Chapter 7 The Hostility

Selene's POV

I wake up in the nurses office with a massive headache, no idea how long I've been out of it. I try to sit up, my actions instantly causes me to feel dizzy and nauseous. I place my palm on my forehead trying to stop the spinning as Mrs. Oliver rushed to my side. Her small delicate hands push lightly on my shoulders requesting I lay back down.

"Oh, just try to relax Hun, don't get up." Her gentle voice coos as I lay back.

" How long have I been out? " I inquire as I try to collect my thoughts and regain memory of what happened.

" Not to worry it hasn't been that long." She tells me as she passes a small paper cup with some pills inside and a cup of water to me. "This will help with the nausea and pain."

I take the items from her hands examining the medication before taking it. She takes the trash from my hands and desposes of it before her amber eyes look back at me. She a small woman with short blond hair and gentle eyes. Her voice is very soft spoken giving off a calming affect.

"Dumb question, I know, but how are you feeling?"

"Okay I guess."

"Now, Do you know your name?"

"Selene Evangeline Delray." I respond as she gives me a smile on her bright red lips.

"When is your birthday?"

"April 27"

"How old are you?"

"Seventeen."

"And do you know where you are?"

"The nurses office in my school." I give a small laugh over the silly questions but I understand her need to ask them.

My dad barrels through the door with Head Master Ducat behind him, interrupting our Q and A session. Mrs. Oliver slips out of the way as my dad rushes to my side. His grey eyes look over me thoroughly checking for any imperfections. His hand rubs against my cheek making me wince at the sudden pain. His brows furrow before he checks the back and side of my head. I Yelp and swat his hand away when his fingers press against the knot at the back of my head.

"I'm fine dad. You're prodding is going to make it worse." I tell him.

Then he begins with the mountain of questions.

" What the hell happened? How did this happen? How are you feeling? Do you know who you are? What's the date today? How's your vision?"

I answer all of his questions hoping to appease him except the first two not wanting to make things worse on Desmond or poor Leviathan. "I promise I'm alright dad. Don't make a big deal out of this."

"Don't make a big deal?" He scuffs angry at my choice of words. " There is nothing to make Selene, when it is in fact, a very big deal. I send you to school to learn not to be attacked!"

" I wasn't attacked."

" Then tell me how this came to be? "

" I tried to break up a fight and got caught in the crossfire, " I begin to explains and those grey eyes go black with rage.

" What on earth were you thinking? Why would you put yourself in danger like that? Did I not raise you to use your brain Selene? "

" I know. I know. " I try to interrupt.

" William we can discuss the matter in detail in my office if you'd like. You can get all sides of the story. " Head Master cuts in giving me an apologetic look. My dad looks me over one last time before nodding his head and heading to the door. I push myself up and fallow behind them. Mrs. Oliver and my father both turn in my direction ready to tell me to lay back down. I lift my hand to wave them off as I tell them I'm fine. I just need to make sure Desmond doesn't take the fall for this and the punishment isn't too severe.

Desmond's POV

I sit in my usual spot watching Leviathans Mom dote over him and all his injuries. His dad stands against the wall with his arms crossed over his chest as his hazel eyes glare between me and Leviathan. My mother won't be joining this meeting she's the Deen at a local collage and couldn't get away. So I'll get another lecture tonight at dinner. The door swings open as my father walks in with Selene and Mr. Delray behind him. I quickly jump to my feet and offer Selene my chair. She looks to her father then to me as I stretch out my hand offering to help her. She accepts my help as she sits in the chair. That's when the conversation takes off.

Everyone basically groveling to William to not press charges and settle this another way. Apologizing for the incident. Trying to explain what happens was just a misunderstanding. William is pissed but eventually calms down, that is until I'm asked to recant my side of the incident.

"Selene was trying to do her assignment Leviathan kept purposely touching her in inappropriate ways. He was staring at her body in the most vile way, like he was picturing her naked. She had asked him to keep his hands to himself and he apparently thought that was an appropriate time to hit on her. I didn't appreciate the way he was behaving and decided to teach him a lesson about respecting women. " I explained casually, with a shrug of my shoulder. Everyone's eyes were wide mouths left agape as Williams veins popped from the sides of his head. All eyes were on me before shifting to Leviathan.

Everyone began shouting all at once trying to figure out the truth. The entire room turned on Leviathan as he tries to deny it. Selene sits quietly taking in everyone's reactions before looking up to me. Those seductive fucking eyes of hers. My heart rate quickens, my mouth goes dry, as I shove my hand into my pockets to resist the urge to grab her face in my hands.

"Desmond! You're a fucking liar!" Leviathan screams standing from his chair stepping towards me. I take a deep breath keeping my composure as I pry my eyes from Selene to Leviathan.

"You deny looking at her chest in class while licking your lips?" I question calmly. "You deny hitting on her? Do you dare deny the entire room witnessing Selene asking you to stop rubbing against her inappropriately?" He could deny the first two statements all he wanted but the last one he could not dispute. If anyone was to ask the class for information that last statement would surely dig his grave and make the first two seem like truth by proxy no matter how he chose to deny it. Leviathan lunges at me but doesn't get the chance to touch me as Mr. Hawthorn steps in. He grabs Leviathan by the back of the neck and shoves him back to his chair.

"Those are serious accusations you're making Desmond." Mr. Hawthorn informs me as he regains control of his son.

"Is that true? Did that really happen today?" Mr. Delray questions Selene.

" Well.. I.. uh" Selene stammers while fidgeting with the hem of her skirt. "I did yell about him touching me but,"

"Have you no manners at all!" Mr. Delray snaps at Leviathan as he cuts Selene off. "Do you have absolutely no control over your child?" He growls at Mr. Hawthorn.

"I'll remind you William, there is no proof that actually happened. How dare you insult me" Mr. Hawthorn begins before Mr. Delray cuts him off again.

" How dare your son insult my daughter! You're whole family has insulted mine by not raising your child adequately!" Mr. Delray howls as the two men step closer to one another.

"I advise you to recant that statement William!"

"I will not deny the truth even if you refuse to take accountability for your short comings!" Mr. Delray points his finger at Mr. Hawthorn's chest.

"Gentleman, let's calm down and talk this through civilly. Let's not forget children are present and this is not helping the situation." My dad cuts in stepping between the two men attempting to prevent another fight. "You two can step out of the room while we discuss this issue." My father says as he looks to Selene then to me. "Selene I'd like for you to go back to the nurses office to be sure you're okay. Desmond will escort you." He dismisses us from the room. Selene looks to her father who nods his head before getting up from her chair.

Selene heads for the door as I fallow right behind her doing everything in my power not to look at that perfect ass until we are out of that room away from prying eyes. I shut the door behind us and offered her my arm to hold onto. Selene looked up at me confused before taking me up on my offer. Delicious tingles spread though my skin as her delicate hand wraps around my arm for support. Her touch feels so good I have to suppress the urge to let out a moan, imagining how good it would feel to have her touch me in other places. Muffled yells seep through the closed door as we step away from my dad's office in the direction of the nurses office. Deciding I'll do whatever it takes to keep Leviathan away from her and keep her safe.