Chapter Forty-Five:

Present Day…

Brian’s POV

I haven't heard from Ace at all today. Zacky texted me to let me know that he wouldn’t be at school. He said that he would explain more later and asked that I come over after school. That’s what worries me. Jimmy stayed at his place with Hayden and Oliver last night. I guess they were having some kind of gaming fest. Zacky was supposed to go, too, but he bailed last minute.
At least the rest of the guys showed today. It’d be too quiet, otherwise.

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“Dude, I totally kicked your ass at dodge-ball!” Matt boasted. I laughed.

“Funny-man has jokes!” I teased.

“Come on, Bri. You know that Matt’s ego is sensitive.” Jimmy added. I laughed harder.

“Careful Matt, we’ll start to think that you’re trying to overcompensate for something.” Johnny piped up. Matt took turns trying to whip us all with his towel. I ducked into the showers and started to clean myself.

I overheard some obnoxious laughter coming closer to the showers. I looked over and saw Mike and his posse making their way to the showers. Dude is such a douche. I don’t know how Ace refrained from punching the guy.

“No, I’m telling you man. I was over there all afternoon watching movies with her and Tiffany. It’s a matter of time before I bang her. Even after her surgery, she’s still such a fine piece of ass.” Mike announced. His buddies were just cheering him on. Seriously?!

“Dude, you don’t stand a chance.” Some jock told him.

“Please, I’m already halfway there. She thinks I’ve changed my ways and I’m just a concerned friend. Chicks dig that kind of stuff. Trust me, by the end of the month, I’ll be fucking her.” He argued.

“Lydia is pretty hot.” His friend agreed. I fumed. Seriously?! I’ve had enough. I rinsed off and fastened my towel around my waist in record time. I shoved Mike and he landed on his ass, on the floor.

“Stay away from my girl.” I told him. He just looked up smirking.

“What’s the problem, Haner? You can’t handle a little competition?!” He jeered.

“Ace has taste. She would never go for scum like you.” I told him. He pushed himself to his feet, making it clear that he was ready and able for a fight.

“How does she taste? I bet she tastes as sweet as she looks.” He taunted me. I swung my fist and hit him in the jaw. He groaned and charged at me. He hit my stomach with the bulk of his weight and we both went flying. We both got a few shots in, before our friends pulled us apart.

“Don’t even think about going to her place.” I threatened him.

“Why wouldn’t I? That would ruin all the fun.” He smirked, wiping some blood off of his mouth. Watching him bleed made me feel better. I watched him as he walked away. I got dressed and the guys eyed me, warily.

“Way to go! You owned his ass!” Jimmy cheered, clapping me on my back. I chuckled.

“You do realize how gay that sounded – don’t you?” Johnny asked him. He just shrugged his shoulders.

“What do you think I was doing with Hayden all night?” He counted. We snickered and Jimmy just grinned like the badass he is.

I’ll feel better once I’ve talked to Ace and I know she’s okay. She was seriously hanging out with that slime ball all night. Just the thought of them talking makes me want to wail on him, again. Fuckin’ hate people.

I walked to my locker, barely paying attention. I tossed my unneeded books into the bottom and zipped up my bag. Where’s my econ book? Shit. Today would be the day that I forgot it somewhere. Hopefully, it’s in Mr. Matthew’s classroom still.

I was about to knock on his door, when I heard voices. He must be talking to someone. The woman he’s talking to… sounds so familiar. I crept closer and looked through the open crack of the door. My jaw almost hit the floor when I saw Lynn run her hand over his arm. I can tell that he’s uncomfortable. I’m sure that all of Ace’s teachers know that she can’t be on school property. I don’t even know how she got in here. The fuck?! I opened the door the rest of the way and cleared my throat. He jumped away from her and looked thankful for the distraction. Lynn’s eyes narrowed at me.

“You can’t be here.” I told her, coldly. She tried to stare me down, but faltered.

“I don’t take orders from teenagers.” She told me, crossing her arms. “Even hot ones, like you.” She smiled at me. Maybe Lydia isn’t the only bipolar one in the family. Shit. My teacher cleared his throat.

“He’s right. As I was trying to tell you, you can’t be here. You’re not allowed on the premises.” He affirmed. She scoffed at started at him.

“I didn’t hear you complaining a second ago, Tony.” She argued. He looked even more uncomfortable now.

“Well, ‘Tony’ was probably trying to tell you, but you know… you don’t like to actually listen to people.” I added. She grimaced at me. “Get the fuck out. You should probably draw the line with whoring yourself out to your daughter’s teachers, next time.” I advised. She made a face at me.

“Why should I? It’s not like she’s talking to me, anyway.” She retorted.

“And it’s not like you care.”

“Whatever. Let her know that things are going to get really bad for her soon.” She told me, sweetly. Something about the way she said it gives me the creeps.

“You’re such a sadistic bitch.” I quipped.

“Oh, honey, you have no idea.” She walked out smiling. Mr. Matthews seemed to snap out of his daze.

“Seriously?” I asked him. He shrugged.

“I had already pushed her off of me twice, before you walked in here. Did you need something, Brian?” He asked me. I nodded and walked over to grab my discarded book off of the floor.

“She’s bad news, man. She’s fucking psycho.”

“Language, Mr. Haner,” he corrected me. I shrugged.

“Seriously, she’s not all there. I’ve seen her just let her ex attack Lydia. She doesn’t have a decent bone in her body. I’d hate to see you get hurt because you want some ass and get caught in the crossfire of her evil plans.” I leveled with him. He just nodded.

“Thank you for your concern, but I’m a grown man. I can take care of myself.” He tried to reassure me.

“Suit yourself, but don’t say I didn’t warn you.” I told him, before leaving the room. I really hope that there aren’t any more surprises today. I don’t know how much more I can take.

Notes

So much hostility these last couple chapters! Lol. At least someone finally hit Mike. Maybe I'm the only one excited about that? ;)

Comments? Predictions? Votes?

Much love everyone,
-Katie

PS-The update tomorrow night may be a little later tomorrow. I have no idea when I'll be getting home.