I was in poetry lesson settled in my seat at the back of the class when someone plopped down on the seat besides me. I looked up just to find Austin staring at me with a smile.

"Hey there girlfriend."

"Hey Austin."

I replied and he just nodded with a wide smile plastered on his face.

"What's with the smile?"

"How can I not be happy when I'm in my favourite lesson with my favourite teacher."

He said cheerfully staring at Mrs Hattson as she positioned the projector screen in front of the class.

"I would believe that if it wasn't coming from you."

He laughed slightly.

"Patience sweet cheeks, you'll find out why I'm in such a good mood in a few few minutes."

He said leaning against his chair. I can't help but frown at the way he called me sweet cheeks. I hate it when he uses those nicknames on me.

Dylan does the same. He used to call me specifically baby doll and sweet cheeks when we were dating. Well when I thought we were dating. And I can't believe there was a time when those nicknames made me blush crimson. And now the way Austin calls me those hits too close to home. But what can I do right, he just won't stop calling me the damn things.

Mrs Hattson snapped me out of my angry thoughts and I glanced at Austin who was watching her with an amused expression. I focused my attention on the projector screen.

"Today we're going to look into the history of Shawn Piet M'Clain. How he started writing poems and how he managed to pursue his dream of becoming one of the successful poets in America."

She said as she searched for what seemed like a certain video in her files. She clicked the video and faced the class as if to explain something.

"As you all know, most of you are really good writers and are somehow hoping to become well known poets in the future, I'm also hoping that this video motivates you learners who are interested in taking poetry as a career so please pay-"

The class started making noise. Some learners were whistling making it difficult to hear Mrs Hattson's voice. I looked up at the projector and my eyes widened in shock.

That was clear porn Mrs Hattson was making us watch. On the screen was a medium sized classroom with a naked female teacher who seemed to be luring the boy  who was still inches away from her. Preferably a student since he was wearing his uniform. He darted towards the female teacher and kissed her with full force.

Mrs Hattson turned to now look at the projector screen. Her eyes widened in shock and I could see her face growing red.

"Now we're definitely motivated!"

Someone shouted from the and laughter erupted from the class.

I glanced at Austin who was laughing incredibly hard. Although it seemed like he was just laughing for the sake of it. When people laugh like that it's usually because they're happy or so. But for him, it didn't even seem to enlighten his face or make it flow. Or maybe I'm just overthinking this too much.

"Just look at her face."

He said in between laughter and I averted my eyes to Mrs Hattson. She looked pretty much angry, embarrassed and confused. Austin and his friends definitely planned this whole thing. That's when I saw them in the middle of their class laughing just as hard as Austin. Gosh, they don't even have poetry. But of course they'd want to see the results of their so called indecent prank.

Mrs finally removed the video while people continued shouting indecent comments and making fun of her.

"Is everything fine at home Mrs?"

Austin shouted besides me before and the class burst into laughter again.

"Yeah tell us, is he not eating you out fine?"

Brandon added and I couldn't believe his guts. Poor Mrs, not like I dislike her any less but I do feel sorry for her. But what should I care, the bad boys do what they want anyways. Mrs just grabbed her things and stormed out of the class without a word. What could she possibly say anyways?

"Free lesson huh!"

I heard someone said again and people started shouting and rejoicing. We learners are just too much.

"You're so evil you know?"

I said turning in my seat so I was facing him.

"Tell me something I don't know Ali. The teacher annoys me to the core. I dislike her so much and what's better than accusing her of wanting to sleep with learners. After all she made us watch porn in class."

He smirked.

"You replaced the files in her folder or whatever you did so basically you and your friends are the ones who made us watch porn."

I responded.

"People don't have to know that."

He smiled. I shook my head in disbelief. Bad boys and their bad things. The intercom beeped that moment pulling our attention to it.

"Austin Robson, Eric Rodriguez and Brandon Mendez. At my office. Now!"

The principal said and I glanced at Austin who just shrugged. In a few seconds, he had already placed a soft kiss on my lips and he pulled away before I could register everything.

I noticed a lot of girls shooting me death glares and I couldn't help but smile.

"Don't get in too much trouble."

I said in a low voice.

