Chapter 11
I must've fallen asleep on the couch because next thing I know my drug is laying on top of me. Damn he weighs more than 190. Muscle weighs more than fat, "Alright you little shit get off of me."
He starts to laugh and my heart skips a beat. "I love that nickname."
"Good because you are my little shit." With all my force I throw him off of me and he lands with a thud on the floor, which is funny because we have carpet. "So," I close my eyes again, "was there a reason you woke me up by lying on top of my already battered body."
"Double date. Come on, get your ass up." I love that we can be completely vile with each other and it makes no difference. Like Farkle would have hated me calling him a 'little shit'. Lucas doesn't treat me like a fragile child, like right now I'm laying over his shoulder and he's carrying me out the door but not before he spanks me.
"OW!" I smack the back of his head.
"Oh come on, I'm just 'mirin." I roll my eyes, "besides you have gotten a lot worse." Truth. He lets me lay in his lap the entire drive, I don't know why I'm so tired. Maybe it's because I haven't gotten 2 days in a row off, in well at least a year. "Damn you're so beautiful." I felt a tug on my lips, but don't open my eyes. "I'm sorry to wake you but we're here." I sit up and tousle my hair, "don't even try to look more gorgeous there's no way." Awe and yuck all at the same time. My lips say 'awe' but my eyes are like WTF? I adjust my jacket and I felt fingertips trickle down my forearm until they're intertwined with mine. That's nice, I release a smirk but don't say anything. Strong yet soft, both submissive and in control as I follow behind him into the diner.
"OVER HERE!" Zay and Maya were already sitting at a booth, the last time I was here blondie tried to intimidate me. I slide into the booth and toss my hand up, acknowledging their presence.
"Ace, blondie!"
"Riley." They say in unison, in my former life I probably would've been friends with them. I shift my eyes towards my addiction and his eyes are pleading.
"I promise I won't kick your asses if you both just relax around me." The table bursts out in laughter, echoing throughout the quiet diner. Eventually their humor dies down and Zay nods in agreement with me.
"Told you." My man whispers, I place my back against the wall and lay my legs across his lap. The dinner was extremely awkward at first, but eventually Zay began to make everyone laugh, I even released a few grins. Blondie and I talked for a while too, she's not as bad as I thought, and considering the circumstances I can't say I blame her for being pissed at me. Though I'd never admit to that out loud. Lucas would rub my calf, practically thanking me for trying.
"What are y'all doing on Friday?" Zay questioned.
"Nothing after 9." He replies, obviously excited about training.
He leaned forward as if to keep it a secret, "There's this fight club that I heard about. I figured we could go check it out." His eyes widen, like any goody, goody. I keep my face emotionless, I had to stay away from there per Mr. Bradford's instructions.
"OR-"Maya cuts in, obviously she'd never want to go, "there's a party at Melanie's house. Not as illegal as what you suggested."
"I vote party." Lucas suggested and gestured for my answer.
"I don't care, underground fighting sounds fishy so I think I'll steer clear of that." The left side of my lip curves upward from the joke that only my man and I will understand. "OW!" He pinched my calf, "you little shit."
"What'd you say?" Blondie questioned, apparently that's not something she hears often.
"Blondie, I'm going to be good for you." I fist bump her and shove sparky out of the booth. "Come on blondie, let's walk and talk." She releases a gorgeous smile, yup I just said gorgeous because she is and no I'm not at all gay. Within minutes we're strolling around outside, in silence but I figured they needed some guy time. I've been stealing all of sparky's attention away from Ace and he seems moody.
I turn my attention to my right when she cleared her throat. "I'm sorry about everything I said and did."
"No big deal." I shrug, "I tend to rub people the wrong way."
"Still, I judged you before I got to know you." Just like everyone else in this world, that's why I act this way. Protects people from me, but I had to get along with his friends to keep Lucas around. "You're definitely going to take some getting used to but I think this could work." I grin and glance in front of us. 2 shadowy figures headed this way and I immediately pull her towards the building so I can have protection on my back. "What are you-"I place my hand on her mouth.
"Act casual." Her blue eyes narrowed but did what I asked, it's out of habit now to always be weary of your surroundings. It's probably nothing but- nope it's not nothing. "Maya go back to the diner."
"What's up Rebel?" Damn these girls don't quit.
"Maya now!" She takes off towards the diner knowing it must be important if I used her real name. Yes, I remembered it. "Missy, Bitchy." No, that's not her real name but it fits her personality.
"I see your astounding wit hasn't become nonexistent in this hell hole." Both beautiful brunette's stood in front of me.
"I see your ability to stalk me hasn't faded with time." I can take one at a time, no problem but 2 on 1 trained fighters, I can last but in the long run I'm fucking screwed. "What do you want now?"
"Just checking in, going to miss you on Saturday."
I scoff, "yeah well. You only have your daddy to blame for that. You rich bitch." I feel the sting of a slap on my face and I can't help but laugh. I give a quick right hook to Missy, knocking her out which is weird because she professionally fights, and stand centimeters away from Bitchy, also known as Marissa. Also known as my real enemy, the reason Farkle is dead. "You hit like a bitch."
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It was dark outside and I know that we should be heading out soon, but bro time is nice. Until it's interrupted, "ZAY!" I stand up out of the booth after hearing a shriek from the front door from my ex. But there's no Riley. "There were 2 people, Riley sent me back here."
"Stay here." Zay and I take off outside and go the direction Maya instructed. After a quick sprint I see someone laying on the ground and there was a stare down, I could feel the hate in the air. I saw her jaw clenched and her knuckles turn white from the pressure of her fist. "HEY!" They both take a step backward. "What's going on here?"
