She is Not Who You Thought She Was

Chapter 85/No Adjustment of Dominance

"Running late now are we princess?" Rock smirked leaning on the wall looking up from his phone and slipping it into his leather jacket pocket.

"Looks like you are too..." I teased him.

"It does look like it." He skimmed me up and down. Was that a yes or a no? If it was a no he was waiting for me...again. I turned away to hide my blush. "You left late Saturday...what did you and my sister talk about?" We started towards Professor C's class.

"You want to know the gossip of our girl talk?" I grinned.

"If it's interesting." I halted and stared at him. He stopped just as I did and looked down at me seriously. Did he hear us? Does he know something?

"If your twin didn't share with you what we talked about then it must have been confidential." I told him honestly. He must know by now that I know that they share everything.

"Flora doesn't tell me everything Buzz." He scoffed. "However, she tells you my secrets without a second thought." He pressed his lips into a thin line looking to the side showing off his sharp jawline.

"Your secrets? Depends which ones we are talking about." I titled my head at him challengingly.

"I guess losing my white bow tie wasn't much of a secret, but Flora knew that my new color choice was." Rock's golden eyes gazed at me softly.

He is being so transparent. What do I do? I breathed in shakily but lifted my chin slightly.

"Well, you got caught red-handed."

***

I haven't yet told Flora about breaking up with Frostee or...Thomas and I haven't discussed it any further with Roxy or Trix. I know that the subject is very touchy for everyone including me. Once Flora knows, Rock knows, or vice versa.

I still haven't given Principal Nico Rivera my decision even though ever since my mother has known about it I wouldn't have any other choice but yes. I decided that Wednesday would be the cut-off before Rivera would call me to his office so I took the initiative to go to his office after Chemistry and get it over with.

"Hello?" I knocked on the front desk for the receptionist. I walked around the counter looking for anyone but no. I glanced around my shoulder then led myself down the hall to Rivera's office. I've been escorted there enough times to find my way easily.

"No. But I will be calling her to the office soon to find out. Although I can't guarantee she'll accept it." Nico's voice spoke calmly from inside his office.

"Well let me know." Rock spoke and I heard someone shift.

"Why does it depend on her?" Rivera asked quickly.

"Do I need to answer that Principal?" Rock addressed Rivera formally.

"No, Mr. Chase. It is...quite clear." Rivera answered with the same level of respect, but with no adjustment of dominance.

I quickly knocked on the door before I could overhear anymore.

"Who is it?" Nico answered.

"Scarlett Buzzby." There was a long pause after I answered him.

"Come in." When I entered Rock stood by the obscure window leaning on its sill. Principal Rivera sat with his fingers interlocked resting on top of the desk. I stared at Rock for a moment longer pretending I didn't just overhear their conversation and seeing him present was a surprise. "Can I help you, Miss. Buzzby?"