hauntingly beautiful

"Do you want me to pick you up for school tomorrow?" he offered, sparkles glistening in his blue eyes.
I sucked on my lower lip, staring down at my feet.
"People will see us." I sighed, despite the fact that I had such a fun time with Hunter today.
Hunter took his index finger, tilting my chin up.
My eyes met his, as a blush crept its way onto my face.
"So? Let them stare." he smiled.
I bit down on my tongue to avoid a grin spreading across my face.
I didn't reply, as Hunter's hand slowly caressed my face.
I was unable to move, as his warm hand burned agaisnt my skin.
"I'll see you tomorrow morning." he finally said, dropping his hand.
I nodded slowly, as I narrowed my eyes at him boldly.
"Thanks." I muttered, as I crawled out his car.
He waited until I opened my front door, beforing driving off.
As I stepped inside, Ruth was already on the couch, watching some old soap operas.
Her eyes flickered towards me for a split second, before returning to the screen.
"Hayden, why are you smiling?" she asked, almost amused.
I face flustered, as I noticed myself grinning without even realizing.
"I-I'm not." I stuttered.
Ruth chuckled lightly.
"Well, do you want to explain why you're home this late? You're always home right after school."
I swallowed, pushing my hair behind my ears shyly.
"I-I was out with a friend." I admitted.
Ruth stared at me curiously.
"A friend?" she asked suspicously.
I nodded. "A friend."
I saw Ruth biting down a smile, as she stared at the television.
"Is it that boy who kindly drove you to school this morning?" she wondered.
I felt my face heating up.
"I-I'm going to take a shower." I said, avoiding the conversation.
I dashed up the stairs, as I heard Ruth calling my name.
I ignored her, as I quickly ran into the bathroom.
I locked the door shut, sliding down on the tiled floor.
A friend.
Hunter was my friend.
Hunter's Point of View
"Hey man, you're late!" Joey exclaimed, as I walked into his house after I dropped Hayden off.
There were a group of our close guy friends, just lounging around his basement.
A few were playing xBox, while some were playing pool and chugging on beer.
Kyle's head turned towards my way, with a drunken grin on his face.
"Where were you? With Maddi?" he slurred.
I let out a scoff, as I slumped down on the couch, popping open a can of soda.
"Maddi? Hell no."
Joey smirked from the other corner of the room.
He was playing foosball with Ryan, as he picked his head up.
"Let me guess, you were with that freaky girl that never talks."
I felt my blood boil, as I held in my breath.
"I don't know who you're talking about." I challenged.
"Oh come on, Hunter. That loser, Hayden." Ryan chuckled.
I watched with anger, as Joey slapped Ryan a high five.
"She's not a loser or a freak." I muttered.
I pressed the cold can to my lips.
"Don't tell me you're defending her." Joey said.
"What if I am?" I spat, throwing my empty can on the floor.
Ryan nudged Joey's elbow.
"You realize you can't be with her, right? It'll ruin our rep, dude." he raised an eyebrow.
I sank in my seat, lighting a cigarette nervously.
"I know." I admitted.

Sorry for not uploading for so long!
I'm posting another one up tonight, and two for tomorrow as well!
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