Reed and Kylan got to them, and Reed immediately grabbed Carly from Felix. "I'll pretend you didn't get to her first," he said and carried her in his arms. Everyone's eyes kept widening even more, and all the students began watching, remaining frozen as if the ground was holding them back. "I hate this!!!" Michelle hissed and left angrily. "Michelle!!!" Emma and Scarlet went after her. Reed walked out of the pool, with Carly in his arms. Kylan also followed, but Felix just walked out of there; he left the house. Reed placed her at the edge of the pool, and the students gathered around them, waiting for what would happen next. "Carly?" Leah and Lavender got to the scene; they rushed to Carly. "Are you okay?" Leah asked worriedly. Carly managed to nod. "You should have been careful... Where are those bitches who did this to you?" Leah snapped. "Just let it go." Carly muttered. "No, we can't just—" Lavender held her shoulder. "Do as she said." Kylan and Reed kept
Carly washed her hands and looked in the mirror, taking a deep breath. Wonder why she's always at the restroom. Well, it's become a habit since she was young, she loves washing up a lot. She opened the door and came out of the bathroom, and there was Felix, leaning against the wall, arms folded. "Hi!" He looked up at her and smiled. "Oh... Hi." Carly waved. "Thank you." She added, a little shakily. "For saving me at the pool." Felix just nodded, his face solemn. "Of course," he said. Carly shifted her weight from one foot to the other, unsure of what to say next. Felix seemed to be waiting for her to speak. "I'm really sorry for dragging you into my troubles...." She said and bit her lips. "It's really nothing!" Felix said, his voice gentle. Carly looked up at him, her eyes full of gratitude. "Thanks once again." She said. They stood there for a moment, just looking at each other. "I'm Felix Cooper... And you?" Felix suddenly asked. "Carly... Carly Brooks." Carly replie
"Please... or I might really go crazy seeing you with them. Please, Carly—" Carly's eyes widened. Is he being serious right now? "I can't do what you're asking me!" Carly finally said. "We aren't even friends, enough for me to grant your request... please leave!" She said boldly, despite being scared that he might do something bad to her. "Carly!" He made a move to touch her, but she stepped back. "Get out, Reed..." She yelled, avoiding his eyes. Her voice was trembling, and he could hear the fear in her words. It was only now, as he stood there looking at her, that he realized how his actions might have hurt her. Is he that dangerous? "I'm sorry... for everything!" He said and turned, walking out. Carly exhaled and ran to lock the door, her fingers trembling as she did so. She could feel her heart beating in her chest, and she took a deep breath, trying to steady herself. "What just happened?" She asked no one in particular. *** *COOPER MANSION - 9 PM* Felix as
"Please! Stop! Please!" She begged, her eyes becoming glassy. "I'm sorry... but I can't control myself anymore... Just a kiss, and I'll let you go." he said, and Carly gulped. How is she going to allow the guy she hates so much to kiss her? What's more? He's going to take her first kiss. They were both still staring at each other when a knock came from the door. "Carly... Are you in there?" came Kylan's voice from outside. Reed shut his eyes and dropped Carly from the table, giving her one last look before turning to the door. He unlocked it and walked out, totally ignoring Kylan. Kylan raised his eyebrows when he saw Carly walking out in slow motion, her face down. He rushed to her. "Are you okay?" He asked with concern. Carly only nodded, still not looking up... She was clearly preventing him from seeing the hickeys. "You sure?" Kylan asked again as they both stepped out. Reed and his friends were already taking their shots, and surprisingly, he didn't look at her one bit. He w
"Do I look like I care? Don't you ever lay your hands on her! Not even a strand of her hair! I really hate it when she cries!" Reed snapped back."What?!" Michelle's eyes widened even more. "I hate repeating myself... Got that into your damn skull!"Reed released her roughly, and she fell to the floor. He grabbed Carly's hand and walked away. Michelle remained on the spot, trying to process what had just happened. "Am I dreaming right?!" she asked no one in particular.Reed took Carly to a quiet place before letting go of her hand. He then faced her. "Are you okay?" he asked, staring at her bruised lips. She didn't say a word. She was the one who had hurt him; why was he worried about her again?"Carly," he said, tapping her. She snapped out of her thoughts. She nodded and bit her lips. "I just wanted to apologize for what I did yesterday. I didn't mean to scare you... I'll just stay away from now on. Maybe we aren't meant to be friends," he said and turned to leave."Wait..." Carly c
Reed watched as Kylan kissed her hungrily and he almost went there and punch his face but he didn't. His eyes moved to Kylan's hand around Carly's waist too and he could feel the crazy anger burning inside him, he gently turned and walked away. Carly broke the kiss and stepped back,she placed her a finger on her lips staring at him. "I'm sorry." Kylan apologized ruffling his hair. "It's okay" She said in a mutter. "Are you done with classes for the day?" Kylan asked. Carly nodded. "I've got just one more class-" "I'll wait for you" Carly cut in. Kylan nodded, a sense of warmth spreading through him. "Thanks" he said, his voice soft. Carly smiled. "See you after class" Kylan said, giving Carly a quick wave before heading off down the hall. Carly watched him leave, feeling a pang of loneliness. Leah and Freddie definitely left already,and Lavender went to Jasper too. It's too early to head home, she will only feel more lonely. She pouted and left the place.
"Don't stay away.... Please, I don't know why, but it didn't hurt..." Carly cut in. Reed was shocked but didn't show it, he didn't say a word either, just stared at her. "Please... don't stay away," Carly said again, pouting her lips. Reed just chuckled and held her hand, leading her to his car. She kept mute, watching him. He opened the back seat for her, and she got in. "Stay here..." He said and ran back to the convenience store. He came back with a shopping bag and handed it to Carly. She looked at him, and he gestured for her to open it. She blinked and looked down at the items: warm drinks, soup, tissues, pain relievers, a bottle of water, and a bar of chocolate. Carly raised her head, and their eyes met, she was lost for words. "Is it not enough? Did I miss something?" Reed suddenly asked, and Carly quickly shook her head. "No! No... I'm really grateful, but don't you think this is too-" "You can just pay me for it at school tomorrow. When is your class ending?
ONE HOUR LATER*THE BROOKS. Reed's car stopped in front of the house,and Carly stepped out. She turned to wave to him only to see him already walking to her. "I've something to ask" He said and she looked up. "Do you have any plans doing the weekends?" Reed asked. "No why?" Carly replied immediately. "Just asking. what about tomorrow? You're attending the party right-" "Which party?" Carly raised a brow. "The school fun night tomorrow. Didn't you friends told you it's every friday?" Reed replied, choosing his words correctly. "Oh,they did but I'm not interested.." "Can you come for me?" He cuts in and Carly just stared at him. "Why?" "We're friends now right? And I'm really asking nicely" "Fine... Happy?" She rolled her eyes. Reed nodded with a smile. "So, goodnight" he added. "Goodnight!" She replied and began walking in. She could feel his eyes on her but she didn't turn untill she got it,she made her away to her room quickly and went to opened the wind