Chapter 49 A HUG, A THREAT, A HEARTBREAK
I could feel my heart thumping through my chest as the loud chatter of the crowd fills my ears. I didn't know there was a dress code, but it seemed like everyone else did.
Nearly every student in the student section had been dressed top to bottom in white, except for me who apparently didn't get the memo.
I tighten my grip around my backpack strap as I move to the empty spot in a bleacher centered at the front where only a couple other students had been sitting,
I was still in my uniform. There was no point going back to change, especially with the amount of time it took to walk to the estate and back, I'd be exhausted.
The sound of horns suddenly sound and the bleachers boom with cheers as the players from our school run out onto the field.
My eyes instantly try to find the number four, the same number that had been all over Wayne’s room when I'd went to clean it.
As soon as I find the number I feel my eyes lock in on his figure. I hadn't realized how good he looked in a football uniform.
I couldn't help the small smile reach my face at the thought of him inviting me here again. It was pathetic, I know, but no one's asked me such a thing before.
It made me happy.
I never really understood football, but after the second quarter I could understand bits and pieces.
I figured a while ago that Wayne had been good, really good, and had already scored multiple times for the team.
I tried focusing the rest of the game, but it failed terribly.
I couldn't help but feel the guilt building in my stomach for not being at work. I knew it was risky, I knew that money was important and I'd just left it to watch a game. I acted like my life was normal, which It wasn't. And it wouldn't be for a long time until I could pay back my mothers debt.
My fingers clasp around my phone tightly when I hear a message notification, ringing through my ears.
I didn't have anyone's number.
Except for Andrew.
'Time is running out soon, if I don't have my money you're dead.'
The message sent goosebumps all over my body.
It's like every sound around me had completely blocked out, everything only sounded like a painful ringing im my ear.
Until I opened my eyes to see a sweaty blonde guy, who was smiling down at me as he ripped off his helmet.
I tilt my head to the side in confusion as I watch Wayne . He looked so happy. My confusion gets erased when all the sound suddenly comes back to me and I hear the loud cheers from the bleachers and the other players celebrating on the field.
Except for Wayne .
Why did he come here?
"Don't I get a congratulation hug?" He beams, smiling from ear to ear as he looks down at me.
"H..hug?" I ask, frozen in my spot.
"I'm just playing with you." He laughs, and I smile up at him, doing something I would never do. I'm not sure what came into me, but all of a sudden I was up from my seat and hugging Wayne .
My head barely reached his chest as he towered over me.
He tenses in my hold before I hear a laugh rumbling through his chest and his hand moves behind my head, hugging me back.
"I'm going to go talk to my parents really quick.
Wait for me and I'll drive you back." He says, letting go with a wink as he walks over to Mr and Mrs. Conner who were dressed in jerseys with the number 4 written on them.
What did I just do?
Even I was surprised at my sudden actions. I was only hoping no one had seen that. Most people were too distracted with their friends and celebrating that I'm sure no one saw.
I try to cool down my burning cheeks by placing my cool hands on them and as I'm about to turn around to grab my bag I bump into a hard chest.
I gasp at the figure i'd just run into before feeling my heart drop at the guy who stood in front of me, a pissed look on his face as he looked down at me.
"Don't think I don't know you're trying to get with my brother to get fucking money."
He scowls, and I blink up at him, my eyes watering as I slowly shake my head no.
I couldn't speak. I froze.
Like always.
Usually I'd already be hit by now, or touched without my permission. I was never given time to speak, and now that I had it I didn't even know what to say.
" Nothing to say, yeah?" He scoffs and I feel myself growing more anxious.
Say something! Stop being so pathetic!
I was practically fighting my body at this point to do something, anything.
He looks down at my watery eyes, anger still burning in his grey ones. I watch as his jaw ticks and he looks away, pushing past me and causing me to stumble back.
I try choking back tears, not wanting anyone to see me so weak, and when Wayne catches sight of me, a worried look crossing his face, I turn around and I run.
I run faster then I'd run since running from Evan. I run until my feet felt like they were burning but even then I kept going until I'm suddenly grabbed by my arm and pulled back.
"Why were you running?" Wayne’s voice breathes out, and I sniffle, wiping away my tears as I turn around, looking at his tired body. Why did he come after me?
"Hey, you alright?" He suddenly asks, his brows furrowing when he notices my red nose and cheeks.
"I.I'm just a little cold." I mutter, wrapping my arms around myself as I turn my head away from him.
"My car is just up here, I'll get you back home." He says and I nod my head, just wanting to be alone.
When we get into the expensive looking car the ride is silent, until Wayne clears his throat.
" Whatever Calvin told you back there, ignore it." He says, and I snap my head towards him.
He'd seen it?
"Y...you saw?" I ask, my lips parted in confusion.
Wayne just stiffly nods his head, the grip on his steering wheel tightening but unlike Calvin on his motorcycle he drove the car at a normal speed.
"He's trying to ruin you. He sees how innocent you are and he hates that, don't fall into any of his games." Wayne mumbles, and I play with my fingers on my lap as i nod my head
Ruin me?
Hadn't I already had enough of that?
I dreaded the drive back, knowing it'd only take us to the devils den.
I hated knowing I had to go to class again tomorrow to see him there. I hated knowing this would have to go on until I could pay off the debt.
But most importantly, I hated Calvin. With every living inch of my body.
I hated how he assumed my life, I hated how he messed with me, I hated how easily he could read me, I hated that he called me a whore, I hated that he thinks I'm chasing money.
He doesn't know me yet he acts as if he does. And I hated that.
Who's team are you guys rooting for so far? I know we haven't exactly gotten deep into the romance but Team Wayne or Team Calvin.