I couldn't believe what just happened. I know I have a temper, but I mostly rattle off my mouth. I would never hurt the people I love. I would never drag someone I love across a beach or break someone I love's nose.
All this shit started from that bitch Nikki and come Monday she was going to pay. This was officially war with anyone that thought they could fuck with me or my family.
Dave gave us a ride home and didn't even flinch at the little shack in the middle of the woods we lived in. He helped me get Derek to his room and then apologized for everything. He didn't do anything wrong but still apologized. It made me like him a little more.
He offered to take me out tomorrow and left me with a quick kiss on the cheek. I have the brunch shift tomorrow, so I asked him to meet me after work. I was happy that at least one good thing came from tonight.
I brought Derek to the bathroom and helped him get cleaned up. He was covered in blood but luckily his nose didn't look broken.
"Damn you fucking bleed a lot." I said looking at all the red washcloths.
We both chuckled but Derek's smile barely met his eyes. I could see how shattered he was. "How do I forgive him for this Alley? I don't know how to just let go of my best friend. He is like my brother, but I would never let anyone pull the shit he has. Never let someone try to control you..." Tears were clouding his vision and my heart was breaking. How the fuck could Christian do this to him, to us?
"Hey, it's ok Derek, we will all get through this. I think Christian needs time to figure out his shit for now. We need to let him know this is not ok then just take it one day at a time."
"I can't forgive him, can't look at him the same way again and it's not just him punching me. It's why he punched me. It's the way he looks at you, the way he tries controlling you and keeps making it clear you belong to him. You fucking belong to no one."
"It's ok Derek. I will never let anyone control me. Not even Varsity dip shit Ace, despite how much I love him."
"Love him, seriously!"
"Yes! I fucking hate him right now and he will understand we are not his puppets, but I can't forget that little boy from the park. Our best friend or all the ways he has been there for us, for me. 10 years is a long time to know someone, to just not anymore."
Derek was quite a moment adjusting his position. I could tell he was fighting with something. I gave him a look with eyebrows raised.
"Is there something going on between you two? I don't want to think it's possible, but sometimes they way you two go out it I think you're about tear each other clothes off and that makes me want to stab him in the throat. You know that he will destroy you the same way his father destroyed his mother. I won't let that be your life."
"Stop Derek! There is nothing between us and even if there was, Christian would never become his father and I would never become his mother. He fucked up and has been fucking up, but it will always be the three of us." I was nervously playing with my bracelet as tears welled in my eyes.
How could Derek think that way of him? I know it wasn't right defending Christian, especially right now, but we are all he has, and he is all we have. We can't give up on each other. My heart was beating erratically. My breaths were becoming shallow. An attack was coming, but this time it was caused by the one person who used to calm them.
"Fuck! Sorry Alley Cat, I didn't mean what I said. I'm just pissed, and my fucking face really hurts." Derek hugged me trying to calm my nerves. He could see my staggered breaths as tears streamed down my face.
I know I was pretty badass with a lot of shit. I could ignore Christian and fight with him, but the thought of the three us not knowing each other that would destroy me. I can handle anything in this world other than losing them.
I let out a little chuckle as I gripped him in our hug tighter. "I'm not saying I forgive him, but I can't completely lose him anymore than I can lose you. We will all get out of this hellhole and one day we will be sitting around a fire pit as all our kids run around the backyard and laugh about today. It has to be that way."
"It will, but good luck getting pregnant when he barely lets a guy touch you." Derek half laughed as he pulled away from our hug.
"Please, he was fine with my date with Ethan, wasn't he? He's just overprotective and not good with change. Plus, with the players in this town, present company included, I do somewhat understand. I have no doubts you guys will make sure I only marry someone worthy of me or you will kill him in his sleep."
Derek gave me a kiss on the cheek "Let's get some rest, we both have work in a few hours."
"Ok goodnight. Love you!" I gave him a kiss on his cheek and walked out.
