Her saving Grace

Chapter 6

The teacher was not here as yet,. so I was busy talking to Jasmine, when Carson and his friends

walked in. I didn’t even remember that they were in my class. was even surprised that they were in AP

biology. They didn’t seem like the type to get good grades. I kn w I was being judgemental, but I

couldn’t help it.

Thankfully, Carson didn’t seem to notice me as he ras caught up in a conversation with his friends. I

turned back in front of me as he and his friends sit behind us. The teacher came after that and started

her lesson.

During the middle of the lesson, I felt a light tap on my shoulder. When I turned around, I saw that it

was one of the twin. I looked closely at him for a second and noticed that it was Jayden. I raised my

eyebrow at him as he grinned at me. “What is it?” I asked.

“Is it true that you knocked out my pal here with a ball?” He asked, his finger pointing in the direction of

Carson, who was glaring at him.

“As I told you before, she didn’t knock me out.” Ca son cut in, but Jayden ignored him. He looked at me

awaiting my response.

I looked around at the teacher, who had his back tLrned to us writing something on the blackboard,

before facing Jayden again. “Leave me alone and don’t get me in trouble.” I hissed in a whisper.

“Ooh, she’s a feisty one.” Jordan said from his seat and all the boys laughed at his comment.

I rolled my eyes at their behaviour. “I don’t have time for your games.” I said and turned back around in

my seat. Jasmine raised her eyebrows at me, as if to ask ‘what was that about?’. I mouthed ‘I’ll tell you

about it later’ and she nodded and went back to her work. Ignoring the bickering and snickers behind

me, I went back to my work as well. They were used to disrupting classes and getting detention almost

everyday. As for me, I hope I don’t see another detention room for the rest of my school year.

At the end of the day, I was at my locker, when Kevin and Lucas walked up to me.

“Hey Kayla,” Kevin said. “Lucas and I are going over to my house to hang out. Want to join us? We can

order pizza.”

I gave them an apologetic smile. “I’m sorry guys, I an’t. I have a ton of homework.”

“Well, suit yourself. Just know that we were plann ng on having a horror movie marathon.” Lucas

added. He said this because he knew how much I love horror movies.

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“I’m really sorry guys.” I said pouting. I wish I coul go, but my stepfather was coming home from work

early. I wanted to get home before he did. I didn’t want another confrontation; if you can call what

happened yesterday a confrontation.

“Nah, it’s okay. You gotta do what you gotta do.” Kdvin said, before adding “Hey where’s Jasmine?”

“She was here earlier, but she left early. She said she has a hot date.” I related what Jasmine told me. I

wasn’t surprised when Jasmine told me about her date. She was always going on dates with guys. She

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“Another one?” Lucas asked, lifting his eyebrows knowingly.

“Yep. She said that this one was definitely the one.” I relayed.

“That’s what she said about the others.” Kevin put in.

I just shrugged. That’s exactly what I told her when she told me, but she said that this time she was

sure of it. I really hope so.

“Do you want us to walk you home?” Kevin asked.

I shake my head. “No, that won’t be necessary.” I said quickly. I didn’t want them to walk me home, in

case Allan showed up early and made a scene in front of them. I definitely didn’t want that.

“Okay, see you tomorrow.” Lucas said to me and he and Kevin wave goodbye and walk off.

I finished at my locker and step away. Not looking where I was going, I bump into someone. I almost

lost my footing, when the person grabbed my elbow to steady me. After I was balanced on my feet

again, I looked up to see that it was Carson.

He was standing very close to me, so I step back a little. His white shirt that he had on clung to his

chest. His body was muscly and defined. I could see that he worked out.

“I’m sorry” 1 said and began to walk around him, but he block my way.

“Get out of my way, please.” I said, trying to remain patient.

“This is the second time you have run into me. I think it’s becoming a habit, Kitten.” He stated. That

stupid smirk of his planted on his lips.

Kitten? What the hell?

“My name is Kayla and I would prefer you call me that.” I stated annoyed.

“Nah, I prefer Kitten. It fits you, because you are cute like a kitten.” lie said, obviously teasing me.

Trying to push down the blush that was threatening to appear, I pointed a finger at him and said. “Nice

try mister, but flattery won’t work on me.”

“Aww, that’s too bad.” He replied, faking hurt.

“Move Carson, I have to get home.” I said pushing at his shoulder, but he was build like a rock. He

laughed. “Why don’t you try and move me.”

“I’m not afraid of you.” I replied, lifting my chin (I(fiantly. Of course I was lying. With his muscles and

strength, he could do serious harm to me without el fort. Unconsciously, I looked up at his face. The

previous cuts and bruises that he had on his face were fading a ay. However, he had a red mark on his

jaw made by the ball when it hit him yesterday in gym class. It was till fresh. The red mark was fading

away, but I could still see it. “You better move before I make your next c eek red too.” I tried to hold

back a giggle.