Set the rules

Ryan pov 15

   "You been quiet this whole week. I didn't point it out at first but you haven't been answering my calls or text. Friends with benefits text each and call each other because they have needs"  i told her when I got to her locker. She looked around us. I know we didn't talk at school when there's people in the hall, but that's cause it was her rule in the first place.

 "I have a lot on my mind"  she told me. she didn't even look at me. "It's exam month"  she added so i can leave.  I stood there looking at her. she shovel books in her backpack.

"You also barely home. You gone before 7 in the morning and you sometimes don't come back_"

"So what? you stalking me now?" she snapped. I stepped back to look at her.

"Stay away from me" she said through her teeth trying not to yell. They were more students in the hallway now, and they were looking at us. Probably wondering why we where talking. I didn't care. she turned to leave but I grabbed her hand and pulled her back, pinning her on the locker. I got closer to her so people won't hear us. I know something was wrong. 

"Are you pregnant? Is it the time of the month? Are you horny? Cause I can fix the last part. And if you pregnant I'm gonna be there thru it all, even though I know I always strapped up. If it's the time of the month we can ditch this last class and go home and play video games and eat pizza"  I told her. she looked up at me.

"Do you have anything to do with me being on the ballot for prom queen? Cause this might be a fun joke to you and your friends, but it's not for me?" 

    She stopped talking when she saw people looking at us. I pulled her away and took her to the closest room. There were four guys in there

"I need this room for few minutes. Alone" I ordered. The guys got up and left with no hesitation. I waited till the door was closed and turned back towards her.

"You been ignoring me because you think I put you on the ballot for prom queen?" I asked her.  I started laughing.  She rolled her eyes and turned to walk away. I think its funny. All this time, i thought she was pregnant.  I grabbed her hand and ran in front of her to stop her. She snatched it away.

"Melinda chill. It wasn't me, but you know who was and I know how you can win "

She looked at me like I was kidding. 

      "I don't want to win, I don't even want to go to prom any more. Take me off the ballot or I swear to God you regret that day we meet" 

I got in her face and started laughing again when she threaten me. 

"See I like this all hardcore Melinda" I said going to hug her. She pushed me away and went to walk out again. I was faster. I smiled down at her and picked her up. I seat her down on the table and stood between her legs. I got serious

       "Let me help you"

     she got up to move off the table but I blocked her. I felt her crying. I pulled her close to me and hugged her. Few minutes later she pulled away, hiding her face. I put my fingers under her chin and made her look at me. I kissed her forehead and wiped the tears form her eyes. I wish I can take her pain away

"I made myself invisible my whole high school years. I didn't go out for any sports, cheerleading, dance clubs, or any clubs unless they were gonna help me get into Stanford. I wanted this year to be different so I forced myself to build up the confidence by experiencing with you, to get involved in something and go to prom. But now I just feel like there's something bad that's going to happen if I decide to do this. It's not my scenery. It's the jocks and cheerleaders. This is your school, this is Joanna school. And I have no chances of going against her. Ryan please. Please take me off"

"Melinda just let me help you. You not the same chick that walked in my bedroom the first day of school and attacked me to get up. You the girl that attacked Joanna and Keisha and people thank you for that. And that's how we going to get your crown. You going head to head with Joanna. Like you said. This is also my school, so let me help you"

     She looked up at me. I wanted to help her before I leave. 

"Please trust me, you one of my closes friends and I want to help you, plus the crown belongs to you" I whispered. I didn't know what else to say. she was the only person I ever trusted that wasn't a spy. she the only person that made me feel this way, all weird and wonderful. It was so hard to explain how I felt about her.  

   she looked up at me and finally nodded her head. I couldn't help but  smile. I kissed her.  I closed my eyes as i felt her tongue exploring my mouth. My hands went in her hair as she wrapped her legs around my waist. I quickly pulled away remembering that this wasn't gone make it easy to leave her behind. I started backing away.

" Um. Okay well. I will see you tonight, and we can go over the plans. Cool?" I told her before walking out. I shut the door behind me and closed my eyes. I needed to finish my mission and get out of here before one of us ends up hurt.