[Leo's POV]
It was another school day which in my eyes, was panning out to be as boring as any other. Popular kids taking advantage of the lesser kids, learning and all that social shit. I was kind and cool, yet fierce. Like I had a fire inside me that was waiting to burst.
Strolling through the hallways, I kept my head down, hand in the pockets of my black-draped hoodie, my maroon grey orbs gazing at the tiled floor, and the floor only. People were everywhere, crowding in their small social groups. I took the time to manoeuvre past each one, mumbling a small, "Sorry," As I bumped into a few shoulders, only to receive glances and a few scowls.
Finally, my locker was in sight, so with a glimmer of hope, I picked up the pace, darting past people with ease, nimble like a wolf. I could calm down a little, recalibrate, before heading off to some dreary classes. Just as I had turned in the direction of my locker, I felt the force of a tall, muscular man bash into my side, pushing me down and onto the floor.
(#JusticeForFloor everyone)
Wincing as I came tumbling down, the other students turned around to face me, gasping and giggling, and the man in front of me eyed me up and down, as I did him. Except the gaze from his electric forest green orbs was intense. Really intense. It counteracted the softer gaze from my maroon grey orbs.
"Who are you?" He began, "And why did you get in my way?"
I threaded a hand through my sandy blonde hair, feeling my heart pound out of nervousness. This isn't you, Leo! You're strong! Calm down.
Sitting up a tad, I regained my usual composure and began to speak, "I'm Leo. And I really didn't mean to get in your way-?" I paused, hopeful for a name to come out of this man.
His dark black hair flicked around as he tilted his head to one side, crossing his arms. "Jaxon." He snarled. This was a guy who clearly didn't want to be messed with...
By that time, his tall frame had stepped over my smaller frame, and off he went. What was he? Brooding? Mysterious? It was strange. Shaking my head to clear my mind, I hopped up onto my feet and brushing myself off. I did notice the small twinge at my right elbow and realised he'd hurt me. It was kind of normal for me to be hurt. I had friends, yet I wasn't the most popular person. It was becoming clearer that Jaxon did fit into that category.
Anyway, I rested my head on my locker before opening the door and pulling out several books for my classes. Today was a little out of the ordinary, but maybe that was a good thing!
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The next thing I knew, I was sitting down in my Science classroom, listening to the mind-numbing sentiments of the teacher at the front of the class. I blinked and did my best to focus, writing a few notes here and there. After some time of reflecting by myself, I noticed that I wasn't alone. A fierce gaze was settled on me. It could only be Jaxon, right?
And yes, it was. The same frame and those electric orbs... Why was he following me everywhere?! What kind of coincidence is this?!
I grit my teeth and held my guard, in case any insults would be thrown my way. He seemingly held himself in high regard, not caring about anyone else.
"Bumping into me earlier was pretty pathetic..." He hummed with a raucous laugh, his orbs constantly glaring in my direction. "Don't you think?"
Tightening the grip on my pen, I silently let out some rage in doing so. How could he casually hurt me like that?! He barely even knew me, yet here Jaxon was! Strutting around like he owned the damn place! "It was pathetic of you to even push me over." I quipped, smirking a tad and looking down at his page of notes. They were all quite legible actually, not extremely neat, but nicely written. As I examined the page, I smirked even more, desperate to point all the spelling mistakes he made. Just to get back at Jaxon for pushing me over earlier. Good banter is good fun... I mused. "Your spelling is atrocious." Without thinking, I planted his notebook on my desk and grabbed a red pen of mine, underlining everywhere I could spot an error. I passed the book back to him, watching his scrawny orbs widen. "God, it's atrocious." Leaning back in my chair, I took my attention back to the teacher, mind humming with jubilation.
So for now, this was our friendship. If it was even called a friendship. He pushed me, I got back at him, so he makes further snarky remarks, and we keep pushing each other's buttons, constantly gaining an extra edge of satisfaction.
But still, I've always longed for something more...
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The day continued after that class, and we split our separate ways. It was lunch now, and the sky was a beautiful crystal blue, sun glimmering on the earth and fluffy clouds tumbling about. So right now, everything seemed alright, even with everything going on with Jaxon. We'd only just met, so how did both decide to engage in banter that fast?! I sauntered through the hallways some more, then making my way out to the courtyard of Monstrori High. I saw far too many people, chatting and having fun in their own ways... As my maroon grey orbs scanned every last corner of the space, they focused on one particular pair. Two girls, one in a fire red dress, the other looked like she was dressed for Antarctica.
Hesitantly drawing closer, I noticed they were holding hands. And yes, they looked so madly in love with one another.
"Yen, Melissa!" I smiled as I approached them. Melissa turned first, seeming a little annoyed with my appearance. Her lips were a beautiful crimson red, with small brown orbs and a personality that was bold and stunning. She squeezed Yen's hand, and she then faced me too.
"Oh, Leo! Hi!" She smiled a little, using her other hand to pull some of her luscious and incredibly long blonde hair back. Her orbs were the most miraculous shade of electric blue baby blue midnight blue... They'd both been my friends for a while now, and with my help, they both noticed their attraction for one another. It was a match made in heaven, and I couldn't help but envy them.
"So," Melissa pursed her lips, "What's going on with you?"
I let out a sigh, watching their faces light up with anticipation and excitement. At that moment, I knew I'd have to tell them.
"I've been bumping into this guy all day... He's tall and strange and- I don't know!" I burst, crossing my arms in frustration.
"Oooooo! Well, what's his name?"
I hesitate, before opening my mouth to tell the pair.
"Jaxon."
Melissa and Yen instantly exchanged a glance, smiling and smirking between one another.
"What do you know about him?"
Yen squeezed Melissa's hand tighter as Melissa let the words flow off her tongue. "Leo! He's a bad boy..."