THE BOND BETWEEN US.

DEFENDED 2

Bryan and I laughed uncontrollably till we were actually coughing non stop I had never thought it was really easy to make friends in a new school as a transfer student until Bryan came into my life. He disclosed to me that vanellope was the homecoming queen and she's tagged as the peacock of Alexis von Reiss high school when he was done disclosing her identity I discovered she was jealous because I was asked to sit close to Xavier instead of her but it only made me wonder if Xavier knew she was interested in him.

Meanwhile we were on our way to the chemistry lab when I stud my toe on the door frame Bryan gasped and began inspecting my shoe.

Hey are you okay? He asked inspecting my shoe. Are you hurt speak or say something

I'm okay Bryan I kinda zoned out a bit but um I'm ok so let's get to class. I replied trying not to draw his attention further.

Okay right! Now Mr Johnson doesn't like noise or side distraction so be careful. He warned and I nodded in affirmation.

When we entered the lab it was obvious all eye were on us because some students were starting to think I was Bryan's secret girlfriend and he was also enjoying the attention he got but I looked all over the class and Xavier wasn't in class so I sat down in front while Bryan sat with his friends at the back and they began discussing about the party that was to be held tomorrow immediately after the match with king's lake high school. I calm and sad at the same time but I opened my chemistry textbook to revise what my home teacher Mr Stallone has taught me then vanellope and her busy body friends walked up to me furiously toppling my book off the desk the sound attracted the attention of the students including Bryan who wanted to speak but his friends quickly tightened his grip. I tried to pick up my book but she still trampled on it smiling wickedly.

Hey my book isn't a trampoline so I suggest you take your tiny feet's off them. I advised folding my arms. I'm not in the mood for any problems

Hmmm that's what your book feels like a trampoline and I'm not surprised. She paused leaning towards my face. You're such a worthless and despicable trash bag and you don't deserve to be in our school.

Ohh! What's that awful smell did you brush your teeth because your breathe stinks. I mocked laughing as loud as I can. If you don't mind I'll recommend a toothpaste for you and mind your business next time don't step on my books or I'll break your legs.

How dare you speak to the queen like that?! A girl screams angrily

Whoa the queen of who? I asked pushing her aside as I picked up my book. She's the queen of fools maybe but not my queen so next time watch it.

Mhmmmm I'll tear your mouth to pieces and I'm serious. Vanellope threatened lifting her hands to slap me. I was quite stunned because her attacks were unexpected but suddenly a hand pushed her unto the floor and the once noisy room became silent.

Get out of my of my way! Xavier barked coldly. You're in my seat and you're obstructing my view

Xavier.... what's the matter with you? Vanellope asked standing up from the floor. Why are you defending this b***h?

And who said I was defending her? Xavier inquired turning around to see any volunteering students. You see no one's in support of your accusation so go sit that peep squeak ass down on your f***king seat."

I was surprised to see the look of embarrassment on their faces and I gave them a middle finger from behind Xavier this causing her to frown more with a threatening look.

Hey you should shift or stop that nonsense. He smirked coldly.

Umm.... I'm sorry for the disturbance but thanks for the save. I apologized lifting my hands in defence. By the way I'm Mia bikers and what's your name?

I'm Xavier kion sigit and I didn't save you for an introduction but she was standing in my way. He said turning towards the board.

A dark skinned man walked into the class with a frown on his face and the class began murmuring to one another but when he gave a death stare to vanellope and her friends they became as silent as dead men. The class went on for hours and when I was done answering his questions he was quiet impressed by my performance then he began smiling at me and some of my classmates were angry and surprised at the same time we were even told to choose our partner for the science project coming up next week. I was happy to pair up with Bryan since he was all riled up and seriously looking forward to it but I was disappointed when I got paired up with Xavier and Bryan with vanellope right there I knew we were all doomed for disaster.

Um Mr Johnson I'm sorry but can I switch my partner? I asked feeling shy.

Well miss bikers you most certainly cannot do that. He replied. You've been chosen to pair up with Xavier and I hope he turns up for practice rather than going to parties.

Mr Johnson same for me I can't cope with this illiterate who only cares about fashion and nothing about education sparks her interest. Bryan complained with sadness in his voice.

Did I hear you right? If I'm an illiterate then you're nothing but an equational disaster just waiting to happen. Vanellope replied clicking her tongue. It's called slaying and not fooling around."

The class roared banging the desks and Mr Johnson had quite a hard time calming the maddening crowd.

Well Mr Miller and miss such energy should be used in the field since you're both athletes now your project practicals begins tomorrow. He instructed. So see you on Friday that's all for today.

The class was over and we all deserted the class while vanellope and Bryan glared at each other silently cursing themselves. Xavier strode along the hallway down to the basketball court. My eyes couldn't avert the fact that Xavier was lonely though he was occupied by students who dreads even the sound of his name I quickly went to my locker and had all my books rearranged so I could avoid accompanying Bryan to the musical try outs with Mrs Jed.

XAVIER'S POV

My ears went deaf when Mr Dwayne assigned mia bikers to sit by my side under the authority of the principal and I knew I couldn't protest nor fight because Stevenson wasn't joking about my punishment. He already had my friend's parents convinced that their kids were trouble makers and should be sent abroad as soon as possible and he succeeded.

