The day went by pretty much the same as yesterday. I had tried to sneak around trying to not be seen by many people but they would always catch me and start laughing it up all over again. I began to wonder if this would be how every day went for me? I sure as hell hoped not.
English lit went by quickly and strangely enough I hadn't seen Alex who sat right next to me in that class that morning. I hoped he wasn't home sick or maybe he just didn't want to come to school because he knew I'd be here but I knew that wasn't likely. After all Alex wasn't a blow off sort of guy he always came to school which explained his good grades and attendance. Why would he change that now all because of me?
I stepped into band class and looked around noticing no one was in yet.
I sat down my things just as something caught my eye. I looked up to see a brand new grand piano in the far corner.
I stared at it in surprise. I hadn't expected the school to upgrade the band room with this.
I walked over to it. Looking at the black wood of it's well built structure.
I slowly lifted up it's lid over the keys and ran my pale finger tips across them before I pressed down on a few creating a slow melody. I hadn't had much experience with a piano but I had taken lesson back in grade school and some of those lessons stuck with me.
I sat down on the black stool and put my fingers in correct key order before pressing down on a few creating another soft melody.
I heard some one clear their throat making me stop abruptly. I slowly turned to look up at Stormy looking down at me.
I blinked up at her and rolled my eyes before turning to face her with the rest of my body. I take it you didn't take my hint of don't bother talking to me again.
I did, but this is important. She said calmly. Something I didn't get to say last time we spoke.
In the corner of my eye I saw the rest of the class entering the room before I turned my full attention back onto Stormy.
Alright, spill it then. I suggested turning myself back around to continue playing the piano not faltering in my finger play not once, just like I did with my guitar.
She leaned down towards me and whispered. I understand that Alex is yours but if I can't have him since he's into guys then you're going to stay away from Lock. Got it?
My fingers stopped and a smirk found it's way onto my lips as I turned to look at her. "You honestly think that me and your brother have something for one another?"
She shrugged. Well I don't know, the rumors are going around that you two have been together and what about that picture of you two kissing? If that's not enough proof that does say you guys have a thing for each other then nothing does.
Nothing does. I responded flatly. If you remember what I told you yesterday then you would understand the purpose of me kissing your brother like that. It was your fault.
Ok! ok. She snapped. Just don't get close to him anymore.
Wasn't planning on it. I stood up and walked over to my seat on the steps. Feeling Stormy's annoyed eyes on my back.
I looked behind myself for Alex but still found that he wasn't there. I turned back around trying to distract myself with the teachers lecture but I found myself feeling unmotivated. Was Alex seriously not here today?
I wrote down the last words on my homework finally finished with all of it before putting away my binder. I looked to the clock in detention hall I only had twenty minutes of being here left.
I sighed and flicked my pencil up my desk only to have it roll back down to me. I was bored and feeling somber.
Alex hadn't been here at all today which meant I hadn't gotten the words off my chest that I so desperately wanted to say to him right now. It was only causing a huge weight to be on my shoulders.
The day had already been annoying thanks to the new gossip of me getting myself into a fight yesterday had spread from class to class all over the school. I didn't try to deny anything or let their words affect me like it had done yesterday when I all out panicked.
People of course still took pictures of me, to what they did with them I had no clue but I could only guess they were going to photo shop them all in a means to embarrass me or to see what kinds of emotions I had just like Mathew had tried to find out yesterday by doing what he did to me.
Fuck my life. I muttered looking out the window at the clouded sky it had pored down a little earlier but the real rain was about to come down a lot more harder telling by the darkening sky.
A moment passed with the few student who were stuck in detention. Counting myself there were a total of four students in this very room with me.
I looked up at the clock again and saw that I only had ten more minutes in here. Thank god. I said silently. I eyed Mr. Cosgrove at his desk grading papers to busy to realize what was happening around him.
I sat back in my seat still feeling bored to death. My phone buzzed in my pocket and I quickly held onto it to stop the loud noise. Mr. Cosgrove didn't move from his grading position. His back still turned towards me.
I rolled my eyes and turned on my phone to read the new message Nai sent me. The remembrance of what had happened this morning came back to me and I blushed.
I had no idea he had wanted to kiss me that badly. We had talked in band class as if nothing happened and I planned to keep it that way. Both of us promising not to tell anyone that it happened.
I read over the message: Sorry. Something came up with my parents I won't be able to drive you home.
Disbelief washed over me. Was he serious? My house was far from the school definitely not within walking distance. What was I going to do? I texted him back.
Is it going to be long?
Yeah. We got called in to the hospital for my grandma it's pretty serious we're waiting for details on her surgery. I'm really sorry. I hope you have another way of getting home.
I sighed quietly and looked at the students in detention hall with me. No doubt they were all Freshmen which meant they didn't have permits to drive yet.
