Ruby
After embarrassment of Orlando carried me out of the party, I never left his sight. He never left my side. We even slept with same bed cause he said that he had to keep his eyes on me so that i don't run off again. I told him that he doesn't have to watch me all the time but he wasn't listening. He kept on telling me that he just looking out for me and just want to protect me and made sure that I'm safe. I argued that he was being over protective brother and just take me home cause I can't deal with him and knowing Orlando, he refused to take me home. We've been arguing the whole weekend.
It's Monday now and I was at school. I asked Robin to pick me up at my house half hour earlier cause I didn't want to see Orlando. He called me all night after he reluctant to take me home. I didn't want to talk to him cause I'm still mad at him. I told Robin everything what happened when Orlando carried me out from the party. She was ferocious and wanted to kick his ass. She even asked if I wanted a retraining order from him but I thought that was a bit over the top.
"I still can't believe he did that to you and in front of everyone" Robin said as shook her head in disbelief.
"I know. Don't remind me. It was embarrassing for me" I grumbled as I took a big bite of my cupcake.
"I'm sorry I didn't get to you in time" Robin said apologetic.
"It wouldn't do much help anyway. Orlando would find away to drag me out of the party" I shrugged. Robin gave a deep pan look.
"We should go to class now. The bell is going to ring soon" I stated.
"Yeah you're right, we should head to class. I don't want detention for being late" Robin joked. We grabbed our books from our lockers and started heading to class. We sat at our usual seats. It didn't take long the bell rang and the teacher walked in. However, there was a student walked in after them. I recognise them. It was the guy from the party. I guess Robin thought the same thing as she nudge me.
"Isn't the guy that from the party? The one you spilt punch on?" She asked curiously.
"Yes it is" I replied.
"What's his name again?"
"Marcus"
"Ah yes Marcus" Robin ponder to the name. I couldn't believe it. What are the chances of meeting him again.
"Alright class, we have a new student joining us today" the teacher looked over to Marcus.
"Why don't you introduce yourself" the teacher said encouraging.
"Hey I'm Marcus. I'm new in town and just moved a few days ago" he said.
"Welcome Marcus and thank you for joining us. Why don't you take a seat" the teacher said.
"Thank you" Marcus replied. He looked around until he saw me. We locked eyes. It felt like it was just the two of us in the room. My breath hitched as he started walking over, his emerald green eyes never left me until he took the empty seat next to me.
"It's nice to meet you again, Ruby" he said, giving me a loop side smile. The way he said my name made my underwear go damp. It was smooth and silky. Get it together Ruby.
"It's nice to meet you too, Marcus" I greeted politely. I pull out my hand to shake.
"I see you're being formal now" he teased as he took my hand to shake.
"I'm just being polite" I said simply and shrugging like it's not a big deal. He chuckled. Damn that was sexy. Someone cleared their throat.
"Hi I'm Robin, Ruby's best friend. We met at the party" Robin said cheerfully as she leaned over me to shake Marcus's hand.
"Nice to meet you again, Robin" he greeted back, laughing as he shook her hand.
"Well it nice to meet you when you're not covered in punch" Robin joked. I groan in embarrassment. He laughed.
"I have to agree with you there" he said mused. Marcus leaned close to my ear. I can feel his breath tickling my ear. I tried not to shiver.
"However, if you wanted to see me topless then all you got to do is asked, cupcake" he whispered.
"Cupcake?" I asked confused.
"The cupcake that's in your hand" he said as he pointed my half eaten cupcake. Oh! I forgot I was eating that. He whipped a bit of frosting on the corner of my lips with his thumb and put it into his mouth. He looked at me as he did that. I swear to god, I was wet to the core. Can my underwear be anymore damped.
"All right class take out your books and turn page fifty four" the teacher announced. Everyone got out their books and turned to the page that the teacher instructed.
"Maybe after class you could show me around" Marcus suggested softly.
"She would love too, right Ruby?" Robin said before I could respond. I glared at her but she just winked at me with a amusing look. I turned back to Marcus, with a small smile on my face.
"Yes it would be an honour to show you around" I said sincerely.
"Awsome. I'm looking forward to it" he said softly and focus back to the teacher. I did the same. Well try too. This is going to be a long day.
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It was end of school day and I just left my last lesson. I showed Marcus around school. It turns out that he's in the same classes as me so that was awesome. We talk about many things. He likes to play sports and says that he's going to try out the football. He lives with his parents and he's the only child. I also found out it was his party I went to. Who would of thought it? I told him that I'm adopted and live with my dad. We exchanged numbers so that we could talk after school and hang out sometimes.
However, during school time, Orlando tried to call me and sending me messages. It was getting frustrating that I had to turn off my phone after lunch. I walked out of school with Robin and Marcus and I just turned on my phone. I had fifty two miss calls and thirty text messages from Orlando. I'm not surprised. I didn't get a chance to read the messages when he called. I just declined it cause I wasn't in the mood to deal with his attitude.
"Let me guess, Orlando" Robin said annoyed.
"Yes" I signed.
"You think he'll get the hint that you don't want to talk to him" she grumbled. Marcus looked at us confused.
