28 Enemies Return (2/2)

”Oh that's Byrd. We train together. She's a good friend.” Byrd seemed to glow at that, smiling and nodding. ”She's a low step too, so we've kind bonded over that.”

”Oh... I see.” James nodded.

”I thought I'd seen you around. Nadeem picks on you a lot, right?” Byrd looked slightly surprised by Collin's words.

”Y-yes... That's her...”

”Nadeem, huh? That's her name?” Waze thought back to the leader of the band of girls who had hurt Byrd.

”Well, you can tell her if she has a problem with you she can answer to me.” Waze started for a second before smiling. Byrd looked surprised yet happy as well.

”T-thank you!”

”Me too!” James interjected. ”You're so cute and nice too... I'll beat up anyone who messes with you.”

”Ehhh? What about me? You won't protect me?” Waze grinned as she teased the boys.

”You don't need our protection.” Collin said with a flat face.

”No one want's to mess with you anyway. You're scary.” James pointed a finger at Waze as he spoke.

”I wouldn't be surprised if the King interfered soon though. A kid like him won't just let someone like me run rampant for long.” Waze looked at the ground with a serious face. The King was the strongest person at the school, ranked step 8.

”The King huh...” Collin trailed off.

”We'll be right there with you when you do.” James smiled, and Collin and Byrd nodded.

”Thanks guys.”

And for the first time, Waze had friends at school.