The Bad Boy Protects Me (Complete)

Broken promises and old friends

Hailey’s P.O.V

I was glad I won to be honest with you, don’t think I could have handled him kissing me. I would have probably messed it up or made an i***t of myself. I had enjoyed my time with him tonight. One thing it was getting to me was that he lied to me about what happened to his face. I knew someone done it to him and I see that his knuckles were swollen too…telling me he had been fighting with someone, at the end of the day it is none of my business.

“Where too? I still have you for another hour and a half.” He asked

“Don’t know wherever really.” I said shrugging

“Well your useless.” He laughed, wrapping his arm around my shoulder, laughing

“You are the one that said there is plenty to do here baby girl, you just aint looking in the right places or something like that.” I said mocking him

“Are you mocking me?” he said raising his brow “here was me thinking you were quiet and sweet.” He said pouting

“What if I am? What you gonna do about it bad boy?” I said confidently which is unlike me…you know since I am awkward, shy and what not?

He stopped on the spot, making me do the same…turning to me…a smirk on his face

“Don’t make me kiss you Hailey cause I will.” He said, a cheeky look on his face

“Try it and I will slap you one.” I said smugly

“You sure about that?” he said inching closer to me

My mouth went dry…no words coming out, all I could do was nod. I see the smirk creeping up on his lips as he watched my reaction. He reached in, pushing my hair away from my eyes. I swallowed hard, pulling myself together, deciding I aint letting him get to me that easily, not again.

“You wish Mr “Bad boy.” I said pushing him away from me, turning around, beginning to walk away from him.

“I think I liked you better when you were shy and quiet Miss Hailey…less cheeky that way.” He chuckled catching up with me

“Dunno what you mean. Let’s go get a milk shake.” I smiled widely

I don’t know what it was about Avery, he seemed to make me feel like I can be myself around him…comfortable, it makes me forget I aint even knowing him for a full day.

“Milkshake? What are we 12?” he laughed

“Shut up. My treat.” I said smiling

“Fine! Fine!” he groaned rolling his eyes at me, making me giggle

The diner that done the milkshakes was on the same street as the bowling alley, we never had far to go. Avery’s arm fell around my shoulder again as we walked down the street, a comfortable silence falling between us. I found myself smiling a little.

“I think we should take away, then go a walk around town, prefer it when it is this quiet.” He said

“Ok that’s fine.” I said smiling up at him

We headed in, ordering our shakes, both going for chocolate…yummy. We were chatting away and laughing. I was still wondering why he was wasting his time with me when I know he can get any girl he wants. I think a part of me is worried in case he has some trick up his sleeve or it is all a joke. I know technically it wasn’t a date, it did kind of feel like one though.

“Avery?” I heard a voice, making us both stop

“Scott buddy it has been a while.” Avery replied

“Far too long, where you been?” Scott replied, the guys giving each other a man hug

I am guessing they are friends? I stood there awkwardly as they chatted

“Are you on a date?” Scott asked looking at me before turning back to Avery, raising his brow at me

“What? No! Of course not, who do you think I am?” Avery laughed

I aint gonna lie that hurt a little. Yes it aint exactly a date but he seemed disgusted even at the idea of it. I put my head down, not looking at any of them.

“That is what I thought, you don’t do dates.” Scott laughed “More of a hook up kind of guy.” Scott added winking

“Exactly. This is Hailey, my new friend I met at that s**t hole of a school I now need to attend.” Avery said

Scott turned to me, his eyes looking me up and down, a smirk appearing on his face

“She is pretty cute though.” Scott said winking at me, making me blush

Avery never responded to Scott. I stood looking everywhere except at them, playing with my hair, a nervous habit of mine. They chatted back and forth for the next few minutes

“You should come down to the park with me, the old gang is there. Come hang out for a bit, bring your new friend too.” Scott said

Park? Gang? Please no, please let Avery tell him no. Avery turned to me and I knew from his face he wanted to go, was hoping he would at least drop me off first.

“Fancy it? I will still make sure you are home by 11…promise? I aint seen everyone in a while.” Avery said, a hopeful look on his face

I knew I shouldn’t. I still found myself nodding, telling him yes. With that, the biggest smile appeared on his face. I returned it, mine not as real as his.

“Let’s go. I need to get Hailey back for 11 but will come once I drop her off home.” Avery smiled

The three of us headed down the street, going to the park I assume. I stayed by Avery, him and Scott talking, catching up with what has been going on…talking about life ect…

“I only got out a week ago, trying to stay out of trouble at least for a little while.” Scott laughed

Jail? He was talking about Jail. Oh my why did I agree to this? I am going to meet a bunch of people who I don’t even know and are probably the same as Avery…get into trouble…a lot. At the same time I shouldn’t be judging them. They may get into trouble, it don’t mean they are bad people. I am just nervous. Soon enough we arrived, heading towards a group of about 8 people…both girls and guys.

“Avery?” one guy called out rushing to him

“Daniel. How you doing mate?” Avery asked as they hugged

This happened with everyone that was there. Everyone seeming to be glad to be seeing him again. I stood in the background awkwardly, letting him catch up with his friends. The last one to greet him was a girl…a girl with dark hair, a couple of piercings and tattoos too.

