Not Such A Bad Boy

Don't Do It

Stacy's P.O.V:

Everyone thinks that I'm an airhead but they're wrong. Even my best friend thinks it, but if I'd ask her she'd deny it. 

I'm not as stupid as most people think. Yes, I act like it but that's none of your business. Anyway, I dated Cole once so I know what he's like; actually what he pretends to be like. He's never let anyone besides Xavier get close to him. I always thought that was odd. 

So, we dated last year and it didn't take me long to realize some red flags that popped up right off the bat. For one thing, he's secretive with everything and it's like pulling teeth just to have a decent conversation with him. Another odd thing about him, he's not who he portrays himself to be. He's not a hot headed guy he's actually pretty down to earth. 

I still don't understand why he acts hard. All I know is that he's taken an interest in my best friend and I can't let that happen. He'll break her. She's already so fragile. I know her better than anyone.

That's why I'm not only keeping an eye on him and his friend but talking to her at the same time. Giving friendly advice is something I'm very good at. So, as I was saying;

"Girl, I'm just saying he's trouble." She's putting books into her locker and pulling out a notebook for class. I'm not even sure that she's paying attention to me. "Girl, did you hear me?" She glances over at me and I see her not so subtlety roll her eyes at me. "Yes, I heard you. He's trouble. Bad boy. Dangerous. Doesn't care about other people's feelings. I should run and not look back before he even gets the chance to say hi." Wow. Sarcastic much. "I'm just saying babes. I don't want you to get hurt." 

With that said, I stop leaning against the wall and stand on my own two feet, with arms crossed over my chest staring at my best friend; as she tries her best to ignore my advice and my existence.  "You're clearly not even pretending to listen to me." 

This makes her stop and look over finally. "I'm literally trying to make sure you don't get hurt." I see her eyes go from gentle to vicious as she looks me up and down, "You mean like you."

Ouch. It hurts for a second but I quickly compose myself so that she doesn't see. "Yes. Like me. Like so many other girls that he's hurt. I don't want to see that happen to you." Right now I'm not even sure if I believe myself at this point; I'm not even sure if I don't want her to get hurt. Even if she is my best friend. 

I see movement from the corner of my eye and glance over. They're headed straight for us and the look on Xavier's face says it all. Cole is up to no good.

I glance over at my bestie and see that she's watching Cole. Has she not heard a word I just said? He's trouble. What's wrong with her? I look back over and catch Xavier's eye; he just shakes his head. We exchange upset looks with each other then step back at his friend's twisted game begins.

"Hey, your name's Roseanne right?" If she could've turned a darker shade of red I know she would've. His voice does have an effect on people. "Y-yes it is. Ho-how do you know my name?" Oh no, it's worse than I thought. She only stutters once in a blue moon. 

I hear Cole's forced laugh and only recognize it as such because I know more about him than most people, well not as much as Xavier but still. Speaking of Xav, he glances over at me and motions to see my phone. I hand it over and watch as he types something into the notes. He hands it back to me and it reads; can't believe you still haven't changed your password sunshine. oh and you might have already noticed by Cole is up to his old tricks again. 

I give him a look that sarcastically says, no you don't say, and he just rolls his eyes at me.

All I can think now is that she's in big trouble. Except there's nothing I can do because the first bell rings signaling everybody to start heading to class. 

Locker doors are slammed shut and voices can be heard all around us; except we don't move. It's like being frozen in time while the world keeps on spinning, and the only thing I'm thinking is don't do it.