The morning after
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Ashley's POV:
I woke up to the sound of Henry's alarm blaring in my ears. I groggily reached over to turn it off, but Henry was already up and getting dressed.
"Oh my God, Henry," I muttered. "Not a morning person, huh?"
He chuckled. "You could say that."
I ignored him and headed to the shower. After getting dressed in my uniform, I walked outside to find Henry and his friends waiting.
"Ugh, I thought you'd be off to class by now," I said, putting my books in my bag.
"Yeah, I know, but I thought, since we're roommates, we could go together," Henry said, his eyes gleaming with amusement.
I scowled. "What? Eww, no!"
Henry walked over to me, his eyes flashing with anger. He held my jaw tight, causing me pain.
"Don't you ever refuse my orders. You got me?" he said, his voice low and menacing.
I nodded, trying to ignore the pain. He let go of my jaw and turned to his friends.
I glared at him, feeling a surge of anger and hatred. I decided to waste time, hoping they would leave me alone.
But they didn't budge. After what felt like an eternity, I finally gave up.
"You win," I said between gritted teeth.
Henry smirked. "You give up easily...anyway, whatever. Let's go."
I rolled my eyes and followed them out of the dorm.
As we walked to class, Matthew asked me, "Hey Ashley, what class are you having?"
I hesitated, not wanting to encourage them. "I'm having literature."
Matthew's eyes lit up. "Wow, same with us."
I stopped in my tracks, feeling a surge of annoyance. "How can you guys have literature?"
Henry hit me from behind, making me stumble. "Hey girl, what's up with the holdup?"
I glared at him. "You guys can go. I'm skipping."
But Henry dragged me back into position. "So you're trying to skip because of us? Aren't you ashamed of yourself, b***h?"
I felt a surge of anger, but before I could respond, Ryan rushed in, his face cold and expressionless.
He whispered something to Henry, who nodded, his face also cold.
"Let's go, Ryan. Matthew, copy some notes for us," Henry said.
Matthew nodded. "Sure, anything for you."
Henry gave him a death stare. "Okay, I'm sorry."
"Good," Henry said, his face still cold.
He looked at me, and just pat my head like a baby before saying to Ryan "Let's go."
I muttered under my breath, "Does he have to do that?"
Matthew looked at me, a hint of a smile on his face. "I'm in charge. Let's go."
We walked to class, and I couldn't help but feel annoyed. Why did I have to be stuck with these guys?
As we walked into class, a guy approached us “ so Matthew this is your new gf “
“ she wishes “ Mathew answered giggling
“ I don't wish ughh..“ I said and went to my seat. Then I saw some girls giggling and staring at me.
"Can I help you?" I asked, feeling a surge of annoyance.
But they kept smiling ' some people are crazy '
One of them spoke up. "We heard that Henry moved into your dorm. That's to say you're friends with the Shadow Squad."
I rolled my eyes. "Oh my God, Emily's handwork."
The girls giggled. "Can you please get something from him for us?"
I scowled. "No, eww. You want me to get something from him and bring it to you?"
They nodded, and I felt a surge of disgust.
"Oh, you all are crazy. I'm not doing that. He's not some kind of god, so please leave."
They hissed and left, and I heard them say, "She thinks she's lucky... She doesn't know, she's getting herself into that guy's problems."
I shook my head, feeling a surge of annoyance. What was wrong with these girls?
As I scanned the class, I realized that Matthew was no longer there.
"Thank God," I muttered to myself.
Our literature teacher walked in, and I tried to focus on the lesson.
But my mind kept wandering back to Henry and his friends. What was I getting myself into?
As the class ended, I stood outside, waiting for Emily and Sarah.
But only Sarah showed up.
"Hey Sarah, where's Emily? I need to kill her. Why did she tell everyone I'm sharing a dorm with that jerk?"
Sarah smiled. "Don't mind her, but I don't know where she is. She said she'll meet us at the cafeteria soon."
I sighed. "Um, okay... That girl sure loves risk."
Sarah smiled. "So, how was yesterday?"
I shook my head. "Bad. I'll gist you later. Let's just go wait for Emily.
Henry pov:
“ Henry Lee, you and I know that if Samantha comes back, she won't take it easily “ principal Johnson said.
I shrugged “ Samantha started it first…I'm waiting for her “
“ what has gotten into you ? Henry Lee? “ principal Johnson shouted
“ she caused me pains, she is the reason I'm like this today and you want me to forgive her”.
“ remember, if you forgive her,we could find your parents, most especially your father ” he said
“ Mr Johnson No!.“I said firmly.
“ but remember she took the blame for you, you selfish, evil and greedy guy “ he shouted.
“ I hope you know the reason, I put you in that girl's dorm. Better do what is right “ he said
“ Do what is right you say? You want me to put that girl into my life. In as much as I hate that girl, I can't keep loosing innocent souls Johnson. Don't you have remorse “ I said
“ Henry if you don't do what's right, you and I know what's going to happen. So you and the crew better put your heads together, and be with her always too.“ he said and relax back in his armchair. I just rubbed my temple.
“ you can leave” he ordered.
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