The Broken Raven - A Paradox Of Two Worlds Series Book 1

Chapter 43 - Clay

My lips are pressed against hers while the cool breeze whirls about us. As I kiss her, I don't want to stop since I love our small bubble together. We will be forced back into reality if I stop, and I don't want that. It tastes so delicious when her tongue tip touches my lips. I've only ever wanted her. "Can we go home?" I plead with her.

She laughs. "No." I walk while holding her hand. This is one way to let everyone know she is mine and that she is my girl. My phone vibrates, and I pull it out of my pocket.

Could you meet us at the bistro?

Ok

"Logan says to meet them at the bistro," I tell her. She nods, and we continue walking.

Her fingers intertwined with mine, and I feel like I'm the luckiest guy in the world. I look over at her as she smiles, and I can picture us having a family together someday. I smile at her, and she looks up at me. "What?"

"Nothing," I stop her and cup her cheeks, "I love you." She presses her lips against mine, and she takes my breath away.

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We get inside and sit down in a booth with Brie and Logan. Brie had already ordered for us. So as we waited, Brie started telling stories of when they were younger; they were such troublemakers. We all laugh at their mischievous ways.

"You crashed Brie's dad's car?" I start to laugh.

"She's lying. Brie was driving and crashed; I just took the blame." She smiles.

"Why?"

"Because if I didn't, Brie wouldn't have been allowed to attend Cladwell University, and I wanted her to."

"Ray is the best friend everyone wishes they had." Brie smiles at her. "But don't forget that one party we went to, what did you do again?" Brie laughs.

Raven bites the inside of her mouth and smirks. "I set the building on fire."

"You did what?" Logan and I both question.

"I didn't want to, but I was mad at Aunt Lia for giving me a week of grounding after I received a D on my algebra test. I escaped, she found me, told me to return home, and the next thing I know, the building is on fire." She says nonchalantly. I couldn't believe it.

"Well, to comprehend where she is coming from, she wasn't aware at the time that she could influence and bring about events with only her emotions." Brie defends her while grinning. Raven shrugs her shoulders, and I laugh. I put my arm around her and kiss her temple. She is special.

It feels good to hear her laugh and be happy. I want her to stay like this forever. We say our goodbyes, and I kiss her before she leaves with Logan. One more class, then she is all mine.

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As I sit in class, I watch the time go by. As class ends, Professor Andrews calls my name, "Mr. Cladwell, can I see you for a moment?"

Damnit!

I take out my phone and send a quick text to Logan. Hopefully, I can get to her before he does, but it's just a precaution. I walk down to meet the professor. "I read over your work. It's terrific. Have you ever thought of writing professionally?" He asks.

"No, I've never given it much thought." I run my hands through my hair.

"Well, I think you should look into it. That's all. You may go."

"Thank you!" I run out of there. My blood boils; Thair and Bronx are standing by her, taunting her. I can feel the fear rising in her. Bronx puts his hand on her face, and she goes pale.