The "Bad Boy"

Chapter Six-Again

Monday

As I walk to school, all students look at me as if I were a super popular girl. A girl I knew named Lauren came up to me, wrapping her arm with mine. "So Orion, I hear some chemistry has been going on with you and Mr. Hottie Hedges. Hmm?" I blush and her friends circle us. "Um..." I respond.

"Nothing really has happened. We just met and well, we only had one date." I say. It is crazy though. How did this information of 'us' got out so fast? It's not like Scott would tell everyone right? Or did someone else?

They all sighed in relief and walked away. I'm guessing had or more of them had dated Scott Hedges.

In art class, I was a bit excited to see Scott's face. I didn't want to turn my head toward him to show him that I am desperate or something. Really Orion, desperate? More like needy. You just met the guy. Shut up, we're both wrong. He loves us. Come on, just take a quick. Don't forget to smile and wave! My mind tells me.

I come to an end with my self argument and straighten up. I bite my lip and quickly turn my head toward Scott's seat. He seems to be sketching something on a drawing pad. Shading in an area with a pencil. He takes the eraser side and gently wipes away at a mistake. His hands are carful and gently on the drawing. I don't know why I haven't taken my eyes off him. I just keep watching him.

Then, he pulls out a long, green colored pencil from his pocket. And ever so carefully shading parts in. He must be drawing me and my eyes again.

He flares his eyes up at me, I open my mouth and eyes wide and flip my face toward my desk. I feel so awkward. You forgot to smile and wave, Orion! I mentally slap myself for that.

The teacher gets a call and needs to go to the office for something. But still leaves a substitute to watch us. This gives Scott an opportunity to move to the seat next to me. I put my hands under the table and feel the red burn on my face. Scott holds the drawing pad in his hands just finishing the final touches.

"Hey, Rion. I made something for you." he smiles and puts it on my desk. It is of me that night of our date. With the wind gently blowing my dark, shaded hair. My hands, holding the bag of food. My face, shaded with the redness in my cheeks. Looking up and innocent. My eyes practically shining like a star, with the beautiful one, green color shade. A true, beautiful drawing.

"So, do you like it?" Scott asks. Making me turn my head to his direction. "Scott...I lo-"

"Okay students, sorry just had to pick up some quick paperwork. Now lets get back into the lesson shall we?" Mrs. Kettle interrupts me. I turn back to Scott who is now sneaking away back to his seat. Falling for a bad boy? More like falling for a dork. The way he walked made me giggle. But he was still stopped by Mrs. Kettle who was shaking her head in dismay. "Mr. Hedges what are you doing?"

He stands up straight and looks her in the eyes. "I was just getting a tissue by Orion." he explains with an attitude. Pulling out a tissue he must have received behind me. I look at the tossed over tissue box on he floor and knew he must have carelessly pulled it out to make an excuse to me out of his seat. Sly boy.

"Unless you want after school detention with me again Mr. Hedges, I suggest you stay in your seat. Thank you." And Mrs. Kettle began her lesson where she left off.

I turn around and see the wonderful drawing torn off the drawing pad on my desk. I smiled and turned to Scott. He winked and started drawing something else. I can't believe what felling I have for him right now. And I wish I could be with him more.

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"Okay girl so tell me something, he drew this? Damn, I say it's worth a try." Carrie tells me. "I know but I just feel like...I don't know. He's not right for me. You know how many fights he could get in. What about that one time he tackled some nerds because they were walking too slow? I could never put up with that. And what if he does other things that shouldn't be done? Like drugs or does 'you know what' with these slutty girls? I am a strong girl, but I would never be able to keep up with him."

"Listen Rion, I'm just telling you now. He looks like he would want to be with you for more than just sex. And I know you would punch him if he brought the subject up, I taught you that shit. Just get to know him more if you don't know." Carrie says.

"Yeah but that's the thing. Don't you see in the movies how guys are always sweet to you and love you and take care of you and then when you agree to marry them then bam! You get taken advantage of." I argue.

"Well then why don't you stop thinking of all the negative sides of him. Focus on his positive, caring side. That should help a little right?" she suggests. "Yeah, I suppose so. Thanks." I have been thinking very negative of him and wanting nothing to do with him. Even so, my father did tell me that all boys are bad. So did my cousins...and grandfathers. But not anymore. I need to start thinking right of him.

He does make beautiful pictures of me. And calls me beautiful. And says he loves me. Even kissed me. So why not, maybe I should give him a try.

I walked to my locker and when I open it, a white rose falls out, surprising me a little. I hope it's from Scott, but who knows. I wonder how they got it in my locker. A group of silky, white pedals this big had no chance of squeezing through the thin holes on my locker without being crushed. I turn around and look for anything suspicious. But I find nothing. I then begin walking home since today Ari was sick and couldn't go to school.

After about five minutes of walking, I hear a loud, sharp sound of a motorcycle advancing toward me. I turn my head and see the mysterious biker. He had a shiny, navy blue, black tinted helmet. A leather jacket that fit him perfectly. And he stopped right next to me. He seemed to be my age. But I better get going...fast.

"Wait! Orion, it's me." I recognize the voice coming from the heavy helmet. I turned around and see him take it off. He smiles and pats the back of his bike. "No way man." I say backing up a bit. He steps on the gas, making a roaring sound with the brakes and moves it closer to me. "Come on, it won't kill you. I want to take you somewhere. Since our first date didn't go so well." he admits, but smirks. I remember the kiss yet again and soon enough, I am handed the big helmet and sat at the back of his motorcycle.

What are you doing Orion?! Retreat! RETREAT! This is not right! Get out of there! You don't know the guy! I kept telling myself. Soon he sped off and I quickly wrapped my arms around his waist, feeling his muscular build. He looks down at his waist and in the side view mirror, I can see a smirk turn to a smile. He seemed a bit shy. A typical bad boy with a typical motorcycle. Can't get any better than this. And what happened to his car? How could he possibly manage the two? Not to be rude or anything but really?

I closed my eyes and placed my covered helmet head on Scott's back gently, not wanting to hurt his back.

Soon the bike stopped and I had opened my eyes to the disappointment that it was just a red light and when it turned green I squealed and closed my eyes yet again.

Eventually when the crazy ride was over I lifted my head up and jumped off, dizzy and throwing the helmet off my head to breathe.

"You okay Orion?" Scott asks. "I'm fine. Thanks. What is it that you want to show me?" I take in my surroundings and we are just surrounded by trees and dirt. "Awesome, this is real fun so far." I sarcastically announced. "Come on," Scott takes my hand and locks his fingers in mine. They are warm and comforting, making me feel less scared.

He pulled me through a few bushes and then we burst out of the woods and into a great big view. In my vision, I see a great big beach. The big yellow sun, melting onto the ocean, turning the water orange. All the space out in nature. Me and...him.

Scott Hedges. I know I have fallen for him because I feel the pain and burn all over. I want to run away yet, I want to be with him.

"Orion," I snap out of it. Turning my head toward him and glaring at his amazing hazel eyes. He took a step to me and stopped as I put my hands on his chest, traveling up to the back of his neck. I feel his arms rest on my waist. Looking deep into his eyes, he leans down to kiss me once more. 

Hey guys, just wanted to say(if anyone is reading this) I hope your enjoying this and it will be better and better. It's just starting it should get better. Thanks!