True Intention

Ch 16- Guys that disrespect girls just suck...

Soren POV

I could feel Kenny's eyes on us throughout class. He looked like he had some new secret knowledge that was going to change his life, like winning lottery numbers. Naomi was definitely going to get her chance to confront him, that's for sure. Greasy motherfucker. I was proud of how everyone had rallied around Naomi this morning, though it was exactly what I'd expected. It had been nice to see other students making it clear Carla was not winning anyone over. That part had been a pleasant surprise. I'd prepared everyone for the possibility that we'd be the only ones in Nao's court.

I would fight the world alone for my girl, make no mistake, and while I knew my friends liked her too, it was nice to see that they clearly felt just as strongly about the situation as I did.

Sure enough, Kenny planted himself in front of our desk as soon as class ended. He glared at me as if to make me leave, but there was no way in hell I was leaving my girl to deal with this asshat alone. Nope. Nao raised a brow at his aggressive body language. I picked up her bag and Kenny made what I think was supposed to be a growling noise, but ended up more like a gargle.

Like what you do with mouthwash.

I couldn't help a small snicker. The weirdo just stood there staring at her, his arms akimbo with tension rolling through his body. I had the fleeting thought that he'd be perfect for Carla, except that then she'd have muscle for her bullshit. It was actually a terrifying thought and I really hoped the two idiots never came within sniffing distance of each other.

I'm really not sure how this kid was raised, because he was more than your standard awkward. The way he made himself a physical barrier and said nothing, almost like you were supposed to just... know what he wanted was very odd. Almost like he missed out on all the basic stuff they teach you in kindergarten. No idea if he went to preschool. Besides that, things your parents taught you (I think, right?) like how to greet people, please, thank you, and excuse me to start with. Once again, I was questioning the kid's ability to teach anyone anything.

After a solid five minutes of awkward silence, Naomi had finally had enough. We both stood. Since Kenny had said nothing, she began to move forward away from the table, when he grabbed her elbow. I gritted my teeth, reminding myself I needed to let her try to handle this before I stepped in. She quickly flicked her arm, breaking his grasp. He looked surprised for a moment, then stepped towards her in clear aggression, his anger palpable.

"You are going to be mine. I know about how free you are with your body." He said darkly, his eyes roving over her like slimy eels. "You can't just say no. I will get what I want." I wanted to strangle him and beat him down until he couldn't walk, but since I'm a nice guy, I waited. His hand reached for her again, and she dodged it, making him stumble forward. "Stand still b***h!" He roared.

Seriously. Who does this s**t? I ask this of myself, and yet, here is the evidence right in front of me. Humans can be so baffling sometimes. You hear stories and have that thought, you know, like... how is it possible for a human being to think xyz is okay, and yet, you see them do it right in front of you. Did he really expect Nao to just give in? What the actual f**k?

"Nothing in this world could compel me to have anything to do with you knowingly. Do you even have a name? Do you know what soap is? And by the way, there's this thing called consent. If you don't have it, that's assault. I'm saying no to you. You don't have my consent to touch any part of me." Naomi said as she took a defensive stance. "Also, you don't ever touch or threaten my friends, stranger. I have the freedom to choose who I want to spend time with. One too many has tried to force me into s**t, and you, cretin are not going to get any further than they did." Her tone was proud and her speech eloquent.

Although, I doubt this guy understood half of what she just said, really.

"You can't just spread your legs for a bunch of guys and then tell me no. I have every right to take what I want." He grumbled petulantly like a f*****g toddler, reaching out clumsily as Naomi worked her way to the door. I followed carefully, knowing she wanted to take the confrontation outside. No need for wanton destruction, right?

"I can say no to whomever I choose." She asserted, clearly pissed. I was really glad for our body cams. I wasn't hopeful he'd fix his behavior after this display. She darted out the door, and Kenny chased her. I dashed out to catch up. Naomi looked like some kind of sexy gothy warrior goddess as she carefully circled Kenny in combat stance. It wasn't even going to be a contest from what I was seeing. The dolt kept lurching at her, clearly used to simple brute force to win his fights. Naomi though, was undoubtedly knowledgeable. The fact that she'd managed to get him outside at all was an accomplishment.

The kid had no idea she'd led him around intentionally, so focused on her, he seemed to have forgotten everything else, including the fact that I'd pulled my phone out and was recording from a different angle than her body cam. Can't hurt to have multiple angles of this bullshit, right?

