When You And I Collide

Chapter 7

- Busted -

"Love is like lightning, you get struck once and baby it kills."-Unkown

Gar stole a glance over his shoulder again for the fifth time since he started his walk back from the old gym. He had the feeling someone had been watching him from the get go of the day. Even more so when he and Rachel were in their usual spot, he had to be careful not to get caught again by Xavier, let alone anyone else. He finally breathed easy when he made his way over to the oak tree, he made sure not to be late this time. Victor smiled and waved Gar to sit by him, Xavier looked up then casted his eyes back towards the ground.

"Gar how you feeling man?"

Gar shrugged his shoulders, after his run in with some Scorpions he had been on his guard. He couldn't handle another beating like that before th fight, which was just two days away. He rubbed his sore arm as he sat next to Richard, who wasn't paying the slightest bit of attention. His eyes were for Kory only. She smiled at him, in the same state, not noticing anybody. They, like Gar, also had to hide their love, but they didn't know that everyone else knew. It was better left unsaid, the Scorpions didn't need an advantage over Richard.

"So Vic where's the fight going down anyways?"

"My fellow Riders, it'll be in the park, but we'll meet in our usual alley way spot. Don't be late, got it?"

The looked he gave with the last line made everyone nod their heads, there was no messing with Victor when he was serious. Kory gathered her things and stuffed them into her small purple bag, she then got up and waved to the gang.

"I got to go to the library, see you guys later."

She smiled and walked off to the library, after a few minutes Richard also stood up.

"Hey I'm leaving early, catch you guys later."

The gang snickered and watched him walk off in the same direction as Kory. Victor shook his head as his smiled widened on his face, poor Richard didn't know that they knew. Gar's eyes scanned the area to see Aaron and Rachel sitting together at another table, but Roy wasn't to be seen. The same sickening feeling began to bubble in Gar's stomach. Something bad, he felt, was going to happen.

-

Kory placed her bag down on a chair in the emptier part of the library, she ran her hand over the rows of books and slowly walked. Her eyes lightly looked back and fourth, no sign of human around her. She spared herself a giggle as she neared the end of the row. The lights were off in the deeper part of the library, she stopped and starred down the empty hallway between rows.

Her breath got caught in her throat as she pulled to a stop. A hand suddenly grabbed her arm, a small cry escaping her lips. She came face to face with Richard, who was grinning stupidly at her. She let out a sigh of relief and released a giggle.

"Did I scare you?"

"A bit."

He leaned down so his breath tickled her neck.

"Let me make it up to you."

He began by kissing her finger tips, up her arm and collar bone. He kissed her cheeks and stopped at the lips. She didn't hesitate and began kissing his, her fingers became engrossed in his hair as his wrapped around her waist. They moved down the row, into the darker parts, but it didn't stop them. They finally pulled apart for air only to be back at it again.

"You taste good."

Kory laughed between kisses, she then stopped and leaned against the bookcase. Richard continued to kiss her neck, Kory laughed some more, but her laughing expression changed as she sighed.

"Richard…."

He paused and looked up at her.

"What?"

"Why can't we tell them, why must this be secret?"

Richard's eyes narrowed and he released Kory, he walked a bit down the row. He didn't make a move to answer. Kory sighed again as he paced in front of her.

"We just can't."

"Why?"

"I've already told you."

Kory rolled her eyes and crossed her arms over his chest. Richard stopped to look at her annoyed expression , he matched hers. They had a stare down, until Richard looked away.

"Kory I'm sorry, but it can't happen you know the dangers of being in a gang."

Kory bit her bottom lip and her arms to her sides, she then placed a hand on his cheek.

"Yes, after the fight then?"

Richard smiled slightly.

"Maybe."

They kissed one more time and went on their way.

-

Roy whistled to himself as he walked down the halls of his school. He let a smile grace his lips when he saw Gar in the distance.

Aaron's going to flip.

He turned the corner and saw Aaron in his sights, Rachel wasn't there yet. His smile widened as he approached the Scorpions leader. Aaron raised an eyebrow at his friends happy appearance, Roy came to a stop and looked around, making sure no one was listening.

"Where the hell have you been Roy?"

"Well if you really want to know, I was spying on your girlfriend and Gar making out."

A vein throbbed in Aaron's headed, his jaw clencthed as he asked his friend to repeat what he had said. Hearing it a second time nearly did it, Roy pulled some photos out of his pocket, handing them to Aaron.

"WHAT!"

He tored the photos of Gar and Rachel kissing up into tiny little pieces, his whole face became red as anger consumed him. Rachel came walking down the hall to see Aaron in a jealous rage.

"HOW DARE YOU BITCH!"

Rachel screamed as she earned a hard slap from Aaron. The force was so great she fell to the floor, but Aaron wasn't done yet. He grabbed her arm and threw her into the wall, Roy sat back smiling. Rachel nearly dodged a chair that was thrown at her.

"I'M YOUR BOYFRIEND AND YOU GO MESSING AROUND WITH A RIDER! YOU'RE DEAD AND SO IS GAR!"

He started for her again, but Rachel ran for it. She stumbled along the hallway with Aaron hot on her heels. He was screaming his lungs out at her as she limped down, hoping for anyone to help her. She turned the corner, running into Kory.

"Kory! Help me! He knows! I have to find Gar!"

