Stomach Tied in Knots (on hold xx)

Chapter 19

I felt like everyone could see the hickey hidden behind  my hair. i sighed and got to my locker. I looked over at Shane, who was pulling books aggresively from his locker. I got my book for my third lesson and turned to him.

"What did that poor locker do to you?" I ask, as he slams the door closed. He chuckles slightly, but the action doesn't reach his eyes. He seemed angrier than he was when i left him in the morning. "What's wrong?" I ask, frowning. 

"Nothing.." He says. His eyes are set on something behind me. I turn around and come face to face with a guy. A guy that seems familiar. A shiver ran down my spine as i recognized him as the guy from the house. 

"Hey. baby cakes." He said, smirking. He pushed his blonde hair back and leaned against the locker. 

"What do you want, Tom." 

"Just confirming that you are coming after school to.. pay your debt." He says and smirk playing on his lips. 

"I said i'll come, didn't i?" 

"Just checking." Shane grabs my hand, pulling me towards him. "Ah.. looks like he is your boyfriend." He says, looking down at how Shane was holding me. 

I didn't say anything, i was too scared to. 

"I think it's non of your business. I said i'll be there, so just leave." Shane said firmly, tightening his grip on my wrist. 

Tom chuckled and nods. "See you around, baby cakes."

"No you won't." Shane says quickly, taking a step forward. Tom holds out his hands. 

"Chill." He says, a smile forming. He gives me one last smirk before walking off. 

"So.. that's the errand." I said, breaking the silence. He nods. "What exactly are you doing?" I ask, frowning. 

"Don't bother yourself..."  He says. I sigh and close my locker. "I'll see you after school." He says, turning around and walking off.  

-

I tapped my foot impatiently as i waited for Shane at his car. 

I texted Casey, telling her i might be a few minutes late. 

It's okayy, can you stay an extra hour though? :) 

I texted back saying okay. 

"Sorry for the wait." said Shane, walking over to me. "Come on." 

He got into his car and started the ignition. I hopped into the passeger seat. 

-

We parked in front of the big house from last time, Tom's house. 

"Stay here." He says firmly , looking at me. "Please." He adds. I sigh but nod. He gives me a small smile and leans in, giving me a light kiss on my lips. 

I turned on the radio and leaned back.  

After exactly twenty minutes, he came back. 

"Took you long enough." I say. I frown and quickly raise my hand to his cheek, to his bruise cheek. "What happened?" 

"Nothing." He says, removing his face from my grasp. 

"This is definetely something, Shane." I say, crossing my arms over my chest. 

"Drop it." He snaps. I sunk into my seat, cowering from his glare. "Sorry." He sighs. 

"I'm late." I say. He sighs again but starts the car.