" Hey J, How're you doing" I heard someone greeted another so close to me. I turn right and left from where I sprawled under a tree waiting for Maddie taking classes, but I don't see anyone around.
" Up here" I look up and found a smirk. Trent. Fudge! blood crept to my face, make it burn. I look down as fast as I could so he won't see it. Why'd the last night even seems only affect me? He act like nothing happen between us. "I though, you might be like a little difference between you and Justin Monroe. Do you mind I called you 'J'? Or you'd prefer J.lo? That's short for Justin Logan" he winked before chuckled, then he sat beside me on the grass. Yeah, as if he has not called me that last night.
" No. Actually that's nice, thank you. I like J. I hate that 'kitten' nickname" I said. Nice move Trent, You actually looking out for me. Even Maddie didn't. " Are you ditching or something?" I asked nonchalantly before took a bite on my apple.
" Nope! No class to attend" He said before showing his crooked smile. Damn, that's hot.
" Don't tell me you're being one of those freak guys. Hanging out at school in your day off?"
" Hell No. Douche took my car last night, and I'm a bit worried 'bout it. He's a destroyer. Plus we have to practice this afternoon" he sinked his long body furthermore until almost lay on the gras and half closing his eyes. He support his body with both elbows and crossing his long legs, looking absolutelly relax and peacefull. Like he owns all the time in the world.
" Practicing music?" I asked.
" Yeah. You coming? You're playing pretty good. I'm sure Justin would freakin' out if you bailed" he said, eyes still half closed
" Uhm...No. Sorry " I said. If I could take that back, I wouldn't to show off like that. I don't even know how the hell I could play like that.
" Why?" he pushed, opening his eyes looking at me with his scorcing gaze.
" Don't feel like it " I acted nonchalantly. He looked up at me, throwing " really? Look. I shrugged,
" But you could still hangin' arround though" He said nonchalantly closing his eyes again
" Uhm...sure. I'll ask the girls"
Now that no one around, I could really examining his features. High cheekbones, staight nose, razor-sharp jaw, deep blue eyes with long dark eyelashes and thick eyebrows. With all those package actually he looks cold and badass. Add that with tanned skin and tribal tattoo that's playing peek a boo from his short sleeves shirt. He's tall and broad too, with the devil may care attitude. Badass.
" Hey,J. This is Friday. What are doing tonight?" he opened his eyes and looking at me straight in the eyes. I averted my gaze instantly. My face burn and my heart thumping real fast. I hope he don't catch me staring.
" Uhm...What is it suppossed to do at a Friday night?" I asked, still not looking at him
" Dating. Family gathering. Hang out with your buddies. Crying out loud" he chuckled. And I laugh with him
" I don't know" I said before took a bite at my apple again
" Wanna hang out?" He asked, looking up at me with his intense stare. That's actually surprise me. Did he just asked me out?
Before I could say anything, a big hand slaped the back of Trent's head, makes him cursing outloud. And then he grab the so called hand, jerk it down makes the owner that is no other than Collin almost fell face first down to the ground. Trent catch him. I sigh in relief that he's actually not letting his friend fell. But I though wrong. He locked Collin's head in his arm and slapping his shiny head while laughing. Ignoring Collin's pleading and cursing.
Justin laughing his ass off, he even joining Trent and holding Collin's legs down while he's attempting a kick. Heather, Lee, Maddie, Aimee, dan Serena that's trailing behind Justin stopped in their track in shocked. Jaw on the floor. I tried to freed Collin, but the problem is this looks really funny, I couldn't help a laugh, so my attempt was resulting nothing. Until finally Collin asked for mercy, Trent and Justin let him go. Sometimes they act like they were in fifth grade Instead of college students. I don't understand why'd the entire school intimidated by them.
The minute Collin freed, he tried to slap Trent back, but Trent dodged in time, laughing. He then tried to capture Justin monroe's head, but Justin slaped his arm first, laughing. Makes Collin grumbled so much more about ungratefull friend and all. I don't realize I laugh with them until collin clamped my mouth in his big hand.
The girls blew out relief sigh, and join with us sat on the grass. Serena grumbled about brainless boys, and Heather ameen-ed on that. Aimee sat beside me and whispering " Are you okay with this aliens?"
" I'm okay, sweety" I answered. Aimee wore a pair of black leather trousers, red sleeveless top and black leather jacket complete it with black boots, and her hair' red and curly today "Whoa! What are you today?" I asked before chuckled. I can't believe Maddie have a friend that is a cosplayer. She likes to dress as her favorite character on daily basis. But I like her.
" I'm clary fray from The Mortal Instrument today " she said it with proud for my attention.
" She's more then okay. Aren't you, J?" Trent added, before a catch a smirk on his face. I want to kill him
" Are you just calling my Kitten 'J'?" Justin Monroe glared at him
" Man, I'm just looking out for her. She hate that pet's name you gave her. I was suggesting 'J' or J'lo, but she likes 'J' best " Trent said in defence
" J'lo?" Maddie asked, tried holding her laughter
" Hey, that short for Justin Logan, right?" Trent looked around to find supporters
" Oh my! Girl, that's suits you better" collin said to me before raised his fist to trent " Men, you're genius" Trent took it, and they did a fist bump, grinning.
" What's so genius about that?" I grumbled
" Hey! This is J.lo, the hottest singer and dancer legend alive" Lee said, and then stand up, shake her hips and did a sexy dance. She wore a simple turtle necked white dress, but still looked glamour. Maybe her features that allow it.
