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   IT HAD BEEN SIX MONTHS SINCE THE TRAGIC SUICIDE OF HANNAH BAKER. Her death sweeping the town. In the matter of days, Hannah and the whole Baker Family were on the headline. Today, the Bakers were going on trial for justice for their daughter and beloved sibling. While Kara was also returning to Liberty High, which had been the beginning of the end for Hannah. If her adopted parents wouldn't have moved here, Hannah would've still been alive. Kara heard the incessant ringing of her alarm that snapped her out of her thoughtful sleep. She mentally groaned as she swung her hand over her alarm clock. She swung her legs to the edge of the bed and rubbed her eyes groggily. She trudged over to her window and spread out the curtains. Today was the first day of hell. Kara was determined to expose the true colors of the school. Kara's eyes trailed over to her nightstand which was a framed picture of her family. She softly smiled before she picked it up. "I miss you Han." She whispered. "So fucking much." A tear escaped onto her cheek, she quickly wiped it away and set the picture down.

She walked over to her closet and grabbed an outfit. She grabbed one of her old band t-shirts and a paired of ripped jeans. She laced up her black combat boots before a black leather jacket hugged her shoulders. She slung her backpack over her shoulder and walked to the kitchen where her mother was quietly making breakfast. Kara's eyes flickered to the two empty seats. One seat was for her father that left, and one was for Hannah. She softly sighed before sitting down in her own seat.

"Hey sweetie." Her mother quietly greets with a plate of pancakes in hand. It was Kara and Hannah's favorite. Kara knew that her mother still wasn't over her death, Kara as well.

Today was also the day of the trial. "You can come to the trial and watch if you would like. I talked to the school about it." Her mum spoke up.

"Who's speaking today?" Kara asked as she stuffed pancakes into her mouth.

"This kid named Tyler Down, I believe." She replied as she sat down in front of her. Kara knew Tyler Down, she felt sorry for him. 

"I might come and watch, what time again? Emphasis on might."

"Trial starts at twelve." Kara nodded, she doubt she would be watching that one. Kara finished her breakfast before she climbed inside of her car and drove to Liberty High. Once she got there, she inhaled sharply, mentally preparing herself for what hell was going down today. She parked her car and walked into the school. Once, she entered the hallways every pair of eyes turned towards her, she clutched her backpack straps as she ignored the gazes and murmuring of her. She walked towards her locker and entered her combination. She furrowed her eyebrows to see a note in her empty locker. She unfolded the note.

HANNAH IS A LIAR.

This made Kara's blood boil with anger. However, she rolled her eyes and crumpled the note in her hand. Before she could do anything else, she felt a hand on her shoulder. She turned around to see two of her four best friends. Alex Standall and Jessica Davis. Kara's posture relaxed. "Damn Kara, you got hot." Jessica said with a small laugh, as her eyes trailed over her body.

Kara only chuckled. "Alex, what the hell! Don't scare me like that, you could've gotten yourself killed. Oh god, give me a hug."

Kara gently hugged Alex, trying to be cautious. "I'm fine, Kara. Don't worry." He reassured. She nodded.

"What was that?" Jessica questioned while she pointed to the crumpled up note in her hand.

"It said that Hannah was a liar and such.." She grumbled before she threw it in the middle of the hallway. "But I knew Hannah and she wasn't. Hannah changed my life. And I'm not listening to that shit anymore. I'm done being quiet. I'm going to get justice for Hannah no matter what. You can either join me or not." Kara said before she gathered her books in the crook of her arm and slammed the locker door. She walked away and directed her footsteps to the history room. Unfortunately, she stumbled across Bryce and his jock friends. Kara scrunched her nose in disgust. "Nice to see you again, Kara." He drawled out while his eyes scanned over her body. 

"Walker, I wish I could say the same for you but it's physically impossible. Sorry." Kara replied in a fake apologetic voice.

"Ooh, Kara Baker got sassier over the summer." Bryce licked his lips.

"Why don't you piss off Bryce, we all know what you did to Hannah and Jessica but you're all too fucking blind to see it." Kara seethed out at the other jocks. Some jocks hung their heads low while the other's eyes burned with anger. Humor drained from Bryce's face as he clenched his fists. "You don't know nothing, Baker. News flash, your sister lied! She just wanted this for attention." Bryce spat.

"You son of-"Kara raised her hand but before she could do anything. She felt someone grab a hold of her wrist. She then felt herself being slung over a shoulder. "Zachary Shan-Yung Dempsey, put me the fuck down and let me down." 

Zach only shrugged and dropped Kara down on the floor. She brushed herself off and scolded her jock of a best friend. "Why did you do that? I was about to give him a wooping." Kara pouted.

"Liberty High definitely changed when you left, Kara. Bryce twisted the whole story up on Jessica and Hannah. You're already creating a bad reputation for yourself." 

"I don't care about myself. I only care about Hannah and she deserves justice. I said this to Alex and Jess already but I'm done being quiet. I'm going to get justice for Hannah no matter what. You can either join me or not. It's your choice." Kara stated firmly before she walked away from Zach. Kara's fingernails dug into her palm as anger pulsed through her veins. Let's just say Kara wasn't very good on anger management. She stormed off towards the history classroom. As she was storming off, she collided with someone causing her books to fly from her hands. "Don't get angry. Don't get angry." She mumbles. 

"I'm so sorry." A masculine voice apologized. They both bent down and started to gather the books. Kara stood back up waiting for the boy to finish. He hastily stands up and comes face to face with Kara. The boy had dirty blonde hair with a pair of cerulean blue eyes. He softly smiles at Kara, showing a pair of pearly whites. Kara looked at his attire and immediately scrunched up her nose. He was wearing a letterman jacket over a grey t-shirt. Kara recognized him, he was Scott Reed, one of Bryce's best friends. "I really am sorry." He tried to explain. His eyes flickered with innocence. 

"I'm not like those guys. I-"

"But you hang out with those guys. I don't know who I can trust anymore." She whispered softly. "Thank you tho." 

With that, she takes the books that Scott had in his hand and walked off to her class. Scott watched her as she walked away. Scott knew under that cold personality that there was a broken piece inside of her. And Scott couldn't help to get a flutter inside his heart as she disappeared into the abyss of kids. Scott felt a hand gripping his shoulder, Scott turned to his left to see Bryce hanging onto him. "Who was she?"

"That was Kara Baker." Bryce grunted. "She's hot but she's hard to get."

"Dude, you're dating Chloe." Scott reminds.

"Yeah if I wasn't dating Chloe, I would totally bang that." Bryce says, Scott couldn't help to recoil in disgust. Scott wouldn't let Kara be another a victim.

Scott was determined to winning her heart over. 

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A U T H O R |  N O T E S

kay i'm hating bryce already in this story. who else?
i am!

just remember that kara just lost her sister and there is always a reason why people act the way that they do.

did you like the first chapter? i hope you did!

i want to say THANK YOU SO FUCKING MUCH! this book got 100 reads in one night. it's phenomenal guys. i love you guys so much and please dm me or whatever. i want to talk to you guys, i want to know your opinions and i would love to make more internet friends on here and grow deeper with you guys! will be answering every comment don't you worry. please don't be a ghost reader, it's only one tap on a star. vote please.

EDITED :
 August 3rd, 2018

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