Kory was frightened by the fear in Rachel's voice, she peered around the corner to see Aaron coming at full speed. Kory's eyes widened and she grabbed Rachel's arm helping her down the hallway, Aaron veered at the corner to see the two girls running.

"DON'T THINK YOU CAN RUN FROM ME! I'LL GET BOTH OF YOU!"

Kory picked up her pace, her eyes looking in empty classroom after empty classroom.

Where is everyone!

She finally saw Richard, Gar, Xavier and Victor sitting in an empty room, just chatting. Her and Rachel began for the class room when Aaron latched onto both girl's ankles. They both fell with a scream, drawing the Rider's attention. Richard was the first to see Aaron advancing on the girls and Roy was right behind him.

Kory kicked Aaron and their ankles slipped out of his grasp, he became even more angry, now directed towards Kory.

"You'll regret that."

He grabbed her wrist and flung her into some lockers, Kory hit them with a loud thud and fell to the floor. He then diverted his attention back to Rachel, she had scooted away, but Aaron was quick to grab her.

"AARON!"

Aaron looked up to see Victor standing there with Gar and Xavier behind him. Richard had ran over to Kory, who was now waking up. Aaron and Rachel stood up and Rachel ran behind Gar. Roy came to Aaron's side and a silent tension was built between them.

"What the hell do you think you're doing?"

"I'm teaching that betraying bitch a lesson, now move."

"Stand down."

Aaron growled and his hands balled into a fist, everyone held their breath, waiting for something to happen. Aaron finally turned away, motioning for Roy to follow.

"You can kepp that whore in your group Victor and don't think I won't have my revenge."

He stopped after being a sfae distance away, he then turned to look at the gang.

"You're dead Logan I'll make sure of that."

Gar diverted his eyes to the ground as Rachel squeezed his hand. Aaron then stared at Richard and Kory, who stood against the lockers, they then turned and disappeared. Victor and Xavier turned to Gar, who was still looking down.

"Looks like we've got another member, get out of here both of ya, before you get into more trouble."

Gar looked up at the grim exxpression on Victor's face. Gar nodded, he and Rachel turned down the other hall and ran out of sight. Victor rubbed his head and walked back into the class room.

"All of you go home, I need to be alone."

Xavier and Richard locked eyes and nodded, all three started off down the long walk home. There was silence between them, Richard's thought were all on Gar.

I can't believe he lied to me, lied to Victor. He got us into some deep shit.

"I knew Richard."

Richard looked up at Xavier, his face became angry.

"What do you mean you knew?"

Xavier let out a long, slow sigh, his eyes were casted down to the ground. Kory looked between both boys, kepping her mouth shut.

"I knew about Gar and Rachel."

"And why didn't you say anything Xavier, you know…"

"The rules, yeah I get it I should have told, but I didn't so I'm sorry."

Richard arched an eyebrow, his hands balled into a fist. He pulled to a stop, which causd Kory and Xavier to stop and look at him.

"How could you hide something like that! Aaron's pissed off and it's going to get even more ugly than it already is!"

Xavier's lips curled into a snarl, a low growl escaped his lips. Kory's eyes darted back and fourth between both boys, she held her breath and kept quiet.

"What would you have done Richard! Gar begged me not to tell! I couldn't rat him out like that!"

"Remember the gang motto X your business is the gangs business!"

"Well you better live up to it then Richard! We all know you and Kory go sneaking off!"

Kory gasped as Richard's eyes widened. Xavier smirked and crossed his arms over his chest.

"Well damn Xavier we might as well all have our dirty secrets! Gar was out of his place and so were you for not telling!"

"Well sorry Grayson that I was first to know and not you!"

Richard was about to pounce on Xavier when Kory came between them, she placed her hands on both boys chest, ready to stop a fight.

"Stop it both of you! You guys are friends and the fight is coming up. It won't do the gang any good by fighting among yourselves."

They stared at each other for a moment before both turned at the same time.

"Your lucky your girlfriend is smart, I'm going home."

Before Richard could retort Xavier had turned to corner and was gone. Richard sighed and the two pick up their walking, heading for Kory's house. They walked through the iron gates and up the pathway to her house.

"I don't need you sticking up for me, I can take care of myself."

Kory placed her hands on her hips and looked at Richard, outraged.

"Well sorry, I was only trying to help."

Richard's stern expression changed.

"Look Kory, I'm sorry it's just…"

Kory's eyes softened and she placed a finger to his lips, silencing him instantly.

"Don't speak."

She kissed him quickly and ran inside, Richard smiled slightly. He walked back down the pathway, in a sort of a daze. He didn't notice when Roy and Aaron jumped him. Richard was slamemd against the wall, held up by both boys.

"Listen Grayson and listen good, keep away from the girl and we won't hurt her, but if we see you near her."

Aaron broke off into a chuckle, Richard gritted his teeth as Roy held onto him.

"Well we won't go there. Let em go Roy."

Roy dropped Richard, but not before punching him in his stomach. Richard fell to the ground with a groan as the two boys walked off. Richard held his stomach as he walked home, tears were threatening to come to his eyes.

I'm sorry Kory, I'll have to break your heart…….

To save your life.

Ooh…can you say drama much? Sorry it took me forever to update! But I want to say thanks to all the reviewers who have been sticking with my story, it means a lot to me! So I'll try and get the next chapter out soon.

Peace Out

Vballquen1792