Chapter 47 Elliot's past

Chapter 47 Elliot's past
Violet's POV

I froze halfway through trying to get past the crowd of bodies gathered to watch Kiana and Olivia pick on Akira. They looked more angry and very hateful today. Kiana yanked off Akira's hoodie with a hateful smile, and it all went into slow motion.
Everyone froze, watching in anticipation as Akira slowly lifted her head, brushing back her long luscious hair, revealing a face too pretty to be real.

If beauty were a person, she'd be it. Her fair, smooth olive skin was matched by rare purple-violet eyes. With a small oval face topped off by a cute pointed nose and small red lips the shape of a heart. She brushed the loose strands of hair obscuring her view out of her face and glared at the two bullies standing stunned in front of her.

For the next two minutes, both Kiana and Olivia stood transfixed on a spot, gaping at Akira's beautiful face.

“You...i.. what's..." Kiana stammered, her wide eyes bouncing between Akira and Olivia.

“You said she was ugly!" Kiana finally finding her lost voice snapped at Olivia. Olivia's mouth opened and closed multiple times; she seemed unable to form any words.

“Cat got your tongue? Huh?" Akira tilted her head sideways and smirked at the speechless Olivia.

“You said you had an ugly scar...she said quietly, as if whispering to herself.

“Oh that? Must have dropped it somewhere... Akira drawled then laughed derisively but in a flash her laughter stopped and her expression got real serious.

“Now listen carefully...." she began, her voice several degrees colder than what they,or anyone were accustomed to hearing.

This is the last time you do this. Ever. I wouldn't stand this stuff any longer. Stay in your fucking lanes and I'll leave you two alone," she warned and brushed past them, strolling out of the crowded class with the calm grace only common to members of aristocratic families.

Everyone stood still in stunned silence several minutes after Akira left. They couldn't believe the student they all laughed at and trolled looked so stunning.

“Hurry! Remove the video. That video must not be released!" Isla tugged at Kimberly's sleeves, snapping like someone trying to hide a dirty secret.

“Okay Isla," Kimberly responded still dazed. “ I'll get it deleted right n... Her voice trialed off and her eyes grew wide as she stared at the device in her hands.

“What the fuck is your fucking problem, Kim! Delete the bloody video!" Isla snapped, snatching the phone from Kim, her patience wearing thin. But the next second she gasped in shock.

Kimberly had done a live video instead and it was already at 17,000,000 views in only ten minutes. People in the comments were asking who Akira was while shaming Rosevale's students for bullying. One comment among the thousands made Isla froze.

“With a face like that? She should be on the cover of the school's magazine and the school dance..I don't care if she knows how the dance..." There were hundreds of comments like that and thousands of replies which was scary for Isla who knew how talented Akira was...and now she had a pretty face which was what Rosevale always went for when choosing representatives for any activity. Her heart raced back to the day she taunted Akira after she had been picked. Turns out she didn't want her place or she'll have taken off her hoodie. She hoped Akira remains uninterested but her eyes caught a new thread of comments tagging Rosevale's official handles.

“No no no! This is not going to happen," she thought her breathing already becoming erratic. She quickly found the delete button and was about to hit it when chaos erupted. Principal Matthews was on his way....

But in the Old Music Room.....
Violet, Leo and his twin, with Elsie and her brother Eli, Amy and Oscar stood together in complete silence as they stared at Akira,who had her back to them as she stared out a window.

The silence dragged on for some minutes before she turned around to face them.

“ For months," she began after a heaving sigh. “ I hid my face from you all, refusing to reveal what I look like and even who I really am...." she paused, scanning their faces before continuing.

“ Whatever reason I have does not justify my actions to you all, and I am deeply sorry. You probably hate me and want to not talk to me anymore....I deserve that for being a bad fr..."

“ I'm going to stop you right there, Akira. Violet and Amy cut in at once then exchanged glances and smile at themselves.

“ You go first." They said together at the same time."

“ Oh my God we did it again! They said once more and paused, stared at themselves for a couple of seconds before giggling.

“ They're acting like the twins right now," Oscar smiled in amusement before turning to face Akira.

“ These two are trying to say you're not a bad friend. Whatever you did, and whatever you're going through that makes you make these decisions? We completely understand and are with you every step of the way." Oscar smiled.

“Oscar is right Ak," Violet smiled. “No hard feelings and no offense taken."

“We're actually happy our friend is so pretty!" Amy squealed.

“ Right? Leo and Luna responded. “ A mermaid would definitely get insecure if she lays eyes on Ak.

“Did you see the look on Kiana's face? Eli laughed.
“She looked like she swallowed a bucket of lime juice," Elsie giggled.

“uhhh...I wish we could stay longer, but class starts in a few minutes," Oscar said, making the group groan in frustration.

“Right...we should hang out tonight," Akira suggested and the group nodded excitedly.

“Let's go to the Amusement park," Amy chimed in, a beautiful smile etched on her face as they moved to class chatting happily amongst themselves but suddenly they heard a yell up ahead.

“You bastard!" They heard familiar sounding voice yelled again.

“Is that Elliott?" Amy asked curiously.

“Seems so," Violet answered, and they were all about to continue on to class when his next words had them frozen in their tracks.

“What do you mean she's been alive? Find her and eliminate her.” He yelled,huge veins popping out on his face and neck.

They all exchanged quick glances and immediately dived behind the cover of a bush.

Close to where they hid behind the lilac, Elliott paced restlessly oblivious to the fact that he was being watched and heard by the group of friends. He paused and listened to whatever the person on the other side of the call said for a couple of seconds then let out a cruel smile.

“She's returning to Rosevale?" He chuckled, the phone still pressed to his ear. “I'll handle her myself," then he hung up.

“Who could that be?" Amy whispered as Akira and Oscar exchanged knowing glances before returning their gaze to Elliott who was already walking toward their direction. Thinking they had been discovered, they held their breath and panicked as he continue approaching where they hid.

Every step he took made their heart thump faster against their ribcage and then he stopped right in front of the lilac bush and glanced around before muttering something more shocking.

“You should have stayed dead Isabella. Now I have to kill you once more."