Fight The Demons

Chapter Two : Hunter

I had two ways to solve this dilemma. One was to face him with valour and face a headache or play it with innocence. I chose the second option.

"What are you talking about, dad?" I asked with a fake frown. My father obviously caught my ordeal and poked right at the target.

"Your mother tells me that you had a company last night with the girl next door?" he queried but his eyes challenged me to lie on his face. 

I maintained the eye contact, I uttered, "Jezebeth, you mean? Yeah, we studied together for the test on monday."

He placed the newspaper aside, removed his spectacles and then patiently laid his hands on the table.

"She is a bad company, Hunter. She is the evil herself. You cannot lose your concentration because of her when you are so close to your destiny," he explained. 

That is where he is somewhat correct. Her name itself suggested so. Jezebeth is a mythological demon of falsehood, she took advantage of her weak preys. And, my Jeze was no different. That's how we became close. A good test score for an awesome blowjob was our first deal. I did search on google for her name. I admit I had an infatuation with her for a long time now. But I genuinely liked this girl after last night. We stayed in my bed for a long time yesterday. Maybe I will ask her to be my girlfriend today. 

I hummed in response, it would get my dad off my back. 

He exhaled in defeat as I wanted him to then stood up, straightened up his shirt, adjusted his gun, kissed my mother's forehead and ruffled my hair. Making his way settee he grabbed his suitcase he made his way to the garage clearly going to the office. A good cop appreciated time and punctuality. 

As soon as he took his exit, my mother opened her mouth to say something only to stop seeing my hand held in the air. I ignored her vociferate to give her attention. I took my sling bag from the chair beside me and opened the door. 

I stepped out of the door. I haven't learned to drive yet so I had to depend on Hayden to drive me to Winter-Falls Academy. Two more years here and I will be out of here to get into some renowned grad school. 

I fastened my lace of sneakers for I needed to walk fifteen minutes to reach my destination. I glanced to my right at Jeze's house. Her bike was missing so I assumed I would see her at the Academy. 

On my way, I met one of my friends, Sebastian who was busy telling me about the how he beat his own score on some video game he has been playing while I was reliving the night I spend with Jeze. 

Her delicate fingers brushing my back, her lips touching mine...

I shuddered in delight so much that Sebastian demanded what I was on about. 

"I scored with Jeze yesterday. I am going to ask her to be my girlfriend," I informed him.

Sebastian's eyes widened in surprise.

"Jezebeth James? Seriously, man? Are you sure? She is mixed with those drug addicts. You know that right?" concern evident in his voice. 

I nodded,"Yeah, I know but I think she is the one."

He left the matter like I wanted him to. We entered our college with more than fifteen minutes to spare. Students were sprawled around the entire campus. Some busy making out, some busy on their mobile phones and few of them making their way to the class. 

I wanted to surprise Jeze so I bid Sebastian goodbye and went the way to her locker. Right around the corner of the hallway when I turned, I came dead in my tracks. I saw a guy pinning my girl to her locker, her fingers grabbing chunks of the guy's hair just like she did to me last night, her legs wrapped around his waist, his hands gripping her hips. 

I felt a thousand bricks dropping on me. It was hard to breathe. I counted to ten to slow down my harsh breath just to puff in the end. I was determined not to let straps of my bag go unless I calm the fuck down. 

When I was sure I won't hurt anyone, I made way to Jeze's locker who was still busy making out. I coughed to get their attention. Head with black hair which was just tangled in between Jeze's fingers turned and I locked my grey eyes to his astonishingly similar grey ones. 

"What is the meaning of this shit?" I asked him. 

He smirked in return and grabbing Jeze by her waist, he placed her beside him. 

"What do you mean big brother? I am making out with my girlfriend."

I clenched my fists, eager to punch his fucking face but controlled the urge. I turned my attention to Jeze who smiled at me innocently. By now we had attracted a lot of attention.

Fucking bitch.

She let out a giggle, "What? Did you think a make-out session would seal our deal, Hunter? That's really pathetic. Why to fall for the good brother when I have this bad boy," she looked back to Hayden and traced her fingers through his face, scar on his arm partially covered by the half sleeve shirt he wore. 

I looked at my surrounding, people were eager for a mind-blowing fight. I was more angry than jealous. I closed my distance such that I was head-on-head with Hayden.

"Why are you doing this?" I asked with gritted teeth.

His snigger widened realizing that he got me. He won my anger, "Just because I can."

I stepped back keeping in mind that it's not worth it, he is not worth it. Giving him no attention will piss him more, so that is what I am going on to do. 

Without giving them anything with my face, I turned to go to my class. I met Sebastian sitting at third row. I sat down next to him and put my head down on the bench in exhaustion. 

A girl is not worth fighting a brother with. 

"I heard what happened. Sorry, man," he apologized, Why the fuck is he apologizing? Without giving it a heed, I nodded without making any eye contact. 

A large commotion made me look up, a group of guys entered my classroom obviously not looking for a fight. I knew the leader, Jason, him being the one who gave me a tour of the Academy in the freshmen year. His friends accompanying him, they all seemed happy. Their result must have been declared. He made eye contact with me and smiled broadly. I smiled back and gave him a high five which lightened my mood instantly.

"Congratulations, man!", I whooped.

"Thanks, dude! By the way party at Lakehouse at eight," he smacked my back. I nodded in response and I sat down and he made his way out. 

"Looks like we will be having free drinks today," I winked at Sebastian and he leaned his back and started laughing out loud. 

I was back to my usual self. 

After the school, I went to Sebastian's place directly. Sebastian and I played PS4 till eight at night then we drove to the Lakehouse. I texted my mom letting her know I will be at Seb's home tonight. I put my phone back into my pocket.

The party was in full swing when we reached. It was just ten minutes walk away from my house but the resident world and this side of the town had a difference of about 180 degrees. 

As expected the place leaked of booze, standing at the doorway I looked at the crowd. Sebastian left me to score with some chick and I noticed in the corning was standing my brother against the wall. He was hidden from me by Jeze's body. They were making out in the open, his eyes locked with me, his smug apparent. 

I knew what to do. Taking bottoms up of the strongest liquor, I made my way to the group of my fangirls. I picked up the blond for the night. I stopped in front of the group, staring at the blond I asked, "Wanna take us somewhere upstairs, sweetheart?"

A wink at the end was all the needed. I needed to forget. I needed to move on. 

Above is 17 year old Jezebeth...