Hollow Hatred

Chapter Four

           I wanted out of geometry feeling defeated. Mr. Musser gave me detention! I can't believe it! I've never had detention. It wasn't my fault either. Yes, I brought the phone into school against school rules, but I wasn't disturbing the class. The person texting me was!

           Oh, forget it.

           I have detention, and I can't change that.

           When I got to my locker, I threw my books in and ripped my phone out of my bag. Four new messages. The first one was from Seth.

           hey you need a ride home from school

         I replied "yes". Ever since I told Seth about the picture from the unknown number, he's become a bit caring. He usually doesn't care whether I come home or not. I'm happy he does now. Maybe I'll be able to convince hugs aren't for the weak. I grinned at the thought. Seth is a piece of work. I looked at the next text and saw it was from Cassy.

           Hey babes! We R pickin u up at 6 wear something sexy 2 the club ;D

           I rolled my eyes at Cassys grammar. The next text was from an unknown number. My breathe caught in my throat, and I opened the text.

           Can't believe you got detention, love. I'm sorry.

           How did he know I got detention? I clicked the next text. It was from mystery man too. I opened the message and a picture of me popped up. Jaspers arm was hung around my shoulder, and he was smiling at something his friend said. Probably when they called me a teachers pet. I, on the other hand, looked distressed.

           You better change this.

           I glared at my phone. How did he take that picture? That was when everyone in the hallway was gone! I didn't see anybody in the hallway when Jaspers idiot friend called me a teachers pet. Maybe he was around the corner or something. And what does the hell does he mean "I better change this?" That better not be a threat! I'm having second thoughts about getting my father invovled. This man is ridiculous!

           I shook my head at my thoughts and took some deep breathes to calm myself down. After a few moments of thinking, I texted him back.

           'He's my brother.'

           I hit send, and I carried on with my day.

　

　

           When I finally got home, I ran to my room and crashed onto my bed. Mystery man never wrote me back, as usual. I was angry with him for threatening me, and more so, for getting me in trouble. I felt endangered and targeted. I wanted someone to comfort me and to tell me everything will be okay. But is everything okay?

          I reached into my bag and pulled out my lily. I left the note attached to it. If he wanted to date me he should just ask. I would say no, but after getting to know him a bit, I might say yes. Maybe that's why he's hiding. He's scared of rejection. According to Mrs. Shepherd, he was no reason to be scared. He could probably have anyone he wanted. Why me?

           I stood up and walked over to the evidence box. I put the lily inside the box and closed it up. Maybe I should call my dad. He would know what to do. But I don't know what this guy looks like. What would I tell my dad? Oh, there's his man following me! He's the sexiest man alive, and he's super possessive. I shivered when I thought about what my father would do if I said that to him. He'd have a stroke or something.