Love Notes And Lockers

Chapter 2

Hunter

Nine years that's how long I've waited. Nine miserable long years I thought she'd never come back. I've dreamt of the day she'd return. The day I finally have her in my arms and there she is just as beautiful as I remember. I need a plan a good one. I need her to notice me, but without making a fool of myself. She's getting closer. Think Hunter think. Well this is it it's now or never. "I'm so sor" did I just "accidentally" bump into her yes, yes I did. It's the not the best plan, but it worked. "If you wanted to get a close up you could've just asked." Really. I've planned this conversation how many times over the last nine years and that's what I say. That's what I come up with. What is wrong with me? "You wish." I fight back a smile. I always loved how feisty she was. "You got fiestier I see." She's so cute when she's mad. I'm so going to enjoy riling her up if that's the reaction I get. "You became a bigger ass I see." Yup definitely going to enjoy this. "You wound me." At this point it's almost impossible not to smile. Keep it together. I don't need to give away how happy I am that she's back. I see her eyes look behind me and I already know who's there. I swear if he tries anything with her I'll rearrange his face for him. She's mine always has been always will be even if she doesn't know it yet.

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"What the hell was that!?" Is she seriously going to ask me that? "I don't know what you're talking about." I know exactly what she's talking about, but I acknowledge that fact. "You know exactly what I'm talking about don't act stupid." She's clearly not getting my point to drop it. "I freaked out Okay. He was clearly flirting with her and I won't stand for it. He did it with Lacey too. He can have her for all I care, but not Aria that's where I draw the line." Scarlett looks at me like this is the first time she's every hearing this when it's clear as day it's not. "You really love her don't you."
"Do I love her? I huff out a laugh Tell me what you call praying every night for her return and hoping that she will feel for me what I feel for her." I breathe "Even if it's just a fraction." Scarlett keeps quiet for a moment and I look to the floor shocked that I just admitted that much. "I would call it love." I look back up at her. "So yes, I love her more than anything and I'm not going to let someone like Brett or anyone else stop me from making her mine. "Scarlett laughs now. "Speaking of Brett. What did you say to him anyway?" I'm contemplating on whether I should tell her everything or not, but it's probably better she knows. "I told him if he wants Lacey she's his. He can have her, but he better stay away from Aria or I will send an anonymous message telling the school that's he's screwing the maths teacher." Scarlett's jaw almost hits the floor when I tell her the last part, but I think it's best she knows.

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After getting a lecture from Scarlett I spent the rest of the day keeping a close eye on Aria. Threatened a few guys during that time whenever I heard a guy speaking about her as if she's a piece of meat. My blood would boil and I just lost it. Lucky for them I didn't kill them where they stood since Aria was always around and I don't want her to see me as a violent person, - because I'm not I'm just protective - unlucky for them I have stuff on them that they don't even know I know about. Well they didn't until I threatened them. Let's just say they won't be going anywhere near Aria not unless they value their future. I was so happy to finally go home knowing I could relax, because I had, had enough drama for one day. That way until I saw Lacey sitting on the steps by my front door. "Lord give me strength." I'm not in the mood for her and her bull really I'm not. Let's get this over with. "Hey baby." Lacey says as soon as she seems me and practically jumps into my arms. "Hey Lacey." I say drawing her back. "Everything Okay?" She says looking concerned. "Everything's fine." "Everything doesn't look fine talk to me." I try taking a deep breath. "Well I wasn't planning on having this conversation so early, but I think it's time we break up." Lacey looks at me face turning red. You can almost see the steam coming out of her ears. "You're kidding right?" I shake my head "You're breaking up with me?" I nod "The least you can do after everything I've done for you is tell me why instead of standing there with a mouth full of teeth." Breath in breath out. "The least I can do? Really?" Breathe Hunter breathe. "Yes really." 1... 2... 3... "After everything you did for me. Let's see. Like how you cheated on me numerous times among other things." She takes a step back." I thought we were past that!" This chick I swear. "No person in their right mind would let that go." She rolls her eyes. "Fine, but don't come running to me when you realize what a big mistake you're making." She says as she starts to walk to her car. The only mistake I made was staying with you so long and letting Aria slip through my fingers, but I won't make that mistake again. As if Aria heard my thoughts I see her looking at me through her bedroom window with those damn emerald eyes. The ones that have taken over every single one of my dreams and nightmares for the past nine years. All I can do in that moment is smile and shrug then I turn and walk into the house, because if I don't I might climb up into her window and tell her exactly how I feel, but if I do that it's definitely going to scare her. So as much as I want her I'm going to take me time, because I can't loose her again.

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Once I'm inside I find Ethan on the couch watching TV. He looks at me and smiles. "You finally did it huh?" It's clear what he's talking about "It's been a long time coming." He nods. "On the bright side mom will be happy you finally went through with it.
"She never did like her." We look at each other smile and shake our heads. It's quiet for a few moments before Ethan starts with his twenty one questions.
"I don't suppose this has anything with Aria being back?" I glare at him. "Message received." He's says as he hold his hands up in surrender. "I'm guessing that also means I can't ask her out then." You've got to be kidding me. "Yes that's exactly what it means so back off. You might be my brother, but that doesn't mean I won't rearrange your face for you." He flashes me a grin and I already know whatever he's about to say is going to piss me off. "How about this?" Here we go. "We both get a chance to be with her let it be her decision."
"Since when do you like her?"
"Since always."
"Bull. You've never taken an interest in her. What's really going on?"
"Fine. She's different all grown up and I'd really like a chance with her." As much as I hate the idea it makes sense. She has the right to choose. "Fine, but no playing dirty and once she's made her choice the other backs off completely." He's quiet for a moment. "Alright deal may the best twin win." He holds his hand out for me to shake it and I do while rolling my eyes. "Good luck you're going to need it."