Bitten By Love

Chapter 6

***Josh's POV***

I walked to Math class with my hands buried in my pockets. I knew Ramon would taunt me but I intended to ignore him and his threats. I held my head down when I entered the class, not wanting to make eye contact with him.

Class started. It seems like Ramon didn't notice me. Thank God.

I felt something hit the back of my head then fall to the ground. It was a piece of paper. I took it up and slowly unfolded it.

We need to talk after school and settle this once and for all like gentlemen. Don't you dare leave before our talk.

I looked over at Ramon. He had a sinister smirk plastered on his face. For the rest of the class, I paid no attention. All I could think about was how I could evade Ramon after school. I'm sure his crew members would be patrolling the school grounds at the end of the day looking for me. I decided to leave at lunch. He wouldn't suspect anything. At least I hope he doesn't.

As soon as the lunch bell rang, I took my books and left the classroom. Making sure that none of Ramon's cronies were around, I scurried to the parking lot. I needed to get out of here fast.

As I neared my car, I stopped dead in my tracks.

"You think you're smart Mr. Bowers." Ramon was leaning on my car. "I thought we had a deal. I'm still holding up my end." He took out his phone and started playing the video. I looked away trying hard to forget that night.

"I'm ready to make this video go viral. What's your call?".

I didn't respond. Would he seriously do this?
"Speak up Mr. Bowers." He was getting irritated.

"Ok. Ramon. But can we make a deal?" I said weakly.

"A deal huh? I can't wait to hear this." He said, gesturing for me to begin.

I cleared my throat. "Umh. I-I was kinda w-wondering...."

"Wondering what?" Ramon asks impatiently.

I took a deep breath and decided to just come out and say it. "If I let you get close to Simone, will you get Davia to talk to me?"

Ramon was laughing so hard I'm sure he's about to get a stroke or something. Did I say something funny?

"Which Davia?" he asked in between his laughs. "My ex-girlfriend Davia?"

"Uhm. Yea that Davia" I said casually, closing my eyes in case he was going to start punching me.
"Okay. No problem. As long as you're going to convince Simone to consider going out with me."

Today must be my lucky day.

"Wait." He said, as if he just realized what I said.

Oh no.

"Why do you want Davia to talk to you?" he enquired.

I sighed deeply. "Because I accidentally told my mom that she's my date to the ball and that she would be having dinner with us this Thursday."

Ramon couldn't hold back his laughter. He was bent over with his hands on his knees, his body shaking as laughter erupted from his throat. I must be putting on quite a show.

"Sure man" he stopped laughing to catch his breath.

"Ok then. It's a deal " I stretched out my hand for him to shake.

"Are you in kindergarten?" he laughed again. "Man you should consider being a comedian. You would make a fortune."

Well at least my unfortunate situation is making someone laugh.

Riiiing!!!

Lunch time was over and I haven't ate a thing. I headed to English class. Sim was definitely going to be mad that I didn't have lunch with her today.

She stormed over to where I sat and demanded I tell her where I was and what's wrong with me. I thought about telling her about Ramon and the video but this was not the time or place. I knew she would get it out of me........eventually. She's been the persistent type since I met her. She never took no for an answer.

I ignored her and pretended to pay attention in the class I hate the most but I couldn't focus. I thought of ways to get the video from Ramon, none of which sounded logical.

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After school has ended, I still sat in class staring into space.

What the heck was I going to do? 

I needed someone to talk to. I needed to tell Simone everything. Now. I remembered she said she would be in the library so I walked over there contemplating how I was going to tell her.

The place was quiet and not much students were here. After all, everyone just stays home and use the internet whenever they have an assignment. I strolled through each section of the library but couldn't find her anywhere so I decided to text her and ask her where she was.
It didn't take long for her to reply.

Simone: I'm at the library doing some extensive reading.

'I must be in the wrong library' I thought. There was only one library in our school. Why would Sim be lying to me? Is she keeping secrets?
I was wrapped up in my thoughts when I bumped into someone.
"Sorry " I said, looking up to see the most beautiful creature known to mankind. Davia Prince.

She had tears in her eyes.
"A-are y-you ok?" I stuttered.
"Just watch where you're going next time clutz." She shoved pass me.
My mother is surely going to like my taste in women.