Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Allison went with the police to the station to give her statement.

By the time Carolyn woke up, it was almost eleven in the morning. Allison had already finished at the station and was back in the hospital room.

Carolyn opened her eyes, a wave of dizziness washing over her. She looked pale,

and there were still traces of exhaustion lingering on her face. Once her eyes

adjusted to the light, she noticed someone moving around the room.

"Allison?" Carolyn's voice was rough and scratchy.

"You're awake?" Allison turned, relief flickering in her eyes.

Carolyn frowned, confused. "Where am I... Is this a hospital?"

"Yeah," Allison said, handing her a glass of water. "Here, drink some."

Carolyn propped herself up, took the glass, and sipped gratefully. "Thanks."

soft with concern. "How are

and I feel so weak. What happened? Why am

went over because something felt off, and realized they'd drugged you. I called

wide in shock.

uncomfortable. "It was... something to mess with your hormones. You know, the kind of thing scumbags

fell silent, staring at the

giving her time to process. "Ms. Witt, the person who drugged you is in custody. If you want, you can go

Allison, her gaze complicated. "Allison, why did you help me? Aren't we supposed to be rivals? Shouldn't you have been happy

voice. Ms. Witt, do you really think I'm that petty? We've got no real beef. How could I just stand by and watch you get hurt? Besides, we're both women-we should

let out a short laugh, shaking her head in disbelief. "You seriously think I'd be glad to

looked embarrassed. "I'm sorry, Ms. Allison. That was out of

for saving me last

big deal.

Carolyn finished her water.

can order something.

not bothering to be shy. "Well, if you're offering, I'd love the Buddha Jumps Over