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."

beside her, her expression soft with

and I feel so

"Last night, I saw a few creepy guys dragging you outside the bar. I went over because something felt off, and realized they'd drugged you. I called the police, and Brooklyn showed up-she beat those guys up and

eyes grew wide in shock. "They drugged

uncomfortable. "It was... something to mess with your hormones. You know, the

together. She fell silent, staring

"Ms. Witt, the person who drugged you is in custody. If you want, you can go see him at the

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

you really think I'm that petty? We've got no real beef. How could I just stand by and watch you get

I'd be glad to see you assaulted just because we're rivals'? That's wild, Ms. Witt. I'm not

Ms. Allison. That was

for saving

big deal.

Carolyn finished her water.

asked, "Are you hungry? I can order something. What do you

offering, I'd love the Buddha Jumps Over the Wall and braised shark