

"Not sure I am!" I replied softly looking around. Thankfully, we were all alone.

"Hey, like I said, we got you love, no one would bother you," Toney said softly, grabbing my hand in his. But like I said, 'for how long?' We walked side by side into the school hall; it was so quiet with no one in.

"Shit, we are late!" Frank said. Toney lets out a chuckle before shaking his head. But he continued walking down.

"Come on men, don't tell me you are scared?" He said with a smirk. "You know I'm not, but what about our little Panda here?" He said with a chuckle while looking at me.

I rolled my eyes before letting out a breath. "I am not a child or a panda," I whispered looking at them. 

Only to get two loud laughs.

"Whatever makes you happy love," Toney mumbled with a smile. Then pushed a door open and walked inside; Frank followed me behind them.

"Ah, late for class Mr. Brooks?" I heard our teacher say.

I quickly looked down at the ground when I felt everyone's eyes on us. They continued talking; I guess Toney said something funny because everyone started laughing, making my head lift. 

Only to connect with light grey eyes. And they don't look happy.