I seriously needed my own car I had no idea why my mom had thought it was a bad idea to get me a car because she suspected I'd be bad at driving or wasn't prepared even though I was already seven-teen.
I didn't know what she was thinking at the time but I'm plenty ready for driving. I texted Nai back.
I'll think of something.
I tucked away my phone just as Mr. Cosgrove turned around and looked at the clock. You're all dismissed.
Everyone got up from their seats and so did I and exited the room glad to be out of their but now I needed a way to get home.
Mom was still at work and Jared and her both worked the same job so I couldn't bother them, plus their work building was even farther then the house itself.
Just my luck. I muttered sarcastically shrugging on my backpack and walked out side to the hot breeze of the rain that was about to poor down.
I looked over and saw a medal bench that I could sit on to think. It was on the side of the building. I walked over to it staring at the brick wall of the school that had no windows on this side of it's structure which I found to be. . . weird.
Finally coming over to the bench I took off my back pack and sat it down on the bench only to be hit in the back of the head with a hard object.
I fell forward landing on the grass hard. I opened my eyes to see Mathew;s three friends standing over me. I believed their names were Adam, Richard, and Chris.
Ah Shit. I muttered in annoyance.
They had really gotten a good hit on me, my head hurt like hell, I was surprised I wasn't unconscious by now.
So this is what we were up against yesterday. Adam said having a stupid grin on his face.
You think you can get away with getting Mathew expelled? Guess again. said Chris threating me.
I slowly got up to my feet and wiped my mouth. I smirked and looked at all three of them. What are all three of you going to do about it, he was asking for it and besides I can easily kick all of your asses again so don't tempt me.
You speak all talk but lets not forget it's three on one. Richard added even though I had beat all of them alone in class yesterday.
Okay. I rose an eyebrow. With that said I aimed a punch at Adams face hitting him just as I had wanted. He flew backwards and landed on his back.
Both Richard and Chris came after me. But just as I was about to move out of the way My head ached causing me to falter in my foot steps.
Both of them punched me in the stomach making me fall to the ground hard once again.
What was wrong with me?
I felt wet drops fall onto my face noticing that the rain had finally come poring down. My head hurt even more only causing me to stay on the ground not bothering to get to my feet.
The boy named Richard yanked me up and shoved me against the brick wall delivering a punch to my face before pulling back.
I opened my eyes clenching my jaw at the pain and glared at all of them. My body seriously wasn't listening to me. I couldn't move like I wanted.
Adam stood up and gave me an angry look before pulling out a pocket knife making me clench my jaws tighter. Was he crazy?!
So fast the blade scratched over my face I hadn't even seen it move.
I my face flew to the side from the force making blood droplets fly. I felt a hard kick hit my side making me fall to the left but quickly yanked back up by the back of my shirt just as another cut was delivered to my arms and my side.
I wanted to scream but I couldn't my mouth stayed closed and I fell to the ground. feeling the rain droplets fall down my pale cheek before I was punched again.
But this time I blocked one of their hits and punched him right back sending him back a step before he came running back and shoved me to the wall hard with his elbow in my gut.
The air was taken out of me and I felt the sting of the knife slide against my chest cutting me across my flesh and ripping my shirt in the process.
Gareki! I heard someone call my name but I wasn't sure who it was. I looked up only to see red and figures fighting. The red one was winning.
He fought in fast movements ducking when needed to and punching when defending himself.
I saw all three of Mathews friends run away as one was left unconscious on the ground.
the boy with red hair crouched down and grabbed Adam by his shirt collar. Don't let me catch you doing this shit again or else I will hit you way worse then I just did.
Adam shoved the boy away before running off as quickly as he could. The boy turned to me. My vision returned from being blurry to notice the boy was Alex.
He examined me shock coming over his features. Gareki?
His voice grew farther away as my head ached more.
Alex? I muttered weakly my eyes beginning to close shut before my legs gave way and I slid down the wall falling unconscious. The sound of my body hitting the ground sounded off threw my ears. Before I let my mind give way to darkness.
The world around me was dark and the sky was red just like it had been before.
My eyes scanned my surroundings. I realized now that I was back in my nightmare. . .with Him.
My breath hitched as I heard the sounds of knives scrapping against each other coming closer to me. Loud footsteps ran my way ad I couldn't move.
No. . .no. . .NOO!
My eyes snapped open looking from my left and right in a panic. I sat up with a start emitting a small yelp from my throat.
My breath came out in pants and I could feel a cold sweat on my chest. I looked closely at my surroundings. A bed room? Posters, A guitar in the corner?
Was I in. . . Alex's bedroom. I reached up to my head slowly and felt thick bandages wrapped around my forehead. I swallowed hard remembering what happened before I fell unconscious. He had saved me.
