I am the Luna

Ch. 5 Alex

The day was going great. Allie had let me walk her to class. Everything was going well until some sophomores came along. I was talking to Sam and Sasha across the hall. I saw them snickering at the end of the hall but didn't think to listen to what they were saying. It wasn't until the taller one went up to Allie did I pay attention. I wanted to go up and punch him when I  heard him ask her out but Sam held me back from making a scene. Allie blew him off like he was nothing. I couldn't help but smile as she didn't give him much of her attention. When the kid had the stones to grab her backside. Sasha held both Sam and me back.

"Let her handle this," Sasha said under her breath.

I watched as Allison grabs the boy's wrist pinning him to the wall with it behind his back. She whispered something in his ear. It wasn't until he agreed did she let him go. As she looked around we looked eyes. Holding my gaze she took a breath, calmly picked up her books, and made her way to the second period.

Sasha was the only one to speak "She's a lot tougher than she looks." As we followed her to the library. All kinds of emotions were running through me. Anger, rage, but most of all pride. Watching her put that boy, and anyone watching, in his place was amazing. That feeling quickly faded when I saw her at the table in the back. The anger was back. She could have been hurt Sasha should have let me step in.

As I sat there staring blankly at my homework. I was aware of everything she did. Every time she would figure out an answer. Every time she would sneak a look at me. When she spoke her voice washed over me. So light and soothing like honey. Snapping out of when I realized she was talking to me.

      "The answer for number five is 34," She repeated pointing at the problem I had zoned out on.

 "Thanks" was all I could muster to say.

 "Well, you have been on that same problem for ten minutes now figured you could use some help," He voice full of humor but the anger that heated up as I thought about what happened again stopped me from laughing. What is wrong with me. I liked watching her put guys in their place but I felt angry towards her thinking of all the ways she could have gotten hurt.

"You shouldn't have done that." The words were out of my mouth before I could process them. She looked confused as to what it was I was talking about. She was even cuter when she is confused. I watched as the wheels in her head turned.

 Until she asked,  "Because I gave you the answer to one question?" My frustration was starting to get the best of me. I could feel him scratching at my insides in order to get out. I can't not now! Covering my face to hide my eyes I took a deep breath to try and calm myself. 

"No, What happened in the hall. You shouldn't have done that." I didn't mean to snap but I was losing control. When I looked into my princesses eyes I knew that I had woken the dragon. The one who had punched me in the face. Harder, then I was expecting. The one that a half hour ago held a boy against a wall with his arm twisted behind him. I knew I just pissed her off.

     "Excuse me?" she said putting down her pencil and turned toward me giving me her full attention. "Alex I told you yesterday I fight my own battles. So don't sit here trying to make me out as the bad guy. I could have done worse to the kid but I figured this school already had one overly violent student, it didn't need another." Yep, she was pissed, her last few words stung. That is how she saw me, overly violent, but I couldn't help that. The monster inside is too strong sometimes. If only she knew the strength it took keeping control.

When Allison walked out of the library I felt an ache in my chest. Over the past couple of days, I had come to know the feeling. It only came when I wasn't near my princess. It was like there was a hole inside me. I can't think straight without her. Last night my dad had been trying to talk to me but my mind always went to her. Closing my eyes I took another long breath regaining control.

A hand fell on my shoulder but not the one I wanted. I knew right away it was Sam. I could smell his forestry sent a mile away. I opened my eyes to see Sasha sitting across from me. Sam was sitting next to me with an apologetic look on his face. I quickly looked back to Sasha. Her dark brown eyes shot daggers at me. I knew I was in for it. She has been giving Sam and me that same look since we were kids. The last time we were given that look Sam had a broken arm after awards.

 "First of all, what is up with you and Allison. Second of all why are you being a jerk to Allison? I like her. Third of all you two better not be keeping me out of the loop again, you will be sorry." Sasha was staring me down. Sam and I shared a glance. We both knew we had to tell her.

     "So ever since Alex met Allison he has been obsessed with her. It's not just Alex but also his other half. Who is very overprotective. When he is away from her for a while he gets on edge. We have been trying to figure out what it could be but no luck." Sam explained. Sasha sat there processing what she was just told. Without a word, she stood up, while keeping eye contact slapped me in the back of the head.

"Ow, what was that for?" I exclaimed rubbing the back of my head.

 "That was to wake you up. First, you thought this guy could actually help you sift through books. Hah the only time he has ever read a book had pictures in it. The second you are practically a ticking time bomb and the one person who can defuse you. You are a complete jerk too. You and him," Sasha points at my chest. "Need to have a talk and get back control. Now go apologies to her." Sasha pointed to the doors of the library. Damn this girl can be so bossy at times, but she knows me. Sometimes better than I know myself. She was right now that I thought about it it has been awhile since I went for a run. I will do that after school. Right now I had to find Allison and apologize.

Walking out if the library I followed her sweet strawberry sent through the hallway to the back stairwell. I couldn't help the smile on my face. Out of all of the places, she could have hidden. As I walked in she was sitting by the window. Completely consumed by her book. As I watched her I couldn't get over how beautiful she is. The way her brown hair turned golden in the sunlight. The soft mossy green in her eyes. The way her rosy lips quirked up and down as she read. She truly reminded me of a princess.

The bell to release us to lunch sounded pulled me from my thoughts, but not Allison. She sat in the same place as if nothing had happened. Remembering the last time I touched her when she wasn't expecting it. I slowly kneeled down beside her. As my fingers brushed her shoulder I felt electricity rush throughout my body. Taking away the ace that has been growing inside of me.

     Allison snapped out of her book and I was quick to withdraw my hand showing surrender. Humor danced in her eyes as she sat there looking at me. Crap she's looking at me what do I say? I wasn't prepared to talk to her. What if I say something stupid?  "I just came to tell you that it's lunch time." It was the first thing that came to mind. Now I was just sitting there staring at her. I knew she deserved an apology but I didn't know what to say. At first her eyes lit up but slowly faded into a hard stare. 

“Thanks but I’m not hungry.” It’s now or never duffus. This is your last chance to get the girl of your dreams.

"I also came to say that I am sorry. I acted like a jerk back there. In honesty, I like that you can stand up for yourself. It makes my temper flare when I see guys treating you like that. You are an amazing girl Allie and from the first time I laid eyes on you I was hypnotized. Since then I can't stay away for you. Please give me another chance. If I start acting like a controlling jerk I won't bother you anymore." If that wasn't enough for her I don't know what I would do. When she stood up I felt my heart sink. It wasn't enough she doesn't forgive me, and I couldn't blame her. I was controlling and domineering towards her, but that wasn't me. I'm not that kind of guy. I like when girls stick up for themselves. It was when she punched me in the face that sealed the deal. I like girls that don't mind hanging with me and my guy friends. So when I saw her hand reached down towards me I was on cloud nine. 

"Come on, let's go to lunch." She could have said let's go sacrifice animals in the woods and I still would have followed her. That’s when I knew I will go anywhere, do anything, be anything for this girl.