The suspense about Mia's identity was killing me and knowing her true intentions also her relationship with the principal was something I wanted to know at all cost. The connection between us were quite loose but it felt like we already knew each other so well but we've never met before she was more familiar to me and friendly even though I'm certain Bryan had already told her about my past identity as a bully who terrorized the entire students. I felt warm and comfortable when our hands rubbed over each other but my mind remained hostile towards everyone in school especially girls because falling in love was an atrocious act for me and it made me feel unsettled and insecure that I couldn't breathe meeting mia made me feel that way and I didn't want that. The feeling of embarrassment washed over me when vanellope attacked Mia for sitting next to me but Mia's confidence stunned me when vanellope tried to hit her Bryan steps in and he took control over the situation she resolved into hiding and taking cover behind my back but I glared at her angrily thus causing her to shrink in shame all eyes were now on the four of us so I decided to leave the class to get my head together and also enjoy the fresh air.

OUTSIDE THE CLASS BALCONY

My eyes scanned the entire environment and Mrs Roosevelt was nowhere to be seen so I took out my phone from my breast pocket and I began listening to music with my ear piece in my ear. Thoughts flooded my entire mind I wasn't happy my mum's death was eating me up dead inside my soul, the way my father treated me was something else I was a f****d up s**t who happens to have slept with all the girls in school as long as they threw themselves on me. Just like Dad had actually said I was a kid who brought shame to the family hot tears trailed down my check causing me to shudder in pain the music sounded sour to me and angrily I threw the phone against the wall in hope that it was going to crash into a million pieces but only then did I realize the phone could withstand any damages even drowning in water. My phone rang loudly with the bass guitar as it's ringing tone hurriedly I scurried to get phone and I turned it to view the caller it was Kyle my third eldest brother.

Hello Kyle what's up? I asked in a lucid manner. Speak up I don't have all day man!

Eh yo dude don't command me I've got my mouth I speak when I want to. He replied

Wow.. that's quite bizarre coming from you now what's your problem? I inquired rolling my eyes in disgust.

Be careful man don't roll you eyes behind your head. He snickered

Gosh!! Speak up will you I'm having my chemistry class in the next two minutes. I informed bowing my head between my knee.

Yeah... Um we're having a family dinner tonight at Wally's restaurant so when you're done for the day come meet us right there. He said

Why did you choose so a cheap restaurant for our dinner? I asked eye widened in terror. I'm afraid of cheap things Kyle

it's not my fault you know so well that I love good and luxurious things but it's Stevie's fault. He said in a low voice."

My goodness what if the paparazzi spots us in such a low and cheap restaurant? I hissed pulling my hair backwards. has he thought about what that old man would say?!

let me inform you that he doesn't care what Stevenson does as far as he validates the arranged marriage so ciao see you soon. Kyle replied and the call was brought to an end.

The bell was rang for the second lesson I arranged myself and also cleaned my eyes before heading to class.

IN THE LABORATORY

The noise coming from the laboratory clearly stated the teacher wasn't around and vanellope was already causing trouble before class could even start. I waited outside the laboratory with hope that the brawling would end but as usual she lifted her hands to hit Mia that was where my instincts kicked in and I held her hand pushing her to the ground with hopes to justify my actions I denied claiming I did it because she obstructed my view thus on hearing my claim no one dared to question it's authenticity. the teacher entered our class and after the lecture we we're paired together.

meanwhile, behind us vanellope was already cursing at Bryan who returned the favor seizing the opportunity I stared at Mia adoring everything God had made beautiful about her but when she was about to face my direction I turned away pretending to search for my book.

DURING BREAK

I was overwhelmed by stress and I lost my appetite so I went to the basketball court to practice my skill without anyone's knowledge. Basketball had always been my passion since I was little, Stevenson had teachers from all over the world to teach me how to play the basketball but each time we had a game my dad would always miss it and he would say he had a very busy day. one day I had a competition that was going to make me a star but my father never showed up although I won the scholarship to be a professional kid player my dad never appreciated my performance but he mocked me saying basketball was only for frat kids with no talent or future and I felt broken since then I hadn't been able to play since then but I vowed to become ruthless and useless until I've ruined our family name this was my only goal in life.

I walked towards the basketball court and swooped up one of the ball lying on the floor and began Playing it fiercely like there wasn't any other day to expect after some incredible footwork I score using the scissors style and I heard a clap behind me.

what are you doing here? I asked coldly. speak up or are you a spy sent by the head mistress?

um... I'm impressed I never knew you played basketball. Mia smiled clapping her hands. it was quite incredible and impressive."

That's nothing and I do know I play nicely but why are you here? I inquired feeling uneasy. it would be nice if you'd leave right now

Hmmm how rude of you! mia said stomping her feet. can I stay and watch you play please?

Her eyes glittered under the white light and her pouty lips gave her a cute face no one could resists so I agreed she was allowed to stay but on the account that she wouldn't disclose to anyone I was a good player. she agreed and cheered me on with every play and without a doubt I felt confident and actually enjoyed her company.

AFTER BREAK

We were so busy playing basketball that we didn't realize it had been thirty minutes since break over and the hallway was now lonely. mia tried opening the door but it turned out it's been locked from outside and to make matters worst the door was a sound proof which depleted the sound coming inside or outside.

we banged fiercely on the door but to no avail my heart began pounding in my chest because I was claustrophobic and mia began crying like a baby who lost her toy. I tried calling the security man but my battery died and Mia's phone was in her locker.

please would someone come save us? she asked in a sad voice.

yeah they would stop crying you don't look so good with that face either. I said pretending to smile.

I believe you and maybe Bryan and his teammates might come for practice. she assured trying to look for a second exit but it was futile.

we both sat down besides each other hoping that someone could find or save us because I was feeling sick and light headed from the lack of sufficient oxygen for my brain.