~ Fair warning this chapter has strong emotional and physical abuse. if this triggers you please stop reading.~
Jacob was standing at a street corner looking around while checking his phone every so often to check the time. "Where is she?" He muttered under his breath as he waited. He had been waiting for Stephany for 10 minutes already and he didn't want to be late for school. Especially since it was his first day back since the incident. He leaned against a lamp post and decided to give her another 3 minutes. He turned his face up to the weak morning sun and enjoyed it on his skin. It felt to him like everything was slightly sweeter in the world and even though he knew it was because of his new relationship with Stephany, he didn't care. After a moment basking in the sun, he checked his phone and looked around one last time. With no sign of Stephany, he began to make his way to school alone.
Moments later he heard footsteps running up behind him and turned to find Stephany running up to him. Her hair wasn't in its usual braids and was flying loose behind her. She was wearing black tights with simple flats instead of her usual mary jane heels and her shirt wasn't tucked into the waistband of her skirt. As she reached Jacob's side she doubled over, holding her side and panting for breath. Her long black hair fell around her face while she tried to catch whatever breath she could.
"Slept in?" offered Jacob sarcastically. Stephany straightened and punched Jacob in the arm making him wince and stagger.
"Yes, dumbass." She replied with venom. "What about it!" Her face was flushed with exhaustion and her heaving breaths were making her chest rise and fall so much that Jacob had a hard time looking at her face. Eventually, he smiled and took her school bag before slipping his arm around her waist and kissing her. Stephany thought about resisting but gave in and failed to notice her right leg raising as her hands caressed Jacob's chest through his shirt. Soon afterwards both were walking to school Stephany lightly held onto Jacob's hand. Stephany felt invincible and safe with Jacob and wished she could stay like this forever.
"So what's your class today?" asked Jacob more to fill the silence.
"I've got science, then math," replied Stephany, making a face at math. Jacob wasn't sure why. She was always great at math and said as much back to her.
"Yeah but Mr Harrison keeps making girls come up to the board just so he can stare at their asses while they work out problems. God, he is such a pervert. It's a wonder he hasn't been fired before now." Jacob sighed as he knew creepy Harrison was known for his lecherous eye but since he never had to deal with it. it never bothered him but now his girlfriend was under his gaze. He felt a need to do something.
"I will talk to him," said Jacob quietly.
"No," said Stephany with surprising strength. "I can handle some perverts. If he makes a move on me or any girl then I will let you step in but..." Stephany stopped Jacob and looked into his eyes. "Don't step in ok? Promise?"
"I promise," said Jacob and Stephany rewarded him with a quick peck.
"Anyway, what about you?" continued Stephany changing the subject.
"I've got P.E, then English," answered Jacob. "But I've got a sick note for P.E." Jacob fished a small folded note out of his pocket to show Stephany much to her relief. Although she knew why Jacob had fainted she still didn't want him to strain himself today. By then they had reached the school and headed towards their respective homerooms.
Jacob sighed as homeroom became a barrage of questions over what happened to him. He had pre-prepared his answer. Put simply he fainted due to low sugar and being unwell. Although some guys asked why he was found by a girl and if they were doing anything they shouldn't have. Jacob just ignored their innuendos and got on with his day. After Homeroom he made his way to the P.E department fully expecting to see Mr Walsh and spend time in the library reading. When he entered the office though he knew his plans wouldn't go so well. Mr Walsh, wasn't there and instead dressed in a fire red tracksuit over her overly boyish frame was Miss Angle.
Miss Angle was the head of the P.E department. She was tall with noticeable muscles, blonde hair tied into a severe ponytail that seemed to pull her skin taught over her forehead. She was also a former pro athlete and was known for being extremely unforgiving to the males of her class. When Jacob entered the office, her face soured like a bad smell had entered the room as she looked down her nose at Jacob.
"What are you doing here Mr Malcome," she asked, clearly wishing the young boy would just go away. "You are meant to be getting changed for class."
"I was looking for Mr Walsh," said Jacob in feint hope, as he held out the folded note his mother had written for him that morning. "I have a sick note."
"Mr Walsh is away on a training course and won't be back till tomorrow." Replied Miss Angle. "I will be taking your class today. Now, what's this about a note?" with that she extended her arm for the note. Jacob put the note in her hands which she still managed to snatch before reading it. Her eyes narrowed as she read the note before sighing dramatically.
"You, Mr Malcome, are a fool to think you could get away with such a fake." She ripped the paper into pieces before a stunned Jacob. "Now either you go change or you will be running laps in your uniform! Now GO!" Her voice shocked Jacob and he scurried to the door unable to comprehend what had happened. Numb with shock he walked into the changing room and took off all he could to run comfortably in his uniform. He could see nothing else he could do and was soon in his trousers, dress shoes and his short sleeved shirt. The others wondered what was going on but no one asked. Then, Miss Angle walked into the boys changing area and regarded them all.
"ALL RIGHT! ALL OF YOU OUT TO THE FOOTBALL FIELD AND START DOING LAPS!" She roared into the room making every boy's ears ring painfully. They all marched out and Jacob was last to leave. Miss Angle reserved a particularly venomous look at him and Jacob shuddered like someone had just stepped across his grave.
Soon around 22 boys were running laps around the field with 4 girls. The rest of the girls were sitting on the bleachers watching, texting on their phones, chatting or doing some homework. Jacob panted as tried to keep pace with the rest of the class and cursed Miss Angle to all the hell. Already his feet ached and the back of his shirt was damp with sweat. This was usual for Miss Angle. Boys were forced to run non-stop while the girls got a free period if they wanted. The only 4 girls running were the more athletic girls of his class. Especially Rebecca Summers.
Rebecca Summers was the tallest girl in Jacob's year with a stock of deep, red hair cut into a cute, tomboyish style. She had no curves to speak of but had a warm smile and legs that went on for days. She was also a natural runner with long muscular legs and thighs. It was rumoured that some Olympic scouts had earmarked her to join the team as soon as she left school and Jacob could understand why. She was also beloved by Miss Angle, who revelled in her superiority over the males of her class. Then it dawned on Jacob that he had a way to get back at the stuck up teacher. He entered the longer side of the field and closed his eyes, connecting to the lodestone beneath the school. When he opened them again, he felt powerful. Directing the power to his legs and lungs, he began to speed up. He passed the boys that were tired and lagging and soon was just behind Rebecca. Rebecca sensed his presence and began to move aside professionally, which Jacob took advantage of, moving to the head of the class.
On and on the run went, and every 5 minutes, Jacob and Rebecca would swap places like team runners do in long races. Jacob barely kept up thanks to the magic fueling his muscles, and Rebecca through sheer talent, until Miss Angle blew on her whistle. Most of the boys collapsed into heaps while Jacob slowed down gracefully beside Rebecca. Both were drained and tired, but Rebecca also looked extremely happy.