I woke up the next morning, smiled when I saw that Derek was still next to me, got out of the bed, took a shower, got dressed, and almost screamed when I noticed Derek standing behind me in the mirror.
"Seriously. You scared the crap out of me." I said as I lightly slapped his chest, which made him chuckle.
"I couldn't help it." Derek replied with a smirk.
I rolled my eyes and moved past him. I'm glad that I have Derek to make my days better. He puts a smile on my face, even when I feel like I want to kill someone. Derek follows me to my car and we meet up with Hazelle.
"Looks like someone had a long night." Hazelle said with a smirk.
I rolled my eyes before saying, "You know it." I knew Hazelle knew that I was joking, and that was all that mattered.
We got in my car and I couldn't help but feel like something was off. I mean, ever since Allison told me that Ryder may be back in town, I just can't seem to shake the bad feeling. I hope he isn't back in town, but who knows.
As I pulled into the parking lot, I noticed a familiar car pulling in behind me. My breath got hitched in my throat, and I think Hazelle noticed because she placed her hand over mine, and said, "We'll take them on together." I nodded my head and got out of my car.
"Long time, no see." Ryder said as he got out of his car.
I ignored him, but was stopped in my tracks, when he grabbed my wrist. I also noticed that Hazelle was growling lowly.
"Get your hands off of her." Hazelle growled as she stepped closer to us. I smirked at Ryder, when he showed a little fear.
Ryder backed away from me, and joined his friends. I noticed 5 new girls with him, and I knew for a fact that one of them was a friend of Derek's, but I wasn't for sure which one.
I watched as they walked by, and I couldn't help but shudder because I knew that now, everything has changed. Hazelle and I went inside the school, and pretty much kept to ourselves, unless we were talking to each other.
When we were heading to lunch, I noticed that the 5 girls that are with Ryder were bullying Caroline. I headed their way, and Hazelle came with me.
"I suggest you back off or there will be problems." I said as I pushed my way through the 5 girls to get to Caroline, who looked somewhat terrified.
The girls just laughed and walked off, and I seriously wanted to hit them because they come here and pick a fight, and then have the nerve to walk away. I told Caroline not to worry about them, and if they bothered her again, then call me or Hazelle.
School finally let out for the summer, and I was looking forward to it, but now, I don't know anymore. Derek needs to know that Ryder is back, along with some new friends. I just hope that we can't beat these guys. Who knows now?
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