I do not own Glee or its characters, they go to their respective owners. I also do not own the song 'Untouched' by The Veronicas.

A Fan-Fic by LostLove2015

A/N: Hello my lovelies! I hope ya'll are doing well, and enjoying your summer break! I'm sorry for no updates for a couple of days, just been working on other things and I'm just plain lazy sometimes :3 Well no worries, I am back now! So here is the next chapter! Please R & R, it is greatly appreciated! (:

Untouched - Chapter 4

Thursday - Lunch Period- Cafeteria

Today had started out pretty decent, which was a change. Usually something would have occurred by now, like being slushied or bombarded with all the insults and whatnot from the jocks and Cheerios; gladly none of it has occurred. Something has to be up, and I think I know who's behind all of it. Kitty.

As I walk through the lunch line, I look all around the cafeteria trying to spot the blonde cheerleader; I have no luck in finding her. That's strange, she's usually sitting with all the other Cheerios, and usually sending me some sort or death glare or smirk. I wonder where she is... I'm broken out of my thoughts when I come to be in front of my mother. "Hi mom." I give her a warm smile. She gives a big smile and places some food on my tray.

"Hey sweetie. Hope you're having a good day."

I smile a big genuine smile. "Actually, I really am. I love you. Talk to you after school." I then walk away, the huge smile still on my face.

Walking through the crowd of people, I spot a table where my bestfriend Unique is seated. I head over to the table and pull up a chair next to her, still smiling brightly. "Hey Unique, how's your day going?" I then begin to pick through my food, eating some and playing with the rest.

"Pretty good actually, which is a first in a long time. How about you?" she asks, giving me a smile.

"Pretty good as well. This is the first day that I haven't been slushied or messed with, and it feels amazing. I wonder what's up.." I can't help but feel that something is going to happen; something inside of me is telling me that I should get out of here as fast as I possibly can, but another part of me is telling me that everything is going to be fine.

"Girl, I'm wondering the same thing. Actually, have you seen Kitty at all today? I don't think I have." She gives me a questioning look, a little bit of worry mixed in. She then proceeds to look around the cafeteria, much like I had just a little bit ago.

"No, I haven't either. I wonder where she is. Maybe she is just sick or something?" I couldn't help but try to believe my own words, not wanting to believe that Kitty possibly had something up her sleeves. I mean, why would she save me yesterday then do something to me the next day?

Because she is Kitty Wilde the girl that messes with you on a daily basis. Obviously she doesn't actually plan to be friends with you, you know that right?

You heard her Monday! She said she wanted to get past all this crap that is between us! She is trying to be my friend...

Do you believe that? Truely, do you believe that girl?

I-I want to, but-..

See, even you doubt her. Can't you see that she is just pulling your chain, feeding you all this bull just to get close to you and ruin you?

It might seem like that, but maybe she is truly trying; just in her own way ya know?

Trust me on this, I don't see anything good coming out of this anytime soon. Not for you anyways.

Would you have a little faith in her?! Please? Gahh just forget it.

I went back to ignoring my thoughts as they weren't really helping me. I mean I can understand that it all doesn't make sense, but then again what does ever make sense? Kitty said she was going to try, and I am going to take her word on it. I just wish others could have faith in her and all like I do... well part of me anyways.

The rest of the lunch period was spent talking about songs for glee club and the occasional looking around the room for Kitty; I still had yet to see her the whole time, and I was beginning to worry. I know Unique saw this but she never questioned me, and for that I was happy for. I'm guessing she just thought I was paranoid an all, as we had talked about the whole Kitty thing. But I wouldn't doubt that she might of caught on to it being because of something else; that girl knows a lot more than everyone gives her credit for.

After the bell had rung, signaling for us to go to our next period, I had slowly made my way to my class. Maybe I could catch a glimpse of Kitty in the halls, and be reassured that things were all good. Sadly though, I again had no such luck. After I reached my class and sat down, I just blocked everything out that was around me. I didn't pay attention to the teacher or any of the outside things, I just sat there and went off into my own world. All I could think of was Kitty, and nothing else. This girl really has me falling for her, and quickly at that.

