Back In Black- Book 2

Chapter 32

Cole's POV

It took me an hour to get out of bed this morning. I didn't want to go after what happened at the ball the other night.

When she showed up reminding me of all the awful things I've done, it felt like i was hit by a freight train. After all this time she decides to make her presence known. Instead of coming to terms and moving on she comes back to threaten me. To top it off she had the audacity to talk about Kenzie. It's one thing to threaten me but to bring Kenzie into it, is another thing entirely.

Up until the ball i never even admitted to my self that i loved Kenzie. That alone scares me more than her threatening me. Kenzie is the one thing in the world that makes me happy. Losing her because she found out the bad things i did to that girl would destroy me. I barely know Kenz and I couldn't imagine life without her. She brightens my days with her sassiness. If there's one woman for me it's her. Every day she keeps me on my toes and makes me want to be a better man.

The only reason im going to school is to see her smile. Even though she doesn't know it, she's the only thing that keeps me sane. Sure i have my friends and sports but every night i go home to a huge empty house full of pointless memories. I don't remember the last time i seen my dad and my mom is almost as distant. With no siblings and the rest of my family not around, it's lonely.

Ive never got close to anyone, especially a girl but with Kenzie things feel right. We bicker like an old couple but at the end of the day we're always there for each other. I wish i knew how she felt because it kills me to not be able to kiss her or hold her like i want to.

I parked in my normal spot and Grant and Quinn were standing by their cars talking.

"How was thanksgiving break dude?" Grant slapped me on the back.

"Spent it alone as usual." I laughed to cover up my gloominess.

"Dude you're lucky, my aunts and uncles fought the whole time, it was a nightmare!" At least they had a family to be surrounded by. I shouldn't be so mopey or feel bad for myself but holidays put me in a bad mood.

"All my siblings came home with their kids. Our house was in complete chaos for a few days. Mom is still trying to put it back together." Quinn is the youngest of 7 kids. I couldn't imagine having that many kids.

"Hey how was the ball? You get stuck talking to all those businesses people?"

"I did for awhile but you'll never guess who showed up."

"Bet your dad showed up and your parents went at it causing a scene."

"Nope that would have been a million times better. Remember that girl we all used to pick on till this year and we thought she moved or something?"

They glanced at each other in worry.
"Shit."
"Really?"

"Yeah.. she made it clear she is pissed and made it clear she is going to get even."

"Again, shit. If she comes back around shes going to stir up trouble she doesn't want."

"I tried to tell her but she wasn't having it."

"What was her name?" Grants face scrunched up in thought.

"I can't remember for the life of me."

"Me either. But she didn't look like the same person. She even won best dressed but left when she was called on stage."

"That's kinda weird don't you think?" Quinn seemed the most upset by the news. I knew neither of them would say anything to anyone about it. The less people who were reminded, the better.

The bell rang signaling class was about to start soon. Glancing around I didn't see Kenzie anywhere. If she wasn't here by second period than I'm going home. Even though i don't have many more days i can take off this year, i really don't want to be here today.

First period seemed to drag on forever with no sign of her. There was a few minutes left before the bell would ring. I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket.

'Missing me already?'
-Kenzie

I couldn't help but smile seeing her text. I hadn't heard from her since Thanksgiving.

'Where ya at?'
-C

'Be there soon, had some things to attend to this morning.'
-Kenzie

I slipped my phone back in my pocket with a smile on my face. As much as i wanted to ask questions about what she was up to, i knew better. Chances are she wouldn't tell me and she'd withdraw from me. She would tell me if she wanted to.

Next week is the winter formal and i still haven't coordinated colors with Kenzie. It took a lot for me to ask her but im glad I finally did. More than anything im surprised she even said yes. Dances dont seem like her thing but than again they arent mine either. After seeing her in that sexy red dress on our date, im dying to see her in a dress again.

The bell rang and i darted into the hall to wait for her like an obedient dog. Im beyond whipped. It wasn't long before she came strolling in like the goddess she it. I bet she doesn't even know she makes heads turn without trying. She wore black ankle boots, black skinny jeans and a green sweater. Her hair fell in soft waves i craved to run my fingers through.

As always she was well composed and care free in everyone else's eyes, but i could see a wicked fire burning in her eyes. Her eyes said she was out for vengeance.