The Bad Boy Protects Me (Complete)

Spending time with bad boy

Hailey' s P.O.V

It was the end of the day and I was glad. Joshua never said another word to me or even looked my way. I was thankful I had Avery in class for second last period cause all the ones that are picking on me the most were in that class. Avery sat with me, everyone keeping their distance. Turns out Avery had a great talent for art, he can draw like nothing I have ever seen before, the darkness showed in his art but it was beautiful all the same. Last class went OK as well even though Avery wasn’t there, but again Joshua kept his distance.

I would be glad to get home and forgot most of the events of today. I quickly stopped by my locker, getting everything from it I needed to take home with me. I usually walk home with Layla except on a Monday which was today cause she had netball after school. I rushed out of school as quick as I could, making sure no one saw me that I never wanted to see me. When I stepped out I seen Avery standing, talking to some guy and two girls, the girls seeming a little giddy around him. I chuckled to myself, rolling my eyes at them. I was going the opposite way so he wouldn’t see me and think that’s a good thing. I put my earphones in, keeping my head down, heading home which was about 20 minutes from school. I can’t drive and hate buses, need to rely on my feet which I don’t mind as long as I have my earphones with me, it helps block out the rest of the world. I was flicking through my playlist, deciding what song I wanted to listen too. Next thing I felt a pair of hands wrap around my waist, making me squeal and jump. My heart was racing cause I had no clue who it was. I soon found out when the person removed one of the earphone plugs from my ear

“It is only me calm down woman.” I heard a chuckle, knowing it was Avery.

I swung around, facing him, glaring at him. However he found my annoyance at him hilarious, bursting out laughing when he seen how pissed I was at him

“What the heck are you trying to do me? Kill me?” I groaned at him

“You see that could have been anyone Hailey, you should always only have one plug in when you are walking alone cause you don’t know who is about.” He said, that sternness back in his voice again

“Yes you are probably right.” I said, looking at the ground

He reached in, lifting my chin, making me look at him. His other hand landed on my hip, pulling me close to him. Oh and there goes my heart again…racing and pounding in my chest.

“Did you miss me kitten?” he smirked

“You wish.” I laughed

“Oh but you did and you always will when I aint around. You will even have naughty dreams about me cause you will miss me that much.” He said smugly

“Eww.” I said pushing his chest, turning away, walking away

I was giggling to myself as I did, he never had to see that though. Avery soon caught up with me, throwing his arm over my shoulder, pulling me close again.

“You love that idea, don’t act like you don’t. Can I walk you home?” he asked looking down at me

“Since when does the “bad boy” offer to walk girls home? What are you after?” I asked, raising my brow at him

“Nothing. Maybe you make me soft.” He laughed

“Yeah right, sure that is what it is.” I giggled, shaking my head “What you really after?” I added

“Nothing…not right now anyway.” He smirked

“Should I be worried?” I asked curious

“Time will tell now won’t it? Now where do you stay? I need to know where I am going.” He laughed

I told him my address

“Really? That is down the street from me. Who knew uh? Why have I never seen you around?” he asked

“Dunno. Never really go out much to be honest with you.” I shrugged

“Well we will need to change that.” He winked

I laughed, nodding in agreement. Maybe he is right cause I really don’t do anything, maybe I should start. Maybe if I got out more I would meet new people and stop being such a loner. Then again as I said, don’t really fit in anywhere, never have. When I had Joshua that was OK cause we spent a lot of time with each other, sometimes with his friends but that always made me feel awkward. I thought I was gonna stop thinking about him? Easier said than done. I shook him out of my head, putting my attention back on Avery.

“What shall we do about it then?” he asked referring to me not getting out much

“Dunno. There aint exactly much to do around here.” I shrugged

“There is plenty to do baby girl. You just don’t know all the right people or places. We can change that, you will need to start coming out with me and my mates.” He smirked

“Bad idea. I don’t do well in groups.” I laughed

“They are good people. Nothing like the people you go to school with. They always have your back no matter what.” He smiled as he spoke about his friends “they aint judgemental f***s like everyone else in this damn town…they accept everyone for who they are.” He added

It is nice to know not everyone in this world is cruel for fun. I smiled as I listened to him. Yes he was dark, bad and trouble but I could tell he cared for his friends which is a good thing.

