Once Upon A Badboy

3. What am I doing

CHAPTER THREE

I hadn't thought it was possible for a high school cafeteria to be silent while packed with hungry students, but as I sat across Ethan Darke, in a room full of gossip, I felt as if it was pure blank in my mind. I had no idea what to say.

Ethan's scrutinizing eyes were drowning me in absolute silence.

I grabbed the packet of crackers and tore it open trying to act busy in front of him, but from the way he sat, slouched, arms crossed and watching me with an unexplainable expression I was sure he wasn't buying any of it.

I felt him move forward and held my breath waiting for him to speak.

"What exactly are you trying to do here, Flora Ray?"

"Must you say my name like that, Ethan Darke?" I replied and had the pleasure of seeing the faintest of smiles twitch at his lips. I wondered what a full-blown grin looked on him – probably breath-taking.

"What are you trying to do Ray?" he repeated, this time hinting at his serious curiosity. I couldn't decide what would be the appropriate answer – or if there was really one.

Shrugging, I answered, "To be honest, I'm not sure why. I guess, I just wanted to."

He frowned.

"You don't need to pity me. I'm quite fine on my own."

"I don't. And I'm sure you are, but that doesn't mean you can't have friends." I replied. I wasn't sure where this conversation was going, but certainly didn't expect it to be in this heated direction. What person doesn't want to have a few friends in high school or at the very least someone to talk to.

A sarcastic laugh released from the beautiful boy in front of me and I suddenly felt uncomfortable as he leaned onto the table and whispered.

"You wouldn't want to be friends with me. Your daddy wouldn't be too happy."

"What's that supposed to mean?"

"Exactly what I said." He leaned back and folded his arms, regarding me with an unknown meaningful expression. It was like he had me all figured out and was just waiting for me to understand something, but I was never good with riddles and I was sure about a few things in life and I just added one more thing to that short list; Ethan Darke needed a friend and I would be it even if he didn't want me to be.

[ A U T H O R S  N O T E ]

Yes, this ended up being extremely short sorry about that. Will try to write something longer. Also, maybe you've noticed but I've changed the title and cover. Hope you like it.

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Don't forget to check out my debut published novel, Lost Oceans. The first four chapters are already up.

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