His Love

Chapter 6: New Rider

Jade POV

March 17th, 2009

11:24 PM

Allison runs out to the track, towards the blue car. I watch her lean down to the driver's window, saying something I can't make out. Suddenly, she pops her head up and waves Ev and I over. I'm a little hesitant, but Ev grabs me by the hand, leading me to the car.

We pass by the sleek black car, and I see a figure still in the driver's seat. I look back to Allison, she's clinging to the arm of a familiar face. I meet the gaze of Cornrows' look alike. He smirks at me slightly. "Guys, this is Bill." Allison squeals. Bill extends his hand to Ev, and then to me. "I've heard a lot about you two from Allison. It's very nice to meet you." He says, looking between me and the black car behind me.

Just then, two figures appear behind Bill. "These are my...friends" He hesitates. "Georg," the long, dark-haired man gives a small wave. "And Gustav." He gestures to the blonde, the one Ev thought was cute, who gives a nod hello. I think they sense my unease, and they soften their demeanor. I ease up, ever so slightly.

"Where's Tom?" Gustav asks.

"He's in the car, pouting about coming in second." Bill turns his head to the black car, cupping his hands around his mouth. "AGAIN!" He shouts, laughing mockingly. "Who's Tom?" I ask Bill curiously. As soon as the words escape my lips, I hear the shiny car's door slam shut behind me. Bill points behind me, grinning wildly. I feel a slight breeze, followed by a musky cologne that assaults my nose as the figure walks past me. I watch as the hooded man whispers something into Bill's ear, who lets out a small chuckle.

"This is Tom." He says as the man next to him lowers his hood, revealing black cornrows. 

Tom lowers his sunglasses and gives me the same onceover as he did this morning. "Tom, this is Evelyn," Ev waves, smiling. "And this...is her friend Jade." He says with a grin. Tom acknowledges Ev with a small nod, then turns his gaze to me. He stretches his hand out. I flinch slightly before shaking it. He gives me a curious look.

 "Have we met before?" He asks, cocking his head to the side. "Umm, I'm not sure, I don't think so." I lie, praying he doesn't remember me from this morning. He stands there, keeping his eyes on me.

The same girl I watched slink out of his car, links her arm into his, and with the other, holds out a drink for him. Tom and everyone else looks disgusted by her presence. "I got you a drink, babe." she says, looking me up and down, glaring. "Who's she?" she asks in a snarky tone. Tom grabs the drink out of her hand and dumps it onto her feet, making her jump back in shock. He turns to look at her, and sneers. "My new rider"