Makaila's POV
I went back to staying at my house soon after. The last thing I wanted was for Bethany to meet me at her boyfriend's house. The ray of sun light entering the room made me wake up. I groaned as I tossed and turned on the bed.
Mondays were my worse days, probably everyone's worse days. I finally turned to look at my alarm clock. My eyes nearly bulge out of their sockets. It was 8:30!
Fuck! I slept past my alarm! I had less than an hour to get to school.
I ran to the bathroom to take a quick shower. Then wore a casual white tee shirt, black Jeans pants and stuffed my black hoodie inside my bag. I took my sneakers in one hand and my rollers in another and started rushing down stairs. I didn't see my father in sight but I don't care. I rushed out and started to wear my rollers. I only had twenty minutes left.
"Need a ride, Milady?"I heard someone say. I look up to see Nigel in his Jeep. I heaved a deep sigh of relief before rushing down and entering the car.
"Nigel, you are an life saver." I told him.
"Thank me later. Now let's get to school." He replied with a smirk and I rolled my eyes.
"Yippy! We are going to hell." I yelped with a mock enthusiasm. Nigel laughed.
We got to school soon enough and as usual students in their cliques were still in the parking lot. Nigel found a parking space close to the cars of Jocks. Suddenly I became nervous and Nigel noticed.
"You are nervous." He stated.
"Stating the obvious now, are we." I smirked.
"Just ignore them. Like you always do. I'm right beside you." Nigel assured me and I nodded.
We got down from the car at the same time, earning whispers and murmurs from the students who were watching us. We started walking and Nigel waved to few of his friends. I stole a glance at the jocks side, catching a glimpse of Christian. He was frowning but when he saw I had caught him looking, he looked away pretending to talk to the others. I frowned.
What's his problem?
Nigel and I made it to the hallway without hearing any awful comment and he walked me to my locker.
"Thanks." I told him smiling at him.
"Come on, what are friends for." He replied, smiling back.
Friends.
That was a really strong word but it felt right coming from him.
"I could give you a ride to and from school every day. Roller skates won't do the work especially when you are almost late." His voice jerked me out of my reverie.
"I would really appreciate it, thank you." I replied. He asked for my phone and I gave him my iPhone.
Don't judge me, I saved so much for it and I walked extra hard to get the money. Compared to any other students phone, I was one hundred percent sure I had the lowest model of iPhone in the whole school.
Nigel typed in his digits and told me I should give him a call later before he made his way to class. I smiled at the fact that I had a friend and for the first time, it felt right. I felt someone looking at me and when I looked up, I saw Christian looking at me. I raised an eyebrow in question but he just turned around and walked away. I frowned at his bipolar attitude.
What was all that about?
Christian's POV
I was leaning against my car along with Bethany and my friends. We were talking randomly, when I saw Nigel's car zoom in. Squinting a little I could see he wasn't alone but I couldn't make out who the person was. As he parked got out, the person also got out and I widened my eyes at who it was.
Makaila.
What the fuck is she doing in his car? More so, why am I so angry about it? They started walking together towards the entrance of the school. Students were murmuring about it, having something new to talk about. Makaila looked and her eyes met mine. I quickly looked away and acted like I was talking to the guys.
"When did your cousin start moving with the freak?" Tyler snorted. I ignored him.
"Are they fuck buddies?" James asked no one in particular and everyone began to laugh. My tummy churned but I laughed slightly, trying to act nonchalant.
"She's such a loser. I thought Nigel had more class than that. I pity the poor boy. He deserves better. He really lowered his standards. " Bethany's annoying high pitched voice chipped . I rolled my eyes and took my bag.
"Excuse me. I need to see someone." I lied and walked into the school building.
I saw Nigel and Makaila talking and smiling at each other. He collected her phone and was punching buttons. He was saving his number on her phone? After a short while Nigel left. Makaila looked up and saw me watching then raised an eyebrow in question. I turned around and left.
Why the hell was I feeling this way?
I don't feel anything for Makaila. I kept telling myself. I accept that I was a little curious about her but that was all.
Only one person can get my mind off this. I took out my phone and and called Bethany.
"Where are you babe? I miss you." I heard her overly soprano voice.
"Come to the janitor's closet now." I told her.
"Wow. Someone is really horny. I will be there right away." Bethany said and hung up.
She came soon and we both entered the janitors closet. She was already horny and trust me, when Bethany is horny, she's crazy. We had sex for the whole of first period and a bit of second period. When she left, I couldn't get myself still. I still felt the void and the sex even made it a worse. For some reason...
I was disgusted with myself.
Makaila's POVIt was lunch break and everyone was in the cafeteria. Nigel decided to sit with me today. It felt nice because I have never had anyone seat with me before. We were talking when the cafeteria door flew open and the clique of jocks came, Christian leading the way. All of them in their varsity jackets. I felt a tinge of familiarity. I couldn't help but feel they all wore it for a reason. They rarely wore their jackets except they were having a game that evening. I looked at Nigel with a raised eyebrow. "They are planning to do a welcome party for a new student." He clarified. That statement alone made my eyes widen in realization. "Seriously?! That awful. Christian won't let them do it, will he?" I asked. "Makaila, sometimes he doesn't have a say. I wonder if he is really a captain." Nigel sighed.
