PARKING LOT

Anne's fingers clenched into fists at her sides as she watched Emily under her lashes. She was more than angry, and even disappointed at Brittany for letting Emily sit at their table. She utterly despised Emily and now, even worse for the words that she had just told her, and the attention that she was gathering for herself.

"Get used to seeing me around here," Emily spoke after Anne sat down beside Brittany. She continued,

"You should know by now, Anne. I never back down when I am onto something. Now, I am on to Ellis. And as you can tell for yourself, I am back where I used to be. I don't need to tell you what to do next, sweetie. You know what to do. Leave Ellis the fuck alone."

Anne opened her mouth to speak back, but Emily was quick to cut her off.

"Oh, don't waste your breath now," Emily said. "I have done all the talking. All you have to do now is listen. Things will be better that way." With that, Emily stood up slowly and left.

Her friends followed behind her too, as she l