The Bad Boy(Dare me)

CHAPTER 1: DEAR RILEY DOWNS

Riley casually walks into class, not minding how late he really is. He never cared about that and wouldn't start now. He doesn't even bother looking at his homeroom teacher, Mrs Heather of which most people consider to be the sweetest middle aged being. "Riley where have you been? Know what, forget it. Detention after school." Riley just shrugs and slumps further into his seat. Break time couldn't come by any faster.

Riley walks around the cafeteria flashes a wink at different girls every now and then, well perks of being the school bad boy and one of the hottest. He walks up to his desk and is engulfed in a messy bear hug by Billy. "Get your dirty hands off me Stewart". Billy pretends to be hurt, he fake gasps," Hello to you too Riles? Ready for senior year? No wait;ready for more heartbreak?"

He looks expectantly at Riley who starts smiling like an idiot."You know I am" they high-five like primary students.

They engaged in useless chatter about girls, bullying others and of course making teachers cry, that is until someone across the table clears their throat. "Hello guys" they both look at Tony as though he's alien. "How long have you been sitting there?" Riley asks in a weird tone. "The whole time actually" he shrugs his shoulders. The table goes quiet for a while until Billy asks," Well how about you Barks, senior year plans?", Tony pushes up his glasses. "Well I just want good marks so I can get into college". Riley looks at him in disbelief,"so no girls, weed, and bunking classes this year again? Remind me again why we hang with you" he tries not to sound too bored. "You need me for academic assistance Downs. And of course not to brag but I'm the best. And Riles, you really need to up your marks this year if you want a shot at college" he sips on his juice. Billy looks at Tony in a warning way then looks at the cheerleader's table and flirts dramatically. Riley is bothered but does not show it because he doesn't want to look like he cares. The bell rings, he's literally saved by the bell."Whatever dork" he roughly plays with Tony's hair as he walks away.

Riley walks into physics about late and heads to a seat next to Charlotte who doesn't even spare him a glance. "Hello Charlotte" he tries to master the most seductive voice he can. "Hey" she shrugs as she gets her books out. Riley looks at her weirdly as she takes out three different textbooks. "I see why you never want to hang out...it's the million textbooks. Do you sleep Richards?" Charlotte rolls her eyes. "As snug as a bug in rug, that is if you must know" . Mr Brad walks in. "Hello class. For those who don't know me, I'm Mr Brad, your Physics teacher. I promise to do whatever to make you love Physics." He goes through the syllabus with them as they divide topics term by term. Riley shows a bit of interest because Physics is his favorite although he'd never say it out loud. After Physics they attend art where they just laze around and catch up. Lunch comes and teenagers rush out of their classrooms and fill the hallways like locusts.

Just as the three are catching up, the intercom blasts summoning Riley to the Principal's office. He lazily drags himself to the office. "Hello Mr Downs please sit. How are you?". Riley does not hide the lack of interest."Mr Tucker, how can I help you?",he asks in a dull,monotone voice."Well, straight to the point. I want you to know that I don't want any trouble from you this year. It has come to an end, I tell you.", his voice sounds stern and controlling. Riley doesn't reply but slides down the chair. Mr Tucker shakes his head but continues ranting," And your grades Downs, work on them or you'll be off the soccer team. Not to mention that no college will want you understood?" Riley simply shakes his head. He slams the door on the way out and doesn't turn back as Mr Tucker shouts at him. He smirks as he heads to the shower lockers to get his gym clothes for the last period, PE.

Today they're playing volleyball. Riley's team wins so they get to rest on the bleachers while the others play. Chloe walks up to Riley and slowly snakes her arm around his neck. He pushes it away as if it has leper. "Why are you so rude Riley", Chloe asks as she sits next to him. "What do you want Chloe?", Riley asks uninterested. "You" she bluntly spits out."I don't want to be your boyfriend Chloe. Dating is for losers.", he shrugs as his attention shifts to someone else. He waves his hand to Natasha, one of Chloe's friends which gains Chloe's attention as well. "Do you have something going on with her? because if you are I swear that would just kill me". That earns a smirk from Riley so he decides to play with her,"Well you should ask Tasha that because I just might tell you the truth".Chloe's eyes widen in shock,"Are you sleeping with MY friend?". Riley just shrugs and walks back to the field. He catches Chloe shouting at Natasha from the corner of his eye. He smirks and starts playing around with a ball. "Idiots", he says as he smiles.

Riley walks into the house with ear buds on full blast. He walks straight to the kitchen and pulls out water from the fridge. As he walks towards the stairs, he notices his mom on the couch. "Oh hey mom" he grabs his mother's attention who gestures for him to come over. "Hey, how are you?", she asks as she removes a strand of hair from his face. "I'm okay, are you?", he looks at his mom expectantly. "I am. So is your dad. He sends his regards. Why don't you and we his calls?" Riley's moods shifts as he stands up." Yeah whatever", he says as he rolls his eyes. "Don't you roll your eyes at me Mr. I'm off to work, food is in the oven. See you in the morning". As soon as his mom leaves, Riley jogs to his room, smokes a joint then searches for a girl he can invite over.