"Baby I'm trouble myself. Also wait for me after school, we are going to my house. Mom requested I brought you along and I hope you're okay with that."

He said with a smile before leaving. Trouble himself huh. I took out my novel from earlier. It's titled Whatever Happens and I can't wait to read it. I didn't really get time to concentrate on it earlier.

I heard my phone buzz and I took it out from my bag pack. It was a text from Mensia. Really now? Like she's in this exact class, sitting a few seats away on my right and she's texting me? I went on and opened the text.

Baesia
u like that guy. Deny it.

Me
Austin?

Baesia
Duh, who else?

Me
Gosh, him? He's an asshole.

Baesia
A gorgeous asshole u actually like.

Is she being serious? Well ofcourse he's gorgeous. Everyone knows that but liking him is just out of the picture.

Me
Not at all. We fake dating remember?

Baesia
It doesn't stop u from liking him;-)

Me
It does... still like that Dylan guy?

I asked hoping she'd say no.

Baesia
I like him more and more everyday

Me
u'll get over it some day

Baesia
ain't even sure I wanna get over it...

Me
FR?

Baesia
Yeah. Still waiting for him to notice me. Crazy ryt?

Me
No it's not crazy, u like 'im after all

Baesia
I guess so... enough 'bout him. Pretend lyk u reading that novel when you're thinking of 'bout Austin.

Me
IDLH! get that through that stubborn head of urs

Baesia
Keep lying to yourself... Toodles

Me
I really don't like him

Baesia
Soon you'll admit it.

And I didn't reply to that anymore. The bell rang and I stood up to pack my books. I waited for everyone to leave while thinking about what Mensia just said. Why would she even think I'll allow myself to like someone like him?

Liking a bad boy is a clear path to heart break and I'm certainly not up for that. I took my back pack and turned to walk to the door when I saw Dylan walking towards me. I can't believe I had almost forgotten he's still out to get me.

"Hey there sweet cheeks."

He called standing inches from me and I cursed him inside for calling me that.

"What a shame? I was just leaving."

I said faking a sad smile which he just glared at.

"You should warn that Austin guy to stay away from you because you're mine. I own you so I'm warning you to stop this fake dating thing already."

Did he just say that or did he really know we're fake dating.

"Are you being for real Dylan?"

I gave out a laugh of exasperation.

"First of all, you don't own me. Second I'm in a relationship so please respect that. Get that ridiculous idea of fake dating out of your head and come to your senses, if you have any that is. I hate you so much and come to think of it, Austin is way better than you. Way much better."

I said emphasizing the last part. I know full well he hates being compared to people so that will surely piss him off.  He grabbed my hands while shooting daggers at me.

"Don't you dare repeat that ever again. If you know what's best for you."

He said but I didn't even flinch at his words. He just stood there glaring at me and roughly holding my wrists. I find it so hard to believe that he's the guy I once dated.

"Since you're mine and I have every right over you. I'm taking you somewhere special so we can catch up where we left off a year ago."

He said dragging me outside the class.

"Let me go Dylan. I'm not going anywhere with you."

I protested as he pushed me against the wall.

"Listen here baby doll,"

He said leaning too close to my face as I tried to push him away but to no avail.

"maybe you want me to remind you why you left Jestanislao. It was because you were known as a whore and you know who caused that? It was me."

He said proudly and my heart twitched at his words. How could he be so sick?

"And you thought I loved you? C'mon sweet cheeks, I was just fulfilling a bet and I must admit you were worth some rands."

He mocked and I felt tears threatening to come out. Damn I was not going to cry in front of this bastard. And he was refusing to move away from my face. I faced the other side so he wouldn't see the tears that formed in my eyes.

"If I were you Alice, I'd be careful this time. You think Austin's interested in you. No baby, he just wants to get into your pants then he'll throw you away like trash. Or what, doesn't he call you sweet cheeks? Or baby doll? Just like I used to? It happened to you once, you should know better."

He said with an evil smirk putting his hand under my chin so I look at him.

"Ali."

I heard Austin's voice call out and it seemed like he was standing just a few inches away from us.

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I finally updated my lovely readers. The chapter is this long I know. I'm counting on your votes and comments. ILY💜