Page 8 of Relentless Queen
This must be the new guy because I’ve never seen him before. He is about five-eleven and has bright red hair that is slicked back. I look him over, noticing he’s wearing converse on his feet. Hell yeah. My kind of guy!
“Class, this is Atticus. Our new student,” he says, turning back to him.
“OMG! He is hot!” comes from next to me. I already know that voice, Jojo. Turning, I look over at her with a smile on my face.
“That he is.” I respond, looking back towards where he stands.
“I’d let him do things to me,.” she says, fanning her face. Just then, someone whistles. I turn my head towards the back of the class, seeing Cade’s stupid fucking face looking at me.
“Lux, I want you to work with Atticus on this project,” Mr. Moss says, then looks around the room.
“I thought I said work with someone outside your friend group if you can. Come on, get in those groups.” Mr. Moss tells the class.
“You’re so lucky, babe. You get to work with Mr. Hottie." Jo looks over my shoulder and smiles.
“I’m going to go buddy up with Will.” She gives me a hug and heads his way. I turn back in time to see Atticus sit down in the empty chair.
“Hey.” Looking over at him. I hold out my hand and say, “I’m Lux.”
“What’s up? I’m Atticus,” he states, placing his hand in mine. We smile at each other. After we get our assignments and directions, we plan out our project. It’s a three-week project, so we work on our outline for the rest of the class.
“How long are you here for?” I look up and see him looking at me, waiting for a response.
“Until they find me a place to go.”
“Okay, if your outlines are done, you can have the rest of class to mingle.” Mr. Moss says this as he turns to erase the whiteboard.
“So how long are you here for?” I ask.
“Same as you. As long as I stay out of trouble.” His eyes shift to look behind me, and I get a sense of unease.
“What do you know about a guy named Cade?” he looks back at me.
“I know he is a huge dick and we mutually hate each other. Why?” Looking at him with suspicion. It would be just like Cade to set me up and not in a good way.
“When I arrived last night, he and his friends were beating the shit out of some kid. Crazy part is the staff didn’t do anything.”
“Well, if you want to stay off his radar, talking to me won’t help. So, it's best if you keep your distance.” I go to stand.
“Wait. Where are you running off to? I don’t care, I can handle myself. Besides, I want to get to know you.” He motions for me to sit back down. Before I even have a chance, I hear my name being called. “Lux!”
Ugh, what does he want now? Does it make me a bad person that I hope someone kicks his ass.
I look over in Cade’s direction, “Yeah?”
He stares at me and I already know what he wants but I'm not his dog so I stare right back.
“Come here, Lux.” he commands in a gruff tone.
I turn and look at Atticus, “I’ll be right back.” I smile reassuringly.
I walk towards him, stopping in front of his desk. “Yes?”
“Making new friends?” He looks over at Atticus and when I turn my head I see Atticus staring Cade down right back with a look of.. Jealousy? Interesting.
“Maybe, what do you want?” I stand there and fake yawn like I’m bored.
“I heard you have a pass at the end of the month.”
