You're my superhero

Chapter 25

Ross's POV

Today was the first day of school. I was homeschooled so I didn't really care. I woke up early to say goodbye to Shaylie though. Carter got to her house and she left. Everyone slowly started waking up one by one. "I'll be right back. I have to go do something. Bye." Rydel said with panic in her voice and raced out of the house. I grabbed her wrist and stopped her. "What's wrong? What happened?" I asked her and she looked at her phone. "I'll tell you later I have to go." She said trying to break free from my grip. I snatched her phone from her hand and read the most recent text. "I'm coming with you. It's Shaylie." I stared into her eyes. "If she wanted you she would have texted you. I'm sorry Ross, I'm going alone. Let me go." She struggled. "Let me go with you!" I snapped. "Seriously Ross stop. She needs me." Rydel said looking into my eyes. "Take me with you and I'll let go." "Get in the car, now!" She commanded and I ran to the driver's seat. She tossed me the keys and we flew to the school. "I'll text her." Rydel said moving into the back. Shaylie came running out of the school and into the car. "Thank you so much, Delly!" She said turning to me, who she thought was Rydel. She had tears streaming down her face. "What happened?" I wiped her tears away. "What are you doing here?" She started to smile like she wanted me there. "Rydel told me you were upset so I begged her to take me with her and I got to drive." I said, even though that wasn't exactly how it happened. "So, what happened?" I heard Rydel's voice speak up. "T-Tyler cheated on m-me." Shaylie said trying to hold in her tears. I immediately slammed on the brakes. "What?" I screamed. "Don't say I told you so, don't say anything. I was stupid and I don't know why I thought he would ever like me. Everybody told me he was bad news but I wouldn't listen. Don't say anything, please." Shaylie started crying. "I'm not going to say anything." I said even though I wanted to freak out at her for this. I knew she was going to get hurt but did she listen? Of course she didn't I can't stand the thought of her getting hurt. I hated it. I wanted to beat Tyler up forever hurting her. I grabbed her hand expecting her to pull away and intertwined our fingers. She didn't pull away like I thought and I drove the rest of the way home. I pulled up into my driveway and got out with Shaylie right behind me. We were standing in the driveway hugging. Every time I felt her cry into my shoulder I pulled her closer and closer and held her tighter than I've ever held anyone. We finally broke away and Rydel pulled her away from me before I could say anything. I stood there in a driveway a minute after I heard the door slam. "I love you." I whispered pretending that Shaylie was still standing there. I walked into the kitchen to see my mom standing there. "Can you give me the school work today? I'm going to do it in my room." I asked her and she handed me a stack of papers. I walked up to my room and remembered something. Shaylie gave me Tyler's number because I begged for it when they were barely talking. I pulled out my phone and texted Tyler.

To: Tyler.

Hey jackass. It's Ross. You hurt Shaylie so let's have a little talk. Meet me at the park at 5:00.

I pressed send and I wasn't planning on telling on anyone. I started working on my work and before I knew it, it was 4:55. I walked downstairs and said, "I've been working all day, I'm going to go for a little drive and take a walk around the park." My mom and Riker nodded. I walked out of the house and headed to the park. I got there and it was 5:00 sharp. "I thought you weren't going to show up." I heard a voice come from behind me. "I'm not stupid. I keep my word. So let's talk." I said clenching my fists. "Or fight." Tyler smirked throwing a punch but missed me. I threw one back but hit him straight in the jaw. We fought for about 20 minutes and I think he learned his lesson. We got beat up pretty bad and I just went home with a black eye. "Oh and that was for Carter too because I'm pretty sure you hurt him too. Stop messing with my best friend and her best friend or next time I'll have a whole bunch of other guys with me. Got it?" I snapped. Tyler jumped up from his spot and ran to his car and drove home as fast as the speed limit would allow him. I went home and texted Shaylie.

To: Best Friendd(;

Come cuddle with me.(;

From: Best Friendd(;

Not sure if Ratliff will let me out of the house:/

To: Best Friendd(;

Why?

From: Best Friendd(;

He caught me home from school. He wouldn't let me explain. I'll talk to him because I need to be in your arms.

From: Best Friendd(;

That's they first time I've ever heard you say that!(;

I was lying in bed waiting for a text from Shaylie telling me she could come over that never came. I heard a knock on my door so I said come in. "Do you still want me here?" I heard a soft voice. I looked over and saw Shaylie. I jumped up from my seat and smiled. I grabbed her by the waist and slammed the door with my foot. I pulled her onto my bed and wrapped my arms around her as she moved closer to me. She has had such a rough day that she fell asleep in my arms.