In the rest of my classes I did the same thing, just blocked all the outside forces out and concentrated on my thoughts. It wasn't till the last bell, that I broke myself from my thoughts and opened myself back up the the outside world. I quickly grabbed my bag and left the classroom, heading straight to my locker. As I walked through the crowds of people, I could of swore I saw Kitty. I wasn't for sure, as my mind could've just been screwing with me, but I am mostly positive it was her. I could point her out in any crowd, as she is really the only one I see now a days.

As I put my things in my locker, I made sure to keep an eye out for my little Cheerio. Even if it were for just a quick glance, I needed to see her. Just going a couple hours without seeing her drives me a little crazy, so imagine how I feel not seeing her for a whole day. As I'm trying to look for her, I feel a hand rest lightly on my shoulder. I jump as it has startles me, then turn to see who it is. It's none other than Jake Puckerman, and he has that smug, cocky grin that he is always wearing. God, when will he learn?

I shut my locker before turning to look at the boy that apparently doesn't learn, giving him a not so friendly look. "What do you want Jake?" I asked in a bit of an irritated voice. I keep looking around trying to catch another glance of Kitty, not really focusing on Jake.

"About yesterday, I'm sorry. I don't know what came over me. Can I make it up to you tonight, over dinner?" He's still wearing that grin, and boy would I love to knock it off his face. He has the nerve to 'ask me out', after yesterdays stunt; after I've told him I didn't like him like that, will NEVER like him like that.

"No thank you. Now if you could kindly move out of the way, I have some things I need to do." I grab my backpack from the ground, then go to step around the big slab of meat in front of me. As I go to leave though, he steps right in front of me, making me go face first into his chest.

"No thank you? Come on Marley, just accept my apology and go out to dinner with me tonight. I know you want to, so you can drop the 'I don't like you' act. I know you like me." He cups my cheeks in his big man hands, and starts to pull my face to his.

I waste no time in trying to pry myself free from his grip, but he's too strong for my weak form. I try to make as much distance as I possibly can with our faces, and begin to yell at him the best I can. "St-stop Jake! I don't want this, I don't want you! G-get off of me!"

I know I have now gathered everyones attention, and there was yet again a crowd formed around me and Jake. Everyone's staring with wide eyes, as well as pointing their phones at us; some flashes going off here and there, while most people were just filming the whole ordeal. I'm actually really scared at this point, as I don't know what's going to happen next. I really wish Kitty were here to help me out of this one!

Just as I thought this couldn't get worse, Ryder appears out of nowhere. Before anyone can say anything, he has pulled Jake off and away from me and pushed him into a nearby locker. He then proceeds to punch him across the face once; a big hit by the sound and looks of it. "What the hell man?! You don't ever touch a girl without her consent, especially with doing something like that! I mean, come on!" Ryder yells at Jake, who hasn't moved to do anything. He then turns to me and walks over to where I stood frozen, slack jawed. "Are you okay Marley?" he asks with concern.

I look at him, then look back to where Jake still stood holding his jaw, then look back to Ryder. I manage to bring my voice back, and answer him. "Um.. uh.. yeah, yeah I'm f-fine. Um thanks for that.." I trail off, still bewildered by what had just occurred. What. Just. Happened?

Well, Jake just messed with the wrong person, that's for sure. He just seriously got his ass handed to him! Go Ryder!

... I just... wow... And I know, I saw it occur. And no, not 'Go Ryder'! Yeah, I'm happy that he helped/saved me, but he shouldn't have gone that far with it!

Oh you know you would've done the same if you were in his shoes. Don't tell me you wouldn't do something like that, if this would of been Kitty in your place?

...Fine, but I mean I wouldn't of taken it that far! You know I don't do violence!

Well I think otherwise. I bet you would do worse if someone were messing with Kitty, I soooo bet that.

Just, shut up.

Whatever you say, boss!

Gahh!

As I bring myself out of my internal dispute, I'm met with a hand waving in my face. "Hello? Earth to Marley. You okay?" It's Ryder, and he has a look of concern on his face. I jump slightly at how much closer he has gotten; he is only like an inch or two away.

