(Pepper Spray)
Avalon's P.O.V
That night, I slept at the apartment, acquainted by none other than a phone in case of emergencies.
But in the morning Stephen was waiting at the front door, a bright grin spread across his face.
I gave him a quizzical look, unsure as to what he was doing here.
"Sup AJ, I'm your bodyguard while Xavier's..... Occupied" He clears his throat and holds out his arm.
"Oh, it's fine" I look at his arm, wondering why he's holding it out.
"Don't leave me hanging bro, link arms with me" He frowns and I roll my eyes, unwillingly linking arms with him.
"I digress, yes, I will be your bodyguard, and yes. You're welcome" He bows with one arm.
"Whatever" I sigh, not wanting to argue with a friend.
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I rush into school with Stephen by my side, and I'm instantly tackled into a hug by Tracey.
Zahbia smiles at me and then at Stephen while standing back at a distance.
"Why'd you sit with asshat senior yesterday?? " Tracey pulls away and holds me at arms length, squinting.
Before I have the chance to answer, Stephen gasps and spins me around while shaking me lightly "are you crazy??? "
I pry his fingers off of my shoulders so he'll stop and take a deep breath.
"I'm not crazy, I have my reasons" Crossing my arms, I start walking to my locker.
They start trailing behind, spouting out complaints.
"Hey babe" I hear Ryder's voice call from the other side of the hallway, making me turn and walk the other way.
The three turn around as well, bumping into each other and swarming after me.
"This is intense" I give them a perplexed look and rub my temples.
I take a sharp turn and hide behind a group of students, watching from the barrier of kids as Stephen, Tracey, and Zahbia look around frantically.
"DAMN IT AJ XAVIER'S GONNA KILL ME" Stephen yells out while whining and walking away with the two girls.
I smirk, proud if my achievement and turn around, only to bump into someone whom was standing too close.
"My bad" I grumble and try to move but they extend an arm, pinning me against the locker in a way.
"Hey! What's your deal-" My anger simmers into fear as I stare up at a smug Ryder.
"Hey babe. You skipped out on me yesterday, but don't worry, you can come today" He grabs one of my curls and yanks it, causing me to yelp.
"I-i'm sorry" I look down and try to navigate some way out of here.
"We can't have that mistake happening twice... " He looks thoughtful.
"It won't! " I try to assure him, although I'm sure it will.
"How about we head over to mine now" He grabs my wrist tightly and drags me after him.
I struggle slightly but he tightens his grip making me gasp as pain shoots through my wrist.
As I'm pulled behind him out of the school, I look around in blind panic, hoping for someone to intervene.
But no one does, in fact, it's as if they don't notice what's happening.
I'm shoved into his car and he starts it.
"This is kidnapping! " I hiss out, trying to unlock the door.
"ThIs Is KiDnApPiNg" Ryder mocks in a girly voice before snapping at me with a growl "Shut it. "
I whimper and lower myself into my seat, crossing my arms.
"If you don't buckle up, don't blame me for when we get into an accident and you die." He rolls his eyes.
"I'd rather die than be with you" I narrow my eyes at him, although he can't see me.
"Shut the fuck up, slut" His grip tightens on the wheel and we drive in silence.
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He shoves me in his room and closes the door, glaring at me.
"What? " I glare back.
"You're a bitch. That's what" He hisses.
"Wow, you really hurt me" I say in a bored tone.
He walks towards me in anger and that's when a weight in my pocket starts feeling extremely noticeable.
Once he's close enough to grab me I pull out my pepper spray and push down on the top.
I let out a cry and grab at my eyes as a burning pain shoots through them.
It's silent and then I hear laughter.
I growl, still in pain and turn it towards him, spraying him right in the eyes.
He yells out in pain and I stumble out of the room.
"What the fuck Ava?? " He hisses as he frantically wipes his eyes.
(Insert Vine:Â "what the fuck Richard! ")
I run out the front door as my eyes continue to water from the pain.
I keep running until I know he's not following me.
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Ryder's P.O.V
(A/N:Â uh okay so this was really weird to write but... *uncomfortable cough* I needed to explains something)
Once Ava leaves, I lie down and enjoy the burning in my eyes.
I've always loved the feeling of pain, and I don't know why, but it was always just so familiar to me.
Something catches my eye from my peripheral vision.
I noticed it as the photo of my mother and me swinging on a swing set.
My dad wasn't in the photo because he was at work.
Now he's dead and my mom's in jail.
She was the one who killed him after he reported her to the police.
I sigh and pick up the photo, before chucking it at the wall.
" WHAT WAS THAT NOISE????!! " My foster mom yells from downstairs.
I cringe and stare at the mess with wide eyes.
"Who was that girl and why you scream? " She yells while running up the stairs.
My foster mom is a short Chinese woman who isn't the best at English, so it's hard to stare at her with a serious expression when she's so small.
"Sorry Ma, it fell" I look down at the short woman and lie.
"Who was the girl? " She crosses her arms and frowns.
"No one. " I turn around and start picking up the glass.
"Just no one. "
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Eats skittles in concentration.
*slaps hands together in surprise and throws phone*
"What's this??? " *picks it up again*
"Endless love and affection from those reading??? "
...
Thank you all so much for lifting my spirits and making me look forward to coming onto Wattpad because I know they'll be people supporting me.
Originally my appreciation letter to you all was longer but Wattpad decided to screw with me and delete it.
Just know, I called you little shits for making me cry happy tears, then I apologized.
Love you all~QBWð