“I will ease you into it.” he smiled widely at me

“Um…OK.” I said

I wasn’t sure how else to respond. He practically decided for me that I would be hanging out with him and his friends. Maybe that is a good thing having someone around to push me. We chatted as we walked, soon arriving back at mine. My parents were still at work, would not be back until 8 which meant I had the house to myself which to me is a bonus cause I enjoy being alone in the house. Avery walked me straight to my front door

“You wanna come in?” I asked shyly

“Who knew you were like that Hailey.” He smirked

“I never meant for that and you know it.” I laughed

“I know, you are fun to wind up. Yeah can come in for a bit but then need to head home.” He smiled

I know I am probably insane inviting a bad boy that I only met this morning into my home but I am sure it would be OK. I am sure he won’t cause any trouble.

“OK. Cool.” I smiled, finding my keys, letting us in

Avery walked straight in, looking around

“Very fancy.” He laughed

“It aint that fancy.” I giggled

“It really is.” He laughed

I shook my head, placing my things down, heading to the kitchen cause I was in need of food, I was hungry…Avery following my lead. I started raiding through cupboards trying to find food, only a snack cause would get my dinner with my parents later

“You want some pop tarts?” I asked looking over my shoulder at him

“No I am alright ta. Can I get a drink of something though?” he asked

“Sure. In the fridge help yourself, well except the alcohol.” I giggled, raising my brow at him

“Well you are a party pooper aren’t you?” he laughed, grabbing himself some juice

Once my pop tarts were done, I grabbed myself a drink, leading us through to the living room, switching the TV on, plonking myself down on the sofa, Avery doing the same.

“Thank God that day is over.” I sighed, relaxing back against the sofa

“It wasn’t that bad was it? You met me after all.” He said, pouting at me when he said the last part

“Well.” I smirked, not finishing the sentence

“Hey!” he whined like a child, making me laugh

I stuck my tongue out at him, digging into my snack. I felt comfortable around him, more comfortable than I do around anyone else and I have only known Avery for a few hours…strange. A comfortable silence fell between us as we watched repeats of the big bang theory, both laughing loudly.

“Where is the bathroom?” he asked

“Upstairs, first door on your right.” I smiled

He nodded, heading upstairs. I stayed where I was, waiting for him to come back. Five minutes passed, then nearly ten he was still not back. What is he up to?

“Avery have you fell down the toilet?” I called out laughing

“I was out the toilet ages ago.” He called back laughed

“Then what the heck are you doing?” I said standing up, deciding I better go check

“Not telling you, you will need to come find me.” he called back laughing

I then ran upstairs, knowing exactly where he was…my bedroom. I should have known. I rushed to my bedroom, heading in to find him sprawled out on top of my bed, hands behind head, looking very relaxed.

“Who said you can come into my room dude?” I said glaring at him, hand on hip

“You never said I couldn’t.” he smirked, resting up on elbows, smirking at me

I rolled my eyes, continuing to glare at him. Avery found it all very amusing.

“Come here.” He said looking at me

“What? Why?” I asked a little worried and nervous now

“Cause I asked you too.” He said, that brow of his raised again

I slowly made my way over, standing at the side of my bed, looking down at him.

“What do you want?” I asked

“I wanna test a theory.” He smirked

Theory? What theory? What is he up to? I raised my brow at him, the worry probably clear to see on my face. He chuckled, reaching for me, pulling me on top of him before I knew what was happening.

“Avery what are you doing?” I stuttered out nervously

“I told you, testing a theory.” He said, smirking again

“What theory? You are confusing me.” I said shaking my head, not making any attempt to move off him

In one swift move I was on my back, Avery on top of me. I swallowed hard with him being this close to me, it wasn’t good for me or my senses. He reached in, running his fingers through my hair and down my cheek. I groaned a little. He inched closer to me, his lips coming towards mine. I let out a breath, whimpering a little when his hot breath tickled my face.

“I knew it, you do want me.” he winked, moving off me, climbing off the bed

What the heck just happened? I stayed on the bed, not knowing how to respond to what happened. I heard him chuckle loudly, making me sit up to glare at him.

“You coming or you staying in bed all day?” he laughed, walking out, heading back downstairs.

I groaned in frustration, following him. When I got to the living room he was sitting on my sofa, acting like nothing happened. I decided I would not bring it up either, taking a seat next to him. A silence fell between us, an awkward one, well it felt awkward to me for the next half an hour before head had to leave. I walked him to the door

“Be ready for 8pm.” He said

“Why?” I asked confused

“Cause you and I are going out for a couple of hours. We can go play pool or go bowling or something. It is time you start getting out Hailey. As I said I will ease you into. Tonight we can do something boring and well behaved.” He said rolling his eyes

Before I could answer he walked off, smirking over his shoulder at me. It looks like I am going out then tonight.