"Give me what I want you trashy slut. I want what the others got, dammit!" Kenny bellowed, throwing his body at her yet again.

Oh boy.

You don't give someone who has training an advantage like that. This was going to be painful to watch.

Annnnnd yup.

She totally used his momentum against him and pinned him with a quick, agile spin, left knee balanced on his stomach and her right boot against his neck, the wind knocked out of him. I grinned when I noticed the tiny shorts she had on. Smart, my girl. As Kenny gasped for air, Naomi looked down at him with contempt.

I wonder if she'd let me reward her in a very personal way for this display, because I was massively turned on. It would be all about her, of course. My gratification was not important right now. I tapped my lips.

Nah, too soon.

I was just so damn eager.

"r**e is r**e, assault is assault. Consent matters. Being sexually active, or not, does not obligate anyone to perform s****l acts with another person. You have no right to touch, harass, or attempt to force me to accept you. We will be reporting this to the school. Don't come near me again or I will get a restraining order." Nao haughtily announced. Her message couldn't have been more clear, but just like with Carla, I doubted he was smart enough to actually hear what she'd said.

She left him on the ground stunned and groaning. I handed her messenger bag over to her with a massive grin. An expression I was not really well known for, if I was totally honest.

"Saw the shorts, great plan." I quipped. She winked cheekily, making my heart squeeze.

God, she was everything I ever wanted or needed, and I already knew it. I tried to rein my emotions in, struggling to refrain from scooping her up and carrying her off, somewhere quiet and private, so I could methodically convince her I was also exactly what was missing in her life. My fingers could really be effective that way...

"The last thing I need is my undergarments making an appearance on social media." She rolled her eyes. "Ren, what is it that makes boys do this stuff? I've had far too many think it's okay to just try to do what they want regardless of what I want." She huffed, clearly annoyed. She was truly asking the wrong person.

"I wish I could answer that, but as someone who would never act that way? No idea. I may push boundaries, but never without consent. My parents raised me to respect other people. That their thoughts and feelings matter. That it's not for me to decide what's best for someone else, within reason. I live by that. Maybe our expectations are too high, thinking that others will do the same, hmm?" I said sympathetically.

I understood her frustration. I'd had similar things happen to me, too. Others, some that didn't even know you, coming up to you and acting like you either owed them something or were automatically interested just because they were... People were constantly doing things that were inexplicable and illogical. I may be artsy, but preferred to deal in logic most of the time. I grabbed her hand, and quickened my pace to get some lunch.

We were quiet, both wrapped up in our thoughts on the morning. It had certainly been eventful, and call me a wimp but I'd love it if the rest of the day was smooth and relaxed.

Our friends were waiting for us. There was an odd tension at the table. I'd already sent off an email about the video from today going to the school, added to what they already planned to speak with him about later today. There was no way this sort of behavior was acceptable. I was still totally confused as to how the kid even thought any of that was okay.

"Something happen?" I asked in concern, wondering why everyone seemed so quiet.

"We're thinking." Heidi huffed out, looking exasperated. "We've been looking over the social media s**t because Carla's just nuts. She's already posting old s**t from her personal account about Naomi. So far, people haven't gotten behind it, mostly telling Carla to mind her own business, since Ren made it damn clear he didn't know her or come close to dating her at any point. We want to make our own posts that will counter the negativity, but it can't be too obvious, you know?" Everyone nodded in agreement.

It wasn't a bad idea, but...

"Send me any ideas you have later, and I'll look at what is going to be effective. If we go too hard it will look like we're trying to cover things up. If we do nothing, some will say it's an admission of guilt." I said pensively.

"Hence our silence." Archer piped up, raising a brow.

"Yeah, so... funny story. Kenny attacked Nao and she kicked his ass." I said proudly, changing the subject marginally. They all gaped at me, except Nao herself, who just blushed.

"Are you okay?" Steph cried, looking at Naomi.

"Yeah, he didn't lay a finger on me after the first arm grab. I wasn't expecting it. That is the only reason he managed to touch me at all. He didn't even talk to me like a normal person. Ren, do you really think someone like that can be a teacher?" She said after turning her attention to me. I just shook my head.

"I would seriously doubt the sanity of anyone that hired that guy to teach kids." I said.

Naomi just laughed.