Last Resort (New) (Book 1)

Chapter 30 - You're in Danger

Chapter 30 - You're in Danger

-Maggie's POV-

I walked thought the halls with my books clutched to my chest. I smiled at a few people I had class with but people didn't really talk to me. It's like they were slightly scared. I really don't know why though. It's not like I done anything bad. Yet. Maybe it's my hair. I smiled to myself as I moved into my legal studies classroom. I took a seat in the back and waited for the teacher to arrive. Mrs. Upjohn walked in and moved to the front of the class. The rest of the students filed in and I sat back, ready to learn. Tyson fell into a seat next to me and I sent him a small smile. Five minutes in, the door banged open. A guy with black hair and brilliant blue eyes sauntered in. He handed something to the teacher before he turned to face the class, his face set in a cocky smirk, until his eyes met mine. His face widened into a shit eating grin. I smirked at him in return.

"Alright, ladies and germs. This is Alex Myers. Another transfer from Blackwood." She sighed the last sentence and I shook my head smiling.

"Alright Alex. Take a seat." Mrs Upjohn said as she gestured to the class. Alex smirked at as he made his way down the aisle. I rolled my eyes as he softly punched my arm and sank into the chair behind me.

"Hey Stranger." He said so everyone could hear as he passed me.

"Hey Stranger." I replied with a smile and caught a few people giving me strange looks. I ignored them and focused back on Mrs. Upjohn. The lesson finally ended and as soon as there was room I jumped on Alex. He chuckled as his arms wrapped around my waist in a hug.

"I missed you. I miss the guys." I said as he put me down. He just smiled at me and kissed my head in a very brotherly manner.

"As far as I know they all miss you too. I did as well." He said as we grabbed our stuff and headed for the door. We met up with Lilli and Cade and I introduced them. Lilli seemed quite taken with him and I held back a knowing smile.

"Is Justin here as well?" I asked as we stopped off at my locker. I glanced back and saw Alex opening the locker next to mine.

"He told me he was gonna start the same day as me but I haven't seen him today." He answered and I nodded as I closed the door. I heard running feet and turned just in time to see Max jump at me. I stumbled back into Alex and felt his hand on my back, stopping me from hitting the floor.

"Max! Since when were you so immature?" I asked as I pretty much dropped him.

"Since I spent the last seven years asleep." He answered simply as he straightened up. Guilt and pain blossomed in my chest. I felt something constrict around my heart.

"Shit! Maggie? I didn't mean it like that. It's not your fault." I felt Max's arms around me as I tried to push the bad feelings away.

"I'm so sorry Maxie." I whispered. I looked up to find Max had dragged me into an empty classroom. Ryder was the only other person in here. Ryder moved from the door and wrap his arms around me. I felt him kiss my head as my eyes teared up and I looked at Max.

"It's not your fault Mags." Max whispered in my ear and I shook my head.

"Give us a minute, could you?" Ryder's strong voice was deep and I felt safe. I vaguely heard Max leave after he kissed my forehead. My eyes slipped shut as Ryder pulled me to the ground. He leant against a wall then pulled me into his lap so I was straddling his hips.

"You are great Maggie. You have great friends. You have a good life. Don't slip into the past." Ryder's hand cupped my chin, making me look at him while he spoke. Then he leant forwards and his lips met mine. Tingles exploded over my skin as his hand moved to the back of my neck. He pulled back a second later and rested his forehead against mine. We just sat there for a few moments. I sat there on his lap with him between my legs, our breath mixing as we breathed. My hands rested against his chest and lightly gripped his shirt. I just sat there breathing him in with my eyes closed.