as it runs red

The smirk that plays on his features was one I couldn't, and wouldn't forget. Licking his lips, he looks back. His smirk growing into a smile

"Come on Alvarez, not scared of a little risk are ya?"

He moves quickly, leg swinging over the body of the bike. Settling in, he glances back at me, holding out the black helmet for me.

"What about you?" I ask, indicating at the helmet. The sun catching on the slick black paint coat.

"I'm not the one afraid of a little fun"

Biting my lip I try and decide if I want to trust him enough. I avoid his eyes, taking in the scenery around us. The green of the lush trees so vivid it feels like a dream. The air smells crisp, nothing like the city air, it smells pure. The sun beating down on us, I think to myself "why not". Internally contemplating that small voice telling me to do it, I groan and grab the helmet from him.

"WOOHOO! Now we're talking!" His laugh rings through the air.

I swing my leg over the seat, straddling the bike behind him. The bike seat is warm and has just enough room for both of us. I wrap my slender arms around his waist, my face falling against his back. I create a death grip around his waist, terrified of the idea of falling off a speeding motorcycle. His hand comes over mine for a split second.

"Just don't let go" The roar of the bike drowns out any protests I have.
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Lilith Alverez was raised by the vipers. Her mom drowned out her emotions with drugs, he father left when she was a child. Shes now 17 and facing a lot more that she thought she would be. With her best friend trying to leave their small town, shes forced to make a choice, and so is he. After meeting the newest member of the Vipers, Lilith is forced to open her eyes and accept the Vipers fully.

*AMAZING COVER BY @DucksEatBananas