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Chapter 7 by kingkhan19

Who is Jason’s next victim?

No one yet.

After exiting the mess hall, Katelyn and Claire proceeded been walking down the old dirt road and look around for Sadie. The two remain quiet and tense, since their mess hall confrontation is still fresh in their mind. Katelyn is hurt that people thought she was the one who stripped Rebecca naked. Sure, she was angry with Rebecca's prank, but she would never expose her friend naked in front of people. That's a living nightmare.

Kate began to think about her friends. The poor girl was clinging to her all the way to the infirmary. Even when placed in an infirmary bed, Rebecca won't let her go. She just keep crying into Kate's shoulder, while repeatedly saying 'it was Jason' and that she is sorry for her pranks. Rebecca only let go when she cried herself to sleep. Rebecca said she would leave as soon as she could. Katelyn couldn't blame her. Unfortunately for her friend, the bus they all rode is in town for maintenance, so she is not leaving for a long while.

Suddenly, Katelyn is pulled out of her thoughts as her back is pushed against a tree. Claire's hands were tightly grabbing her shoulder and holding her against the tree. Katelyn is too stunned to do anything.

"Did you do it?" Claire asks sternly.

"No," Katelyn replied with anger growing in her. She hates being accused of stripping one of her best friends. She fights down the urge to struggle and fight against Claire. One of the reasons is that Clara appears to be athletic and to be stronger than her. A fight would not turn out well for her. The other reason is that she kinda wants Claire to believe her. She doesn't know why, but she really wants Claire on her side, and starting a fight will not achieve that.

Just then, she remembers Rebecca's torn bra, the evidence she collected. That will prove to Claire that She is innocent. Katelyn fishes the torn bra out her pockets and shows it to Claire.

"This is Rebecca's bra. Look at it. It was torn off. I may be fit, but I'm not strong enough to do this to a bra. Someone else did it," Katelyn quickly points out.

Claire takes the bra with one hand and examines. She looks to be contemplating if Katelyn really could have torn the bra off. She then looks back at Katelyn .

"Look me in the eyes and tell me you didn't do it," Claire said in a firm yet calm tone.

Katelyn looks into Claire's sky-blue eyes with her sea-green eyes and states with full conviction, " I didn't do it. I didn't strip Rebecca, one of my best friends naked. I swear."

Claire continues to stare intensely into Katelyn's eyes, as if she is trying to read her mind. Katelyn can't help notice how beautiful Claire's eyes are and felt like she could stare at them all day. After a few seconds, Claire's eyes softened. She gently released her hold and backed up.

"I believe you," Claire says in a soft voice.

"You ... you believe me?" Katelyn stuttered. Claire believes her? Just a few minutes ago, she was accusing her front of everyone. Sure, she was hoping Claire would believe, but she was expecting more questions.

" My daddy is a cop. He taught me how to tell if someone is lying. Also, you're right. I don't think you could have torn a bra off like this. You're telling the truth." Claire explains.

Claire's previous demeanor has now been replaced with one of sadness and guilt. She is now avoiding eye contact with her and is shifting uncomfortable.

"I am sorry for accusing you, darlin' ," Claire apologizes sheepishly.

Katelyn contemplates for a few seconds. She wants to get anger at Claire, but she can't. She kind of understands why Claire would accuse. The fact that Rebecca pranked her would cast suspicion on her. Besides, exploding right now wouldn't her get Claire on her side. Katelyn sighs and walked towards Claire.

"Truce?" Katelyn asks while offering a handshake.

Claire looks surprised by the gesture before smiling brightly. She pockets the torn bra before shaking Katelyn's hand eagerly as she replies "Truce."

The two of them continued to walk down the dirt road to look for Sadie. While walking, Claire explains that Sadie is a new friend she made about a month ago. The two then began to discuss possible culprits for Rebecca's humiliation, but none of them were seriously considered. Whatever hostility Claire had towards Katelyn seems to be gone. Claire is now treating her in a friendly manner and acting more relaxed. She starts joking with her, playfully poked her, and talked with her about common interest. Claire's hand would even brush against Katelyn's, which caused the dirty blonde to blush.

What happens next?

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