Her saving Grace

Chapter 6

The teacher was not here as yet,. so I was busy talking to Jasmine, when Carson and his friends

walked in. I didn’t even remember that they were in my class. was even surprised that they were in AP

biology. They didn’t seem like the type to get good grades. I kn w I was being judgemental, but I

couldn’t help it.

Thankfully, Carson didn’t seem to notice me as he ras caught up in a conversation with his friends. I

turned back in front of me as he and his friends sit behind us. The teacher came after that and started

her lesson.

During the middle of the lesson, I felt a light tap on my shoulder. When I turned around, I saw that it

was one of the twin. I looked closely at him for a second and noticed that it was Jayden. I raised my

eyebrow at him as he grinned at me. “What is it?” I asked.

“Is it true that you knocked out my pal here with a ball?” He asked, his finger pointing in the direction of

Carson, who was glaring at him.

“As I told you before, she didn’t knock me out.” Ca son cut in, but Jayden ignored him. He looked at me

awaiting my response.

I looked around at the teacher, who had his back tLrned to us writing something on the blackboard,

before facing Jayden again. “Leave me alone and don’t get me in trouble.” I hissed in a whisper.

“Ooh, she’s a feisty one.” Jordan said from his seat and all the boys laughed at his comment.

I rolled my eyes at their behaviour. “I don’t have time for your games.” I said and turned back around in

my seat. Jasmine raised her eyebrows at me, as if to ask ‘what was that about?’. I mouthed ‘I’ll tell you

about it later’ and she nodded and went back to her work. Ignoring the bickering and snickers behind

me, I went back to my work as well. They were used to disrupting classes and getting detention almost

everyday. As for me, I hope I don’t see another detention room for the rest of my school year.

At the end of the day, I was at my locker, when Kevin and Lucas walked up to me.

“Hey Kayla,” Kevin said. “Lucas and I are going over to my house to hang out. Want to join us? We can

order pizza.”

I gave them an apologetic smile. “I’m sorry guys, I an’t. I have a ton of homework.”

“Well, suit yourself. Just know that we were plann ng on having a horror movie marathon.” Lucas

added. He said this because he knew how much I love horror movies.

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“I’m really sorry guys.” I said pouting. I wish I coul go, but my stepfather was coming home from work

early. I wanted to get home before he did. I didn’t want another confrontation; if you can call what

happened yesterday a confrontation.

“Nah, it’s okay. You gotta do what you gotta do.” Kdvin said, before adding “Hey where’s Jasmine?”

“She was here earlier, but she left early. She said she has a hot date.” I related what Jasmine told me. I

wasn’t surprised when Jasmine told me about her date. She was always going on dates with guys. She

was on a desperate hunt for ‘Mr. Right’, as she puts it.

“Another one?” Lucas asked, lifting his eyebrows knowingly.

“Yep. She said that this one was definitely the one.” I relayed.

“That’s what she said about the others.” Kevin put in.

I just shrugged. That’s exactly what I told her when she told me, but she said that this time she was

sure of it. I really hope so.

“Do you want us to walk you home?” Kevin asked.

I shake my head. “No, that won’t be necessary.” I said quickly. I didn’t want them to walk me home, in

case Allan showed up early and made a scene in front of them. I definitely didn’t want that.

“Okay, see you tomorrow.” Lucas said to me and he and Kevin wave goodbye and walk off.

I finished at my locker and step away. Not looking where I was going, I bump into someone. I almost

lost my footing, when the person grabbed my elbow to steady me. After I was balanced on my feet

again, I looked up to see that it was Carson.

He was standing very close to me, so I step back a little. His white shirt that he had on clung to his

chest. His body was muscly and defined. I could see that he worked out.

“I’m sorry” 1 said and began to walk around him, but he block my way.

“Get out of my way, please.” I said, trying to remain patient.

“This is the second time you have run into me. I think it’s becoming a habit, Kitten.” He stated. That

stupid smirk of his planted on his lips.

Kitten? What the hell?

“My name is Kayla and I would prefer you call me that.” I stated annoyed.

“Nah, I prefer Kitten. It fits you, because you are cute like a kitten.” lie said, obviously teasing me.

Trying to push down the blush that was threatening to appear, I pointed a finger at him and said. “Nice

try mister, but flattery won’t work on me.”

“Aww, that’s too bad.” He replied, faking hurt.

“Move Carson, I have to get home.” I said pushing at his shoulder, but he was build like a rock. He

laughed. “Why don’t you try and move me.”

“I’m not afraid of you.” I replied, lifting my chin (I(fiantly. Of course I was lying. With his muscles and

strength, he could do serious harm to me without el fort. Unconsciously, I looked up at his face. The

previous cuts and bruises that he had on his face were fading a ay. However, he had a red mark on his Owned by NôvelDrama.Org.

jaw made by the ball when it hit him yesterday in gym class. It was till fresh. The red mark was fading

away, but I could still see it. “You better move before I make your next c eek red too.” I tried to hold

back a giggle.