“Hey baby, it has been a while. We should hook up later for old time sake.” She said, pressing herself against him

“Yes maybe we should.” He replied winking at her

“Who are you?” she asked looking at me

“This is Hailey, my new friend. Hailey this is Louisa, an old friend.” He said

“Hey Hailey, nice to meet you.” She said smiling sweetly at me “old friends? Really Avery? Think we were a little more than that.” She added giggling

“Hi. You too.” I said shyly, giving her a small smile

“Yes properly.” Avery laughed “You coming Hailey or you gonna stand there all night?” he laughed, looking at me

“Yes I am coming.” I giggled

I followed Avery and Louisa, joining everyone else. Everyone was sitting on the grass, a small fire going, everyone was drinking and I am sure they were smoking pot too by the smell of. I looked around at everyone, they seemed like the type that would hang out with Avery. As I looked around I seen one of the guys snorting something…drugs clearly…great.

“Avery you want some?” Daniel said, holding a joint up to him

“Yeah sure.” He said taking it, taking a long drag of it

“What about you Hailey? Drink? Smoke? Hook up?” Daniel said sitting down next to me

I shook my head, refusing to look at him cause I would be blushing for sure

“Hailey doesn’t do any of that stuff.” Avery said

Thanks for that Avery, tell everyone how much of a bore I am.

“Hmm good girl? Maybe we should change that.” Daniel said, his hand going towards my thigh

“Don’t even think about it dude. She is out of bounds” Avery said glaring at him, a warning to his tone

“Sorry mate. Thought you were only friends, guess you are going after something else.” Daniel winked at Avery

Avery never said anything, continued glaring at Daniel for a moment before they went back to being buddies. What was that all about? Possessive much? Avery took another draw of the joint before passing it back to Daniel.

“You still dealing?” Daniel asked Avery

Dealing? He deals drugs? What have I gotten myself into?

“No not anymore. I can’t afford to get into any more trouble or they will lock me up and I can’t leave my mother.” Avery said, a pain in his eyes when he mentioned his mother

“How is she doing?” Daniel asked sympathetically

“Just the same, good and bad days. She will get help when she ready.” Avery said disappointed, shrugging

“Least she has you buddy.” He smiled

Wonder what is wrong with his mother? He has not really mentioned her to me. Again, it is none of my business.

I pulled my knees to my chest, wrapping my arms around them, resting my head on my arm. I was still feeling a little uneasy about being here with everyone. Avery’s attention soon fell on everyone else. I had a feeling he wasn’t gonna take me home, hoping I am wrong. Then again if he smoked anymore of that stuff I aint getting in the car with him.

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It was now 1045pm and we were still at the park. Avery had not only smoked weed, he had been drinking too and took a line or two of whatever drug they have. If that wasn’t bad enough he had been ignoring me for the last half an hour , he was now laying on the grass making out with Louisa…getting a little too heated.

“Hey it’s Hailey aint it?” I heard a voice, making me look up

It was Avery friends Lewis standing in front of me, smiling sweetly at me. He was kind of cute. I nodded, smiling back at him. He took his seat down next to me, turning to me

“You OK? You seem like you don’t wanna be here.” He said

“Not really my thing. I think I am gonna head back down the street, grab a cab home. Avery was meant to be my ride but don’t think that is gonna happen.” I said sighing

Lewis looked over to where Louisa and Avery were, shaking his head

“One thing you need to know Hailey, they always end up hooking up, been that way since there were 14 or something. It is how they are, don’t think it is fair considering he was meant to be with you.” He said, giving me a sympathetic smile

“It is fine. Avery and I were only hanging out, only friends.” I said acting like I wasn’t care “I am gonna go.” I added

“I will walk you back if you like? Cause you aint gonna get Avery away anytime soon.” He laughed

“No it is OK. Thank You though.” I smiled

“You sure? I don’t mind?” he asked

“Honestly, it is fine. Was nice meeting you.” I smiled

“You too.” He smiled back

I said a quick goodbye before heading off.

I decided it was time for me to leave. I grabbed my stuff, rushing off as everyone was busy doing something else, Lewis watching after me. I rushed back down the street, keeping my eye out behind me and around me, you never know who is around. I was thankful when I finally manged to get a taxi which would get me home by 11pm. I climbed into the back of the cab, telling him my address. I sunk back in the seat, sighing and found myself crying a little. I was angry that he would make me go home myself, ignore me like that but what should I expect from the bad boy? If he wants to be that way that is up to him. He will probably not bother with me again anyway, probably only done it today cause he was bored. I have never be so relived to get home. I wanted to climb into bed, forget tonight ever happen and sleep straight through until I need to get up for school tomorrow. My parents were already in bed which I was glad of, no questions that way. I changed into my pjs, climbing into bed, setting my alarm for the morning. As I settled down my phone started going off. I grabbed it seeing it was Avery calling me. I decided to ignore it, then it went again and again. I groaned, answering it

“What?” I said annoyed

“Where did you go Kitten? One minute you were there, then the next puff you were gone. Are you a ninja? Are you ok?” he slurred, clearly more wasted now than when I left him

I found myself giggle for a moment before snapping out of it

“Home. I’m fine. Go away, I am going to sleep.” With that I hung up

I was pissed at him. I never wanted to talk to him especially when he was in the state he was.

He tried calling again but I ignored it, he soon left me alone. I made myself comfortable, finally get some sleep. I was dreading tomorrow even more.