Touch Me While I Taste You
Chapter 42

Chapter 42

42

Arabella Rivera

The dark haired boy spits out blood, glaring at the door Haiden and another boy disappeared from. “Fuckyou Cross.” He spits again, this time the bloody spit falls on top of the lunch table.

He roughly pushes another boy away from him and marches away. A second later the cafeteria goesback to normal, like nothing ever happened. Strangely my eyes didn’t want to stray away from the doorHaiden walked out of.

What was all that about?

The confusion I felt was as heavy as a sack of rocks. Haiden’s actions were always confusing and wasconstantly an alarm to everyone. But never had I ever seen him fight with someone he spared hisfriendship to.

The rage in his eyes was so dark and intense that I could see it from here. The clench of his jaw as itlocked in fury was alarming. And the way his fist collided on the guy’s face was like a damn warning

guy’s face was like a damn warning for more pain. Sickening and frightening.

Honestly I didn’t think he used all his strength on that single punch. If he had, the guy would have beenknocked out cold. Everyone knew Haiden threw a mean right hook. That’s one of the reasons many fearhim so much.

“What the hell is his problem?” Gwen grumble after the shock warded off of her face. Her voice snappedme out of whatever had frozen me solid and tugged me back to the present.

I didn’t like the present.

Gwen plops herself back in her chair, discarded the crumbled napkin on the table and faces Christian.“Sorry you had t o see that on your first day. It’s just Haiden…….. being Haiden.”

“Speaking of……” She takes a fry from her tray and points it at Christian. “You probably should stayaway from him. He’s bad news and will get you in trouble. “She pushes the fry in her mouth and chewsharshly.

Samantha who refused to tear her eves

mantha who refused to tear her eyes away from Christian, nods frantically in agreement to Gwen’swords. She hadn’t uttered a word yet but neither did I. Meredith on the other hand, continued to eat herlunch as though the uncomfortable tension wasn’t growing.

Christian looks at where Haiden disappeared and snorts, unamused.” Already too late for that. I live withthe

guy.”

His eyes drift until settling on Gwen and mumbles faintly with the heavy tone of regret and disgust.“Sadly.”

His words finally set my mouth back to work. I was all for setting an opinion but the way he spoke waslike the thought of Haiden was repulsive. “Thought you wanted to stay mysterious?”

I could feel the tick of my jaw as I gritted my teeth to stop the anger from showing

For a guy who barely knows Haiden, he sure holds hostility towards him.

I know I was being the biggest hypocrite. The only thing I knew of Haiden was his

TWISDOMS Dhe De only thing I knew of Haiden was his short temper, his cold and hot attitude and thetaste of his kiss. But somehow m y own body, mouth, and mind, wanted to defend a guy I barely knew all

that well.

Christian shrugs emotionlessly. “Like you’ve said earlier, staying mysterious with a step brother likeHaiden, is like seeing green leaves in the fall season. Better for them to know now than replace out later onwhen the leaves have fallen o n the ground.”

“Wait hold up. You’re Haiden Cross’s step -brother? Like hey bro, I live with you brother? When did I missthis?” Gwen asked, eyes widening into one of pure wonderment.

Christian eyebrows lined in thought.” Well not exactly. We don’t speak, in fact, I only got here last nightand only before school did I catch a glimpse of him. His mother filled me in on what Haiden’s been up to.Can’t say I’m surprised by what I just saw. Looks like he lives up to the reputation.”

So he’s judging him based on Charlotte’s words?

WUNUN

Shut up Bella, it’s not like you don’t judge him also.

Yeah, but he makes it easy to.

“Well…..didn’t see that one coming. Haiden Cross having a step-brother? That crap will make a goodnewspaper headline.”Meredith voiced out after scrutinizing Christian across the table that separatedthem.

“Oh don’t be ridiculous Meredith. Haiden’s not that important to even make it on the school’s newspaper.”Gwen retorted with repulsion coating her voice.

“Tell that to the many girls he’s fucked and those that are still in that long ass waiting line. Don’t act likeyou didn’t want his fine ass too Gwen.” Meredith jabbed as she pushes another forkful of Mac andcheese into her mouth.

A nasty scowled paints Gwen’s face instantly, alarming that she’d probably pop a vein if she continues toclench her jaw and seeth. “That was before I knew what a real asshole he really was!”

what a real asshole he really was!

I zoned them out, my belly grumbling with hunger but I refuse to eat the tasteless salad. I’d probably getdiarrhea i f I do anyway. “I’ll be back.” I mumble getting up with the intent of not coming back at all.

Gwen’s blue eyes snap to me swiftly, her face was still red from the anger shown seconds ago.”Whereare you going?” The need to ask more questions was heavy on her tongue, I could just tell by the look inher eyes.

“Need to talk to Mr. Boyd.” It wasn’t a complete lie. I did actually need to talk to Mr. Boyd. But I alsowanted to get away from, them. I was running away from thoughts of Haiden but that’s difficult to d owhen all I hear is talks about him every fucking second.

I just can’t seem to get away from him even though he isn’t here.

Christian eyes lift to mine and he smirks. “Ah yes, need to demand answers as to why you got a B?”

“Wait, you got a B?” Gwen screeched in disbelief.

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Meredith snorts. “Didn’t see that one coming too. Today is just full of surprises.

I glared at Gwen. “Make the entire world know.” I said sarcastically and turned around without utteringanother word.