"Who's Orlando? Is he your boyfriend?" He asked. Robin snorted.
"God no. He's a pest to Ruby" she stated coldly. I glared at her.
"He's not a pest and he's not my boyfriend. He's my best friend" I stated.
"More like controlling, possessive, phycho" Robin mumbled. I just rolled my eyes.
"He's just protective of me. I admit that he's over the top but it's in a good place" I tried to justify. Robin gave me a disapproving look.
"Was that the guy who carried you out my house?" Marcus asked concerned.
"Yes" I simply said.
"And he's your friend?" He asked skeptical.
"Yes"
"He doesn't act like a friend. He act more like possessive boyfriend" Robin stated dryly. I was about to respond when someone was calling.
"RUBY GET OVER HERE NOW" Orlando yelled. I turned round to face him. He was furious.
"f**k OFF ORLANDO. RUBY DOESN'T WANT TO TALK TO YOU" Robin yelled angry. I shove her a bit.
"What is wrong with you?" I hissed.
"I'm just stating the fact to him. You don't want to to talk to him" she said not bothered.
"That's not the point, Robin" I hissed. She just shrugged.
"Why is he shouting? He could just wait for you to come" Marcus stated. He looked at Orlando coldly. Orlando started walking towards us looking furious.
"Didn't you hear your phone? I was trying to call you" he gritted out as he was walking over to us.
"Yes and like what Robin said, I don't want to talk to you" I said honestly.
"So you decide to ignore me?" He asked annoyed. He was in front of me now.
"Yes" I said bluntly. His jaw ticked. He didn't like that.
"We're leaving now" he demanded. He grabbed my arm and about to drag me when Marcus grabbed my other arm. Now I was between the two guys and people starting to stare. Great. I hate attention.
"Let her go. She doesn't want go with you" Marcus said firmly.
"Don't tell me what Ruby want. It non of your business" Orlando snapped at him.
"Listen let Ruby go. Your embarrassing her. She's not coming with you" Marcus stated.
"f**k off. Ruby we're leaving. NOW" he growled. Actually growled like a wild animal.
"And I said she's not coming with you. Especially when you're acting like a lunatic" he gritted out. He was looking at Orlando coldly.
"Listen asshole, I'm taking her and I don't need your permission so I suggest that move out of my way or I'll make you" Orlando threatened.
"Like Marcus said. She ain't coming with you, dipshit" Robin but in.
"You're not helping, Robin" hissed at her.
"Well I'm tired of see him bossing you around. Real friends don't act like that" she snapped.
"You're making it worse" I stated annoyed.
"Stay out of it b***h. This doesn't concern you" Orlando said iceily at Robin.
"Don't call her a b***h. She's being a good friend and just looking out for me" I said to him disapprovingly.
"I call her what I like and I'm the one who is looking out for you, not that. I'm your best friend not her. We're leaving now" he said seriously. Now everyone is watching us and whispering. I hate crowds. It gives me high anxiety.
"I'm more of a friend to her than you are" Robin stated angrily. Orlando eye twitched. He looked murderous and was ready to attack her.
"She's my friend not yours. So I suggest you stay in your lane" he said slowly and dangerously.
"Listen dickhead, I won't let you take Ruby. I'll be damned if something happens to her when you're around" Marcus said plainly. Orlando gritted his teeth. You could see the vains popping out on the side of his head. His hand clenched. He was ready to explode. I need to end this before things escalate.
"It's fine guys. I'll be fine. Nothing would happen to me" I assured them and feeling tired with all of this. Marcus and Robin doesn't look convinced. Orlando looked satisfied with my decision.
"See, she wants to come with me and like she said, nothing will happen to her. Not when I'm around" he stated simply and starting dragging me to his car. However, we didn't walk far when Marcus ripped Orlando's hand away from me and pushed me behind him.
"What are you doing, Marcus? I don't want you getting hurt" I said worried. Orlando is going to kill him.
"I'm not afraid of him" Marcus said simply and not looking afraid. Orlando's eyes darken.
"How dare you drag Ruby away from me" he gritted out.
"I mean what I said. I'm not letting you take Ruby. So why don't you go away and cool off" Marcus said seriously.
"I'm not leaving without her. She's coming with me" Orlando said viciously and tried to grab me but Marcus shove him away.
"And I told you she's not leaving with you" he said seriously. He looked at Orlando darkly.
"I said I'm not leaving without her" Orlando said simple and shove Marcus hard. Marcus shove him back just as hard. Orlando looked at him deadly and about to punch him when Marcus beat him to it and punch him in the face which made Orlando stumbled back a bit. There was blood dripping out of his nose. I think he broke it. He whipped the blood off and looked at it in shock. He look back at Marcus. He was murderous now and ready for blood.
"You f*****g d**k. You broke my nose and now you're going to pay" he threatened.
"Bring it, asshole" Marcus dared. He was smirking at him. Orlando lunged at him and knocked him down, landing on top of him. Robin pulled me away from them. They were punching each other.
"STOP" I shouted desperately but they didn't listen and kept on fighting. Robin hugged me while I just watched them in horror.