Chapter One #2
“Just sit down, you fat cow!” Jade yells, her gaze fixed on me as if I were nothing more than trash. “Everyone here hates you.”
“Yeah, I guess I’m not as popular as your mouth,” I add, as I move to the only available seat on the bus.
Thank God, I'll have my car back tomorrow afternoon. I’m done with these idiots and their bullshit.
I take a quick look out the window, but my focus shifts back to Xander Williams. He’s rocking his usual black attire, looking like he’s living his best life.
To the outside world, Xander appears to have everything.
He’s got the looks, and he’s on the path to success.
It's obvious he should be on stage with his musical talent.
But living two doors down from him, I know it’s not all sunshine and rainbows.
I hear the loud arguing. I hear his dad, who is drunk all the time, tell Xander he’s just a useless piece of shit.
It’s just the two of them living in that house.
When I hear his dad spit those words, I often wonder what happened to Xander’s mum.
Did she walk out and leave him to deal with his intoxicated father all alone?
Having observed Xander over the years, I believe I have a deeper understanding of him than anyone else. Xander's all about being alone unless he's out looking for some action.
Ace is his only friend. They both love music and have a rebellious side. I’ve seen how they size people up whenever they approach. Both making it clear that if you fuck with them, there will be trouble.
As I watch him, I notice Jade leaning in closer to talk to him. Ignoring her, Xander shoves his earbuds into his ears and redirects his attention to his music. I can’t help but grin. It seems that I’m not the only one who finds her annoying.
The second the bus pulls up out the front of the school, I eagerly race to be the first one to get off.
Hiding in classrooms is typically my preferred method for making it through the day.
Or find a quiet place to sit on the school grounds where I can read my Kindle and discreetly watch the hottest boy in school.
If you haven’t already figured it out. I’m pretty much of a loner myself and I don’t have a lot of friends at school.
But that’s okay with me. I love hanging by myself binging my favorite show - The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
It’s so much better than enduring constant weight taunts all day long.
By the time the school bell rings, I'm completely exhausted. And to make matters worse, I’m pissed that I have to rely on the bus to get home. I've been avoiding the bathroom all day to steer clear of Jade and her friends who hang out there, vaping and giving off bitch face vibes.
But now I gotta pee.
Glancing at my watch, I check the time. Five minutes until the bus leaves. No prob. I’ll race to the restroom at the front of the school, the one near the art room that no one ever uses and I’ll still make it to the bus.
With my bag slung over my shoulder, I navigate through the bustling hallway, skillfully maneuvering around the throngs of people.
Taking another glance at my watch, I still have four minutes remaining.
Two minutes to use the restroom, and two minutes to catch the bus. I quickly hustle down the hall.
Using both hands, I forcefully push the door open, then suddenly stop almost causing me to lose my balance on the tile floor. Holy fucking shit. What have I just walked in on?
There’s a guy with his back facing me, but I can already tell without seeing his face that it’s Xander Williams without a doubt - his signature black clothes and distinctive stance. Wait, did I just walk into the men’s restroom? My heart pounds, like a wild stallion galloping in my chest.
“Suck it harder,” he says.
His words snap me back to reality. That's when I notice there's a girl on her knees in front of him. But I can’t see who it is.
I look up and see Xander's brown eyes watching me in the mirror.
The seconds continue to pass. I know I should make a run for it.
But, for some reason, my feet are stuck to the floor.
The passing of seconds continues. And then, I see this sly grin slowly spreading across his beautiful face.
“What are you waiting for, sweet lips? Why don’t you come over here and join us?”
His comment, like a sudden clap of thunder, jolts me back to reality.
I know he’s fucking with me because that’s what he does. He enjoys messing with people for his own entertainment.
“Are you talking to me?” says the girl on her knees, sucking his dick.
That’s when I recognize that bitch’s mocking voice all too well. It belongs to Savannah Gibson, Jade’s best friend, and another one of my bullies. Looks like her boyfriend, who she was just making out with at lunchtime today, isn’t much to brag about after all.
“No,” he says sharply, his voice oozing with allure, sending a delightful shiver down my spine. “Fucking suck it or I’m out of here,” he tells her.
His intense gaze reflected in the mirror feels like a scorching touch, searing through the depths of my soul. As he continues to watch me, he threads his fingers through Savannah’s hair. His smirk widens when he thrusts his hips forward, making her gag, all the while giving me a wink.
Oh, my god. Just turn the fuck around and get out of here instead of watching like some pervert. My face flushes with embarrassment as my heart races even faster. The sound of my pounding pulse races through my veins.
I pivot and sprint towards the exit with a surge of adrenaline propelling me forward.
I bolt down the school’s front steps, bounding them two at a time, feeling utterly clueless about what I’m supposed to do. My mind feels completely scrambled, replaying Xander’s smug smirk and that teasing wink. That asshole. He knew exactly what he was doing.
I sprint towards the bus, my body a mix of embarrassment and excitement from what I just saw.
It’s hard to put into words, but seeing Xander in that state has an undeniable effect on me.
My entire body is still buzzing with excitement, watching him thrust forward while he was looking at me in the mirror.
Once I secure a seat on the overcrowded bus, I cross my legs, silently pleading for a quick journey home. Because damn, I still need to pee.
Jade gets on the bus and stops in the middle of the aisle, holding up everyone behind her. She glances around.
I make sure not to make eye contact with her, so she won't say anything mean. I really can't handle her right now.
“Has anyone seen Xander?” She says.
I cringe at the sound of her voice. It’s an irritating, high-pitched noise that seems to go on forever.
“He said he was catching the bus home.” She puts her hands on her hips and looks around at the people seated. “Has anyone seen him?”
I’m busting to get back at her. I wanna spill the beans and tell her that he ditched her ass for a little action with her friend, Savannah. I want to let her know she's not as great as she thinks.
“Tobias, have you seen him?” she screeches, moving down the aisle.
Oh, my god, she’s clingier than a wet T-shirt in the rain.
“No. He never takes the bus in the afternoon.”
“You don’t think I’m aware of that,” she sharply retorts. “But he did promise me he’d come.”
When the bus starts moving, she sits two seats away from me.
I can’t help but almost laugh, my mouth twitching with amusement.
Oh, you can bet he's coming for sure. Just not in the way she might have imagined. This is the perfect time to get back at her for all the mean shit she's said to me today. I want to give her a harsh reality check, so she knows that Xander Williams doesn’t see her as anything but an easy fuck. He’s more interested in Savannah’s mouth than sitting next to her on the bus.
But, for some reason, I really want to keep what I saw today to myself.