Makaila's POVFor a while, Tyler and the others stopped bullying me, mostly because Nigel was always with me. They tried to take delight in hurting Rita as well but Nigel still won't let them. If anything, they feared Nigel. He is a nice guy but whenever he means business, he means business. Christian and I didn't talk anymore. He acted like I don't exist and I did the same. Though I couldn't but feel somehow about it. Get a grip Makaila. He chose the enemy's side. Rita had no friends because people made fun of her curves, saying she was fat. Though she wasn't slim like me but I'd rather call her curvy. Nigel asked her to hang out with us and we became friends. Nigel had an unusual soft spot for Rita. I started noticing it early but I didn't give an open eye to it at first, well that was until Nigel started walking Rita to class, checking up on
Christians POVI sighed as the cold water from the shower hit my skin. I allowed it to run down my body as Itried to get the picture of what just happened out of my mind. Bethany and I just finished a second round of sex. I called her because I just couldn't get Makaila out of my mind and trust me I have tried. She just seemed to be stuck there. Calling Bethany was the only way I saw fit to get her out of my head. It didn't work. Lately, Bethany has become annoying to me in different ways. She started to seem too clingy but I didn't want to show her that her presence has begun to irritate me. I haven't stopped thinking about Makaila today or what she said to me after the cafeteria incident. What she had said that day hit a nerve and I desperately wanted to prove to her that I wasn't like the others. I wanted her to know that I was di
Christian's POVI stayed with Makaila all night, watching her. I decided I was going to skip school because I couldn't leave her all by herself. Bethany called to ask where I was. I couldn't tell her about Makaila, so I cooked up some excuse and being really dumb, she bought it. I heard a honk outside the house and got up to check who it was. I saw Nigel coming out of his car. I frowned. What the hell was he doing here? Though I told him earlier that Makaila was with me, I told him not to bother coming that I had everything under control. I opened the door and met him half way, preventing him from going in. "What are you doing here?" I asked him, my hands crossed. He looked at me with a raised eyebrow. "You know why I am here. I want to see Makaila." He made to move again but I stopped him. He looked surprised. "Do you mind?" He asked.
Makaila's POVI was back in school. I covered my scars the best way I could and my face had already healed. Just as usual, Nigel picked me up first and then went to pick Rita up too. We got to school, got down and minded our business. News travelled fast that Nigel and Rita were a couple which automatically meant Rita was off limits to the bullies. She even told me some of the bitchy cheerleaders were trying to get close to her. I rolled my eyes at that.Fake people. For me, I was pretty covered because Nigel was always with me as well but I was waiting for Christian to make do with his promise. I decided I wasn't going to talk to him till then, which I actually doubt he would. His "friends" have a hold on him. But inside me, I held a ray of hope that he would be able to do it.
Makaila's POVEverything seemed back to normal. For once, I was in charge of my life. Well, partially. I snuck in and out of my house. Since that night I ran out of the house and went to the park, I have had this unusual fear for my father.I couldn't shake the gut feeling that he is was still going to hurt me. Though I tried telling myself not to worry but I couldn't shake the feeling. On a lighter note, Christian and I became quit close friends. I guess it wasn't so bad to let my walls down just a little and allow a few people in.One day his loyalty was tested. I was studying in the biology lab, trying to catch up on the things I missed while away. Suddenly, a cold liquid hit my hair and flowed down to my dress. Gasping, I stood up and turned around to see Bethany with a cup of blueberry smoothie in her hand.She had a wicked smirk on her face. My blood began to boil but I calmed myself down. I knew what she was trying to do and I knew very well I could handle whatever this bitch ha
Christian's POVI watched as Makaila and another guy talked and I felt a pang hit me. Looking at the guy clearly, I knew who he was and my heart clenched. He suddenly looked over Makaila's shoulder and his eyes met mine, his lips quirked into a sardonic smirk. What the fuck is he doing back here? He looked better, stronger and it scared me a bit. Someone tapped me from behind, startling me. It was just Nigel and Rita was right beside him. I held my chest as my heart was beating rapidly. "Dude! You scared the crap out of me." I whisper-yelled at him and he rolled his eyes. "What are you doing, standing here and staring at Makaila and the new kid?" He asked and I looked at him. It was obvious he couldn't remember. "Oh, that's just Jackson. He is in our literature class. Super hot." Rita answered. "I a
Makaila's POV"Okay, back up just a sec. You and Christian almost kissed! Like the Christian!" Rita screamed, all excited and I had to wince as my eardrums were getting it. Excited Rita means you are loosing one of your eardrums......if not both. "No, the other Christian who sells burgers at Alisha's." I said, sarcasm laced in my voice and she looked at me all confused.Gosh, Rita! "Yes Rita. Our Christian and yes, we almost kissed" I clarified for her. Bad idea because she went into another fit of screams again. "Jesus, Rita. Keep it down." I whisper-yelled at her and she quickly clasped her hand over he mouth, bursting into a fit of giggles."Sorry, I'm just really excited for you. I mean it's about damn time. I was this close to hooking you up with someone from my drama club." She deadpan and I widened my eyes.