"Sorry, Athena. A thousand bucks covers my gas for a month."
Fiona didn't even blink. She transferred the money to that classmate on the spot.
I was still reeling from the shock when a storm of slaps rained down on me, one after another, everyone scrambling to get their turn.
Fiona watched me with a smile of pure satisfaction.
Someone recorded the whole thing and posted the video to our class group chat. The chat exploded.
[I'm stuck in my hometown, can't make it back. I want in so bad. Can I just curse at her instead? Maybe at a discount?]
Fiona replied: [Sure. A hundred bucks per insult. I'll transfer directly.]
Immediately, a flood of insults scrolled through the chat.
[Athena Barnes, you're nothing but a slut and a piece of trash]
[Athena Barnes is a cheap whore who's been passed around by everyone]
[Athena Barnes was selling herself back in school]
Someone else chimed in: [I'm in the city. Send me the address. My iron palm is ready to go.]
My classmates took turns slapping me across the face, eager to claim their reward. My cheeks went numb, blood seeped from the corner of my mouth, and my entire face swelled beyond recognition.