Heartbreaker [Ryden] [BOOK ONE]

- eight -

Sunday wasn't really eventful either, it basically just consist of me sneaking out of Grandma's house to find Josh. As expected, when I knocked on his door, I was turned down by his mother. I still didn't know why, but it wasn't a big deal. 

Although being forced to stay inside all day doing nothing, gave me time to think about the kiss..well, three kisses, since we'd both dove in for another last night. I was pissed about it, alright. He's the one that wanted the kiss! Brendon had no right to tease me.

By Monday morning, I had plenty of miscalls and texts on my phone from Brendon, who I was currently giving the silent treatment. I wasn't excited for today; I'd have to face Brendon at breakfast, and a few other classes. 

Little did I know, today was gonna be worse than I actually imagined.

"Hey, Ryan," Josh stopped me in the halls- he looked urgent and worried. Which was concerning, as I'd been getting either scared glances, or smirks, or even nasty words thrown at me all morning. I frowned slightly, shifting uncomfortably under his gaze 

He grabbed me by the shoulder, tugging me out of the way of some taller kid, who snarled at me. Josh was quick to snap back, before finally turning towards me. "Yeah?" I asked, no second thoughts given to the fact I was being snarled at by every other student in the hall.

"Uh..look.." He murmured, pulling his phone out. I curiously let my eyes dance around the screen as he pulled up the school page. Then he clicked on student links, and my blood ran cold. My cheeks were burning in embarrassment. Right there, on the front of the student school page, was a sneaky picture of Brendon and I snogging. 

"Oh my God..." I muttered, flabbergasted. Who the fuck had managed to snap a picture during that time frame?! I quickly looked around, before dropping my head and sprinting for the cafeteria. Brendon and I had some talking to do.

Josh ran after me, his eyes widened in worry. When I reached the cafeteria, I was surprised to find Brendon missing. His friends were still at the table, Dallon sprawled out on top of it, Kenny sitting down beside Dallon, and Tyler reading. When Dallon noticed me, he pointed a finger at me. 

"Hey look! It's the boy who mouth raped Brendon!" He shouted. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Mouth raped?! Last I checked, Brendon went in for the kiss, not me. Then again, with the way I was leaning on top of him..it could've looked that way...

I swallowed back tears. Why I had the sudden urge to cry was unknown, but I was fucking pissed. I stormed straight over to their table, glaring daggers at Dallon. Everyone else was laughing, pointing, and gossiping. Everyone in the cafeteria. 

I grabbed a handful of Dallon's hair, pulling his face to mine. "It was you, wasn't it?!" I snarled. He looked surprised by the attack. Good. I'd caught him off guard. Not for long, however, Kenny was quick to step in and slap my hand away, then stand and get in my face. Well, as close as he could get, with how short he was.

"What makes you think it was one of us, huh?" He growled, shoving me back. Josh happened to be behind me, so he made sure to grab me and keep me on my feet. I silently noted to thank him later, then turned back to Kenny.

"It was obviously one of you guys, who else would it be?" Kenny rolled his eyes; he looked irritated. Some of the laughing had died down, now there were just whispers, gossiping, rumors. My life was officially fucked. 

"Fine then, I'm going to Brendon. Josh, stay here, yeah?" I murmured, he answered with a firm nod, stepping in to smack away Kenny's hand as the boy reached for my wrist. I placed a hand on my hip in a sassy gesture as I strut from the room. I searched for Brendon in the halls, instead.