Chapter 9

I did it. I told him everything and he didn't run away, like I want to. Like I did, we only moved a few towns over to Katy but I had to get out of that town. I saw the Bradford sisters everywhere, not to mention their father breathing over my shoulder every chance he got. He owned fight night, so in some ways he owned me. I didn't know that when I was with Farkle, but I never make the same mistake twice. I hate authority but when someone has the power to kill you, you tend to do whatever they ask and I was asked to not take a fight this week. More than likely so his oldest daughter Bitchy Bradford could catch up to my streak.

I don't mind, I only hope I can face her during New Year's Knockouts. But right now, I am only training 4 hours a day instead of 6. Next week though will be different, the Halloween Bout was coming up and I needed to heal. My ribs need a fucking break, if you've never worked out or fought before than just know the second day is always the worst. You're muscles are sore, your body aches and this morning my rib cage is on fire. I wrap it tight to prevent any unnecessary movement and after releasing my hair from a bun it falls into curls. I shrug my shoulders and leave my face alone, make up only makes my battle scars look worse, unless they were bruises.

I hung out a little with Lucas yesterday, yeah that's right I didn't call him sparky. Only in my head though, he secretly enjoys the nickname. Anyways, I haven't seen him since he got into an argument with his dad who sounds like an asshole. Again, I don't do well with authority. Josh was already at school, he's a few years older than me but got so caught up in underground fighting and the money it brought he dropped out of school. He took me in once my parents died, he was used to going it alone. His parents were never around, literally he had no idea where the hell they were for almost a year. He'd get some cash in the mail and a note and that was it.

I swing my leg over my bike and throw my helmet off, knowing who was behind me. "So you and Friar huh?"

"What gave it away?" I spin around with a sarcastic smirk.

"What the hell happened to your face?" Charlie spews, "did Lucas fucking do this?"

I scoff, "Yeah right." Lucas is a big softy, "is there a reason you tend to stalk me?"

"You're gorgeous." I slowly nod my head with an amused expression, this guy doesn't give up. "Even though you've brought me down twice I'm still here aren't I?"

I glance to my right and there he was leaning against the entryway to the school, that smirk and those eyes. "Maybe you shouldn't try so hard." I pat Charlie on the shoulder and saunter towards him, I need that feeling. I need his lips on mine, I don't know why but I'm addicted. I crash my lips against his before he can finish a sentence and it's clear he was not used to public displays of affection. He stumbled at first before wrapping one hand around my waist and the other getting tangled in my hair. Our lips move in sync but since it's early I keep my tongue to myself.

"Good morning to you too." I throw a wink his direction and put my helmet up. "What'd he want?"

I shrug my shoulders, "Lust. There's a reason it's one of the 7 deadly sins." I leave the other sins out of this because so is wrath, so is my rage that I keep bottled up until I can unleash it in the ring. I lay my back against the lockers and place my left heel against the cold steel. I gesture for him to come towards me and he does so without question, good boy. I smirk before I start to kiss him, it's like I just injected a needle into my arm, I was so high. I ignore the obvious interruption to my left to keep injecting, but Lucas doesn't.

"Hey Zay."

I wipe my lips and try to smile willingly, it's become difficult. Years of not smiling unless something is funny really does a number on you. "You broke up with Maya." It wasn't a question but sparky doesn't know that.

"Yep." He pops the P and a tug on the left side of my lips makes it clear I'm amused.

"Good." Those smoldering green eyes seem confused, I think I should clear things up.

"He's dating her sparky." So innocent but so cute when that look of realization washes over his face.

Zay glances at me, "How'd you get her?"

"No one can 'have' Riley." Lucas mutters, he's not wrong. "I actually don't know what I did to date her."

"I'm using you for your body." My heel falls to the floor, apparently what I said was funny. But it did start that way, though I never acted on it. Ever since he so stupidly stared that first time he saw me, I wanted him. "I'm having a hard time coming up with a nickname for you." I cock my head to the side and Zay looks terrified.

"Nicknames are good Zay." He nods with hesitancy at his friend's reassurance.

"I'll think of something." I press my lips against Lucas' again and like me it was like he can't get enough, especially when he places me against the locker. He always took control in these situations, he knows I enjoy that. "I'll give you boys a moment. Later sparky."

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I watch her walk away, her fists shoved into her leather jacket and I can't prevent the smile on my lips. "You're a freaking God Luke!" I high five Zay though I don't know why.

"Wait, why am I a God?"

He scoffs, "You tied her down, you and Riley are together. Most of the time people get injured in her presence."

I laugh oh Lord, what he doesn't know about Riley. "First, there is no tying her down. She's going to do what she wants to do. Yeah we're together and I've never gotten injured, you haven't either. She only reacts when people deserve it. She's more controlled than people think."

"Either way she's sexy as hell." I widen my eyes and nod, she's also a million other things. She doesn't know it yet though. I want to tell her how incredible she is and help get her out of this life. I want to tell her so many things like how much I think about her but it's clear that'd freak her out. She loves the affection I give her but too much and she'd leave me in the dust.

