hauntingly beautiful
Chapter 2
"Hey, do you need a ride home?"
I was midway down the school corridors, nearly reaching the exit of the building.
I turned around frantically, spotting the same jock who pitied me earlier today.
Why wouldn't he leave me alone?
I shook my head, spinning back around, walking a tad bit faster this time.
I heard footsteps catching up to me, as the brunette jock suddenly appeared over my shoulder.
"Are you sure? It's raining hard outside." he gave me a gentle smile. "I would hate for you to have to get soaked in the rain."
I clenched my jaw with uncertainty, as I stared at the jock with disbelief.
As we reached the double doors of the exit, he turned to me, once again.
"Well, come on. I won't hurt you." he assured.
A shiver sent down my spine at his choice of words.
If only this stranger knew how much those words just meant to me.
After not replying, he took a hold of my hand.
I immediately flinched, pulling my hand away quickly.
He frowned with concern filling his perfect features.
"Just follow me." he whispered, holding the door for me.
I was a bit hesitant, but I stepped outside.
He led the way towards the school parking lot, which was pretty much empty by now.
He approached an expensive looking BMW, clicking the unlock button on his keys.
The car made a beeping noise, as he gestured for me to sit in the passenger seat.
I gnawed on my lower lip, entering the car.
The car looked so nice on the inside, with fine, black leather seating.
I almost didn't want to touch it, since I was afraid of ruining it.
He started to turn on the engine, pulling out of the parking lot.
The sweet sound of Coldplay quietly blared out of his speakers, as he bobbed his head to the rhythm.
"I don't think we properly introduced ourselves to each other yet. I'm Hunter." he spoke.
I stared up at him, as he looked at me through the corner of his eye.
Was he expecting me to say something back to him?
I shifted uncomfortably in my seat, staring out at the window.
The rain wasn't getting any better, in fact, it was pouring down.
"If you don't feel comfortable, I understand." he said. "I know your name already, Hayden, right?"
I gulped, turning my head to face him.
I nodded at him briefly.
His lips twitched upwards into a sly smile.
"Hayden is an interesting name, you know. It think it suits you."
I stared down at my feet.
I hated my name.
Hayden.
One of the reasons why my father hated me so much was because he didn't want a daughter, he wanted another son.
And his second son was suppose to be named Hayden, but he got stuck with me.
I remember the angry look on his face when I use to cry.
"This is the reason why I wanted another son! Not some immature girl who cries over everything! You're a mistake!" he cursed.
I was a mistake.
"Hey, Hayden? Are you okay?" Hunter asked.
I snapped out of my thoughts, staring at him.
The car had stopped, and Hunter was staring at me curiously.
"We're at your house." he said.
I stared out the window, recognizing the egg white house that we were parked in front of.
I reached for the handle, opening the car door.
Before I closed it, I turned back to Hunter.
I nodded at him as a signal to thank him.