Full Speed Ahead (AQMA Sequel)

47 - The Fighter

"Are you serious?" Isaac whispered.

"How many photos were crossed out? Does he know about this?" Isaac asked.

"Are you gonna tell her?"

What photos? Who was "he" who Isaac was referring to? Why were they whispering?

"Avery, you look so pretty in that black dress!" Alena squealed when she appeared from the kitchen. I smiled as I continued my way down the stairs, trying not to look like someone who was just eavesdropping.

"Thanks Aly-Cat."

"How do you make the bottom poof up like that?" She asked, confusion written on her face.

I let out a laugh as I patted my dress down, "Its a skater dress, it's designed this way."

I shook my head in amusement as she shrugged her shoulders before walking over to sit with Isaac. I noticed Isaac was focused on the TV and Jaxon was now standing, smiling at me. I kept my eyes on him as he walked towards me before leaning down slowly to plant a soft kiss on my lips, "Someone looks beautiful tonight. Ready to go?"

"Have fun kids!" Isaac spoke out.

"Miss me heaps!" Alena called out before giggling to herself as we closed the door.

The ride to the movies was peaceful. I feel like it had been a long time since we just had time to ourselves. Last time we were alone, I found out about my mum. Tonight, I just wanted it to be him and me, no interruptions, no problems, nothing. I just wanted a normal date. It was comical as we debated on what kind of movie we wanted to watch. I wanted horror, he wanted action and it got to the point where we had to flip a coin. I won, of course. Once our movie was done, we made our way towards Pancake Parlour which luckily for us was in the same complex of the movies so we didn't actually have to leave the building.

"Admit it." Jaxon said as he slid open my chair for me.

I let out a groan before sitting down, "Fine. It was a terrible movie. We should have watched your pick."

He smiled ear to ear as he sat across from me, "Thanks babe."

After ordering our pancakes and milkshakes we sat there in bliss as we held hands. Our conversation went from school, our siblings, to me opening up about Mum. It was the first time I spoke about her to Jaxon since her funeral. Words could not express how much I missed her and wanted her back in my life.

I shook my head, indicating to change the subject as I felt the lump in my throat. He quietly passed me a tissue as I wiped my tears away, trying not to ruin my makeup or end up looking like a panda.

"He's locked up now. He's paying his dues babe." Jaxon whispered as he squeezed my hand.

I scoffed at that idea, "Yeah, at the cost of my mums life."

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean it like that" Jaxon whispered.

"I know you didn't babe. I'm sorry." I responded as I squeezed his hand back in reassurance.

Jaxon licked his lower lip slowly before leaning over the table, I smiled as I also leaned forward allowing him to peck me on the lips.

"Thank you for being there." I whispered, kissing him once more on the lips before leaning back into my chair. Just in time as our pancakes arrived nice and hot.

"How are things with you and Isaac?" I asked.

Jaxon shrugged his shoulders as he began to eat at his five stack, "Its like nothing bad happened. I don't hate Isaac. Truth is, the longer I thought about it, the more I realised I'd do the same if it was Lucas or Drew."

"So mature of you." I mocked as I smiled at him.

He raised an eyebrow at me before leaning forward to steal one of my strawberries, "That's what you get."

Once we were done with our pancakes we walked out, hand in hand as we began to leave the building. I couldn't help but smile as I thought about how perfect tonight was. We stopped just as we got to the car, Jaxon spinning me around before bringing me closer to kiss him on the lips. I smiled as he snuck his hands around my waist. Our kiss deepened as my hands slowly moved up along his chest before wrapping them around his neck.

Our kiss was short lived when Jaxon was stripped from my touch. I looked in confusion as I saw another guy had tackled Jaxon, I screamed out in panic when I saw him kick Jaxon in the stomach. The guy turned his head to stare at me, it was at this point I wanted to run when I saw Noah standing there.

"He doesn't get to touch what's mine!" Noah yelled as he began to walk slowly towards me. I stumbled back until my back hit the door of Jaxon's car. I watched with fear as Noah raised his hand to touch the side of my face but was short lived, I watched as Noah got pulled into the ground by Jaxon. Jaxon was quick to jump on top of Noah before he began to punch Noah in the face, repeatedly.

"Don't.fucking.touch.her!" Jaxon yelled out in between each blow to the face he gave Noah.

I screamed for help when I saw a few guys walked a few meters away. They looked at each other before running towards us to break the guys apart.

"I'll fucking kill you Noah. Stay away from us!" Jaxon yelled out as he got pulled away from Noah. I quickly stood in front of Jaxon and placed my palms onto his face to get him to look at me.

"You can't touch me. I'm a free man." Noah mocked as he got pushed further away from us. He wiped his lip from the blood that was pouring down his face as he walked backwards.

The guys pushed Noah in the opposite direction, making him leave. I watched him as he turned to wink at me, "I'll see you soon, baby."

Jaxon went to push past me to tackle Noah again but the guys grabbed onto him again just in time. They let go once Noah was out of sight, walking away once I thanked them and reassuring them it was okay.

"You okay?" Jaxon asked as he placed his palms on the side of my cheeks, wiping the tears I didn't even know had fallen down my face.

"Yeah, my hearts in my throat though. I was so scared he was going to hurt you." I whispered.

Jaxon wrapped his arms around me before kissing the top of my head, "I'll always protect you babe."

I believed him but there was something in Noah's eyes. It's like he had a plan that no one knew about and he always had that smug look on his face. I couldn't wait for our court hearing. I was going to do everything I could to get him locked up.

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A/N: I swear, I love Jaxon more and more to the point where it might be unhealthy. Anyone else with me? No? Okay *leaves quietly*

Next chapter: Guess whose trial begins!!