The injustice around this school sure was rife. The likes of Kori, Art, Jared and Madison often got away with the most egregious of offenses because they were viewed as the social elite. The same did not apply for others in the school's social hierarchy. If you were viewed as a nobody, the teachers would not hesitate to nail your ass to the wall for the smallest of indiscretions. That's exactly what was happening right now, and Korina hated it. Where was Coach Green this morning when 'Miss. Thoroughbred' was being assaulted. Why was he not hinting down Jannes and Casey? Oh, right. They were on the cheer team, prancing about and cheering for his boys at every game. He wouldn't dare get them into any trouble.<br/><br/>At least this once, Korina could use her privilege to protect someone else. She gave an energetic nod to the coach as he walked away. ""You got it, Coach Green. We'll be running to class like we're doin' the 100 yard dash." Dark certainly seemed like she was. As soon as the coach left, she muttered her gratitude before quickly disappearing down the hall.<br/><br/>With the coach gone, Kori no longer had to feign friendliness. Her expression hardened once more as she looked contemptuously at Artorias. "Fucking prick," she said to him before turning haughtily and storming away.<br/><br/>Thanks to the little delay in the hallway, Korina failed to make in time for her next class. All eyes were on her when she rushed into the classroom, red hair billowing behind her. Fortunately for her, Tammy still remembered her best friend and had saved her a seat beside her.<br/><br/>Once Kori was seated and Mrs Johnson had turned her scrutinizing glare from her back to the whiteboard, Tammy leaned in close.<br/>"Well, look who's finally come back."<br/><br/>Kori rolled her eyes. "Tammy, come on. You know I never really left."<br/><br/>"Sure seemed like you did. For a second there, I thought Little Miss Goth Chick was about to steal my bestie."<br/><br/>Kori knew the blonde was exaggerating a little, but she still owed her an apology. In her pursuit of being the white knight to Dark, the damsel in distress, she'd neglected her truest friend.<br/><br/>Her eyes softened as she placed a gentle hand on Tammy's thigh. "I know I've been a bit of a bitch lately. I neglected our friendship, sticking my nose where it shouldn't have. And I'm sorry. You'll be my number one and nothing is gonna change that, okay?"<br/><br/>The corners of Tammy's mouth pulled into a small smile. "Yeah. Best friends forever."<br/><br/>~~~~~~~~<br/><br/>Over the next few weeks, things mostly went back to usual. Kori got back into her routine of breakfast and lunch with Tammy, and protecting her man from the prying hands of Madison and her goons. Everything was good; even the fights between her and Jared had come to a stop (the sex definitely helped). When she did see Dark around school, she didn't bother herself much. Art was there for her, right? She wasn't her responsibility.