The Hidden Rose(Book One In The Rose Pedal Series) /✔

Chapter Fifty-Two

I stared at him with boredom and a blank expression. But on the inside, i was a nervous wreck. I had never been sold out before and i had never talked to a cop with them looking for Rose.

"I suppose so." I said, my head resting on my hand and my elbow on the chair's arm.

"And what exactly do you do to get into trouble?" His eyes drilled into me as he studied me.

"Ah well, sir i can tell you that. She-"

"I want her to tell me." He said, cutting off the principal. The big bald man just nodded sharply and stepped back, shutting his pie hole.

"Not much really. It isn't even that bad. It's really just stupid shit that the principal over there insists makes sense." I shot a glare at him and he narrowed his eyes.

"What kind of things?"

"Stupid ass shit like my bra strap is showing or my tank top strap is too thin."

"Well that is the dress code isn't it?"

"Yes. But it's stupid. The dress code should be what you would wear to a public event. Anything as long as it isn't slutty and doesn't actually show boobs and such. It's my body. And you can't tell me what i put on it you fucking asshole." I growled, turning my death glare to the principal who had dress coded me so many times simply because my bra strap was showing.

The cop took in a sharp breath at my word choice and narrowed his eyes at me.

"what other things do you do to get in trouble?"

"Simple pranks that were actually pretty funny. I get into fights sometimes." I lifted my hand and examined my short black nails.

"Why do you get into fights?" He asked, taking notice and leaning forward. I lifted my gaze to his and purposely showed me considering it.

"Don't worry. You won't be getting into any trouble for these fights. Nobody was killed or pressed charges, so there's no point."

I gave him a quick nod before continuing.

"Most of the fights were an argument that went to far, but some of them were me sticking up to a bully who was harassing another kid."

He took note and nodded slowly. When he looked back at me, his eyes were serious.

"Have you ever heard of Rose, the faceless queen?" he asked bluntly.

"Of course. Who hasn't!! She's a badass, savage, -but at the same time horrible- criminal."

I had heard all the rumors going around about Rose. I knew what people said, so i could blend in easier.

He frowned and nodded. He took note and looked at my clothes. I think he hid it well, but i noticed. His eyes widened slightly as he looked into my eyes.

"Do you always dress like this?" He asked, gesturing to my clothes.

Since i actually did always dress like this, and plenty other people knows this, i couldn't lie.

"Yes. Most of the time anyway. I love the smell of leather and i ride a crotch rocket. So the leather helps with the wind and bugs." I shrugged.

He nodded slowly again and i had to resist the urge to roll my eyes.

"Alright then, Miss Ross. You can go back to class. But keep in mind that if you get into any trouble with the law and not only the school rules, i will have questions."

"Ask them now if you already have them." I blurt out bravely. He looked at me, a little surprised at my bluntness.

"Alright then." He turned to the principal "leave us."

"No, you can't-"

"I overrule you lawfully. Leave."

He left and the cop turned back to me.
"Do you know about the abandoned warehouse downtown?"

My heart began to thump in my chest as i realized, i had pushed my luck and was a little too brave. But it was too late now and if i wanted to get away with it, i had to keep going.

"I don't really go downtown.. so i don't even know." I said like a normal, boring ass teenage girl.

"Do you know Luke Murphey?" He asked, narrowing his eyes.

"Yes. He's my boyfriend."

His eyes widened and he didn't even bother covering it up this time.

"You're under arrest." He said, narrowing his eyes in a menacing way. I shot to my feet before he could clamp the cuffs around my wrists.

"Why." I said.

"Because you're Rose. I doubted it for awhile but now i know."

"Why the hell would you assume that?!" I exclaimed in shock.

"Luke Murphey was spotted outside the warehouse kissing Rose. He had taken off his mask to do so, therefore reavealing himself and you."

My mouth dropped open and i froze, completely shocked. He grabbed my wrist to put on the cuff and that's when i snapped out of it. I swung my fist and hit him in the mouth. He grunted and shoved me roughly towards the wall. I hit it, but i pushed off of it to the door and shot out of the room.

I sprinted down the hallway and i could hear the cop on my tail. I started to panic, knowing he would catch me outside once i stopped at my bike.

Then the bell rang.

I sighed in relief even though my lungs burned and muscles pumped as i sprinted. The hallway started to flood with teenagers and i glanced over my shoulder to spot the cop being slowed down.

I collided with someone and looked up into electric blue eyes. He looked at my shocked, and slightly fearful ones and ran with me. We ran down the hall, shoving people out of the way and behind us to slow down the cop. We made it to the door and shoved it open, running out into the blinding light. But before we could make our escape, i skidded to a stop beside Luke, glancing around at all the cops. There were at least three cop cars and ten cops.

I heaved, dragging in air. The cop bebind us bursted through the doors and i grabbed him, shovinf him in front of me and poking a pencil into his back.

"I'll stab you." I whispered in his ear. He didn't even know it wasn't a knife and yet he still stiffened.

"Let him go and come quietly and no one will get hurt." one of the cops called as they all put a hand on their guns.

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