"And that's how we got together." Jack explained. I nodded and smiled, our fingers intertwined under the table. Terry and Joe just stared at us, "So, you got him first..." Joe sighed, looking down and refusing to glance back up. Terry's right eye had a large bruise underneath it, his cheek swollen from where Aiden had cracked him one. I examined it carefully from my seat, "Are you sure you'll be okay, Terry?" I asked, feeling slightly guilty. He nodded, "Yeah, but thanks for the care." He smiled, leaning back in his chair. Jack had his arm around me, rubbing my shoulder. Joe smiled as the waitress bought our coffees, "Cheers babe... Well, I'm... H-Happy for you." He forced a smile, choking on his words a little. I picked up my coffee and sipped, "Well, thanks..." I smiled, resting my head on Jack's shoulder. He rested his head on my head and turned a little, kissing my head softly.
Terry looked away and gulped down his coffee, while Joe just looked at his lap and his coffee sat on the table, a small cloud of steam rising. I broke from Jack and stood up, "Alright everyone... I've got a girly meet-up in about ten minutes. I gotta get going." I smiled, pecking Jack on the lips and heading out the door, waving to the boys.
The next day at school, I was standing with the boys in the English and Media corridor of our highschool. Jack had his arm around me, "And then I said, 'That's not a hat! That's a pile of junk you've sewn together and placed on your head!'" He laughed. Terry chuckled, "Jack, you're still as bitchy as ever." He smiled. Luke and Joe nodded, smirking to themselves. Aiden yawned, "Anyone else got a story? A good one, perhaps?" He grumbled. Jack rolled his eyes. Terry coughed, "Well, I was walking into my I.C.T lesson, when suddenly-" He stopped as the most colossal SMACK echoed down the corridor, "And THAT'S for talking to those other boys!" The raging Onyx bellowed to his girlfriend, his hand flying back on rebound. Jade squealed, "I'm sorry! I'm sorry!" She cried, throwing her hands up in surrender. Onyx grabbed her left hand, "You WILL be... What did I say about talkin' to other guys behind my back?!" He shouted, his large hands tightening around Jade's wrist, causing the girl to squeal a little. He pulled her closer, baring his fangs, "Listen, Jade... You know I'm not tha' sorta guy ya wanna mess with." He growled, squeezing her wrist. She wailed in pain but didn't look away from her boyfriend, "You understand, missy?" He scolded. Jade nodded slowly, snivelling as he let go of her wrist.
"Woah-woah-woah." Jack called as he and the group headed over to Onyx and Jade, dragging me with them. The purple-eyed vampire twisted his neck to face us, "Whaddayou want, pixie dicks?" He snapped, shooting a glare at each of us. Joe stepped forwards, "We saw you talkin' to this girl, and thought how inappropriate it was!" He explained, jabbing Onyx in the chest. Jade glanced over at me and I waved at her, slightly crowded by the boys. Onyx turned fully to face us and pushed Joe back, "Yeah? Ya point IS?" He snapped, watching as Jade waved back at me, "What, you know these dweebs, Jade?" He asked. Jade shook her head, "N-No Onyx, sir, master, man... Only him." She stammered, pointing at me. Onyx took one look at me and sneered, "Oh. It's Dweeb-than. Sup, dork." He chuckled, glaring at me. Jack put his arm across my body, "Don't you talk to him like that, you girl-beating twat..." He challenged. Luke pulled Jack back, "Don't go there, man. This guy's muscles are bigger than your face." He pointed out. Jack backed off from Onyx but continued to protect me. Onyx chuckled, "That's what I thought. Now, if I were you, I'd run before I rip ya throats out." He sneered. Terry glared at him, "C'mon guys, let's go." He grumbled, not breaking the glare until we were walking away.
