Zodiac Agents : Guarded

CHAPTER 8

Didi and the girls emerged from the bathroom after a boring lesson of history. Past spies during wars and medieval times. She was much more excited about the next sparring sessions or weapon wielding practice.

"Didi, look." Didi looked up to see Ally gesturing to someone further down the hallway.

After that night at Tiger's, Didi had learned the name of the cute guy she met when they first moved to Miami. Dylan Russo. He attended the college, studying law. They had texted little over the past few days. He hadn't texted but she hadn't either because she'd been busy with work.

"Okay, so what?" Didi asked, looking away after one glance. He was wearing a white shirt with no sleeves which showed off his arms clearly. Someone was walking next to him and they were both in deep conversation.

"So, what happened after Tiger's?" Felicity asked.
"Nothing much but come on, we should get home." Didi said, walking towards the exit but consciously thinking if her hair was looking decent in its two long ponytails.

She didn't want to look at him but curiosity took over and she glanced again. And this time he looked again and a smile formed on his face. He gave her a tiny wave. For a moment she wasn't sure what to do. Then she smiled slightly and turned to her friends, still nervous but trying to stay calm.

"What happened to going home?" Snow asked.
"Maybe I changed my mind." Didi said.

She saw Huntley look at something behind her and she guessed that he was approaching. Didi turned around and he was there, towering over her. She wandered if he was just extremely tall or she was just extremely short. Probably because she was short. It was always because she was short.

"Hey." he said.
"Hey." she said. She heard whispers behind her from the girls but he didn't seem to pay attention to that.
"You didn't say you had classes here." Dylan said.
"Yeah, well I have this one class... Plus, we never really talked about it." Didi explained.
"Yeah, I am so sorry I haven't texted. I was dealing with this thing-" he looked genuinely apologetic until there were clicks of heels on the floor and a girl stood next to him. He suddenly looked nervous and annoyed.

"Hi Dylan." the voice said in a sweet voice. She was wearing pink heels and a matching flowery dress. Her shiny black hair framed a pretty face with lips covered in red lipstick. She was wearing a pink shirt with white symbols on the front. Probably in a sorority house. She was smiling sweetly but Didi just had this feeling that she was not sweet.

"Hey Nikki." Dylan said, trying not to look her in the eyes. Who was this b*tch?
"And who are these girls?" Nikki asked him, looking over every one of them. Didi suddenly felt like she had to defend her pack. But of course she didn't have to really because they could defend themselves.

"We're new in town." Huntley said bluntly.
"Yeah, I was just about to offer to show them around the-" Dylan started talking but Nikki interrupted them.
"Oh that's so nice." she said. "You know, I'm throwing this party at my house on Wednesday, would you guys like to come?"

Didi really didn't know what this girl's angle was. Nikki was eyeing her now, sizing her up.
And Didi wouldn't stand for it. She was about to accept when Elaine spoke first.
" We actually have work. "
" Oh, that's too bad. "Nikki said, pouting." Well, you'll come, right Dylan? "
" Uh, yeah sure... " Dylan said.
" Great, I'll see you tonight then. Oh and if you girls have a chance, please feel free to drop by. It's going to be so much fun. " Nikki gave a final smile and wave, then touched Dylan's arm lightly and skipped away.

" She seems... " Felicity was struggling to find the words.
" Peppy. "Scarlett said.
" More like - " Didi had to nudge Ally with her elbow to stop her from cursing.