Author's Note
Thanks so much guys for the favorites and follows...already lol. I really am enjoying this story the more and more I think about it. So heres the next chapter, enjoy! (:
Patch's POV
First day of school, in a new town. This ought to be interesting. Considering Rixon and I have gotten suspended from atleast 4 other different schools. Maybe we'll beat out record.
Before you start imagining things, no. We don't do drugs and we don't underage drink. Well, we have once, but let me tell you, it tasted like shit. Never doing that again.
However, we do have a history of gambling. We're one of the best, we can win anything. Money, jackets, and even cars. You bet it, we win it. Rixon decided to keep it on the down low for a while, though. We don't want to get kicked out in the first week. That's actually kind of embarassing. I hop into the driver seat of my sleek, black mustang. Rixon riding shotgun. Don't want to be late on our first day.
We drive into town, heading for the high school. Parking in the parking lot and getting out. It seems as if everyone else is already inside except for a few other stragglers. Shoving my hands into my pockets, I take a slow walk as we make our way inside. Rixon pulls out a map from his pocket, studying it for a moment before grunting and switching directions.
"Where are you going?" I asked, raising a brow at him. He chuckles, pointing over to a set of lockers at the opposite side of the hallway. "My locker is over there." He replies with a smirk before continuing his journey. I turn the opposite direction, glancing at my locker. Looks like were not exactly together. Just a few feet away, I guess. "Perfect." I mutter, slamming my locker open and stuffing a few things inside.
Rixon raises a brow a me and frowns, "Something the matter, eh? Upset you can't be beside me?" He asks with a short grin. I glare over at him for a second before grinning myself. "No, it's great. I won't have you stinking up my space. Did you forget to put on some axe this morning?" I asked in response before acting as if I was dying from a very bad stench. Rixon rolls his eyes, "I didn't, actually. Thats a good one though." He grunts, before going through his own locker.
I laugh and shake my head, grabbing the things I need for my first class. History. Good thing Rixon and I are together for that one. We don't have too many classes together, but I'll survive.
I grab everything I need then turn to face him, nodding my head. He nods back before looking away just as the bell rings. "Alright, lets go." He mutters, pulling out the map again and walking off. I grunt and follow after him, since he has the map, he knows the way.
Okay, let me get this straight. I'm not a ladies man. Funny right? Considering, not to sound too full of myself, that there are girls always around me and my friend. I, however, could honestly care less. Yeah, the attention is really killer, but I don't see myself dating anyone. But, when I take my first few steps through the doorway of the classroom, something inside me clicks.
Its strange. Ever heard the saying, love at first sight? Yeah, that's kind of what just happened. She was gorgeous. The way her redish brown hair fell down her shoulders in small, beautiful waves. She doesn't seem to enthusiatic at the moment, but it's almost like I can feel the energy glowing around her. Its enough to catch my attention, right away.
She catches me staring, so I give her a grin. Thats gets her right away, causing her to look away from my gaze. I laugh to myself, on the inside, then head over to a seat with Rixon.
He's still talking to me, but I'm not listening. I may look like it, but my mind is elsewhere. To her. The girl I first saw when I entered the room. I look back over to her, seeing she is looking at me, making me grin again. She once again looks away. I can see a small tint of red to her cheeks, telling me she is blushing. My thoughts are interrupted as the teacher takes the time to introduce Rixon and I. I turn my attention to him, correcting him right away from my name.
"Please, call me Patch." I say with a nod and a smile. Seriously, I would much rather be called by my nickname then Jev. Patch is much more suitable for me. I got the name from getting into so many fights. Rixon gave it to me because he was always bandaging and 'patching' me up from scratches, bruises, and other wounds.
Once the introduction is over, I lean back in my seat and daydream. I want this class to be over. I need to know thats girls name, even if it kills me.
45 Minutes Later
Finally class is over and done with. The bell rings and everyone gets out of their seat and leaves the room. My eyes are on my target. The girl from earlier. She is still putting everything back into her bag and having a small chat with the boy who sat beside her. Rixon stops and asks if I'm coming, but I wave him off, telling him I'll be coming soon. He gives me a puzzled look but shrugs it off and leaves.
The boy who was talking to her gets up and leaves the room also, leaving her and I alone. Well, not totally alone. There are still a few students and the teacher in the room, but in my mind, its just the two of us.
I walk up to her, hands in my pockets, keeping it nonchalant. I look her up and down and grin. "Hey, I'm new here. My name is Patch, what's yours?" I ask with a cool tone, keeping a grin on my face as her eyes meet mine.
Nora's POV
Class is over and I'm ready to go. I've got the chills and I want to talk to Vee. I'm seriously spooked. Scott talks to me and I do too, returning to courtesy. He gives me one last "cya later" and hes off. I sigh and start to pack up before I hear another voice. I look up to see the man from before. What was his name again? Who am I kidding, I know exactly what it is. Jev 'Patch' Cipriano.
I open my mouth to speak, but I can't find words. Why is he talking to me? I shake my head at him, a small giggle coming out because of my short pause to answer his question. "My name is Nora, Nora Grey." I reply, holding out my hand for him to shake it. He looks down at my hand then back at me and laughs. I blush instantly and pull away. He frowns at me, taking a hand out of his pocket and grabbing mine, giving a light shake. "Sorry, that was very rude of me." He says sweetly. I shrug and pull my hand away, looking away from him.
Those eyes of his, their black as night. It's hard to look at. They send chills down my spine, making me feel...strange. Very strange. Its a feeling I cannot describe. I seriously need to find Vee. I look back to him, to see he is still looking at me. I give a weak laugh and take a step to the side. "Well, it was very nice meeting you...uh, Patch Cipriano, but I need to get to class." He frowns at me again, making my heart beat faster. I can tell he wants to object, but he doesn't He just nods and smiles, then turns and leaves.
I sigh heavily, shaking my head. I hang my bag over my shoulder and walk sluggishly out the room. Making my way to Vee's locker. I have to tell her what just happened. Talk about the start of an exciting day.
