Love at First Punch

Chapter 9

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Chapter 9 -

Ella was a no show at school on Monday, and the next and the next. In fact, she didn't turn up all week and it is now Friday. Four days of not seeing Ella's face is definitely worrying because of what she told me in the gym about her dad. I wonder if she's alright. Wait hold up? When did I start caring about her? And why am I upset that I havent seen her? What the hell is wrong with me? Plus, this wasn't the first time I thought about Ella.

I had a rough week of school this week not because I felt bad about what I had said to Ella. I even told Ryder about what had happened between us. I regret it deeply. He made my life a living hell by constantly reminding me how it can affect her mentally and emotionally. He even asked me to go to her house, get on my knees and beg for her forgiveness. Ha. Like I would ever do that. Saying sorry is not something I just give out to anyone. They have to earn it and frankly, no one has.

As I came out of my brand new car in the school parking lot, someone let out a low whistled beside me.

"Now that, is a sexy car."

I stared at him confusingly not only because I haven't seen him around in this school but because he was talking to me. He looks like he comes from a very sporty background with his small yet muscular arms and body. His dirty blonde hair was spiked up at the front and he wore sunglasses eventhough it's cold outside. He was wearing a Varsity jacket and holding a football in his left hand. Maybe he was the captain of the football, swimming, lacrosse and every other clubs there is in his previous school, I don't really know why I even care. He seems extremely nice and has a very positive aura around him. He is going to be tough to get rid of.

"Thanks, tell me something I don't know," I said, slamming the door because his presence was annoying me. Who is he to randomly come and talk to me like I was friend.

"You don't know my name. I'm Tristan. I just moved here just a few days ago and it's my first day at school so I'm trying to make a friend." He smiled.

"Yeah well I don't want any friends. I have enough as it is. Goodbye." I started to walk away when he caught up to me.

"I'm just trying to be nice here. There's rumours going around the neighbourhood saying that you're a badass motherfucker. I can see why now."

"You don't even know my name."

"Yes I do and so does everyone else living here. You're Noah right? The number one bad boy who sleeps with everything that moves, gets straight F's and has no future? I think I have a pretty good idea on who you are."

I stared at him in disbelief. How could someone who I just met, know so much about me because some people can't keep their mouths shut? I really need to keep my identity a secret.

"If you know who I am and what I do then why are you talking to me? Go hang out with the other jocks."

"I just wanted to see what the fuss is about. You don't act like you're the baddest kid in school, you seem kind of nice."

"Nice?!" In the same exact moment, I saw Ella walk in to school with her usual baggy jumper and her undeniably old converses which could easily be about 2 years old. She was poor. She was also holding her books and folders in her arms, clutching it close to her chest, eyes down. I finally knew what I had to do to uphold my reputation. It isn't as bad that I would get detention for it, but it was enough. This was revenge that I am going to regret later on.

I looked at Tristan, "I'll show you nice." I walked up to Ella, snatching a water bottle from a kid I passed and stopped Ella at her tracks.

"This is for screaming at me in the gym," I whispered and snatched the books out of her hand and slammed it to the floor. "And this is for coming to school," I started unscrewing the cap of the bottle and looked back up to see if she wanted me to stop but she just stared at the floor like she didn't even hear me.

"I'm going to pour water on your books now and you can't stop me," I reminded her just in case she didn't know what I was going to do. But she just kept her eyes down.

"Go on, just do it. I don't even care anymore." She whispered.

Right at that moment, guilt washed over me. I knew that she had problems at home and yet I keep bullying her. What was wrong with me? I let the bottle slip from my hand and then realized that it was unscrewed, so all the water washed over her books.

"Oh shit! It spilt all over my shoes and your work. Fuck. I'm so sor-" What the fuck? Was I going to apologize for the first time ever? And even worse, it was to Ella.

Before I could say something, Tristan barged me out of the way to kneel down and pile up Ella's books. He looked up at me in disgust, "I knew you were bad but I didn't know that you were a dick."

"Well then you shouldn't have questioned my badass-ness." I looked down at Ella who also bent down to get her books. "Meet me at the library after school to work on our project. You better be there early because I hate waiting."

I turned around and walked to Ryder who was waiting for me inside. He had witnessed the whole thing and I could tell that he was disappointed in me. Like I give a shit.

"What the fuck is wrong with you Noah?"

I kept on walking straight, ignoring him because I don't even know the answer myself.

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