Hailey waited as Ellie scrolled through her phone to show her what she didn't know.
"It's on our website and chat group." Ellie informed showing her the video.
It was a video of her and Ivan talking in detention class, and another of where she was laughing and hit him on the shoulders. They wrote she was a new transfer student, and she has started seducing a classmate. They also wrote that she was shameless, and should quit trying to hit on a boy that wasn't on her level.
"Who could have done this?"
"I'm thinking it's Natasha, considering how she was asking about Ivan. But you don't have to worry, it's just a rumour and anyone can see it was made up." Ellie consoled.
The next day in school, Hailey could see all eyes on her as she walked to her locker in the hallway. She made it to class and sat down.
"Hey, nerd." Someone called her attention. Hailey already knew who always called her that, it was Tyler. "I heard you want my boy Ivan." he laughed. No, not only him_ most of the class.
Tyler walked up to her and sat on her desk. "Look, you can't be doing that." he smirked.
"Tyler leave her alone. You and I know it's not true." Henry came to her rescue before he'd have the chance to say mean things.
"I'm trying to confirm the truth right now, Henry." he smiled.
"Just stop okay."
"I won't. I want to know what this lil whore is up to."
"Tyler you're being a dick right now."
"Has she seduced you too?" he asked and Henry stood up in anger.
"What the fuck is wrong with you Tyler?" Henry shouted and Hailey ran out of the class, bumping into Ivan on her way out.
"No, what the fuck is wrong with you? I need to know what she's up to, and I don't know why you being nosy." Tyler shouted back at Henry.
"What's up Ty?" Ivan spoke.
"Hey. About that Hailey of a girl. Did you see the video in our group chat?"
"No, why?" Ivan was lost. What could probably be happening?
Tyler went up to him and showed him the video. Ivan didn't say anything, he just nodded and sat down, waving off Tyler. He was probably sure it was Natasha, but he didn't have the time to start anything.
"He kept quiet. Told ya it's true." he directed to Henry, who shook his head.
"That wasn't what I meant Tyler." Ivan said calmly.
"Of course, you're too kind to admit it." Tyler walked to his desk, but didn't sit down. He looked at Henry and talked as if addressing the whole class "I wonder what Hailey did to Henry. I mean Henry barely talk, and he's standing up for someone new."
"You're so terrible. I don't know why you were so obsessed with the post. Probably have a crush on her." Henry retaliated not looking up from the book in front of him.
Tyler scoffed and just when he made his way to Henry's desk to pick a fight, their teacher entered, bringing temporary peace and quietude.
Ellie had followed after Hailey when she rushed out of the class. She caught up with her in the washroom.
"Hailey. Hey." Ellie called slowly approaching her.
Hailey cleaned her eyes swiftly, " Why was everyone looking at me like an alien? I can't even talk to a boy just because he's handsome." she scoffed.
"Tyler is a dick. That is how he is, you don't have to remember any single word he uttered."
"No. Everyone thought the same, just that he spoke out."
"We haven't confirmed if it was Natasha, but whoever did it is expecting this reaction of yours. It isn't true, so brush off whatever comment, okay?" Ellie consoled.
"Okay." she nodded and followed her back to class.
She glanced at Tyler before settling down, but he wasn't even focused. He was acting as if he didn't know she entered the class ,and that is actually his way of saying he's right and won't apologize.
Hailey wasn't concentrated at all in class, and to top it all, Jeremy was not in school. The hours went by slowly, and she became even more frustrated when she remembered she won't be going home immediately because of detention. She let out a sigh and rested her head on the desk.
Finally, school hours were over. She stood up, and found Ivan standing in front of him.
"I'm really sorry about the post."
"Why are you sorry? Did you upload it?"
"You are the victim, and I really feel bad. I will find the person that uploaded it."
"What will you do then? Everyone already saw it. Don't worry about it. I'm good." she said and left.
Ivan came into the detention room and saw neither Hailey or Natasha on the desk beside the window. He sat down, looked around and saw where Hailey sat. She looked tired. Ivan didn't know if he was being selfish by wishing she sat beside him. He loved her company. 'Well, I'm being selfish. All this happened because we got along, it's not like I'm in love with her.' Ivan thought to himself.
"Why is my dear Hailey not on her favorite spot?" an annoyingly familiar voice asked.
It was Natasha, and he didn't have her time. He wanted to ask her about the post, but he knew she'd deny it. He asked anyways.
"Why did you post that?"
"What?" she sat down and Ivan shook his head.
"About Hailey and I?"
"Oh! I saw it too."
"I don't know why you're trying so hard to deny it. What kind of person are you?
"Undefeatable. That's the kind of person I am."
"Is that why you have to do that? "
Natasha stared at him. This time she was serious and Ivan knew. "It seems I'm not the only one that hates her around you. Do you think I'll be stupid enough to post that? You'll pity her and might start developing feelings. I won't allow her gain such popularity, and if you give any speech against the post," she paused, "Everyone will think you guys are really in a relationship. And I won't like that." She shook her head.