I blinked a few times before noticing a cold air drift pass me. I looked down at myself and noticed I wasn't wearing my T shirt. My lean naked chest stared back at me with wrapped bandages on the cuts I had got from the pocket knife. Did he patch me up?
The door besides me opened to reveal Alex walking into the room before shutting the door behind himself.
I looked at him and he looked at me. He stopped in his pace and turned towards me before crouching down.
His face was expressionless but his eyes were serious. No doubt he still thought of me as selfish for what I had said.
I couldn't look at him any longer so I turned away.
"How are you feeling?" he suddenly asked in an emotionless tone.
Fine, thanks-
Don't. . . thank me. He said in all seriousness. I looked back at him in concern.
Why-
Lets not forget what you've done. He said accusingly.
I didn't know how to respond but I found the words to at least say something.
You helped me.
And I already regret it. He said coldly.
Then why did you do it in the first place? I snapped back not meaning to.
I couldn't just walk by and not do anything. Alex stated still with a serious look on his face. His eyes staring back at me angrily. Don't think just because I helped you we're okay, I still can't get what you did out of my head.
That look he gave bit at me making me falter. It hurt more then anything. The words he had just said made me want to crawl away in disbelief. He didn't mean it. Right?
You don't mean that! I said shaking my head slowly. A frown evident on my face.
I do. You're the one who chose this Gareki , not me. His words were so cold that it felt like he had no ounce of emotion towards me.
I sat there in silence not knowing what to say. Could I admit what I wanted to tell him all day with him acting like this?
In the corner of my eye I saw Alex stand up. I think it's time for you to leave. My T shirt plopped down in my lap and that made me snap out of silence. I quickly looked up at him.
Please, you don't have to do this. I said quietly near tears.
Alex turned towards me and shook his head. I can't handle this with you. You made it clear that we weren't together anymore.
No! I said loudly practically begging. I take it back! I'm sorry! I made a mistake!
Alex stared at me in silence before shaking his head again with a scowl. Now you know how I felt when you wouldn't let me explain.
My eyes stung from that moment of stupidity from me. I was stupid Alex. I struggled the words out of my clamped throat as warm tears began to drop down my face.
Please. . . I don't want to be with out you anymore. I shook my head. Not like this.
Gareki-
Don't say anything. I looked up at him seriously even though my eyes were leaking tears. Me and Lock had nothing, if you're hearing rumors at school then don't believe them unless you hear it from me.
You may have given up on me but I'll be damned if this is the end. I've been threw shit and I'm not going to let the only good thing in my life leave all because of some stupid mistake! I shouted every word getting louder as I spoke. I breathed out panting from my outburst.
Your lucky my parents aren't home hearing you yell like that. Alex stated before crouching down in front of me. Gareki, you need to leave.
Did you not hear what I just said?! I asked in shock.
I did, but how can you expect us to be together for all that's happened.
I meant what I said.
So do I. It's to late. Alex said firmly.
I took in breath to calm myself down. He needed to listen and I needed some way for him too.
You can't tell me that. I muttered loud enough for him to hear. Admit it you still have feelings for me, don't you?!
Why would I-
Answer the question! I snapped interrupting him. We were both practically yelling in each others faces now.
Fine! Yes! I do! Is that what you wanted! He snapped back.
I stopped yelling mainly because I couldn't get the next words out. My eyes widened at what he had said. What?
You heard me. He said softly. I may have ended it between us but I still like you and despite what ever I do I can't get rid of those feelings I have for you. You hurt me more then anything when you didn't believe what I said but I still like you.
"Then why won't you just get back together with me?"
It's not so simple. His serious face turned back into the Alex I knew, the one who actually had emotion. He looked up at me the light from the lamp glinted against his grey eyes. I don't know if this will happen again.
I frowned in confusion. "What are you talking about?"
The fighting. We always fight.
We always make up after it happens. I stated.
Alex didn't answer me right away.
After a moment I continued. "Can I prove it to you?" How much I want this to work between us."
He looked at me in question not answering but I took it as a yes.
I closed my eyes before sighing, then I opened them again.
Slowly I raised my hand towards him touching the side of his face where I saw him look at my hand with concern but other then that he didn't move. I trailed my hands up the side of his face and into his red hair while leaning in.
Unexpectedly he grabbed my chin and pulled me in all the way and our lips met. Slowly I felt his against mine, soft and tender just like I had missed and I had been craving for days now. Apparently we had both wanted the kiss so badly that we deepened it and kissed harder before we had to pull away for air.
"Do you, believe me now?" I asked slowly.
Alex looked up at me in thought, he stared for a mment and finally gave me a small smile. Honestly. . .Yeah.
