the fury of the hawk

girls day

You walk down the steps of the apartment complex.
"Heyyyy" Tory smiled at you "Get in"
You ride around for a bit before she pulls into an empty parking lot.
"Okay. I have news" she said smiling
"Tell me nowwww" you reply
"Okay...a few days ago Miguel was bitching about Sam" she paused "I decided to try and cheer him up so we went to Golf N Stuff."
You watched her fidget with her fingers trying not to make it seem like you had already heard the story
"We hung out and i had a lot of fun" she continued "And then..we kissed"
"YOU KISSED?" you shouted
Although you had already heard the story it was still as shocking hearing it for the second time. You sat and talked (mostly about miguel) for a while before she stopped to look at you.
"How's Hawk?" she asked nervously
"He's fine." you replied "Super hungover but fine" you joked
"Do you know what started the fight?" she asked
You paused thinking back on what Miguel told you the night before.
"I have no idea. You know Hawk. Big ego, Quick temper. Probably something stupid." you replied
"Probably so" she laughed
You thought for second. Wondering if you should have lied to Tory. But you didn't know the full story. And after all, it wasn't your story to tell.
You sat talked with her for a bit longer before she eventually took you home.
You waved goodbye and made your way up the stairs.
"Have fun?"
You looked up to see Hawk leaving Miguel's apartment. He looked different with his hair down. The bright red strands hung in his face.
"Yeah we had sooooo much fun without you guys" you sarcastically replied
He put his hand up to his heart
"Ouch" he said poking his lip out
You couldn't help but think of what Miguel told you and without thinking you let your curiosity get the best of you.
"Why did you fight him last night?" you asked looking up at him
"Because he's an asshole" Hawk replied shortly
"But you're an asshole too." you said back "What makes you guys so different"
His jaw clenched and his expression hardened.
"A lot" he replied before starting to walk away
"What were you like before?" you stepped in front of him blocking his path. "You know before the mohawk and the karate?"
He paused. Something flashed through his eyes.
"A freak" he said softly before pushing past you and leaving.
You go inside and check your phone to see a text from your mom.

mom: Hey Birdie. Let me know when you get home. I'm out running a few errands. Be back later
you: just got home
mom: See ya soon! Love you
you: love you too

You sat on the couch. Your head filling to maximum capacity with thoughts and questions.