The Life Of An Undercover Nerd

Chapter 8

Chills went down my body when my fighting name came out his mouth. My heart was beating so fast I could hear it in my ears. I took quick short breaths as i tried to think of ways to answer him. He clearly knew who I was. But do they know that I'm Ivory?

     I noticed that Ethan beside him was starting to get annoyed. "Are you mute?" He asked with so much annoyance laced in his words.

      "No." I sneered. I made sure not to sound nervous and I'm pretty sure they bought it.

      There was an awkward silence for about five seconds. I guess I shocked them from how bitchy I made myself sound. Now they know not to mess with me.

     I sighed, "I don't have time for this. I have somewhere to go." I walk out of my house fully and walk past them, heading to my Jeep.

     "No-o wait!" Wes' voice made me stop. I noticed that my hands started to get clammy. Ugh gross. I turned my head towards them and raised my eyebrows.

     "Yes?"

      "You're Scar right?" I rolled my eyes. Are you fucking serious?

      "Who wants to know?" I narrow my eyes towards them. I can't trust them. I need to make sure some gang leader isn't asking for me.

     "We do. Me and Ethan. I'm Wes by the way." He slightly smiles at me. I stare them down contemplating if I should be nice or mean to them. Wes has been nice so far, but not Ethan. Probably because I beat the shit out of him.

     I smirk, "I remember you Ethan, or should I say Crusher." I tilt my head to the side and twirl a strand of hair with my fingers. I'm acting so sweet and innocent, but I'm deadly and they know it. Ethan takes a huge step towards me but Wes holds him back.

      He knew I was teasing him for losing against me and that didn't make him happy at all. But I don't give a flying fuck.

     Wes whispers something in Ethan's ear that makes him relax. His shoulders aren't tense anymore but I could tell he's still mad.

       Wes turns towards me, "Anyways, mind if I ask for your name?"

       "Yes I do mind actually." His eyes widen a bit.

         Ethan rolls his eyes, "Just tell us your god damn name. Stop being so dramatic." I suck in a harsh breathe and glare at him. My muscles tense as I try holding myself back from putting him in his place.

         "Call me Jolene."

         "That's your name?" Wes immediately asks. I scoff and chuckle.

           "No. Just call me Jolene." I shrug. I've always had this desire to be called Jolene. I would sing Dolly's song "Jolene" every day just wishing the song was about me. She's such a genuine artist I hope I meet her one day. And I hope when we meet she would call me Jolene. It would be a dream come true.

       "Jolene, like the song Jolene?" Wes furrows his eyebrows intrigued. I nod my head slowly. He smiles. My muscles relax knowing he likes that name. I can't even believe he knows that song! I want to ask him how he knows that song but I don't say anything. I don't smile back. I just stand there expressionless waiting for them to say something.

        I'm still wondering what the fuck they're doing here. How did they even get my address?

        Ethan is the one who breaks the silence, unfortunately. I almost just want to roll my eyes when he opens his smart mouth. "I'm not impressed." He randomly says.