Chapter 15

Shane, Jordan, Ben and a couple of other boy's were hanging around outside the boiler room of Liberty High. Jordan was sat on the floor with his back propped against the wall, notebook and pencil in his hand. He was writing down lyrics for some new songs.

Ben was complaining about his lack of sleep and how he never got layed the previous night.

"I spent like 20 bucks on her, the film sucked and the whole night like totally blew"

"Aww Ben, seems that you never got blew as well" laughed Shane.

"She claims she was on the rag and didn't feel like having any fun" whined Ben "it's like she totally loses her sex drive every month, If it isn't a headache it's a fuckin stomach ache"

"I saw Natural Born Killers last night" exclaimed Shane. "I'm gonna buy the soundtrack, fuckin awesome stuff.. Reznor did it"

Ben snapped out of his sulk " Yea Nine Inch Nails man, now THAT'S what we should be sounding like!"

Shane scoffed at Ben's comment "Hey man, we have our own sound.we're like..unique"

"Shit more like" laughed Ben.

"Reznor probably has pussy coming out of his ears" laughed Ben "all we'd get are retard groupies"

Shane laughed and started doing an insane chicken dance "Yea, they'll all be dancing like this in the front row"

Jordan and Ben were laughing at Shane's attempt at dancing, he looked like he was having some kind of seizure.

"I got some more lyrics down for Residue" he said excitedly.

"That's awesome Jordan, now all we gotta do is get our sound right" Ben looked over at Shane , waiting for a reaction of some sort. Shane was shaking his ass by now, with his eyes shut tight humming to a song only he could hear.

Sharon was peering at Shane from behind the girls bathroom door, she was giggling at his dancing. He looked extremely cute acting the clown. She wanted to apologise to him, for the way she treated him last night. She wasn't about to tell him that it was for his own good and that Kyle repulsed her. He didn't need to know that, that was her problem to deal with not Shane's.

She took a deep breath and started walking towards Shane.

Ben looked in her direction and wolf-whistled. "Hey Cherski, nice top you have on there. It's very...flattering" He winked and stared at her cleavage.

Rolling her eyes and glaring at him she replied "Bite me jerk-off". Ben laughed and with a smirk on his face he answered " baby, any time!".

Shane had stopped mid-dance as soon as he heard Ben call out to Sharon. He turned around to see her walking towards him.

Play it cool he thought to himself, play it cool. She looked stunning wearing a simple skirt and tight fitting shirt. She wore a lot of make-up which enhanced her features, but Shane knew she'd be beautiful without it as well.

"Hey Sharon" He smiled. " are you like alright after last night?"

Sharon smiled at his concern, pleased he genuinely seemed to care."I'm fine Shane, I just wanted to say sorry for all the shit that went down. It wasn't your problem but thanks for sticking up for me"

Shane shrugged and looked at the floor, embarrassed. "Hey whatever. You know, I just don't like to see people treated like that"

Sharon started twirling her hair, she always did that when she was nervous. "Well, anyways..I got to get to class"

Shane nodded at her in agreement."See ya around"

Sharon smiled at Shane "Yea, you will. Laters Shane"

Jordan had got to his feet, he was biting his thumb impatiently waiting for Shane and Sharon to finish their conversation. His eyes surveyed the corridor he saw no sign of Angela.

Sharon could see that Jordan was looking for his girlfriend.

"Hey Jordan, Angela came in early, she had to finish the programs for 'Our Town"

Jordan looked relieved knowing that Angela was within building somewhere. "It's cool, I'll see her later"

Sharon stared intently at Jordan. He noticed her watching him and became slightly uncomfortable.

"What?" he was starting to get a little paranoid, Sharon just kept staring. A small , knowing smile spread across her face.

"Nothing Jordan, nothing at all"

She stopped smirking and coughed. She didn't want to betray Angela's trust she just couldn't help but wind poor Jordan up.

"Ok guys see you all later"

She turned away from them and headed for her science class. As she walked she turned back when she heard Shane calling out to her...

"Hey Sharon"

"Yea?"

"We got a gig at Lets Bolt on Thursday. It'll be cool if you could like.. make it" He was looking at her full of hope, holding his breath waiting on her answer.

"Well, if Angela's going then I'll be there"

Shane grinned " Cool, see you Thursday then!"

Sharon walked through the door into her science class. She was faced with a class full of students looking at her.

The teacher looked up from his desk and frowned." Well, well, if it isn't Miss Cherski! How kind of you to join us today. Now get a seat you're late!"

Sharon looked around the class for a desk. All were taken except for the one next to Kyle.

Kyle raised his eyebrows at her and mouthed "I've saved you a seat. Sit down"

Sharon reluctantly took her seat next to Kyle. She looked over at him and saw the swelling in his nose, it has also spread to his eyes making them bruised.

"You look awful" She whispered to him.

Kyle had his hands underneath his desk, he reached over to Sharon's thigh and slid his hand along her thigh.

She flinched at his touch and sucked in her breath. "Kyle, we're in class..stop it"

Kyle's hand had reached her panties and he gently started massaging the material with his thumb.

"I've missed you" his words were full of menace.

Sharon grabbed Kyle's hand and brushed it away from her. There was one time that she longed for his touch, now she just felt as if he were violating her.

"I can't make tonight Kyle. I have to do something with Angela..I like promised her"

Kyle sighed "Ok then tomorrow night"

Sharon thought for a few seconds. She didn't want to be alone with Kyle, not at all.

"We can go to Let's bolt! yea..we'll go there"

Kyle nodded slowly "Sure, it's battle of the bands night. We can do that. Then after you can come back to mine"

He looked satisfied with himself, knowing that she wouldn't or couldn't refuse.

Sharon exhaled slowly, releived that she at least had a few hours with Kyle in public. She was actually becoming scared of him now. He had a look in his eye that she'd never seen before and she didn't trust it one bit.