Out Running Demons of the Past

Chapter Four

Levi

"So Derek what are some good jobs to apply to around here?" I ask. It's the next day, lunch time. I know I'm still in high school but I know that the only way to afford college is to earn and save. I have some high expectations for myself, I'll be going to an Ivy League college and nothing less.

"Damn girl it's only your second day here. Why do you need a job?" Derek messes with me.

"Yah... You got debts to pay off or something?" Matt laughs.

"No nothing like that Matt. I've been working for over a year now, gotta save money for my future, because it's mighty bright and I won't be broke going through life. It's weird, I've only been out of a job for less than a week but it's weird not having one." I playfully slap Matt's arm.

"Oh, you've wounded me!" Matt pretend clutches his arm, "You gotta kiss it better!" how dramatic, if I do say so myself.

"Better do it Levi... we can't have Matt dying on us."Derek laughs.

"Fine, but you better not like it." Joking around, i kiss the spot on his arm I slapped. "So jobs??? What are some good options?"

"Amy's Deli is a good place or maybe Dawson's pet hotel"Derek offers.

"No... Anywhere where I can work on cars?" As I ask all five guys look at me like I've grown a second head.

"I think you might be best with one of the offers Derek suggested." Donny laughs.

"No, I'm pretty sure I want to work with cars... I built my dad's car from bottom up and he has a 1966 sports Pontiac convertible. I love working on cars... It's a passion of mine." Determined, I stand my ground.

"Is that so?" Guy questions. They all look intently as to see if I am screwing with them or not. Well, SURPRISE, I'm as serious as a heart attack.

"Damn straight." Do they really thing that girls can't work on cars??? Misogynistic assholes.

Wow! Hands down, that's awesome." Andrew finally speaks out after just sitting back and listening to the conversation. "Go to Harry's car shop, he might be able to help you . Tell him I sent you, or he might not take you seriously."

"Sweet, thanks Andrew... And for the rest of you, how typical of guys to think that a girl can't do things that guys can do." Scolding them I smirk at Andrew then start to dig into my lunch. I'm only a couple bites into my lunch when my phone starts to ring.

"s**t, guys I have to take this. I'll be right back."Seeing who the caller is I step a couple feet away from the group. "Trenton! Tell me some good news, please. How's he doing? No damn it. You said you were going to bring him here. Noon? Tomorrow? Yah, see you then. Bye." Hanging up I see all five guys staring at me, the girls weren't even paying attention, talking among themselves. I don't even get to sit back down before the interrogation starts from the guys.

"Let me be the first to ask. What the hell was that about?" First Derek.

"Nothing. That was just my brother Trenton. He has my dog and was gonna come drive him to me... Why are you guys so curious anyways? ... You guys thought I was selling drugs huh?" I laugh at their facial expressions.

" Well kinda, yah." Donny expresses embarrassed.

"Now, I'm not that kind of girl." I say with the fakest sincere look.

"Something tells me that you might just be lying. Lol." Matt jokes.

"Umm... Change of subject someone, please." I can see this conversation going in a direction I'm not comfortable with.

"No, you can't do that. We wanna get to know all about you." Donny says.

"Yah." Andrew agrees.

" Really, I'd rather not." I say now very uncomfortable.

"I insist... We won't take no for an answer." Guy pushes.

"What!?! You guys wanna here my dirty past! You wanna know that one night I got so messed up at a party and some asshole tried to take advantage of me. How my self defense ended up choking him to death. That I stole his last breath from him! Yah, not a very good or happy recent past." I'm so pissed off right now, I can barely see through the tears building up in my eyes.

Before I could get away fast enough, someone starts to speak.

"You're f*****g with us right?" Derek asks.

"You'd like that wouldn't you? But no, it's all true."

"But who could do such a thing to a young girl?" Matt asks.

"No more, just leave it be Matt. Leave it be." I breathe

"Come on guys lets give her some space." Guy gestures. And with that I quickly make my escape to the girls bathroom to compose myself.