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|Shaylee Love|

To say I was slightly worried would be an understatement.

At the current moment I was staring at the door’s Jace had just previously exited. My brain was working at a mile a minute, around me everyone continued to joke and laugh with each other as I remained motionless and staring. Should I go after them? Xavier looked pretty angry as he followed Jace down the hall. I saw that his fists were clenched, did that mean a fight would start? My stomach twisted into little knots as the image of a beaten up Xavier popped into my brain. They were pretty unfriendly to each other this morning and I know that there was something between them. You just don’t automatically hate someone. Quickly I shrugged off Ryder’s and Dominic’s arms and stood up from the table, huh I didn’t even notice that Dominic came back.

“I’m… uh… just going to go… to the… erm washroom” I heard myself say as I began to walk away from my friends. “What? Don’t leave me with all these weird boys!” Avery cried, grasping my arm and giving me a pleading look, though I could see the playfulness in her eyes. Sam fake gasped and gave her a hurtful look “I take offense to that” he sniffed. Ryder and Dominic nodded “Yeah Aves, if anyone’s weird here it’s definitely you” Dominic teased. I laughed and pulled my arm from her grasp “I’m sure Liam will be more than willing to protect you” I teased, as I walked backwards. Avery pouted for a moment before turning around and bickering with Sam about who was weirder. Before I turned around Ryder caught my eye and gave me a short nod, telling me he knew exactly where I was going. “Hurry back squirt” Dominic called, I mock saluted him before dashing out the cafeteria doors.

I turned down the hallway I saw them go down before stopping, I wasted too much time thinking whether I should go or not and now I lost them! “Which way to go…” I murmured as I restarted to walk. I sighed and turned left, maybe they went this way… I quietly padded down the almost empty hallways. There were a couple people roaming around but most were in the cafeteria or had gone outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. I murmured a couple of greetings to a few people before I decided to turn right this time. I kept my ears alert, hoping to catch an inkling of sound that would tell me where they were. As I walked I began to get frustrated and groaned. How hard is it to find two boys in one school? It’s not like the school was that big… I turned down another hallway, maybe I should ask someone of they saw where they went…

“Hey Shaylee! Lookin’ good babe! How you been?” a masculine voice asked.

I paled, oh god not him. I turned around and let out a small groan, behind me there was a tall blonde haired boy who was giving me a suggestive smirk. That ladies and gentlemen is Tyler Woods. He was just an all around ladies man who hit on anything with legs. I really didn’t like him and he sort of scared me, along with his friends Jordan Bennett and Roger Lowe. Thankfully his friends weren’t or else I would have definitely been screwed. I slowly stopped and watched as Tyler caught up with me, giving him a weak smile.

“Erm, hey Tyler sorry but I can’t talk right now, I’m a bit busy. Have you seen the two new guys around here? Xavier and Jace? I’m their guide for today” I said casually, crossing my arms over my chest. Tyler shook his head and placed a hand on the locker beside me, somewhat trapping me as he gave me a ‘charming’ smile. “Sorry love but I haven’t, say are you busy this weekend?” he asked. I sighed, should have seen that one coming. “Um… sorry Tyler but I’ve got this… this thing to go to on the weekend and I really can’t get out of it.” I lied. I internally face palmed, that was a horrible lie. A thing… really? Why are you such a horrible liar Shaylee? I mentally wondered. I shivered in disgust as I saw his eyes trail up and down my form, lingering on my bare legs. Just as he was going to say something else I began to make my way back down the hallway I had come from.

“Sorry but I’ve got to go now! Bye!” I chimed before completely turning around and speeding down the hall. I turned the corner and rested against the wall “That was close” I muttered, catching my breath. “What was close?” a voice asked, scaring the hell out of me. I yelped and jumped from the wall, clutching my chest in surprise. My eyes widened until I saw the culprit of my mini heart attack. “Christy!” I exclaimed. “You scared the shit out of me!” The red head gave me a grin “Sorry about that, didn’t mean to. You looked like you just ran a marathon or something” she teased. I smiled “It’s good, and I just escaped Tyler” I said. Her hazel eyes lit up with recognition and she laughed with amusement “That boy really needs some one to tame him” she mused.

I grinned and poked her shoulder. “By all means go ahead and try, I’m sure the rest of us girls would perfectly fine with that” I said. Christy laughed “Hell no not me, I’ve already got myself a man. Besides I’d rather not get mixed up with that manwhore, you never know where that thing might have been” she joked. I laughed and shook my head “Hey have you seen the two new students anywhere? I’m their guide but I seem to have lost them…” I said trailing off a bit. Christy laughed and pulled her bag strap up so it wasn’t falling down. She was a really nice girl, one of the few people who got along with everyone but she was also one of those really academic people.

“You mean the two hot pieces of meat that just went down that hallway?” she asked, indicating to the one opposite to us. I laughed and nodded my head “The exact two, thanks!” I called as I began to run down the hall she pointed to. “You’re welcome!” she called as she started to walk down the hall, probably to a student council meeting in the library.

