The Distance Between Us

Chapter 3: Caught in the crossfire.

Picture of Jacob inserted^^
Tbh I didn't really want Liam but he has a decent smile..
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Hazel's POV

The grumpy old woman in the office- Dorothy whose name I observed was put on a tag on the table where all her sewing kit was scattered looked at me normally saying as if this was a daily incident. She pointed her ring finger at the crisp piece of paper on the table. I picked it up and read it. I was sure that my eyes grew huge.

"Oh my god. Oh my god. Oh my god. Thanks Dorothy!" The form read that I had been promoted to and advanced English class because of my good grades. Since I was here on scholarship it said if I scored good this year I would have to pay a minimum amount which was great for my family too.
She nods at me and gets back to her work. I understand that as my cue to leave.

My t shirt was dry till now so I could drive back home. Mom and Dad would be so proud. And I would be happy. I smiled. I rush with the paper in my hand and suddenly bang into someone.

"Look and walk godamnit ! What use are your eyes for-"

I look at the male 6'2 figure towering over me. It's the same guy who told me to go to the office and who I shouted at.

"Oh it's you. I didn't mean it." He picks my paper up and hands it to me.

"Maybe karma really has its way." I respond. I shouted at him earlier and the same incident was
repeating. It was honestly funny to me. He started smiling too. That too with all 32 of it. He had a pretty good smile.

"We didn't get to introduce ourselves properly. I'm Jacob." He smiles

"Hi I'm Hazel." I'm not really good at introductions so I don't know what to say.

"So I guess the paper was the form from the principal. I didn't want to peek but I saw it in Dorothy's office." Jacob shrugs his shoulders.

"To be honest I'm really happy. It's better than what my shirt is. I don't need orange juice anytime soon." I point to my shirt.

" That looks gross. If you want I have a spare one in my locker. Come with me."

"Um it's fine my house isn't far away I'll manage." I say. I honestly met this guy 10 minutes ago he could be kidnapping me for all I know.

"My locker isn't far. Just follow me." He insists.

I look down at my shirt again. Ugh I hate Adrian Rivera. I don't fit here any ways so maybe he's just showing me I don't belong. I follow Jacob who removes a blue round neck and hands it to me. I notice his jersey hanging. So this guy was the quarterback of school.

"Thanks. I'll return it tomorrow." I say and go to change in the girls washroom. The shirt is broad from the shoulder and long enough. It smells of fresh breeze. I expect him to leave but he's still standing there.

Confusedly I ask "Yes?"

" Hey so can I have your phone number?" He says scratching the back of his head.

"Um yeah sure." I type in my number and he walks away.

He turns again. "You look cute in my shirt."
I feel my cheeks going pink. I try to forget the awkward moment and head to my car. Shawn isn't going to be home for a while and I don't want to be alone so I head to the field. I place my bag on the bleachers and take in the fresh air. No ones here and I'm glad. I take out my phone and plug in my earphones. I tune it to my favourite song 'See you again' by Charlie Puth. The lyrics always hit back home to California.

"I didn't know there were people with dying voices still existing."

I open my eyes and Adrian is beside me. I thought there was no one here..
I picked my bag and placed it between us. The school was supposed to be empty. I thought I was the only one here with the staff.

He picks my bag and puts in on his other side.

" Could you please move?" My voice comes out croaky for some reason. I'm just not comfortable with him sitting so close beside me.

He smirks knowing its disturbing me and shifts a bit away. I breathe in.
I don't want to be with him so I get up planning to leave but he grabs my wrist and spins me towards him. A wave of musk hits me. Expensive.

"Listen to me. If you think I'm interested in you you're dreaming. " He looks at me to make sure that I capture those words. I just want this to end as soon as possible. "You're nothing but like the rest of those girls. You tried to defy me by calling me a jerk. Don't think I didn't hear it." His voice is giving me chills and I swear I can hear my heart thudding against my chest. "I have a reputation here. I am The Devil for a reason." He leans in closer to me and the distance between us is merely of a knife.

"I spare no one. I'm sure you've received your advanced English class form. Do you know who sent it? Me. I asked my dad to do me a favour. He's a huge trustee here so I get things my way. You're in my class from now. You can't quit or else your scholarship will be cancelled and you're screwed."

I'm stuck. I won't be having one class with him but two. The more distance I try to maintain the more it gets difficult.

His grasp on my wrist becomes tighter and a tear escapes my eye. My head hurts.
I want to leave. I'm sure there are marks on my wrist. I wince in pain.

"Ow. " I bite my lip to not groan further.

His grey eyes look at me wincing. He might think he's caught a weak victim. His eyes then land on my lips and stop there for a second. He looks up at me again and then he releases my wrist.
Adrian brings his hand up and I flinch back. He's going to hit me. I close my eyes for the impact. I wait for it but it doesn't come. I open my eyes to see he's looking at me confused.

He wipes my tear off from the pain he's given me.

He opens his mouth to say something but shuts it again.
I sit on the bleachers trying to steady myself.

"Don't worry Lockwood. This is what happens when you mess with the Devil." He gives his devilish smirk and he actually looks nice with the wind blowing through his hair.
The pain's making me delusional. I shut my eyes waiting for him to leave.
When I don't feel his presence anymore I get up.

"I'll never be gone, Lockwood." I hear his voice when I sit in my car.

I'm definitely going crazy.

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