Raya's Secrets (Under Editing)

.9.

"So, what did you do?"
Jaecee asks as she turns her attention to me.
"He was being a jerk so I poured a strawberry smoothie on his head."
I answer with a shrug before a sad frown pulls at my lips.
"What a waste..."
"You did WHAT?! Are you crazy? What did I tell you? Are you even listening to me? He's dangerous!"
Jo yells in motherly concern.
You really want an answer?
Or answers?
"I poured a smoothie on him, yes I am. You told me to avoid the bad boys of the school. No not really and no he's not a bad boy, he's just a jerk."
I answer each of her questions causing her to stare up at me in surprise.
"You're gonna get hurt if you hang out with them."
Jo says with concern lacing her voice.
I know she's saying this because she's just concerned about me, but I've handled much worse...
"Don't worry, Jo. The absolute worst that they could do is throw a paper airplanes at me in English class."
I reassure as I grab hold of Jaecee's hand and begin backing away.
"I'll see you later, Jo! And don't worry, I'll tell Nathan that you said 'hi'!"
I call over my shoulder with a small wink.
"What?!"
Jo squeals in surprise as her face flushes red from embarrassment.
Uh oh...
Without a word, I drag Jaecee after me.
"NO!"
Jo shouts as I dart around the corner and out of sight.
"Do you even know where you're going?"
Jaecee asks and I frown glancing around as I slow to a stop.
Well, I was trying to get to class...
"Uh...no?"
I mumble trying to debate on which direction to go.
"That's why I'm here."
A familiar voice states causing me to look over my shoulder to see Nathan walking over.
"Oh, hey Nathan."
I smile pleased that he came to find me.
"Jo says hi."
Jaecee remarks causing my jaw to drop in surprise.
Uh oh...
"Oh, really?"
Nathan asks as his eyes light up and a smirk pulls at his lips.
...what do I do?
"So, how'd you know I was lost?"
I ask trying to change the subject.
Jo is not going to be happy.
"Well, you were having your issues yesterday."
Nathan chuckles as his gaze shifts down to me.
"Well, then lead the way Sir Nathan of Crescent High."
I remark in a dramatic voice while waving my hand dismissively.
"Right this way princesses Ra-"
"You finish that sentence and I will hurt you."
I warn as Jaecee and I follow after Nathan.
"So, what's your name blonde?"
Nathan asks glancing back at Jaecee in curiousity.
"Jaecee."
"Nice to meet you Jaecee, my name's Nathan Ross."
"Nice to meet you as well, Nathan."
Jaecee and I follow Nathan into the classroom to see that the only available seats are in the back next to Tyson and the jerk Justin.
Great...
I stop in my tracks, letting my gaze search for another empty seat.
Nathan grabs hold of my arm before literally dragging me to the back of the room to sit between him and Justin.
I frown glancing over at Jaecee to see her sitting in the chair in front of me with Tyson beside her.
This is going to be a very long day...
Tyson leans over closer to Jaecee.
"My name's Tyson, but you can call me hottie."
Tyson whispers before giving her a small wink.
Looks like someone has a bit of a crush...
Jaecee lifts her eyes to meet Tyson's gaze a split second before turning her attention back to her phone.
And someone else doesn't...
Tyson frowns looking down at Jaecee in surprise.
He looks as if he lost all his dignity...how sad.
"Hey, can I have your phone number in case I get lost?"
Jaecee asks and I nod before reading off the numbers as Jaecee creates my contact.
"Thanks!"
Jaecee says and I nod.
"You're welcome, Captain Underpants."
I state giving a playful smirk as she laughs.
"You can't even see his underwear! Have you seen what Spiderman wears? He wears spandex!"
Jaecee exclaims causing me to bow my head in shame.
...yes, he does....
"I know, I feel bad for all the heroes and their dorky outfits. It's so depressing."
I mutter causing Jaecee to nod in agreement.
"Yeah, they could've just worn their regular clothes and a mask to fight."
That's true!
"What are you two talking about?" Nathan asks looking over at Jaecee and I in confusion.
"How awesome Spiderman is."
"How awesome Captain America is."
Jaecee and I say in unison.
"Why are you two arguing over something so childish?"
Justin asks in confusion, but I ignore his question as I check my phone to see a text from James.

JAMES.
"Hey, one of your folders are in my bag so I think we accidentally switched while doing our homework."

I set my phone down on my desk and quickly check my bag to see one of James folders and my math folder missing.
Well, crap....
"Dang it."
I mutter and I notice Nathan and Justin glance at my phone in curiousity.
I frown and quickly reply to James's message.

RAYA.
"Do you need your folder? Cause it's empty. If you don't need it then I'll come switch last hour okay?"

JAMES.
"I don't need it right now, so I'm good with that."

RAYA.
"Good, I'll see ya later."

JAMES.
"Okay, love you."

RAYA.
"Love you too."

I lift my gaze to look up at the clock, but my attention is drawn to Justin as he glares.
"Got a problem?"
I ask already hearing the irritation in my voice.
"Yeah, you."
He mutters crossing his arms over his chest in annoyance.
"Arrogant jerk."
I mutter back crossing both my arms and my legs as I lean back in my chair.
"You don't know me."
"You don't know me."
"Who'd want to?"
He snaps harshly.
"Justin!"
Nathan scolds as a small smirk pulls at my lips.
The police, the gangs, the FBI, the government etcetera.
"Nobody."
I answer in a rather calm voice.
Nobody because I'm just to dangerous...
Justin frowns as if he either regrets saying what he did or he didn't expect my answer.
My guess it's the later...
"Raya, he didn't mean it."
Nathan says looking at me with sympathetic eyes.
"Oh, but I do. And I personally don't give a d*mn about what he has to say."
I answer truthfully causing both Tyson and Nathan to glare at Justin.
"You didn't have to be a jerk."
Tyson mutters causing Jaecee to look up at him in surprise.
"Thank you, Tyson."
Jaecee says before turning her attention back to her phone.
"Wait, what'd I do?"
Tyson asks looking at Nathan and I in confusion.
"Someone who stands up for my friends is my friend."
Jaecee answers as she plays a game on her phone.
If I didn't know any better, I'd think that she was blushing.
Tyson looks at her in surprise before a smirk pulls at his lips.
"Well, Raya and I are BEST friends."
Tyson emphasizes causing me to roll my eyes.
Yeah, sure.
Whatever you say.
"Yeah, such best friends that she was able to tell you truthfully that a stick figure was hotter then you."
Nathan says with a small laugh and I smile in amusement.
I did do that didn't I...
"Well, we all know that that must've been one hot stick figure."
Tyson says trying to hide a blush of embarrassment as Jaecee laughs.
I smile at them before smirking.
Why do I have a feeling that Tyson likes Jaecee while Nathan likes Jo?
I roll my eyes before putting my headphones in and I listen to Lullaby by Nickelback as the teacher continues on with the lecture.

Without warning my phone is snatched up by Justin who gives my phone a look of surprise.
"You listen to Nickelback?"
I glare grabbing my phone from his hand as I continue to ignore him.
"Hey, hey, hey..."
He whispers as he continues to poke my arm in an effort to get my attention. I swing around and slap his hand away from me.
"Don't touch me!"
I growl causing him to raise his hands in surrender before pointing towards the door.
I glance over my shoulder to see Miss Winter standing in the doorway with her gaze locked on me.
Uh oh...please tell me that James didn't get into any trouble...
"Raya? May I have a moment?"
I glance at the teacher and he nods in agreement as he continues his teaching.
As I reach the door, I glance back over my shoulder to meet Justin's gaze before stepping out into the hallway.