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She walked away, leaving me with Blake.
Now I could ask him. “Where did you go that night, Blake?” I asked. “I saw him break your nose. How is it not broken?”
Blake frowned. “He didn’t break my nose.’
“He did,” I replied. “I know what I saw. And what I heard.” I reached up and touched the bridge of his nose, examining it.
Blake laughed, taking my wrist and pushing my hand away. “What are you doing, Lia? My nose is fine.”
“It shouldn’t be!”
“You’re upset that my nose isn’t broken?” he asked.
“Yes, I mean, no, I’m confused.”
“You’re confused whether you’re happy or sad about my nose not being broken?”
I frowned. “No. I’m confused about what’s happening.”
Blake leaned in, instantly making my heart race. “What’s happening, Lia, is that you’re falling in love with me. You’re
D11.05 imagining things.”
I blinked. “I-I’m not… and even if I was, why would I imagine your nose breaking?”
“Maybe you’re into violence.” He shrugged.
“Blake…”
“Lia…”
“Something is wrong,” I stated. “Things aren’t making any sense.”
Now he sighed, the previous amusement diminishing. “Do you want me to go and break my nose? Will that relax you? I can do that.”
“Of course not,” I said softly.
“Then please,” he took my shoulders, “relax. Stop overthinking it. You were very tired that night, Lia. Have you considered that you might have misunderstood a few things that happened? Or didn’t happen?”
I thought about it. He was right. I hadn’t slept at all the entire night before. Maybe I was imagining things. Maybe I was delusional.
‘So you’re saying you never came to my house?”
“No,” he laughed, “I’m not saying you’re cuckoo. I’m saying that your brain is exaggerating things. I did come to your house, I did find Zane in there, I did fight with him. But no one broke anyone’s nose, legs or arms. It was a petty fight. Look at Zane, he’s fine too. You think he’d be looking like that if there was a serious fight between the two of us? I’d mess him up.”
I think I knew that. But only if Zane wasn’t fighting back.
“You’re right,” I said softly. “That makes a lot of sense.”
“It does. Now we’re getting late for class. We don’t want you losing your scholarship, do we? Let’s go.”
I nodded, biting my lip as he took my hand and started leading me away. I went with him, but turned my head to glance at Zane. He was already looking at me when I did, and he winked at me, making me quickly look away.
“You good?” Blake asked, looking at me.
“Yes, yes. Let’s go.”
I heard a faint chuckle behind us as we turned the corner.
Blake and I had most classes together and the entire time, he remained stuck to my side. I didn’t mind it at all, because for the first time, I wasn’t bullied. Whenever anyone tried to make any sarcastic comments or throw any insults my way, Blake was quick to shut them down, making it absolutely clear that I wasn’t to be messed with anymore. As the day passed, I forgot about everything that happened on my birthday, and I forgot about Zane Adams.
The last period approached, a class both Blake and Zane shared with me. Zane usually never showed up for it, so I was completely relaxed.
“Today was so calm,” I said to Blake. “This is the first time I’ve taken classes so peacefully.”
He grinned. “I’m glad I could help.”
“I don’t know what I’d do without you, Blake,” I said softly.
Before he could respond, the door of the class opened, and in strolled Zane Adams. All heads turned to him, including Blake’s.
And well, mine.
“Look who decided to show up.” Even the teacher was surprised to see him. “Mr. Adams, if you’re here to cause chaos, just leave immediately. I will not tolerate any misbehaviour in my classroom.”
For some reason, Zane glanced at me when he said that. “Don’t worry, Mr. Hall. There won’t be any misbehaviour at all.”
A shiver crawled through me, my heart beat picking up. I looked away from him, shifting my gaze to Blake. The softness in his eyes had vanished, his entire body tense.
Zane, on the there hand, walked towards me, casual and easy as ever. He dropped his bag beside me, and I held my breath, glancing at Blake to see his reaction. Blake looked like he was ready to kill him once again.
Apparently, Zane was also watching him, and he chuckled in victory and moved on, taking the seat just behind mine. I let out a slow breath.
“Let’s go to the cafeteria,” Blake said, grabbing my hand under the desk.
I frowned. “No. I have to take this class.”
Blake clenched his jaw, looking away from me.
I swallowed, feeling uneasy.
“Trouble in paradise,” Zane whispered behind us.
I turned to him, shooting him a look. “There’s no such thing,” I stated. “And mind your own business.”
Zane smiled at me, placing his hand under his chin. “I am.” He winked again.
I sucked in a breath.
“Mr. Adams,” Mr. Hall snapped, making me flinch and turn away from Zane. “I will see you in detention.”
“She was talking to me,” Zane whined dramatically. “Lia is the one you should give detention to!”
“No, you shouldn’t,” I said, trying to defend myself. “I was just-“
“Both of you,” Mr. Hall cut me off, “out of my class. Right now. I don’t have time for this.”
“Bingo,” Zane whispered, loud enough that only Blake and I heard him.
-LIA’S POV-
“But-” I tried to reason with Mr. Hall, but he cut me off once more.
“Both of you, out! Immediately.”
I clenched my jaw and stood up, grabbing my bag.
Zane stood up too, a smirk on his face. Blake started to stand up as well.
“Where are you going, Mr. Walker?” Mr. Hall asked.
“Out,” he replied simply.
“No. You will stay right here. Do you think this school is a joke? You have joined in the middle of the term and now you want to leave the class just because your friend is. You will not go out.”
“It’s fine, Blake,” I said. “I’ll be in the library.” I walked out of class, clutching my bag to my chest. Zane was proving who he was. One of The Hounds. I’d thought I was finally free of them, but no. That would be too simple.
“Lia,” Zane called out once we entered the corridor.
I stopped, but didn’t turn to face him. He walked up to me, stepping in front of me.
“What do you want?” I snapped, glaring up at him. “Just leave me alone, Zane.”
“Why?” he asked.
“Because I don’t want to speak to you, alright? I don’t understand any of this. Whatever prank you guys have come up with now, I’m not gonna let it happen. I have had enough. My scholarship is at risk here, and you just got me kicked out of class. Not everyone is a rich brat like you, so leave me the hell alone!”
I walked off, my heart racing in my chest out of anger and annoyance. I was sick and tired of them. Of being pushed around, of being treated this way. Of getting into trouble because of them. When Blake showed up, I’d thought my life would get more normal. But things had only taken a turn for worse.
I entered the library, which was, as usual, almost empty. Offering the librarian a small smile, I made my further inside. This was my favourite place at school. It was the only place. where The Hounds never found me. The library was too lame for them, so they never entered. Almost as though they’d be burnt if they ever tried to walk through that door.
Idiots.
I found solace in a dark corner, before a tall book shelf, and let out a sigh, staring up at the rows of thick novels. I didn’t really know what I was looking for, just that I needed something to silence my thoughts. My sweet sixteen wasn’t supposed to be this complicated.
But before I could pick anything out, a sound caught my ear. When I turned around, the place was empty.