She's A Fighter

14. Luke

LUKE AARON POV

Everyday seems like normal to me. Break every school rules, flirt some other chicks, being an asshole to each of my temporary girlfriends and fooling around with my friends.

But today, it's different. I don't feel like to do any of them. As I entered the school entrance, there were three girls approached me. Well three of them are my ex actually.

"Hey."

"Hey ladies. What you want?"

"We just want to say hi."

" Oh okay. By the way, I have to go now. See you girls around!"

The girls seem mad but I don't feel guilty at all. I know what they want from me. They just want my reputation and my money.

I know I was late, so I went straight to my class. The whole class become quiet as I entered.

"Luke, you're late." The teacher sighed.

"Apparently."

"Meet me after school."

"Come on, is it for another detention?"

"Yes."

"Whatever."

There was only one empty seat left which is next to Michael. Whether I like it or not, I have to sit there. It's not like I don't like him, I just feel uneasy. Michael and I both taking the same sport and same class, but we never get along. He is very good as a student. But that's what I don't like about him. He lives in a cage. His life is controlled by his parents. I bet he never knows how freedom feels like.

I was asleep for the whole class. When I woke up, I was surprise to found out that I'm alone. Surprisingly, it's recess. How can no one wake me up.

I really don't feel like to eat. Why do I act strange today? I don't think I drink too much yesterday. Well maybe a bit but that's only to celebrate my achievement.

When I walked in the hallway, everyone become silent and continue their own thing as they don't want to cause any problem with me. Another normal day. After recess, I went to my next class. It's English. I hate this class. No. I mean I hate the teacher.

My mood speed up when I saw Charlotte. She was there, sitting on her place which is in front, doing her work I assume to be her school work. I watched her tuck her hair behind her ear gently while bit her lower lip. Wait, why did she bit her lower lip?

This isn't the first time I realize that she's beautiful. I've realized since we first met. When she bumped into me. When she's staring at me deeply I could feel something. Something strange.

"Luke, come and join us here!" One of my friend invited me.

"I'm sorry. Today, I decided to study. Exam is just around the corner remember?" The whole class look at me with confusion I can't tell the reason why.

"Are you kidding me? You're actually going to study instead of hanging out with us?"

"You heard me."

I sat next to her and she chuckled.

"Hey." She greeted me.

"Hey, love." I greeted her back with a smirk.

There was a moment of silence and I feel so uncomfortable. When I broke the silence, I accidentally let out my curiosity out of my mouth.

"I've been thinking about this all day long. What are you doing at the Blackstorm and what did they mean when they said you're the queen of Blackstorm? Are you..."

"Yes I am. Now please don't tell anyone." She shut my mouth and quickly cut my word off.

"Charlotte love, don't you know?" I smirked a bit.

"What?"

"You don't need me to tell the whole school about your secret. I'm sure they've known."

"Shit. No wonder everyone had been talking at my back."

"Luke, can I ask you something?" She asked me and bit her lower lip again.

"Sure."

"Why did you join the street fighting?"

I was shocked at her sentence as that's not type of question I was expecting her to ask.

"Why did you become a fighter?"

"What? I asked you first! That's not how it's work."

Then I stayed quiet. Looking at her, waiting for my reply like it's the longest wait in her life made me feel guilty.

"Hey, Luke. You don't have to tell me the reason." She announced.

"No, it's fine. I can tell you but not here. Wait for me after school. Let's go out for dinner."

"Sure." Her lip curled into a smile.

School had over. I wish I could just get the hell out of this place and get some rest but I can't. I have detention.

When me detention had over, I walked out of the class and found Charlotte was waiting for me at the car park. When I approached her, she was about to take a selfie. When she snap her picture, I quickly stand by her side, and she accidentally took my picture.

"Luke! Oh my god, I post it! I accidentally post it. What the hell Luke, it's for my Instagram update. Why did you do that?" She seemed pissed.

I smiled and replied her, "Let's go. Now tell me where you want to go to eat."

She smiled and said, "McDonald's."

"Let's go."

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I know it's been ages since my last update. The reason why I'm M.I.A. was because of lack of time. I have a school and stuff so I hope you'll understand. Anyway, I'm glad to announce that I'm finally back to write again.