Love's Complicated.

Love Complicated - Chapter 2

Aden on the side ---->

"You ready for this?" Tally asked as she turned her car off, grabbing her book bag. Avery took a deep breath and blew it out. "Ready," She replied, and the two climbed out of the car, walking towards the schools main entrance. Avery could feel curious eyes on her, and she smiled politely at the students staring until they got to the office.

Tally left her at her locker with a comforting smile ten minutes later before she rushed off to a cheer leading meeting. Avery collected her books, found her map, and started feeling the slightest bit of confidence when she heard the bell ring and swore under her breath. She was going to be late to home room. She walk-jogged in the direction of her classroom, and sighed in relief when she found the door. Walking inside, she found herself staring at the back of someone as he argued with the teacher. His voice was calm, his stance relaxed and carefree. Avery cleared her throat and spoke.

"Um, Mrs Stack?" She asked tentatively, and the boy slowly turned. The same blue eyes from the pier yesterday bore into hers as she swallowed and took in his features. Strong jaw, straight nose, bronze skin, a mouth that just invited kisses. Hair a dark chestnut colour, the strands looked soft. She saw him fold his arms and smirk as she tore her eyes away from his and onto the small brunette going grey teacher, and smiled slightly.

"Avery Woods? Welcome in dear!" Mrs Stack said, and turned to the boy again. "Aden seat. Avery, would you like to find a seat." Her eyebrows rose slightly at the change in tone when talking to Aden and her. She saw his arms flex, his muscles showing without effort. She glanced up one more time and was caught again in his eyes. They were alluring, the bright blue burned. He was assessing her, she could see the casual indifference in his eyes.

Sighing, Avery slipped past him, accidently brushing her arm against his. "After you," He muttered behind her. Avery glanced over her shoulder and grinned slightly. He smirked again, folding his arms over his chest as he found his seat. Once the teacher had finished announcements, the class was given time to talk freely to each other.

"So," Brittany said, her shrill voice making Avery jump as she appeared in front of her. Avery took in her short skirt and tight top, before looking at her face.. "Woods is back. I'd say it's nice to see you, but it's not." Brittany sneered, and Avery scoffed at her attempt of an insult.

"Gee, lovely to see you again too, Brittany!" Avery replied sarcastically, and Brittany glared.

“You're just like I remembered you, pig.” Brittany laughed, and Avery joined in.

"Why are you laughing?" Brittany frowned, and Avery shook her head incredulously.

"You think that hurt my feelings? Oh Brittany you need to brush up on your insults.” Avery laughed again, and Brittany huffed before sauntering away, but not before she trailed her hand over Aden's shoulders. She glanced back at Avery, and she got the message loud and clear. Stay away from Aden.

Grateful the bell rung, Avery collected her books and started walking in the general direction of her history class. It was no surprise to her that Brittany saw her as a potential threat on her man, although Avery knew she wasn't one. There was no way she would score someone that damn good-looking...

"Ouch!" She moaned, rubbing her nose. She looked up to see she'd collided with Aden's chest.

"Last time I checked, people looked where they were walking." Aden's voice drifted over her, and Avery fought the urge to snort.

"Well you should be wearing your 'back off' sticker, then."

Aden raised an eyebrow, his mouth hinting a smile. Avery stared for a few seconds before ripping her eyes away. "Ah, the talk Brittany had with you just before in home room,"