Here We Go Again
Chapter 3

I held my head high and walked into the gym. I could see Cecilia out of the corner of my stretching with the other girls. Everyone was staring at me, waiting for me to crack. I threw down my bag and sat down on the gym floor next to Madison. Madison was one of my good friends and she pretty much fit the typical cheerleader stereotype. Long wavy blonde hair, preppy clothes, friends with everyone. But Madison is one of the kindest people I know. She'll do anything to help someone. 

"Hey Al," she said with a smile. "How ya doin?"

"I've been better," I said with a shrug. 

"Well you know I'm here if you need anything."

"I know. Thanks Madison," I smiled. 
 

Practice went by slowly. I didn't say a word to Cecilia, and she made no effort to say anything to me. I kept looking at the clock until it said 8 o'clock. As soon as practice was over and Liz, our coach, dismissed us, Cecilia was the first one out the door. I took my time, not wanting to cross paths with Cecilia. Madison and I walked out together to our cars. That is until something made us both stop in our tracks. 
Cody's car was out there. The team doesn't have practices on Thursday. I walked over to the car. Cecilia's duffel was on the passenger seat. I was fuming.

 
Madison had noticed it too. "C'mon Alejandra, let's just go..."

"Go home Madison, I have stuff to do." Madison tried to grab my arm, but I moved away. She looked at me, her eyes filled with worry, but she slowly went to her car.


Cody's rear windows were tinted, so I couldn't see into them. But I could imagine what was going on. I'd done this with him too. I knocked on the window. I heard movement inside, before Cecilia opened the door. 
I immediately grabbed her shoulders and pulled her out of the car. I was already pounding her into the ground before Cody was even out of the car. She tried to fight me off, but I was much stronger. I was releasing all my pain and anger that I'd kept in for the past 2 days out on her. I was screaming and crying as I hit Cecilia. Cody dragged me off of her. He received a few punches and kicks as well. I was squirming in his arms; I just wanted to leave. Why? Why is this happening?? I asked myself. I was now sobbing.
"Listen! I'm sorry for what we did. It was wrong, and I apologize. But what you did was wrong too! So just go home!!" Cody shouted and shoved me away.