Rachel was walking home and Richard couldn't stop her on foot. Richard called out to her but Rachel didn't hesitate to turn around. Walking home she saw two kids in her class picking on a small little boy in an ally. This made Rachel more mad than she already was.

"Hey leave him alone!" Rachel called.

"Or what?" One of the boy said walking up to her.

"Or I will call call the police." Rachel stared nervously at the taller and stronger teen that was now standing before her. The two bullies were now circling her like sharks. She nodded for the little boy to run and he mouthed the words thank you as he race off. Rachel showed a small sad smile.

"You, shouldn't be smiling little girl. You just lost us twentybucks." The boy said.

"I'm not a little girl. I gonto school with you."

"Oh yeah. Rachel Roth, Grayson's girl. I'm Jonny, it a pleasure to meet you." He said grabbing Rachel's arm and bring her close to his body. The other boy laughed. "What would Richard think or do if he knew his new pretty little toy was trying to stand up to us? Huh, what do you think Ryan?"

"I think he will be pissed." Adonis laughed again.

"I'm not anyones girl, now let me go!" Rachel demanded struggling to get out of his hold. Ryan leaned down trying to kiss Rachel, but she kicked her leg up and kicked him right in the stomach. Ryan let out an 'oof' noise and Rachel knew this was her chance to run. Ryan bent over in pain.

"That little bitch. Adonis grab her." Adonis grabbed Rachel and pinned her to the dirty ground. Ryan walked over to Rachel, "That was a mistake." Ryan pushed Adonis out of the way and kept Rachel pinned to the disgusting floor of the ally. While Rachel struggled Ryan and Adonis just laughed. You could see in Ryan's eyes the want, lust, and desire. He began to move his hands all over Rachel and thats when she screamed for help but no one could hear. Adonis came over and covered Rachel's mouth to keep her quiet but Rachel kept fighting and she bit his hand. Adonis backed up holding his hand and Ryan laughed his sadistic laugh. Rachel kept struggling to get out of Ryan's hold, but when she felt his cold hands coming up her spine to her bra strap she let out another scream.

"Rachel!" A voice came from the street. It was Richard and you could see he was ready to pounce on Ryan. Adonis began to run and Richard let him, his attention was all on Ryan who was slowing getting off of Rachel and backing up with his arms up like he did nothing. Richard charged at him and punched him hard in the stomach and Ryan tried to fight back but Richard was too fast. You could see Richard's athletic ability really show. Ryan ran as fast as he could away and then Richard turned to see the girl he was falling for her on the ground in tears breathing heavily.

"Today's the worst day ever." Rachel said in a whiny voice and tears streaming down her cheek. Richard went to her a pulled her into a hug. He looked at her to see if she was hurt, and there was no sign of damage. Richard looked Rachel in the eyes and he could see the tiredness in them after the long day she had and he couldn't even imagine the night she had before with her drunken abusive father. Richard began buttoning up Rachel's flannel so she wasn't so open and showing skin. Rachel was very attractive and Richard wanted her to himself. Rachel looked at him as he buttoned up her shirt and she picked his chin up so he was now looking at her again. They stared at each other and then Rachel just leaned in to kiss him. Their kiss was perfect to say the least. It was like a fairy tale; a pretty princess in danger, then being saved by handsome prince, ending with a kiss. Rachel began to smile and then pulled away from the kiss. "I had too, sorry."

"No. That' was... that was nice.." Richard laughed at his speechlessness. All he knew is that he did not want it to end. He looked at Rachel and brushed a strand of hair behind her ear. She blushed and turned away from Richard. Richard saw she at the moment was truly happy. "Come one lets get out of here." Richard said standing and holding out a hand to hold. Rachel put her hand in his and they fit perfectly together like a puzzle.

Rachel awoke Wednesday morning as happy as could be. She just kissed the most nicest and the most amazing guy in school, and she was hoping there will be more to come. Once she got to school she did not see Richard waiting at her locker which was strange, but what she did see was Adonis and Ryan laughing. Rachel went on with her business till Jinx came up.

