The people around us turned their head towards Joshua. Sensing something big is gonna happen, people parted away to allow Joshua to get to me. The jock was seething.
"Step away from my cousin you fucking perv!" he screamed. His fist were clenched and I knew it was a matter of time before a punch is going to be thrown.
I felt Casey trembling next to me. She kept a **** grip on my hand, thinking that I was going to let go. I would do no such thing.
"J-Josh...Please calm down. You're...you're creating a scene." stammered Casey.
"What the hell did you say to me, you bitch!?" yelled Josh. Casey instinctively moved behind my arm and tried to shield herself from him. I covered her with my body and got between her and Joshua. I knew that I had to do something.
Josh approached me and I pushed him back. The show of defiance pissed Josh off and he got in my face.
"Listen here geek. I'm going to grab my cousin and we are going to leave. I don't want you to see her anymore." said a red-faced Josh. If his head got any redder, it would probably explode. I shook my head, knowing I got the height advantage. This angered Josh even more and he tried to reach behind me and grab Casey. I intercepted his arm and brought it behind his back.
I wanted to do more to Josh but knew I couldn't. I could get in serious trouble if I hurt this prick with all the witnesses around me. I pushed Josh as hard as I could. He landed a few feet away from me on his ass. Surprised at the display of strength, he momentarily was glued to the pavement. I used that moment to my advantage and ran the other way with Casey tailing.
Running for a few minutes, I think I managed to escape Josh. We walked to my house and I called Emma, telling her that I can not make the rehearsal cause something came up. I guess Emma sensed something was wrong because she understood without any hesitation. I apologized profusely and promised to be there for her next rehearsal. I hung up my phone and let out a sigh of relief. I looked towards Casey who was sitting on the porch. I walked over to her and hugged her. She melted into my hug.
"I guess I have to tell you about my relationship with Josh?" remarked Casey.
"That would be nice." I replied.
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