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[color=00eddd]"I'm not going to pretend like all is forgiven or forgotten. It'll take me some time to move past everything, but I really appreciate the apology and the gift - though you really didn't have to spend that much money. Congratulations on a little girl, by the way."[/color]

April sent the black-haired girl a warm smile and a nod of understanding. She knew that this whole ordeal was far from over, but it was a situation that desperately needed at least somewhere to start. A place to begin the reparations that needed to be made between herself, Ariel and Kavi. Hopefully it would be a smooth ride and the three of them could eventually all get along like the civilized adults they almost were.

Hopefully.

She knew that Ariel could be a bit of a loose cannon, but if her attitude going forward was anything like today then April felt like things would go well. Assuming nothing happened to ruin it down the road.

[color=#D2652C]"You know, it's been a while since I've had to punch a bitch, and I'll gladly do it for April and my future niece's sake."[/color]

April couldn’t help but break out a wicked little grin when she saw both Chanel and Julie roll up with borderline perfect timing. [color=ec008c][i]The cavalry's here motherfucker[/i][/color] she thought to herself, looking to Ryland with a less than impressed look. She was about to say something when the new stranger shoved back Kavi between herself and Ariel. The fuck was he thinking? That he could come in here without a warning and just shove people around? That’s all this school needed, another dumbass guy that didn’t know when to back off.

[color=fff700]"April, sorry for intruding, but I think you should just leave.”[/color]

April couldn’t help but stifle a laugh before looking at him with false disbelief. [color=ec008c]“Really? You roll up here like you’re tough shit, intrude into a conversation that has nothing to do with you, and then expect me to walk off like nothing happened? Yeah, somehow I doubt you’re really sorry asshole. Back off and get lost, I’m not going anywhere.”[/color]

To reassure Ryland of her point, April stepped forward just a bit now that Julie stood in front of her and with Chanel at her side. She shot a look that just screamed [color=ec008c][i]Whatcha gonna do about it?[/i][/color] towards Ryland just as he called out at Ariel. And just as April’s mouth opened to intervene, her eyes widened as Julie took Ryland all the way to the lockers opposite of the group, pinning him there.

[color=ec008c]“Don’t mess with the Trinity new guy!”[/color] she grinned, looking at Chanel with a grateful smile before hugging her from the side. [color=ec008c]“You guys are the best. Perfect timing as usual."[/color]

For the first time since this whole thing started, April looked back to Ariel to make sure she was alright, because despite the rocky terrain they may have been on before, April found herself giving a shit about the raven-haired girl. She didn’t deserve all this. April nodded in reassurance when Ariel shot her the apologetic look, taking in a deep breath just before Chanel ripped the PS4 from April’s hands. [color=ec008c]“Hey!”[/color]

[color=#D2652C]"You know what, I think it's time that we remove ourselves from this situation, April doesn't need to deal with all of this petty bullshit... the stress isn't good for the baby. And actually, I don't think that all of what this Ryland guy had to say was all wrong. I mean, he shouldn't have called you out your name like he's ya father, that's for sure. But I don't appreciate you being all [i]passive aggressive[/i] towards one of my best friends because [i]your[/i] man is a trifling ass cheater. Focus all that negative energy on him instead, okay? And April, girl.... what the hell are you thinking?"[/color]

[color=ec008c]“I didn’t know how else to apologize to Kavi for fucking his relationship up. And I know everyone loves to take a side against him, but ultimately it was me who made the first move on him.”[/color] April sighed, looking at Chanel and then down to the gift wrapped box she held. [color=ec008c]“I suppose your point’s fair enough though, sorry Kavi. I can’t match Chanel.”[/color] she shrugged with a [color=ec008c][i]well shit[/i][/color] smile before watching Chanel walk off, talking about giving the gift to someone worthy or something.

April took in one final deep breath before turning back to the rest of the group, particularly directing her...mixed bag of emotions, at Ryland. [color=ec008c]“You see the shit you stirred up? Are you happy Ryland? Like jesus fucking christ I was just trying to fix shit and you come in here like a frieght train. Take a seat and calm down.[/color] April took a breath before turning to Ariel and Kavi [color=ec008c]“This is not the way I wanted this to go at all, and while it really wasn’t my fault I do feel a certain need to apologize again.[/color]

[color=ec008c]“I’m sorry, Ariel and Kavi.”[/color]