A Coward's Melee

A Coward's Melee - Headlights

Chapter 13 - Headlights

Abaddon’s POV

I was walking down the halls, hearing the never ending chatter of the teenagers who either seemed too eager for lunch or those who just saw it as a step closer to the end of the day. I was with the second group; I loathed this place, with a passion. I don’t know how these humans can do it every day. I’ve been here a little less than three months and I can’t wait to get out. All the annoying girls swarming around speaking nonsense, the jocks thinking they’re the shit, and the demanding teachers who keep constantly disrespecting me. If it was up to me I’d kill them all and put an end to their short, pitiful lives. I was distracted again by one of the tiny voices in my head.

When did you fall again?

I’ve always been like this.

No you haven’t. Wake up.

Wake up?

 I was brought out of my thoughts as I felt someone grab hold of my arm as we continued to walk, “What’s going through that maze-like brain of yours?” asks Azrael as we made our way down the crowded halls which parted like the red sea at our presence. I had asked her Monday night and she gladly said yes. People were shocked to say the least at our sudden pairing. The schools most power student getting together with the anti-authority rebel who, according to them, couldn’t stand the popular group, which is correct. I can’t stand them and I’m sure the feeling is mutual for some of them. If it wasn’t for Azrael I would have ripped their heads off already. But as I was saying, we stood out more than I would have liked but at least they know their place.

“Just how I wish you would let me rip the smug look off these people’s faces.” I tell her motioning to the crowd I’ve spent lunch with the past four days. She smiles, biting her lower lip as she tries not to laugh. She knew I was completely serious about it but found it amusing nonetheless.  Sometimes I don’t get this girl. We walked past the human pops when I noticed Katherine staring at me walk up to the table. Every time I looked at her I feel like there’s something missing, something I’m forgetting but for the love of me I can’t remember. I’ve asked Azrael about it but she just told me it might be because I use to have a crush on her or something like that so I dropped it.

Azrael slid her hand into mine, holding onto it; she did this every time we walked past her. I knew she was more insecure then she lets off but I wouldn’t tell her I know that. I’ll keep that to myself, “Are you staying after school today?” she asks as she takes a seat on top of a lunch table, me sitting between her legs.

“Maybe.” I tell her, shrugging my shoulders nonchalantly while she runs her hand though my now lengthy hair, “I’m thinking of going to get a haircut. You know what? I think I’ll just go now and be back before class ends.” I tell her standing up and turning to face her.

She crossed her legs, eyeing my hair for a bit, “Yeah you need a cut. Well take your time; there’s a game tonight so I’ll actually be her all day.”

I raised my eyebrows confused. This girl was always involved in something even if she didn’t need to be, “I’m not up for the game so ill just see you laters then.” I tell her, turning around before she pulled me back.

“My father told me to ask if you had changed your mind.” She said in that same careless tone she always seemed to have.

I shake my head, “No, I haven’t changed my mind.” I tell her walking away only to have her pull me back again, “What?” I ask her, aggravated with the pulling.

“You forgot something.” she says pointing at her lips. I was about to go for it when out of the corner of my eye I saw Katherine staring at us, with a look in her eyes I couldn’t make out.