Bad Reputation

Episode 11

Malia’s POV 

“LEAVE ME ALONE!” I yelled as I ran out of the library, I ran straight to the bathroom and locked the door to one of the stalls. 

Don’t cry, don’t cry! I promised my self NO MORE TEARS!! I can’t believe that this still happens after all this time! Ok deep breaths one ... two ... three. I closed my eyes for a moment, trying to shake this feelings. I need to get it together. I managed to suppress the tears and calm myself down a little. 

I don’t know what to do now, it’s not like I can just go back to the library, and pretend like nothing happened. s**t! I guess I have to though.

After 20 minutes I went back to the library, actually surprised to see that Damon was still right where I left him. And like he just knew it was me coming back he turned around with a little smile and looked at me, I on the other hand kept head down and went over to the chair I sat in before “let’s never talk about this again.” I said finally looking up at him sternly. “Talk about what?” He said “thank you” I mumbled under my breath not really wanting him to hear me. 

So Stan Lee, he also participated in writing the story of the marvel films, right?” He asked breaking the silence. I nodded as a response. “Well I think we should start by reading the story in his comics and then watch the movies, to get all the way around.” He then added. “S.. sure” I stammered out, a little surprised that he actually are pretending that nothing just happened and are now focused on the assignment. “We should also research him as a person and get that in the assignment too” I said. This time he nodded. 

Maybe this whole partner thing won’t be so bad!? 

We used the computer in the library to research Stan Lee’s life, and printed out what ever we felt was necessary, we also worked trough lunch, Damon just went at fetched us some food. After about 3,5 hours of research Damon stretched and his shirt lifted a little, leaving some skin of his lower stomach uncovered, I couldn’t help to get a little look, I must say he looks like he know how to take care of himself, not that I did my know that just from the tight tee’s he usually have under his black leather jacket. He’s actually pretty handsome. His messy black hair and clear green eyes..

“It actually makes a lot more sense now.” Damon said pulling me out of my trance, and he must have seen the confusion on my face cuz he continued “I mean, not many girls can name the make and model of a motorcycle.. you know a lot about that stuff, uh?” “Well yeah, I’ve worked at the garage since a was 14, and before that I helped my dad. He works there too. So I’ve kind of been fixing vehicles since before I could talk really.” I said giggling at the memories. “That‘s really cool! And also you should smile more, it looks good on you.” He said with a wink and a smile at the end. My smile grew a little “I’ll try, now let’s finish up for today.” “Ok well since we don’t actually have to be at the school, and only have to come in to check in. How about we work from home, less distractions that way?” Damon asked. “Sure” i said and added “well I walk to school in the mornings, since I don’t have a car right now, but we can meet at my house around 9:30 maybe?” “Not to point out the obvious, but we are neighbors, so how about we meet at my bike at 7:50, and I’ll drive us here.” He answered “and yes I have an extra helmet.” He added chuckling. “Ok, fine. We’ll do it your way.” I said and joining his chuckling. 

I feel a lot more comfortable with him now. As long as he doesn’t try to touch me, I think we’ll be fine.. 

Damon’s POV.

Malia wanted to stay at the library for a little while longer so I headed out without her. I went to put all the books I don’t need for this assignment in my locker. I was met with Rebecca and some other girl. 

“So you drew the short stick in partners today, huh!” Rebecca said both her and her friend laughing. 

“What?” I asked. “You got paired up with that slut Malia.” She answered, her friend still giggling. “What the hell are you talking about?” I asked getting annoyed. “You can ask around if you don’t believe me! She acts like she is better than all of us, when in reality she’s been with almost every guy in this school.” She said matter of factly. Now I wasn’t annoyed, I was angry! “So? What’s it to you? Did she take your boyfriend from you or something?? And more so, you are one to talk, who had her tongue down my throat, a guy you barely know I might add, just this morning?” She just looked at me offended, so I added some more. “What are you jealous or something? It’s not like you and I are ever going to be a thing! You’re so desperate, it’s a really big turn off.. now please evaporate or something.” With that being said I slammed my locker closed and went on my way. 

Why the hell was she calling Malia a slut. She doesn’t really strike me as the slutty type, hell she freaked when I just went to touch her chin. Thinking about it I do remember that asshat Trent calling her the same thing on my first day here.. something isn’t right here, I just don’t know what it is yet. 

I met Theo out in the parking lot, he looked a little off. “Hey man, what’s up?” I asked “nothing, have you seen Malia, you know Malia right?? The girl you thought was my girlfriend?” He answered looking a little worried. “Yeah I know her. Why? Do you need her for something?” I asked not really understanding his worried look. “Well I’ve been texting her, and she hasn’t answered me all day, call me overprotective but I get worried about her, she doesn’t really have anybody else you know. I didn’t see her at lunch either.” He said in one breath. “Relax man, she’s fine, she’s at the library. We have a project in English lit, so we worked through lunch.” I said finding his overreacting a little funny. He just started to walk in the direction of the library as he said “Thanks man, see you around.”