Chapter 6

                                    

                                          
*Mason*
                          
The rest of the walk was made in silence; Although, I couldn't tell if it was peaceful or awkward. We'd never actually decided who was going home first, but I sure as hell wasn't letting her follow me to mine. If Eugene saw me with anyone—much less a girl—there's no telling what he'd do.
                          
This made me think about the bruises on my side and jaw from last night. It still hurt, but wasn't nearly as bad as it could have been. God only knows what would happen when I got home; I've never been gone later than five.
                          
Maybe I could manage to sneak through a window? The attic had a window, but there's no way I could climb the tree near it with my injuries. I'd mostly likely fall and just make them worse.
                          
"Mason?"
                          
My head shot up in surprise at the sound of Charlie's voice. It had been soft and quiet, and if I didn't know any better, I'd think she sounded worried.
                          
But I did know better.
                          
"What?" I snapped. Unfortunately, it didn't come out as hatefully as I'd hoped.
                          
"Are you okay?" She asked, hands still tucked under her arms. I knew she was cold and I would've given her my shirt, but knew she would be able to tell that the bruises on my sides were not from a simple street fight—especially when I'd actually only been in one.
                          
You see, when the whole Bad Boy thing started, things had just begun to get how they are now. Eugene had always been careful about where he hit me, making sure none of it showed on my arms or face. I usually wore jeans, despite the seasonal changes, simply to hide what no one ever noticed, anyways. 
                          
I'd always known how to fight, as my mother had made me start lessons at an early age. I'd already been labeled trouble from my bruises, but I hadn't gotten the official name 'Bad Boy' until I'd been caught on camera in a street fight. Some nerdy kid I'd recognised as a Freshman at my school was being beaten in an alleyway by some druggies. To say a nerdy, straight A student being beaten for his drugs was surprising would be an understatement.
                          
I ended up jumping in and helping the kid, before the guy pulled out a knife and left a deep gash on my bicep. That's how I knew to dodge the guy at the library; I'd ended up teaching myself the warning signs of someone with a weapon.
                          
I sighed, running a hand through my soft, brown hair. I know I'd most likely messed it up, but I didn't really care. I usually just take some gel to the front for a few seconds, then leave the house as quick as possible. "I'm fine, Charlie." I hesitated, leaving my hand on the back on my neck and glancing sideways at her. "Thanks."
                          
She furrowed her eyebrows, slightly relaxing her arms that were tight against her sides. Her head tilted slightly to the right in confusion. I couldn't help but notice that it made her look slightly adorable, not that I'd ever admit that to her. "For what?"
                          
I shrugged, turning my attention back to the alley in front of us. "For caring."
                          
She smiled a little, although I could tell she had her walls up. Everyone had them, so I wasn't going to question why she did in particular. I respected that she had her secrets; Hell, I had plenty of my own. "You didn't do it."
                          
I froze, wondering how she could have figured it out. I'd never told anyone, and only me and Eugene knew. 
                          
I instantly relaxed when I realized she was talking about something else entirely. Thankfully, she didn't notice. "Didn't do what?" I asked.
                          
"Call me Angel."
                          
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