Haven ( Interracial)

T W O

School was over an the rumours of Jayden Kings return had already spread and everyone was talking about it.

I walked out of the school. I noticed Meghan and her boyfriend, Drew kissing in the parking lot of the school.

Meghan confused me alot. She is the most popular girl in school yet she picks on me, an average student. I won't go far to call it bullying.And now for example, she is apparently dating the school's Golden boy Drew but she beat me up for talking to a new student. I guess some people are not meant to be understood
I looked away and made my way to leave Aaron stopped me.

" Hey " he said

" Hi " I said trying to avoid him.
" I was trying to tell you something earlier"

" I'm sorry Aaron, I'm going to be late for work" I walked away as quick as I could but I felt guilty immediately but I couldn't do anything.

It was for peace sake.

I rushed home to change and went straight to work. " You're late " Lily, my co worker and friend said when I entered the diner.

" I'm sorry " I rushed and grabbed an apron.

The diner or ' homely feeling' is my place of work. As the name implied, the diner, instead of having normal tables and chairs, had their chairs look like sofas, a small chandelier hung in the centre of the room. It was decorated with things you would mostly find in a living room. The kitchen was opposite the entrance, left to the kitchen was a door to the staff locker room. It wasn't big but it is something. At the kitchen door's right is the office of the owner.

" OMG look who decided to show up at work today " Kyle said when I got into the kitchen.

" I'm sorry " I gave him a small smile
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" You know I can't stay mad at you with a smile like that " he tried to poke my nose but I turned making him hit above my lip and I flinched.

" What is that on your face ? " He asked pointing at my swollen fore head.

" Oh my sexiness. Call the ambulance my baby's hurt. Lily LILIAN " he gasped and I cringed when he gently pushed my hair off my face and he gasped again.

" It's alright Kyle I'm fi- "

"  You're fine? This isn't fine Catherine your face is ruined !!" he took a deep breath " who did this because I have a gun, a shovel and a human shaped hole in my backyard " he was red with anger.

" Kyle I promise its nothing "

" Ok why where you yelling my name " Lily walked into the kitchen " what da faq Cat what happened" she looked genuinely concerned.

" It that girl Meghan isn't it ? " Kyle said

" What, no. I fell off the stairs "
" Well is the stairs name Meghan ? " Lily asked

" I'm gonna have a talk with that chick no one touches my baby "

" It's alright guys I'm totally fine. It'll be gone in a few days " I smiled at their care.

Lily was about a year older than me. She finished high School a year ago and decided to stay a year before leaving for college so, she works in the diner which belongs to her uncle as a waitress. She had fiery red hair and blue eyes with freckles to die for . She had the body of a model and so she occasionally models. She decided we were sisters the first day we met in the diner even if she didn't know me. She helped me get the job.

Kyle on the other hand was older than Lily with almost three years. He dreams of being a chef and Lily and I completely support him because is food is amazing. I met him a few months ago and we instantly bonded over out love for pizza and marvel heroes. He had short brown hair which was usually in a quiff and emerald green eyes. He was buff which would make people feel intimidated but he's a total goof ball.

" Now come on let's work " I picked up a notepad and a pen before walking out.

" Can I take your order ? " I asked my first customers for the day.

I took all the customers orders with a smile on my face even though it hurt. Kyle and Lily gave me a concerned look once in a while but I made sure to reassure them with a smile.

Finally, it was time to close. Lily had already gone home earlier as usual while Kyle and I cleaned up the diner. The owner hardly ever comes to the diner.
" Phew finally finished" I heard Kyle say.

" Are you done baby girl?" He asked

" Almost " I replied rinsing the last of the dishes.

" In done "

" Are all the windows and doors locked?"

" Yes "

" Good let's go " he said loosening his apron.

We came out and he locked the diner.

" Are you sure you want to go home alone. I mean , it's pretty late "

I checked the time it was about eight PM.

" I'll be fine Kyle. See you tomorrow "

" Ok bye. "

The diner wasn't really far from my house. It was a thirty minute walk usually.

I pulled my hoodie over my head. The neighborhood doesn't exactly have a  good reputation but then again it isn't a bad one. There where cases of gang fights, drug dealing and illegal fights I guess it does have a bad reputation.

I hurried my footsteps when I felt someone was following me. I sucked in the cold evening air. The street I was walking in wasn't completely deserted, a few cars passed by and I could see a group of men up ahead but I felt goosebumps rise.

I crossed the road and began jogging. I finally summoned the courage to turn back and I saw no one.

Almost there

I pushed myself to run faster. I almost fainted in fear when I felt a hand on my shoulder.

I screamed and almost fell down when I turned to face a hooded man with his hand out stretched. He caught me.

"You dropped something" his deep voice said. He gave me my wallet with the tips I had gotten earlier.

" T.. thanks " I mumbled before running away.

I entered my house a sweaty mess.

" You're late " my aunt said with a Stern look. Her hands were crossed and she had a frown on her face.

" Sorry. We had a lot of customers today " I had a guilty smile.

" Still you should have called or even texted. Do you know how worried I was ?"

" I'm sorry " she sighed.
" Go freshen up and eat " she went back to reading her law books.

" Actually, I already had dinner so... Goodnight " I said awkwardly. I stood there for a while before I realized she wasn't going to reply.

I went up to my room and took off my hoodie I was planning on having a long shower before changing into my pyjamas. I was exhausted.

Something fell off my hoodie. It was a silver medallion  with the initials JAK embedded on it. I wondered where it came from.

Then it hit me, the hooded man. It must have fell off him when he caught me. There was a probability I might not see him again but I kept it just in case.

Staring at my reflection, I couldn't help but wonder why Meghan would think I was trying to get close to Aaron. I'm not that good looking anyway.

I thought about blow drying my hair but I was to tired to. I knew was going to regret it.

I fell asleep Immediately my body hit my bed.