The Leader

12-B Bomb

My mouth dropped open and I gasped at Harry's words. He was still staring in my eyes.

"We can make this work, right?" Harry asked. I stared at him unsure what to say to him. I was in shock that this beautiful and dangerous man wanted me! Of all people that I know he has met, he likes me!

"I...guess" I said still so confused about this entire thing. How are we gonna make it work? My parents are sure to find out. The media will exploit the shit out of us if they get the chance.

Harry smiled at me. I could see joy in his dark green eyes. His lips were glistening in the dull hallway where we stand. The thought of me and Harry actually being together, made me smile too.

"You have such a gorgeous smile, Hunter." Harry whispered in my ear. I laughed quietly. Harrys hand found mind. Our fingers interlocked.

"I promise, we'll make this work." He said, trying to reasure my thoughts.

***

I woke up to the sound of my curtains being pulled. I winced at the bright light. I was expecting Lydia to be there, but instead it was my worst nightmare.

"Mom, what are you doing here?" I asked sitting up in my bed.

"I was searching my name on the internet to see if anything new showed up. And then I see this picture." She showed me a picture of Jorge kissing me.

"Smart! You fixed your mistake with a better man. Are y'all together now, or was this just to take the attention away from the gang member?" My mom asked looking proud. What a idiot! She thinks me and harry are done.

"Just to throw the paps off." I said lying. My mom smiled at me and then hugged me.

"Your so clever, Hunter!" She exclaimed at me. I just nodded awkwardly. I wanted her to get out. I hated her company.

"Okay, I got to go to work. I just wanted to tell you good morning for once." She started to leave my room.

"I hope you have a good day at school." My mom forced out of her mouth. She finally left and I went to check my phone. It was 7 am. And I had a text from Brenna, Lottie, Caroline, and...Harry!

I opened Harry's text. It was sent at 4am.

Why is he up at 4?

I want to see you today. -Harry

I have school and practice. -Hunter

After I sent the text I went to take a shower and start getting ready for school.

I put on a beige sleeveless top showing a tiny bit of mid drift and black skinny jeans. I heard yelling coming downstairs. I opened my door to listen.

"No you can't make me!" I heard Erica yell. I didn't hear a response.

"Thats not fucking fair, mom!" she yelled again. She must be on the phone then.

"No! I want to keep it! Its mine!" Erica yelled and i heard her throw her phone on the ground. I heard Seth come out of his room down the hall. He saw me and walked downstairs.

"Why the fuck are you crying?" Seth asked Erica. I went down the stairs quietly. I peaked over the railing to see Erica was crying, her phone was broken and on the ground. Seth was standing in front of her looking concerned.

" Mom wants me to get an abortion." Erica said.

"Your pregnant?" I blurted out. Erica saw me.

"Did you tell Louis?" Seth asked.

"Yeah...But im not entirely sure its his." Erica said. What the hell?! What is it with people these days and cheating on each other.

"I mean it might be Louis, but it could also be Calvin. But i don't know yet!" Erica said. Calvin was the guy Erica was dating before Louis.

"Does he know that part?" Seth asked. She shook her head no.

"Louis didn't even want it, so we broke up last night." Erica said.

"Why wouldn't he want it?" I asked.

"He said it would ruin his reputation within the community." She said wiping her tears.

"He doesn't deserve you then!" Seth said clearly furious.

"Whatever, its fine!" Erica said pushing past us to go up stairs.

I heard the familiar honk from Brenna's car and left for school.

I was in math class with Jaden when harry texted me.

Skip your practice after school. Your my date to a party.- Harry

Do you go to a party everyday?- Hunter

Almost- Harry

Ok - Hunter

"Coach is gonna get mad!" Jaden said.

"Just tell her that I wasnt feeling good. It'll be fine, its one practice!" I said to Jaden. She rolled her eyes at me.

"OK fine." Jaden said. I smiled at her.

"Thanks FAM!" I said as I heard the bell ring. We both had one more class before soccer practice. I headed to my next class, English.

We had to write a original poem for English. But the only thing I was concentrating on was Harry. So I decided to make my poem about him. When my teacher asked me to read it aloud, I shook my head. Thank god she didn't insist on me reading it. My writing is absolutely terrible.

The moment I heard the bell ring I rushed to the locker room to get my things and went out to the parking lot where I saw Harry waiting for me.

"I would've thought you wear a uniform or something like that!" Harry said hugging me. I laughed. We put my bags in his trunk and got in his car.

"So who's party is it?" I asked as he started to drive.

"Well, its not run by anyone one in particular, its at a lounge that's owned by the gangs in the city. We meet every Wednesday. Oh and uhh I got you a dress, its in the back." Harry said.

"Oh and another thing, in the gang world, the men are dominant over the women, and umm, your gonna need to stay with me the entire time, like we'll be holding hands, and umm... You have to sit on my lap." Harry told me sounding unsure.

"Why?" I asked.

"Because your mine. And everyone needs to know it." Harry answered darkly.