"Are you two talking about me?" Maya saunters out from behind Zay and I'm actually happy for him. His arm goes over her shoulder and that smile, she never smiled like that with me. Maybe she'll back off Riley, I'd hate for her to get hurt. Maya not Riley, I'm sure you knew that though.

"I was." Zay covered his tracks and I nod to keep him out of trouble.

Her icy blue eyes shift towards me, "You moved on so I figured why couldn't I?"

"I'm glad you did. We're both happy." I hear heels clack beside me and my Riley tries to put on a smile. It's obvious she isn't good at forcing them. "We're going to get along right?" I question, "Zay and I are best friends and would like to hang out."

Maya nods with fear while gazing at my girl. "I like blondie for you," she points towards Maya, "and I think I'm going to call you Ace." I've learned to not really question her nickname choices like mine, sparky. Where does that come from? Either way she's fucking gorgeous and I'm having a hard time not kissing her.

"Alright, so apparently nicknames are a good thing." Zay utters to Maya. Riley sticks her hand out for a shake and my ex takes it with reluctance.

"I don't bite." From then on I knew she'd have all of our backs, she doesn't have to say so I just know her. Somehow I knew her well, it isn't like there's a manual I can buy to figure her out I just observe I guess and other times it feels like I've know her for a lifetime.

"What happened to your face?" The blonde questions with confidence and I am curious what her cover is.

"I got in a fight." She's not lying, "it happens more often than not." Zay's brown eyes shift towards me and I am careful to not give anything away. I did just say she doesn't go around terrorizing people but her showing up with cuts and bruises only makes it look worse for her and myself. Especially now that I'm her boyfriend. Lucky for me everyone knows she could kick my ass in a few minutes, I really want to know how to fight. I wonder if she'd teach me. Not for illegal purposes for protection, every woman should be protected. "You should see the other guy."

Everyone lightly chuckles and Zay gives her a bump. "Alright sugar, just don't kick our asses and we won't have a problem."

"Deal." The school bell rang and she switches partners against Mrs. Hart wishes, but she said it wasn't worth the argument. When in reality Mrs. Hart normally would have argued but it's hard not to be intimidated by my girlfriend. I may need to tell her to dial it back a bit, but she doesn't even realize she's doing it. She's just been intimidating others for so long, she's been fighting for so long. God, I hate that she fights. Riley was beside me again, the way I like it.

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Sparky was supposed to come over an hour ago, his truck is parked outside his house and I have a bad feeling. He was very adamant about always coming to my place, but that doesn't really stop me. I throw on my shoes and step outside. He was also very adamant about coming over since tomorrow I'd be training and apparently he'd cease to exist. Which isn't entirely a lie, I'd still make out with him during my 30 second breaks. Though I don't know if that'd be considered a make out session. I am at my driveway when I hear something shatter from his house. I sprint across the street and flung their door open. I may have knocked under different circumstances, I don't know. Farkle lived by himself so I always just waltzed into places. "SPARKY?" I hear someone yelling upstairs and I don't hesitate to go check it out. I know I shouldn't be here and it's obvious his dad doesn't like me very much but again that doesn't stop me. I find the source of the yelling and as usual my presence is almost immediately recognized.

Lucas is sitting on his bed staring at the ground. There's broken glass and flowers sitting on the floor of his bedroom. His father was staring directly at me, fuming. "What the hell are you doing here?"

"Apparently stopping you from making a huge ass mistake." I gesture towards his clenched fists, "Come on Lucas." His green eyes shift towards me and he grins.

"He's not going anywhere." His father places a hand on my man's shoulder, oh honey you're barking up the wrong tree right now.

I take a few steps forward and release a small smile. I live in these moments, high intensity, lots of emotions in the air but mostly rage. "He's 18, quarterback, top 5 in the class which means you should back the fuck up and get your hand off of him."

"RILEY!" I hear Lucas' irritated voice. I sometimes forget men can handle their own shit. I also probably shouldn't have talked to his father like that, what's done is done though.

What Lucas doesn't know is that the look that was in his father's eyes, was the same one I see weekly in the ring. "Are you going to make me?" Hard to believe he's a father, that's a very immature answer.

"I won't have to." I trust Sparky will handle it from here, he told me yesterday I give him confidence. I throw a wink towards them and pick up a flower off the floor on my way out. It's pretty, I may not show it but I'm a girl. I like some girly shit and even though they die quickly, flowers are something that I love.

GMWGMWGMWGMWGMW Lucas' Point of View GMWGMWGMWGMWGMW

Well, it's official my dad hates Riley. But, I knew that going into this situation. That's what this argument was about, he saw the flowers I got for Riley and started poking around. 'She's a troublemaker', which she is. 'She has no respect for authority', which she doesn't but she does make me feel alive. She makes me stand up for myself like right now. "She's right dad. She may not have said it the nicest way but she's right. I have done everything you want, I'm doing everything you want. Straight A's, starting quarterback, I am for once going to do what I want. And that's date Riley because I like her a lot."

"You will not!" His voice was Shaky. Loud. Angry. I know he's about to throw a fit again.

I shove his arm off of my shoulder, now I know what she meant by 'I won't have to'. "Yes I will!" His right hand moves to open hand slap me when my left arm prevents him from doing so. "Not anymore."

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