So Ben and I talked until lunch in the work out room. It was kinda nice, having someone to talk to.

Ben sat with us at lunch again, sitting next to me instead of Mal.

"You okay Cas?" Evie asked.

"Yeah, why?"

"You look worn out."

"I was just punching a punching bag. Of course I'm worn out." I responded.

"Pink Princess, right behind you." Ben muttered. I tried to turn around, but Ben screeched "Are you crazy! Don't face the enemy."

"You guys mind if I sit here?" Audrey asked all sweet.

"Actually, yes." I said. "Some of us do mind. Go back to your own table."

"Ben," Audrey asked, but sounded like she was demanding. "come on."

"No." Ben said. Audrey stopped.

She turned. "What?"

"I said no. I'm tired of you reign on this school and all its inhabitants. So may all five of us be the first to break away. We are our own country." Ben said, motioning to Mal, Evie, Jay, Carlos, and me.

Audrey glared at me. "You ruined it all."

Audrey grabbed her tray, which had salad on it, and dumped it over my head, causing me to get lettuce, cheese, croutons, and ranch dressing in my hair and on my clothes.

That's it! I thought. As Audrey walked away, I yelled, "What did I ever do to you? You pick on the weak and innocent for no reason! I've dealt with bullies like you for most of my life. And I'm done. Hear me roar Audrey, because you walked into a world of hurt. The gloves are coming off my friend, and they are staying off."

Okay, I quoted from Katy Perry's Roar and Olivia Holt's Fearless. Don't judge me! That was the very first thing I thought of!

"Cassie, chill." Ben said, putting his hand on my shoulder.

"Why?" I asked.

"Because your eyes are full blown neon green."

"He's right." Mal said, walking in front of me. "That happens to me a lot. Just breathe in and out. That's what I do when that happens."

I calmed down and felt my gaze ease. "That's better. Green is all gone, now it's blueish gray."

"Thanks." I said as I sat back down. I felt someone tap my shoulder. I turned and saw Lonnie, Doug, and one girl I've never seen before. The girl had short, brown hair and had a really big blue bow in it. She wore a matching light blue dress. I feel like I've seen her somewhere before, but I couldn't place it.

"Hi." Said the new girl. "I'm Jane, Fairy Godmother's daughter. I saw what Audrey did. I'm so sorry that happened. She's my best friend, so I take full responsibility."

"It wasn't your fault." I said.

"I know, but someone has to take responsibility. Wanna come get changed?" Jane asked.

I looked at Mal, Evie, Jay, Carlos, and Ben. "You guys mind?"

"Course not." Ben said, then looked at my hair. "You might also want to take a shower."

"Ha Ha." I said as I followed Jane to her room. Lonnie followed.

"What's Doug going to do?" I asked.

"He's telling Fairy Godmother." Lonnie said. "Someone has to stop this before it gets to far. BTW, nice job! Standing up to Audrey."

"Thanks." We walked into Jane's room as Jane tossed me a towel.

"Go take a shower." Jane ordered, pointing to the bathroom.

"I have something I need to get from our dorm. Be right back." Lonnie said as I made my way to the bathroom.

After I got all the lettuce, cheese, croutons, and ranch out of my hair, which took about one hour, I walked back out into Jane's room.

Lonnie was back, along with Mal and Evie.

"Here." Evie said, handing me some purple plad pants, a black tank top, and a green jacket that had what looked like a dragon design curling on the sleeves. The design looked familiar, but I couldn't place it. "Go change."

I walked back into the bathroom and quickly changed. I finally realized where I saw this. It was in Grandma Bertha's closet.

I walked out and asked "Who's jacket is this?"

"Mine." Mal said. "Why."

I felt as though my heart stopped. How could I not figure this out sooner!

Mal is Grandma Bertha. Ben is Grandpa Florian. I have to get them together, or else I'll cease to exist.

No pressure, right?