" Yeah girl, there it is..." kata Collin " Damn! That's hot" He said to his dudes " I'm waaaay love J'lo than Kitten, man…sorry" he added to Justin Monroe
" I like J" I cut off
" That's my Girl, if you like J, then you got it, baby" Justin Monroe said to me " We called her J" he added to the others, as if they need his approval for eveything.
" But, I love J.L. Or Jail for short " Collin said before winked at me, I scowled at him, but the others just laugh it off.
" You do that, and I'll kill you in your sleep " I said
" Damn! That's Badass " Trent commented, smiling proudly at me
" Mad, he said a bad word" I reported to Maddie, because she always mad at me for it and I'm trying to keep my mouth clean. Now, I realize too late everyone is staring at me incredulously.
" Uhm Justin, he's an adult" Maddie cleared her throat before said it awkwardly and red faced.
" You're still a kid " the bald burst out laughing, followed by the others. They're commenting of Maddie's pareting attemp.
Thank god, finally everyone averted from calling me kitten to J, but of course the clown Collin kept calling me Jail. And for the first time it felt right, and also...wrong at the same time, if it even possible. I don't know, It's like you have an oxygen to support your breathing and then things gets better and you can get off of it. It freed you.
That evening Maddie took me out because it's Friday night. I kept say no, because I think that's not a good idea what's with all that happen, but mostly I kind of hoping Trent might step by, he was asking me out after all. But hey, It's Maddie we're talking about. She's always get what she wants.It's ridiculous she think I'm her baby sister for I always the one responsible here. I kept her out of trouble. And I'm the one saying yes to her every wish.
This evening we ended up going out to Serena's house by a cab. It's the only condition I demand if we're going out. And of course Maddie agreed to it immediatly. The hunters knows Maddie's car, I just hope they don't know her house yet. Tonight we'll figure it out. If we could go out and go back unnoticed then they don't know, and otherwise. If it's the later then we should move, at least for a while, and Maddie should change a car too.
Maddie as always is the talker, and I was always the listener. She said the boys will join us later. It's the only thing that lifting my spirit a bit, for anticipation to see Trent again.
When we're there, Lee, Heather, dan Aimee already sat on the love seat joking. Serena opened the door for us, scowling. " Ugh…Finally" she mumbled before fixing her short pink dress.
" Hey Red, Sorry, we take a cab" I greeted her
" Hey, J" Aimee jump up to kiss me on the cheek. She wore a sleeveless short black dress and her hair died red and she curl it short. She wore fishnet and black pump. It's pretty normal for Aimee.
" Oh Hey, sweety" I said before chuckled awkwardly. She made me uncomfortable sometimes. And she's Maddie's bestfriend and she did nothing other than some harmless flirt. "What are you supposed to be now?" I asked, took her appearance.
" I'm the black widow in my undercover now " she answered before she loop her arm around mine.
" Eww...come on, Aimee. Don't you see she's a little uncomfortable with your overtly attention?" Lee warned her. Aimee scowled but back off eventually. She's agood kid, but still...
" Can we go now?" Heather lost her patient
" Yeah! I can't wait to see Jeremy. Come on" Serena beaming
What?! First Josh and Heather, now Jeremy and Serena? I think thy don't really like those boys, maybe just for shake of their popularity.
" Um...can I have a little bite first? I haven't eat yet" I said
" No" the said in unison
" Ooookaaay " I said before chuckled
" I'll feed you,baby. Don't worry" Aimee patted my arm
Heather and Serena get in Serena's car. Heather dragged Aimee in with them. She blatantly said so Aimee won't flirting with me.And so, I ride with Maddie and lee, and we took Lee's car. I told her I'll drive. She agreed but grumbled about why we shoud bring her old car while we can always took Maddie's fancy car.
" What is exactly your excuse about not bringing your car? Your car is waaaay nicer than mine, you know" Lee scowled at Maddie
" Ask her" Maddie thrust her thumb at me
" Uhm…I like your car?" I said lamely, grinning to her
" It's an old Mustang, J. Maddie's car is a flashing freaking bentley. Did the match. And You haven't seen my car before" Lee protested
" Well, we can always switch car if you like Maddie's better" I shot back
" What?!" they shriek in unison. Maddie in disbelieve, and Lee in glee.
" Oh Mad, she's your dear friend. Why don't you gave her a little favor for a while?" I pointed with my eyes.
" Listen to your sister" Lee sounds satisfied " We'll switch tonight" she added
" Ugh...I can't believe this" Maddie raised both hands on her face " Just do me a favor please. Don't wreck it" she turn to Lee which Lee answered her with a grin.
" Hey J, I've been dying to ask you. Is that a hickey? I don't know you're dating someone" She said while pointing my neck from the back seat. Maddie gasp.
Oh, my freaking fudge!!! " No, I kinda fell yesterday" I stuttered. Dang! Why's she decide to be observant now?
" On your neck?" dang! She didn't let it go
Without warning Maddie lifted the hem of my shirt and gasp. She saw my bruises. Lee lean forward and gasp too.
" Why are you hiding it from me?" Maddie demanded, angry now. At the very least she think it's just another bruises I got.
" It's no big deal, Mad. Let it go" I pull it my shirt back down " We'll talk later" I said pointedly. And she nodded.
" Holy s**t, you really fell, girl? That's a lot of bruises you got there" Lee asked. And I said " Yeah" so she let it go.
I kinda like Lee's car, it's a classic mustang. It's just need some touch and she will be a baddas. And we lucky to have it. I was just thinking to advice Maddie to buy an old car. But now, coincidence just fall on our lap.
" Where to, by the way" I asked
" Just follow Serena, I don't know either" Lee answered
" And I thought we're going to Jerry's" I grumbled