R_S: Decided to give a 3 for 1 special today.
Chapter 10
Thinking of You
Magenta had never really taken the time to notice before, but Warren was undeniably hot. Sure she'd noticed his good looks at the beginning of the year, before she'd known who he was, but his notoriety had preceded him. Indeed, she'd judged him by his reputation and back-story, not giving him a second glance after learning of his identity. Before then she'd even considered approaching him to flirt, but she had immediately decided against the idea upon learning he was the Warren Peace, son of two opposing forces and bad boy extraordinaire. However, it wasn't long before she decided that she had prejudged him, albeit not gaining the courage to approach.
He had those perfectly chiseled features, the type that could make a Goth-girl swoon. His face was attractively angular, with high cheekbones and a strong jaw. His nose was a flawless shape, just ever so slightly upturned, and his pink lips were full and supple, they looked velvety soft to the touch. The way his hair fell in front of his dark face hid his eyes. Those eyes… they were beautiful, dark pools she could drown in and never care. His tough-ass bad boy manner was undeniably sexy. He was perfect, in every sense of the word.
When she and the guys had seen Layla sitting at the table with him, she had sat there without a second thought. She'd often wondered if perhaps she'd misjudged the punk and the scene of he and little Ms. Innocent had immediately put her mind at ease. When he'd tried to scare them off, she instantly knew he was all bark and no bite. The desperate tone his voice took on alerted her to the scared little boy behind the tough façade. It had taken all her self-control to keep from blushing that day.
But now they were all close friends, despite their differences.
Did she really want to throw that away? It was a foolish course of action, she knew, but the desire was still there. She'd given Zach a try, sure, and they'd become friends again after the break-up, but where things really still the same? She didn't feel all that awkward, but maybe he did. If she and Warren broke up, what then? They were both too prideful to let the other just 'win.' It could tear the group apart! He and the ice princess never spoke anymore, let alone got along. They just glared at each other and kept their distance. They were the epitome of the ugly break-up, and Maj didn't want them to end up the same way.
And what if she did do it? What if she came back to the Paper Lantern flirted and went for the gold, only to find out Warren didn't think of her that way? God, she could ruin everything! Was she stupid? No, no she wouldn't do it. Sometimes it's just better to let sleeping dogs lie. Blinking the tears away, she glanced back at Chinatown one last time. He was still there watching her go, being a good friend.
End of Chapter
R_S: Ah, but what does Warren think?