I made my way down the hall and was beginning to get annoyed, where the hell are they? I passed the stairwell and stopped. Two voices were talking well more like arguing and they sounded pretty familiar…

“What the fuck do you think you’re doing?”

Xavier.

“Well I was having a nice lunch with our hot little tour guide, but you dragged me out here”

Jace.

I opened the door and quietly slipped inside. Pressing myself behind one of the walls so I wouldn’t be seen as I eavesdropped, they were on the actual stairs but if they decided to go down that I would definitely be screwed.

“Don’t talk about her like that” Xavier seethed. I heard Jace laugh, somewhat mocking. “Oh Xavier, still as funny as ever” he mocked. So they really did know each other I mused. I heard Xavier grunt “Seriously Wesley I’m not in the mood for your shit, tell me why the fuck you’re here. I’ve got places to be and people to see” Xavier spit. I could imagine his fists were clenched tightly, and he was giving a hard angry glare to Jace. But why did he call him Wesley?

Jace tutted “Now don’t go calling me by my name East, I go by Jace Greenwood around here.” Jace told him, sounding completely calm. My eyes widened, his real name isn’t actually Jace? Why would he be going by an alias? My brain was starting to hurt with all this new information that was being thrust at me.

“I left, for good. There is no reason you should be here” Xavier muttered, suddenly sounding defeated. I heard Jace release a mocking laugh “You really think he’d let you go that easily? Think again East, this is far from over.” Jace said his voice suddenly hardening. It sent chills down my back, he didn’t sound so carefree anymore and it was slightly unnerving at how… scary his voice sounded. Nothing like the boy I had met at McDonalds or the boy from this morning who sent me a wink before going into his classroom.

“Dammit” Xavier muttered. I could picture Jace sending him a smug smile, “That’s right East. You know exactly what I’m talking about. He sent me here as eyes, you should be fine for now. But that Shaylee girl, well she’s a little hottie isn’t she? I’m sure he’d love to know about her…” Jace trailed off teasingly. I felt myself stiffen, who the hell was ‘he’ and why would he love to know about me?

*SMACK*

I jumped at the abrupt sound of someone being hit. I managed to keep my hand over my mouth before I let out a small yelp that would blow my hiding spot. “KEEP HER OUT OF THIS!” Xavier roared, making me flinch slightly at the power in his voice. “Dammit that hurt” Jace muttered, sounding a bit off. I was slightly relieved that it was him that got punched and not Xavier. “Shaylee isn’t part of this, this is between me and him. She doesn’t get involved” he stated. Jace laughed mockingly “You really think that little bitch is going to stay out of this? It’s too late East, she’s already part of this whether you like it or not” he spat out angrily.

I took in a sharp breath and wrapped my arms around myself, I was part of what exactly? None of this was making sense to me.

“Not if I have a say in it” Xavier said forcefully.

“You really think she is safe here? We’ve known about her for a while East, you need to get your shit together or I’m not the only one who you’re going to be seeing” Jace said, I heard footsteps and began to panic. I needed to get out of there quickly. I opened the door and quietly slipped out of the door before racing down the hallway. My head was swirling with so many thoughts, there was something going on. That I knew for sure, but the rest of it confused the hell out of me.

When I thought I was a good enough distance away I stopped running and leaned against one of the walls to catch my breath. I think for now I’m going to go on as if nothing had happened, Xavier has just come back and we were beginning to get along to. I reached down and began to caress the bracelet he had given me. A small smile was forming on my face, that had been a really fun day and the beach was amazing. Maybe they were just fighting over something little and were overreacting. I tried to convince myself of this but it wasn’t really working. I sighed and pushed myself off of the wall.

Now was not the time to think of these things. Everything is going to be fine, just calm down.

“Shaybear? What are you doing?”

I jumped and whipped my head to the side. There was Xavier standing a couple of feet away from me with his arms crossed and a smirk on his face while his eyebrow was raised, but I could see a bit if worry in his eyes. I blushed and wrung my fingers together. “Oh you know I was just… uh going to the bathroom” I lied. Xavier grinned “The boy’s bathroom?” he asked, a light tease slipping into his voice. I looked to the side with wide eyes and saw that I was in fact standing next to the boy’s bathroom. I felt myself blush harder and I briskly walked over to him, keeping my head down since I couldn’t think of anything to say except for an embarrassed “Shut up.”

Xavier laughed and placed an arm around my shoulders, hugging me to his side. “You’re definitely an odd one” he murmured. I snorted “Look who’s talking” I retorted. He grinned “It’s all part of the charm babe” he winked. I laughed and rolled my eyes at him “Come on Xavier, let’s just go get some lunch. Dominic better not have eaten my fries” I muttered. Xavier smirked “Don’t worry kitten, I’ll buy you some more just in case” he said. I grinned and bumped my hip against his “I’m pretty sure I can pay for my own food, I’m a big girl” I told him as we walked down the hall.

Xavier laughed “I know you are” he murmured, his arm trailing down to my waist and moving a little too low for comfort. I grabbed his arm and took it off of my body, shooting him a small glare. “Hands off” I said. Xavier gave me an innocent look “What? I’m just protecting you, do you see the way some of these guys look at you?” he teased. I rolled my eyes and shook my head, not bothering to reply.