"Rachel did something happened yesterday? Richard was called into the office and he hasn't come out in a while." Rachel turned and glared at the laughing boys, then Rachel's purple eyes got big in realization. Rachel ran to the office leaving behind a confused Jinx. She bursted into the office. You could see Richard was frustrated and the principle was angry.

"Rachel what are doing in here?" Richard asked.

"Me? I should be asking you that? You don't deserve to be getting in trouble. Sir it was all my fault yesterday, please don't blame Richard." Rachel said looking at the principal.

"Rachel go. I can handle this." Richard said sternly and Rachel gave him a pleading look.

"He is right Rachel. Go. There is no way I believe a girl like you could punch and leave a mark on a big guy like Ryan." The principle exclaimed, and Rachel was furious. She left the office to go to the trouble makers themselves. Rachel saw them still in the hallway talking about who knows what.

"Well well well, what do we have here." Adonis said.

"Shut up Adonis." Rachel said and she stood right in front of Ryan with her eyes glaring at him.

"What are you looking at little..." And Rachel punched him before he could finish his sentence. Rachel smiled at what she just accomplished but she also was also in pain holding her hand. of course in the hallway a teacher saw the whole thing and escorted Rachel to the office, but that was Rachel's plan all along to get caught and to prove a petite girl like her could punch a big tough guy. Rachel was now in the office with Richard and the principle.

"Still don't think I can punch a guy?" Rachel said sarcastically to the principle. Richard let out a sigh and rubbed his temples. Rachel was a lot to handle she was very stubborn and Richard just let her rant to the principle. The principal who was already sick of the situation dismissed they two students and Rachel got her first strike back. Out of the office Rachel looked up at Richard with a smile.

"Why are you smiling?" He asked rubbing the back of his head in exhaustion over this situation.

"I'm not going to let you get in trouble for something that was my fault."

"But it wasn't your fault." Richard retorted.

"I should not of gotten myself in that situation." Rachel replied quickly.

"You shouldn't of punched Jason!" Richard yelled at Rachel, and she was in shock and taken aback by his reaction. She put her head down. "Look I'm sorry I yelled at you, but now you have a strike over something so stupid and something I should've taken the blame for." Richard exclaimed.

"But neither of us should even be getting in trouble for it." Rachel answered back.

"I know but sometimes it doesn't always work out that way." Rachel nodded in defeat, she lost this argument. "Come on I will walk you to class." After school Richard drove Rachel to his house for Diana to take her shopping. The car ride was silent Rachel could tell Richard was still mad at her.

"Richard please don't be mad at me." Rachel said sweetly, reaching to hold his hand.

"I'm not. I'm just a little frustrated." Richard replied squeezing Rachel's hand.

"Its only my first strike." Rachel said with a grin.

"You shouldn't have any!" Richard said getting angry, and pulling away his hand. Rachel opened her mouth to speak and protest, but she kept her mouth shut not wanting to upset him anymore. "If you get a strike for stupid stuff like this, something you didn't even do; I'm scared you might or could easily get another one. I do not want that to happen." Rachel nodded, and didn't speak against what Richard was saying. Once they were at the Richard's giant house he took hold of Rachel's hand gently, "Have fun with my mom, okay? Buy something nice." Richard said smiling at Rachel and gave her a kiss on the cheek. He opened the door for her, and Diana was in the living room when she heard that door open, and she hopped right out of her seat and ran to Rachel.

"Are you ready? I am so excited! I haven't had anyone to shop with since we moved out of Jump city years ago." Diana said excitedly. Rachel smiled and turned to see Richard behind her, but he was gone. She looked around to see where he went and he saw Richard climbing the stairs tiredly. Rachel's smiled faded and looked down in disappointment with herself. Diana saw this and was curious to find out what happened between the two. Diana put hand to Rachel's back and she led her outside to the limo waiting.

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