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♡ Amelia's pov ♡

I frowned.

I was in his seat?

I looked at the desk closely, it was new and unmarked.

I looked up and my eyes connected with those green swirls that made my stomach knot.

I ignored the feeling and voiced. "Your seat?"

The tip of Raiden's lips curled up into a barely there smirk. "Yes, Amelia,"

The way he said my name. I clenched my thighs together.

What the hell was that feeling?

"You're in my seat." He finished with a broader grin.

My frown deepened.

Was he so much of a jerk to actually make me change seats!?

I scowled. "There's an empty chair here." I pointed at the vacant chair and desk beside me.

"But I don't want to sit there. I want my seat." He stressed, eyes flashing in amusement.

I looked behind him at Mr. Scott, expecting him to tell Raiden to find another chair, one preferably vacant.

But Mr. Scott was actually avoiding staring at us.

I looked around the entire room. Everyone seemed to look at me with pity.

Were they all afraid of Raiden?

Was he some kind of prince I didn't know about?

"Amelia." Raiden pulls me out of my thoughts.

I brought my eyes back to his and regretted it. A storm of butterflies raged havoc in my tummy.

I clenched my fists.

His thick brow raised. "My seat."

I gritted my teeth, annoyed at him and the entire class. "Fine." I spit, took my stuff and got up.

I sat on the vacant chair, glaring at him as he chuckled and settled himself where I had been comfortably.

"Great now that everyone finally found their seats. We can start the lesson." Mr. Scott clapped his hands.

I glared at him too. He was practically useless as a teacher. Was he not supposed to put an end to Raiden practically bullying me out of my seat?

Instead he looked away as though he was afraid of confronting Raiden himself.

I shook my head, gave one last glare to Raiden who looked at me amused and focused on the lesson.

-

After a couple more classes, school had finally come to an end.

I threw my jacket back on.

"You're coming with me by the way." Foster suddenly uttered as he threw on a hoodie. It was raining cats and dogs outside. It was so damn cold here and I won't lie, I kind of like it.

I furrowed my brows and looked at him confused. "Coming where exactly?"

He rolled his eyes and closed his locker. So did I.

"Where every boss ass bitch teenager is going."

I raised both brows. Boss ass bitch teenager?

"What are you on about?" I giggled. In these couple of hours. I've grown accustomed to Foster's colorful personality. He let's out a loud sigh and threads his arm around mine. He tugs me away.

"We're going to the best diner in this town. Lushies. They serve the best burgers and fries. And I'm dying for a diet coke."

"Is this diner far?"

His node twitched. "Not really. About an eight minute drive the least? Come on, come with me." He playfully nudged me. We stepped out of school.

I gnawed on my lips in thought.

I grow worried. Giovanni was supposed to pick me up.

"Okay, let me check with my dad first."

Foster nods.

I typed a quick text to Giovanni, hoping he'd get it quickly and respond.

He does in just a few seconds.

Giovanni: Sure Melia, it's great that you're trying to mingle with others. Make lots of friends and grab me a burger. Also don't forget to call me if you need a ride back home."

I texted him thank you and slide the phone in my bag.

"What did he say?" Foster asked with large excited eyes.

I smiled. "He said yes. I guess we're going to Lushies?"

He fist pumps the air. "Yes. Now let's get going, I'm starving and I need my damn diet coke to focus."

I nod and we ran under the rain. Foster led me to a grey four-wheel truck and unlocked it quickly.

"We look like wet rats." He snorted the second we sat in the truck.

We laughed and Foster pulled put of the parking lot. Eight minutes later we pulled up to a fancy looking diner. The rain had now gone down to a drizzle.

There were a bunch of teens outside, laughing, running in the rain.....

They didn't seem to care that they might catch a cold out here. "Oh my God, I'm starving." Foster moaned as he held the door open to the diner for me to pass through. The little bell on top of the door rang when he pried it open.

"Thank you." I smiled and stepped into the cozy place.

Inside here was warm, and the smell of food was mouthwatering. Foster nudged me towards an empty booth. We sat down and a young girl name Pickett came to take our orders. She was Foster's friend but hadn't been to school today.

Apparently she needed a good bit of money today so she took the entire day to work.

Her eyes were a strange light blueish mixed with silver color. Her dark skin shinning. Her black curly hair was pretty too. Overall, she was a  magnificent beauty.

Suddenly the little bell rang, grabbing our attention. Pickett groaned under her breath. "Great. Fantastic. Just what I needed today."

I could see why she was unpleased and even I stiffened upon their arrival. Raiden, Lester and Damon. They walked in with a powerful aura  all three seeming so intimidating that they turned the warm welcoming air into a frizzy uneasy air.

But they were not alone.

No.

Four girls were accompanying them. One, in particular, clung to Raiden like a slug, giggling and looking up at him like he was the love of her life.

I believe I saw her in one of my classes but I wasn't too sure. I did try to avoid staring at anyone seeing as they looked like they'd rather me not to.

I studied her.

She was tall, taller than me that's for sure. She was inches from reaching Raiden's height, and Raiden was a very tall fella. Her dark hair cascaded down her back in loose waves, and when she turned around to scan the room, I noticed her eyes were a pretty warm light honey color.

She was stunning. But something about her clinging to Raiden didn't sit right with me.

Foster laughed at Pickett.

"You're funny. " He snorted.

Suddenly those warm honey eyes connected with mine and she seemed to have tugged everyone's attention to me too.

I squirmed.

A red haired girl spoke something into her ear. Something that made her eyes flash and for a smirk to rear on her red ruby lips.

She utters something and with a tug, pulls Raiden and the rest along with her. My stomach knotted when I realized they were heading this way.