He opened the door for me and I grinned “Thanks player” I said. “Anytime” he replied as he stepped in with me. When we got back to the table I was happy to find that Jace wasn’t there but my delicious fries were. I sat down beside Dominic and saw that Ryder had moved to the other side of the table, making room beside me for Xavier. I turned to Dominic and gave him a brief hug “Thank you!” I sang, taking a fry and happily munching on one. Dominic grinned back “No problem squirt” he said.

I pouted “I am not short!” I cried.

They all just laughed at me.

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I did see Jace later in the day, he was actually waiting by my locker after fifth period. “Erm… Hey Jace” I greeted, putting in my combination and taking out the binders I was going to need. I zipped up my messenger bag and closed my locker, my eyes looking past Jace and trying to find Xavier. “Thanks for showing me around today, I really appreciate it” he thanked as he gave me a charming smile. I tried hard not to swoon, hey I had to admit even though he sounded like a git I couldn’t deny that he was easy on the eyes. “Oh um, your welcome” I replied, beginning to walk down the hall and out of the school. Xavier was probably waiting by the car outside, Jace began to walk with me and I couldn’t help but sneak a peek at his busted lip. Wow, I guess Xavier really did have a good swing. “What happened?” I asked feigning sympathy. Jace gave me a warm smile and it was hard to believe he was the rude boy I heard talking with Xavier.

“Oh nothing, just got into a little accident in gym today, nothing big” he said casually, waving it off. I smiled, what a liar. “Oh okay” I said. We reached the front doors and I breathed a sigh of relief when I saw Xavier leaning against the car. He grinned at me until he saw Jace standing beside me, his features immediately hardened. “Um, it was nice meeting you but I’ve got to go. Bye Jace” I waved, turning to leave. Jace grabbed my wrist lightly and spun me around. My eyes widened when I felt his mouth press lightly on my hand. “I’ll see you tomorrow Shaylee” he whispered. Then he turned around and walked away.

I stood there for a moment before blinking and turning back to Xavier. He looked like some one had just stabbed his leg with a fork. His hands were clenched and he was glaring at Jace’s retreating form. I wiped my hand on my skirt and took a breath before taking a breath and walking towards Xavier.

“What did he want?” he asked once I got there. I opened the door and clambered into the car. “Just thanking me for this morning” I replied waving it off. Xavier shoved the keys into the ignition and started the car. “Kiss ass” he muttered angrily as we drove away from the school. “You know he seems a little too nice…” I murmured. Xavier’s eyes snapped over to me and I could see he was hiding a smile. “Oh really?” he asked. I smiled when I saw he looked a little less angry. “Yeah, there was something about him I didn’t really like” I told him. Xavier shot me an amused look “Good, stay away from him” he said. I really wanted to ask him about his attitude this morning to Jace but I decided it would be better if I didn’t. Maybe he wasn’t ready to talk about that with me yet.

“Okay” I said softly.

We didn’t say anything for the rest of the ride, the radio station was playing in the background and Michael Buble’s Beautiful Day was playing. I couldn’t help but softly sing along to the words, I heard Xavier sigh happily. He said something and I think it was “Just as beautiful as I remember” but I can’t really be sure so I just shrugged it off and continued to sing.

In a matter of minutes we were at our houses. I fished my keys from my pocket and opened the car door to see Xavier standing there. “Are you going to come in?” I asked. He shook his head “Sorry kitten but I’ve got to go, I’ll come by later tonight. If not I’ll see you tomorrow” he said. I found that my heart dropped in my chest and my stomach twisted. I gave him the best smile I could muster “Okay, bye” I said sadly. Before I could walk away he pulled me in for a hug and kissed my temple. I felt myself blush and quickly scurried into the house.

I watched Xavier drive away before closing the door. I placed my keys on the hook and dropped my bag on the ground, making my way to the kitchen. I was surprised to see Trevor sitting at the island, doing something on his laptop. “Oh your home” he said, briefly glancing at me. “Don’t get too excited now” I muttered sarcastically. Trevor shrugged “Where’s East? Does he already have another date to go to?” he teased. I shrugged my shoulders “I don’t know, he just said he had to go” I replied, taking a couple of cookies from the cupboard. “Don’t worry Shay, you’ll still be his number one girl” he said, winking. I blushed and turned away “Shut up Trevor!” I said before stomping from the kitchen and up to my room, grabbing my bag along the way. His laugh echoed down the hallway.

I tossed my bag on my bed and went to my closet to change into a pair of grey sweatpants and a white camisole. I put my hair into a messy bun and grabbed my laptop from my desk and jumped onto my bed. I glanced over at the window and into Xavier’s room, I felt my heart squeeze a bit when I saw he really wasn’t there. I pondered over Trevor’s suggestion about Xavier being with another girl and felt myself getting slightly angry about it. I couldn’t imagine Xavier having a girlfriend. The thought made me frown. You know what?

I did not like that suggestion at all.

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