"Who was that jerk, Ethan?" Aiden asked, shuffling closer. Jack shot him a dirty look. I looked down and sighed, "That was Onyx Collett, school bully and self-proclaimed badass." I explained, shuddering at the memory of when he gave me a swirly in year seven. Terry frowned, "And who was the skirt?" He asked. I mumbled something irritatedly at the term, "That was Jade Burns... Onyx's girlfriend and one of my closest friends. She might seem extremely submissive, but that's only to Onyx. To people she dislikes? Watch out." I smiled, resting my head on Jack's shoulder. Aiden shuffled closer to me again, only to get pushed away by Jack as he put an arm around me. Luke coughed, "So, this Onyx guy, does he always treat his girlfriend like that?" He asked. I flinched, "Well, yeah. She does something wrong - Smack. She gets slapped." I sighed, before standing up and stretching, "Well, I'll see you all later. I have Textiles." I sighed. Aiden jumped up, "Wait! I have it too, silly! I'll walk with you." I smiled, "Why, thanks Aiden..." I blushed a little, picking up my bag. Jack grabbed Aiden and pulled him closer, "Touch him, and you're dead." He sneered, letting go and waving us goodbye.
"Alright, class." Miss Terrace smiled, "I'm sure you're all steaming ahead with the trouser project, so I won't keep you any longer. Let's get on!" She finished, watching as we all returned to our work instantly. I collected some gridline paper and began to draw out the measurements I'd collected. Aiden leaned in over me, "You look so intelligent... I find that sexy." He smirked, squeezing my ass a little. I squeaked and shrugged him off, "You heard Jack. Touch me and he'll have your head on a pike." I snapped, continuing to draw up the measurements. Aiden sat down and slouched on the table, "Jeez, Jack sure has sucked the fun out of you... Before you and him were dating, you'd give yourself to any guy who gave you the chance! What happened to you?" He asked, staring at me. I turned my head to face him, "What happened to me? I gained some dignity, Aiden. And maybe you should too." I scolded him. I could see the disheartened look on his face. I felt bad. I sighed and leaned closer to him, "Sorry, Aiden. I'm just really touchy about this stuff now, because I don't want you or the others getting hurt. Jack would beat the living shit out of you." I frowned. Aiden smiled a little, "Thanks, Ethan. That's... That means a lot." He stammered. I looked away to prevent myself blushing and got back to work. Aiden sighed in his chair and leaned back, "So, how are things with Jack anyway?" He asked. I glanced over at him, "What's it to you?" I asked, harshly. Aiden flinched, "I didn't mean it like that... I just meant is the relationship going well." He pouted. I sighed and looked at him, "It's good. Okay? Good." I finished, returning to my work. Aiden looked down, "The Ethan before this was fun... But... I-I still..." He stopped and exhaled deeply. My eyes widened, "Y-You still...?" I asked. Aiden looked away and then directly into my eyes as I turned to face him. His face was sincere and sweet, his blue eyes fixed on my face. His lips trembled and quivered, before he finally said, "I love you." He whispered. I wasn't entirely surprised, he'd been making advances for a while, but I was still pretty shocked, "Then tell me... Tell me I'm the one." I said, not looking away from him. Aiden looked down, he'd fell silent. That was enough of an answer for me, so I just turned back to the fabric and continued to make measurements.
I sat in the coffee shop and stared at my latte, thinking about mine and Aiden's conversation in Textiles earlier. Why couldn't I get his face out of my head? His voice... I kept hearing it. He was the centre of my attention. "Hey, Ethan." A voice said from across the table. My head snapped up to see Terry, who looked quite pleased with himself. This wasn't gonna end well. He leaned on the table and smirked, "You'll never guess what I found..." He chuckled. I rolled my eyes, "What did you find, Terry?" I asked, my voice toneless. He looked around and leaned closer, "It's Jack." He said grimly. I tilted my head, "Jack? What about him?" I asked.
Terry looked down and smiled to himself, before looking back up at me, "He's cheating on you."
Wait, WHAT?!
Author's Notes:
This chappie took me forever to write and plot... But it's done now. R&R are very much appriciated :D