"Who's this Rebel?" She bites her lip, clearly enjoying my presence. I'm surprised my girl hasn't said something.
"Good question. Who the hell are you?"
What is she talking about? I stare into her eyes and decide to play along. "Well I saw, um this girl laying on the ground and you two look super unfriendly. Just making sure everything's okay."
"Get the fuck out of here." Riley was cold, but there's a reason for it. There has to be, I toss up my hands in surrender and back up. How am I going to explain this to Zay and Maya? Who are those girls? As we're walking away I hear some voices behind me but I don't turn around. She doesn't want them to know about me.
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As soon as I see them pull away I step back towards Marissa. "I can't fucking stand your presence you pretentious bitch. Even the sound of your name makes me cringe." I mutter, "Stay the fuck away from me and don't come back around."
"Or what Rebel? What the hell are you going to do?"
She really doesn't fucking get it. "Marissa, you don't want to fucking know."
"I do, because as of right now it seems like you and I are favorites to bout for the New Year's Knockouts." I knew that already and I can't fucking wait. I've been waiting for 6 months to fight her again. But her father ensured that didn't happen, for a good reason. "So what are you going to do about it Riley?"
I can't control my emotions around her, I can't. All I see is Farkle, I may have a new man in my life now but he didn't deserve what he got. She's on the ground in less than a couple seconds and my foot continually kicks her in the ribs, with another swift kick to the face. "That's what I'll fucking do you sick twisted bitch. I'll see you in the ring." I spit on her and I can tell Missy is pretending to be knocked out as Marissa stands back up. "Have a nice night Bradford bitches." I sprint home, jumping over several fences and staying off road to ensure they didn't follow me. I notice there's blood on my jeans and a few scratches on my knuckles. Intimidation, that's the only reason I can think of for them being there, that's the name of this game. I try to ignore the fact that they're trying to figure out who I'm close to. Lucas is all I care about, they wouldn't ever touch Josh, they made too much money off of him. And as far as they know he's a stranger, a devilishly handsome stranger but a stranger nonetheless. I'm actually kind of glad I agreed to train him. I jump my fence and take a peek through the front gate to be sure there was no one parked outside. Illegal fighting is dangerous, but not just for the fighters.
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"Where was she?" Josh questioned and after I told him he glances to Zay and Maya sitting on the couch, "why the hell did you bring them here?"
I pull him into the kitchen, they're already freaked out enough. "Zay saw her treat me like a stranger. Maya was forced to run back to the diner. They know something is going on, besides there was no time for them to get in their own vehicle, we got the hell out of there." Her uncle nodded when the back door opened. I instantly press her against the back door and crash my lips against hers while caressing her cheek. "Damn you scared me." I kiss her again and felt her push away.
"Sorry I can't fucking breathe."
"What the hell happened?" Josh demanded and tossed her a water. Zay and Maya sauntered into the kitchen.
After chugging some water she puts the cap back on. "Bitchy Bradford sisters." She gestures towards Maya, "you alright?" She nods quietly.
"Thanks." I watched her eyes drift south, "you have blood on your jeans." Riley saunters to the sink and washes her hands.
"Does anyone want to explain what the hell that was back there?" Zay demands, "Because Riley just took on 2 girls and ran home." I let out a light chuckle but don't say anything it isn't my place. The beautiful brunette places her back against the sink and glances at her uncle.
"Just some people from my past. I'm sorry that scared you guys." She apologized? That's new.
"So then why did you pretend not to know us?" Zay questioned and I can see her emotions bubbling to the surface so Josh steps in.
"They're dangerous. She did it to protect y'all. That's all you need to know." Zay and Maya both smile, they weren't expecting that. If I was in there position I wouldn't expect it either, but Riley's a lot more selfless than she leads people to believe, she doesn't brag or boast about anything she does or who she is. "And I would appreciate it, if everyone kept this information to themselves. Go change Riley you look like a fucking mess." Riley was the only one who laughed and they both left me alone with Zay and Maya.
"What's going on man?"
I shrugged my shoulders, "There's a reason she moved here to get away from all that crap." Though she really didn't do a great job of it. "All you need to know is, she risked taking a beating tonight to keep us safe." God, she's amazing. "To be honest I don't know all the details either."
Maya nodded and clutched Zay's arm. "Can you give us a ride back to his truck?" I toss them my keys.
"Take my truck I don't want to leave her." Looks like I'm riding bitch to school tomorrow. Both of them nodded and Maya stopped them from leaving just yet.
"Tell her we said thank you." I smiled and a few minutes later they were gone.
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"What'd they want Riles?"
I raise my left brow and shake my head in disbelief, "I have no idea. But, Missy visited me before our last match. I don't know if they're trying to intimidate me or what the fuck their plan is but she mentioned her and I were favorites to win the tournament." I slip on a tee shirt and step into some spandex before stepping out of my walk in closet.
"Please tell me you kept your cool."
"Seriously Josh? Fucking blood on my jeans and hands and you ask me that." I can't help but chuckle even when he gives me the 'this shit is serious' look. "Sorry, no-"
"Riley do you realize they could fucking ruin you?" I let out a sigh, "their father runs the ring."
"I get it Josh, but they came to me. They came looking for me, so whatever. I jumped fences and stayed off the road they don't know where we live." Lucas cleared his throat and stares at me, we stay silent until Josh leaves the room.
"I think you and I need to talk." Shit.
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