"Wha? Oh yeah, I'm fine. Just spaced out for a sec. Thanks again Ryder, just please be careful of what you do. I'm pretty sure you're at the top of his hit list now." I say motioning to a still stunned Jake holding his face, a death glare aimed right at the back of Ryder's head.

"Well he shouldn't be doing shit like that, especially to you Marley. You don't deserve to be treated like that, with little to no respect. He's had that coming for quite a long time now, and I don't regret one minute of it." he said with a smirk.

I smiled a little while looking up at Ryder, actually looking into his soft brown eyes for the first time. I get slightly lost in their depths, as I can't help but be pulled into them. With what he has just done, to save me and stick up for me, it really turned me to a whole other side to him. I don't know what was going on, but in that moment I swear I felt my heart pick up pace and my cheeks flush; the feeling of butterflies began to take over. What was going on? Why was I feeling this, with him?

"Well, I guess I'll let you go. See you tomorrow? Well of course I will, we have school." he chuckled to himself. "Um hey, would you like to catch a movie and dinner sometime? I mean, it doesn't have to be a date date, just a friend hanging out with friend thing." he says hesitantly.

I can't help the words that poor out of my mouth in that instant. "Yeah, sure. How about tonight? Say, sevenish?" Oh god, what did I just do!? This is not how things were supposed to happen! Gahh!

Heh heh.. sorry..

I am sooooo going to hurt you! What the hell!? I DON'T like him like that! What is your freaking problem!?

That's not what it just seemed like to me.

Because YOU did it, NOT ME!

All your feelings, I'm just acting on them for you as you apparently can't do that on your own.

I. ONLY. HAVE. EYES. FOR. KITTY!

Okay, okay. Calm down. But I'm just saying, those are your emotions. Maybe they just occurred because he was all like 'super hero mode' and said those sweet words?

Yeah.. Yeah that had to be it. Besides, this isn't a date date, just a friend thing.

"Yeah, yeah that sounds good. I'll pick you up. See you then." He gave me a huge smile then walked off with his head held high.

As I turn to walk out of the school as well, I am met with the presence of the certain blonde cheerleader that had filled my head all day. The look on her face told me she was pissed, scratch that, way beyond pissed. I don't know what is going on, but I guess I'm going to find out...

I walk towards her slowly, scared of what was possibly to come. As I come to a stop in front of her, I quickly avert my gaze away from her face. I can feel her eyes on me, burning holes through me. "Wh-what's wrong Kitty? Haven't seen you around at all today.." I trail off. God I'm scared to look at her.

"Why you didn't see me was none of your concern. Now, what's this I hear that you're going out on a date with Ryder? I thought you didn't like him?" Kitty spoke through clenched teeth.

"It's n-not a date date, j-just a friend thing. Why are you so concerned anyways?" I ask, finally pushing through the fear and looking up into Kitty's eyes.

"I'm not, just wondering. I hope it doesn't affect our plans for Friday night?" she asks with a stern look and raised eyebrow. God, she can make any look look sexy..

"No, it's actually tonight. So, I best be going to get ready and all." I begin to walk away, but am stopped by a hand on my arm. I turn to face Kitty, who still looks pissed as can be but a little less than before.

"Where is he taking you? I hope he isn't cheap at least." she chuckled dryly. What is her problem? Why does she care so much?

"We are gonna get a bite to eat at Breadstix, then we might catch a movie. Why?"

"Just wondering. Have fun." she says with a blank expression on her face, before walking off down the hall and out of the school.

Well that was.. weird.. Well I guess I should start heading home to get ready. I gather myself before walking the same way Kitty had, down the hall and out of the school. I then walk the little ways home, enjoying the sunshine that broke through the snow clouds. This was just one interesting day, and it still wasn't over yet.

So Marley has minor feelings for Ryder? What's going on here? How will the date go? What's up with Kitty? Soooo many questions! Well I hope you guys liked the chapter! Please leave a review on what you thought and what you would like to maybe see! I love reading what ya'll have to say! Till next time! - LostLove2015