My Brother's Best Friend

Chapter One

Hannah's point of view
I sigh as Henry goes on and on about tattoos and piercings and all that. What is the big deal? They're gross.. He finally arrives at the school and I grab my bag then rush to my friends, Jessica and Alex. "Dude, you seem annoyed?" Jessica asks and I roll my eyes. "I swear, if I hear something about tattoos or piercings again I will explode!" I tell them and we all chuckle while looking around. "You're lucky.." she whispers and I give her a confused look. "Your brother he's.. hot," she tells me and I laugh. "Gross, don't tell me that!" Alex smiles a little, I can tell he likes Jessica but I don't know if she likes him back..? "Hey losers." Henry says to us as he rests his arm on my shoulder. He's 6'1 so we all look short compared to him, which we are. "Shut up," I tell him then punch him in his arm, he just rolls his eyes. His annoying best friend, Clay, walks up next to him. "What are these dorks doing?" He asks and I huff. Clay is taller than me but shorter than Henry. "Socializing, you should try it," Alex says then rolls his eyes. Henry stares down at Alex, he may be tall but little to no one can scare Alex. "You know what you should try?" Clay asks and Alex shrugs his shoulders. "Try losing your virginity," Clay replies then Alex walks away, bumping into him. "Why are you such an asshole?" I ask him and he smirks then shrugs. I roll my eyes then walk across to Jessica. "Mom and dad are out of town for the week. You comin' to the party tonight?" Henry asks Jessica and Clay, of course Clay nods but Jessica tells him she doesn't know yet. Henry gestures towards me as if asking if I'm going. "I live their asshole, where am I supposed to go?" I ask him and he rolls his eyes, then runs his finger along his eyebrow ring. "Your earring is messed up, God." I tell him then pull him down to my level and fix his dangling earring. "There," I say then slap the back of his head. "Ouch, the fuck?" He asks and I smile. "We gotta get to class, so see you later!" Jessica says then pulls me into the school.
The classes before lunch finally end and I could not be happier, I usually just read or talk to Jessica and Alex. I grab my tray then walk to the table Jess is sitting at with Alex. "Hello!" I say as I sit down. "Hey." Alex mumbles and I look at Jessica. "He's still pissed at what Clay said to him.." she tells me and he gets up. "I don't fucking care!" He yells then walks out of the cafeteria. "I- What's going on with him?" I ask Jess and she gives me an 'I don't know' look then looks at her phone. I look at the table Henry and his friends are sitting at then I see them joking around. I look at Clay and he sees me, then winks and goes back to laughing with his friends. "You alright?" Jess asks and I snap my head up. "I- what do you mean?" I stutter and she sets her phone down. "You look, flustered?" She whispers and I shake my head. Was I flustered just from him winking at me? No.. I couldn't have been. He's just my brother's best friend and nothing more. "I'm fine.. just felt hot," I lie and she nods. Justin walks over to me. "Hi," he says and I give him a small wave before going back to reading. He sits next to me and I slowly scoot away. "How are you?" He asks and I look at him. "I'm fine," I say and he nods slowly. I'm trying not to act hurt from what he did to me, but my head is hurting from his presence. "Look Hannah.. I'm s-" he starts but his friends come up behind us. "Justin! She gave you another chance? Maybe you'll fuck her again this time," Bryce says then laughs and I get up. "Fuck you Bryce!" I yell and some heads turn. "Oh, wouldn't be disappointed if you did sweetie," he says then smirks devilish and I shove him. "Don't have Henry boy here to protect you?" He asks as he  regains his balance and my chest is rising and falling. "Fuck off Walker! Go cry to mommy for some more money and leave me the fuck alone!" I yell at him and he scoffs. "I can't hit women, but just you wait.." he starts then starts to walk away until Henry taps him on the shoulder. "Hey," Henry says then punches him in the face. Oh shit. Zach pushes Henry to the ground and Clay shoves Zach. Henry's friend, Drew, grabs Justin and elbows him in his face. I feel like I'm watching a movie and I run to my brother and try to help him. Bryce shoves me to the ground and Henry sees, then tackles him to the ground and keeps punching him in the face. I hit my head hard on the floor and my vision is blurring. I feel a pair of arms pick me up and carry me somewhere, then I pass out.

I wake up and I rub my eyes. Where am I? I look around and I see posters, drums, video games.. and it starts to look familiar. Why the fuck am I in Clay Jensen's room?! I get up and rub my head. I stand up and look around. It looks different since the last time I've been here.. I look around and I see posters of bands, pictures of his friends. A picture catches my eye, it's one of him and I only. We took this.. freshman year? Or when I was a freshman at least. I run my finger tip along the picture, then a voice startles me. "Done snooping around my room?" Clay asks and I quickly put the picture on the dresser. "I- I wasn't.." I try to say but he rolls his eyes. "What happened?" I ask as he he grabs a book and lays down on his bed. "Well, you caused a fight, kind of, and Bryce pushed you to the floor and you passed out as I tried to carry you out. I took you to my house since my parents won't be home for a few days, and I went to the store and got you some stuff." He finishes and I try to replay the scenes in my head, but it's a blur. "You can fix yourself something in the kitchen if you're hungry," he tells me and I nod then go to his kitchen. I check my phone and see I have some missed calls.
3 Missed calls from Henry🖤
3 texts from Henry🖤
H- You okay?
H- Where are you?
H- Dude, where tf are you??
Oh geez.. I sit on the counter, and I start to type a reply then I send it. I look up to see Clay standing in front of me with his arms crossed, I know I shouldn't say this but he looks hot.. what am I saying! "Done staring?" He asks and I clear my throat. I hop off the counter and lean my back against it. He comes closer and puts his hands on the counter besides me. He brings his lips so close to my ear then I can feel his warm breath against me. "How long are you staying?"

Author's note: I love this book already! Also, Clay will have abs in this book and tattoos, piercings, and who knows!