"Love you too, Alley Cat. You will have the life you deserve one day, I promise." Derek said then closed his door. I smiled at my big brother and went straight to my bed. I swear I was asleep before my head even hit the pillow.
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My shift was winding down and I was all smiles as Dave was waiting for me talking to Derek and my friends. Christian was there too, but he stuck with the jocks keeping them at bay from murdering Dave for coming in to their "territory". God, I couldn't wait until this stupid game was over. Dave was boyfriend potential, but it was weird having the whole school wanting to murder him just because they were on rival teams. It was high school for fucks sake.
I loved that Derek was so cool about everything despite all the drama. He was my big brother and on the football team, so it meant a lot he was giving him a chance. Plus, he already gave him the hurt her and I'll kill your whole family speech.
In fact, he said, "Christian and I will hunt everyone you ever loved down and torture them until they beg for death" and it made my heart flutter a bit that he still included Christian.
"You guys need anything else?" I asked my last table which of course was filled with the football team including Christian.
"Yeah, can you get that piece of shit out of here? I can't believe Knight is fucking talking to him. Traitor." Trevor said, referring to my brother. I don't know why but athletes always called everyone by their last name and became so arrogantly territorial.
"Relax, Dave is here for me, and I promise no one will give up any trade secrets or playbooks. You guys do realize there's one game left in the season and then this whole rivalry is over. No more high school football.... ever.... at least for you Seniors." I was biting my teeth the whole time. I really wanted to backhand Trevor for calling my brother a traitor, but I needed my job too much.
"It's ok, leave her alone." Bret said, taking me back a step. Why was he defending me? Then he added "We have practice all week to make him pay."
I'm sure steam was fuming from my ears as I tried to not to lose my shit.
"Enough! Alley get our check." Christian demanded. I wanted to smack him for ordering me to do something, but again I need this dumb ass job too much.
I spun on my heels, punched in their order number on the screen to print their receipt, then stormed back and slammed it on their table. I was so done with all of them.
I marched into the kitchen throwing my apron in the hamper and clocked out. The second I reached my table I slumped down next to Dave, grabbed his face, and shoved my tongue down his throat. I know I'm not very classy, but I needed to feel something other than hurt and anger. I needed to show this stupid little school of boys and devils that no one controls me or my family.
Dave's eyebrows raised in confusion but quickly returned the kiss. His hand grabbed my waist and slid up my back while my hand tugged at his hair.
"Yeah, you going to act like that Alley I'm going to lock you in the house until you're thirty. What the fuck?" Derek was angry.
"Sorry the asshat football team pissed me off." I said with a huff. Derek gave me a pitiful look as if that didn't explain kissing Dave like that. "Sorry they were saying he didn't belong here and that you were a traitor for talking to him. I was pissed and wanted to show them that he belongs here with me. Too aggressive?" I gave my brother a little smile.
"No, I think that was perfect." Dave said and kissed my cheek. He was so sweet, and damn that was a good kiss.
"I'm a traitor. What the fuck? What did Christian say?"
Derek asked looking back at his former best friend.
"He just said enough get our check. God, I hate how he just orders everyone around. He's not all that special. I think someone needs to knock him down a few steps!" The little wheels behind my eyes were spinning. Yes! That was what I was going to do. I would find a way to make him sorry for trying to control me.
Dave cleared his throat this time jolting me back to reality. I looked down a second realizing Christian and I were staring at each other pretty intensely. Both of us silently at war saying I dare you to fuck with me.
"You good?" He asked and I just nodded.
"Let's get out of here. I'm excited for our date which doesn't include a single person from Worthington High." I said, grabbing his hand and heading out the door. I gave Derek a quick wave bye then turned to Christian and gave him the finger. His lips curled up in a smirk and I couldn't help but give him one back.
I was pissed at him, but he will always be mine. I mean mine, as my best friend.
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