Playing with trouble *T. Clarkson*

Grace was planning on making Tom Clarkson want her. She knew she was attracted to him. And she was going to make him want her.

Grace knew she didn't care about much. She cared about her family and that was it. But she knew she cared about Tom.

That morning when she woke, she saw her mum standing there. "Jesus mother! Give me some warning next time," she said.

"Up. You're running late. It's 7:45," Addison said.

Grace rolled her eyes. "I'll bear that in mind. Bella can take me in can't she?" She asked.

Addison looked to her daughter. She sighed. "I think you should ask Bella before saying she can take you in," she told her.

"I'll take her in. Need to have a talk with her anyway," Bella said walking past the bedroom.

Grace smiled and laid back down. Addison pulled the duvet off of her. "Up. Now. Or I swear that I'll take everything from you. Your phone, your laptop. Everything," she said as she turned and walked out the room.

Grace groaned. She climbed out of bed and walked into the bathroom. She quickly had a shower and made her way downstairs.

***
Grace went into school. Bella looked to her. "Listen. Stop giving mum ammunition to lash at you. You're winding her up," she told her.

"She doesn't want me around. I know she doesn't."

"You're being silly now babes. Mum does want you around. She just wants you to behave. You're our little Gracie. You always will be."

Grace smiled and walked off. She saw Tom and smirked to herself. She knew she was going to get him somehow.

***
Tom walked into the staffroom. He smiled to Bella. "Is everything okay?" He asked as he smiled.

Bella nodded. "Just Grace. She's causing havoc at home. I don't fancy dealing with it all though."

Tom smiled. "Well I hate to add to your bad mood... but she's in the cooler. Swearing at Grantly."

"Thanks Tom."

***
Grace looked up and groaned as Bella walked in. She groaned. "I didn't do it."

"Yeah. What happened?" Bella asked as she looked to her.

Grace sighed and smiled. "Budgen. He was winding me up. He says I'm no good. And that all I'll be is a teen mum. And I don't want that. I want better."

Bella smiled. She sat down with her. "Look. It's going to be okay. I promise you. I know you're struggling. But it's all going to be okay. I'll talk to Mr Budgen."

***
Tom walked into the cooler. Grace looked to him. "Thanks for grassing me up to my sister."

"Grace. We're all worried for you. You're a clever girl. But you're going down the wrong path. Let me help you. I can help you with anything you're struggling with. You just have to come and talk to me," Tom said.

Grace sighed and shook her head. "I'm fine. That's what no one understands. I am completely fine."

Tom wasn't convinced. He knew she was hiding something. But he had no idea how Grace Montgomery was about to head down a dark and dangerous path.