Catching My Queen

||LEAVE ME THE FUCK ALONE||

Zara PoV

Coming out of my maths class, the only thing that was on my mind was Archie. I knew Archie from the states when I went there to stay. He was Aliyah's distant cousin and soon we became friends but there was something that pulls us apart. He always had a great dislike for me which he always showed. It used to bother me but not anymore, he can be an ass all he wants to.

I didn't have any problem that he came here but I was afraid that what might he reveal in front of my friends. I didn't want anyone to know about the truth that I have been hiding. I was tired of carrying this burden but I knew I had to. I sighed in frustration and walked towards my locker when I was pushed inside an empty classroom. I curse under my breath when my head collided with someone's chest. I swear to God if this is Ryan, I will him with my own hands.

"What the actual fuck?" I curse and glared at the person standing in front of me.

"I apologize if I hurt you," Archie replied sympathetically but his face was lacking the expression. I narrowed my eyes at him and cure him again. Well, what can I say, the moment I saw him, the curse just randomly comes out of my mouth.

"What is the purpose of this all Archie?" I asked and he smiled at me. "I see, straight to the point love." He answered. His endearment for me did not sit well in me. We were friends for three years and even though we always had our moments where we used to fight, I never hated him.

"Don't call me that." I snarled at him but he just chuckled bitterly. he walked towards me and stood inches away from me. My heart accelerated in my chest while he smiled cruelly. His hand reached my waist and the next minute I collided with his chest. I tried to struggle in his arm but his grip was strong. what is with these boys trapping me in their arms? Stupid boys.

"Leave me, Archie. Do not test my patience." My mouth felt dry when his hands moved from my waist and cupped my cheek. I felt uncomfortable but his eyes remain plastered on my face. "Did you told your friends about it?" My eyes widen at the mention of it while his remain strained on my face making me super uncomfortable.

"NO," I exclaimed hastily, my voice increasing I volume to tell him how he cants mention this stuff anywhere he wants. "Don't mention it to anyone Archie," I replied while he kept looking at me.

"Why the hell not? You need to tell every-" I slapped his chest in anger. He grinned at me making me furious.

"Stop talking already bitch." The bell rang indicating that lunchtime has started. Before he could utter a word I raised my hand and poked his chest.

"I do not want you near my friends Archie. I swear to God if you utter a single word, I swear to God I will kill you with my bare hands."

With a final glance at him, I walked out of the room. My head was already pounding with all the thoughts. I hate this life. Whenever I try to take control of this fuckin life, everything goes wrong.

"My fuckin life." I cursed myself inwardly.

"Hey." Sara hollered and waved his hands in the air. I looked around and my gaze falls on Ryan who was sitting with Cassandra?

I gritted my teeth and stride towards them because unfortunately, they were sitting at our table. I nodded my head towards Sara and she smiled.

"How was maths?" Chase asked making me glare at him.

"Just like you, fucked up." I spat in anger. He rose his hands in mock surrender and smiled.

"What crawled in your ass and died?" Nick said. He grabbed his burger and munched on it.

I rolled my eyes and ignore them because my gaze was already locked on the couple sitting beside me. Cassandra's hands were clasped in Ryan's.

I took a deep breath and furrow my eyebrows. Why the hell does it matter to me. He means no one. He is no one to me. I hate him.

But do I hate him? Hate is a very strong word and I don't think if I have in me to hate him. Whatever has happened in the past, I do respect him. However, I was sick of him treating me like shit. Sometimes he gives me these hot and cold shoulders.

"Where is Archie?" Cassandra asked making me choke on my spit. Wait for what?

"Excuse me?"

"I saw you two entering the darkroom. I thought maybe you guys came together." She smirked.

"You and Archie?" Sara blurted making me facepalm myself. "No," I replied. "He wanted to talk about something that's all."

"What did he wanted to talk about?" Ryan asked. I snapped my head towards him in surprise. "What?" I asked raising my eyes brows.

I wasn't expecting him to even acknowledge me let alone talk to me but then again in the morning, he did nod at me. He was so confusing which was driving me crazy.

"Stay away from him." He said harshly. With a swift moment, he picked up his tray and walked away from us. Wait for what?

Everyone looked at him with wide eyes even Cassandra. No one expected him to talk to me so civilly. What the fuck is wrong with everyone today.

"What have you done to him Zoya?" Chase asked me his eyes still wide open in shock.

I shake my head indicating to him that I did not do anything. The bell rang again and we all got up to leave the cafeteria but not before Sara grabbing my hand and pulling me to the other side.

"Don't forget about GNO bitch." She whispered and I nodded back solemnly. I was already dreading my decision.

"Where are we going?" I asked her but she just shook her head.

"It's a surprise." She whispered again and I sighed.

I hope I don't have to regret my decision.