Innocence

The New Guy

8 1/2 months later.

Abigail's POV

It's been almost 9 months since I first was emitted into Australia's most heavily guarded prison. We were currently outside doing "exercises". At least we were suppose to. Everyone was in their own groups talking. Some were arm wrestling, some were full body wrestling, we were making jokes.

"I don't get why that's so wrong!!" whines Gold.

"Gold, you can't steal a cow and then sell it to a different farm to get the people you sold it to sent to jail! The easier thing would be to steal the cow, kill it and sell its meat. That way no one knows whose cow it was." I laughed.

"That's.......actually really smart," Duke chuckled. It's been hard but Duke is finally warming up to me.

"You know Chief, that mind may be pretty on the outside but it's evilly brilliant!" Bones slapped me on the back. We were still laughing when a whistle rang through the courtyard.

Beep

Beep

Beep

Three??

"Three blows?? That can only means one thing," mumbled Bones.

"A new prisoner." Duke said nodding. We all stood up and walked into two lines, up against a far wall. Duke next to me, Gold across from his brother and Bones across from me.

Suddenly a boy, not much older than me steps through the door. He looks from prisoner to prisoner, as if he's looking for someone. Suddenly, his eyes stop on one person.

Me.

What the?? Instead of looking away, he keeps our eye contact. Out of the corner of my eye, I could see Bones looking at me with a worried expression. Suddenly the New Boy smiles. I raise an eyebrow in response.

"This is AJ....." Señor Bad.... I mean Blain, pauses leaning over to ask for the kid's last name.

The boy whispers something but it was too soft for anyone to hear. Suddenly, Blain smirks letting out a small chuckle.

"This is AJ Stewart." My eyes widened. Every eye turned towards me. I laughed it off, rolling my eyes to make it look like a coincident. But on the inside, I was freaking out.

Who the hell is this guy and why is he acting like I should know him??

"Is he related to you?" Asked Gold.

I scoffed, "He wishes." My hands began to sweat, something that only happens when I don't understand something that deals with me.

Finally all eyes turned back towards the new guy. "He is here for shoplifting."

Several people chuckled. Some even made comments like "amateur!" And "such a child".

"Shoplifting several cars," people immediately stopped laughing. There was only the sound of low whistles. I stood there unimpressed.

AJ starting walking the gauntlet. When he was within ear shot I leaned over to Gold and loudly whispered, "The question is, if I tripped him, would he cry, fight back, or try to fight back while crying?" Everyone chuckled. Except AJ of coarse. He just gave me the death glare as I smiled widely. I sent him a wink. That's when he started to walk towards me.

"My guess is he would laugh, and then get up and trip you, pretty girl." He whispered in my year. I scoffed.

He turned to continue to walk the gauntlet but had some difficulty walking. It may have been because I may or may not have stuck my foot out. He fell face forward. Everyone started laughing.

"My guess is he just stays on the floor looking up at me dumbfounded." I winked, leaning over him. I dramatically stepped over him, turned around and curtsy. "Pretty Boy," I added as I walked away.

"You gonna do anything guard?" He yelled towards Blain.

I laughed. "Nope!" I said popping the p. I turned around. "He tends to turn a blind eye to things like this." Blain laughed.

"She's right," he shrugged still laughing. He then turned around and to prove my point, walked away.

I watched the new kid mumble some very choice words before standing up. Prisoners chuckled as they walked back to whatever they were doing before the arrival. Soon it was me, AJ, Bones, Gold and Duke. I laughed before turning around. Suddenly I was pushed up against the wall with an arm draped across my neck.

I laughed as I looked into the dark eyes of the new guy.

"You listen to me," he sneered. I looked behind him to see the other prisoners stop in their tracks and turn their attention to the scene going on. I looked over to see Bones, Gold, and Duke debating whether or not to help me. I gave them a reassuring shake of the head before turning my attention back to AJ.

He continued,"You better watch yourself. I don't like people making a fool of me. I don't like being made to look weak. And sweetheart, if I were you I'd be a little nicer to me. You may or may not want me to owe you something." I began to chuckle. Which soon turned into a full wave of laughter. I glanced to see that the prisoners had come closer to hear what was going on. I smirked.

An audience. My luck. Not so lucky for the new guy.

"Oh please," I did a quick spin move to reverse our spots. My arm was now across his neck. I could hear all the inmates laugh. "Now it's your turn to listen, City Boy. You don't want to be on my bad side and guess what. You are already halfway there. The next time you try to make me look weak, remember that I can't and will not stand for it. This prison is like a totem pole and buddy, you are so low on it you eat the dirt. But me? I'm on top. It may seem weird but you'll learn quick that no one, NO ONE, disrespects me. Got it?" He nodded. I let go of him and walked away.

"Looks like the kitten has claws." He chuckles.

"That's it!!!" I spun around and punched him in the face.

Hard.

There was a sudden roar of laughter as AJ fell to the floor, holding his nose.

"This kitten does have claws and you better learn quick just how sharp they are!" I sneered. I turned around and walked away. I stopped when I reached Gold and Duke. "Take him back to his cell," they nodded as they went to pick the boy up.

Bones joined me as I walked away from the scene. "You okay, Chief?"

"Keep an eye on him. It's no coincidence he targeted me. And I'm pretty sure it has nothing to do with my gender. Something's up. Find out why he's really here and what I did to piss him off."

The attached gif is of AJ when he first gets to the prison and when he walks the Gauntlet. Enjoy!!