15 You're backing the wrong horse!

Tuesday - 8:31AM

Jax's POV

Its kinda getting hard dealing with school and gang stuff at the same time, especially now that "miss cutie face" seems to distract me. Yes,"miss cutie face" is Josephine.

Seriously, the girl could be annoying and stubborn as hell at times. She doesn't have an idea of what she's gonna get herself into if she keeps rolling with random people. I mean,she could be at harm here.

That Kendrick guy is no good and I know that because he was part of us until he did something really dumb which I'd rather not say now. Recently,I heard he's working for the Apex12,which is one of the rival gangs and those guys are insane. They would go to any length to get what they want even if it means getting rid of someone.

Now,miss cutie face might be in trouble,who knows? Would I be the one to protect her? The guys don't like her, so I don't see that happening anytime from now.

Pray she adheres to what I tell her.

I just pray.

.......

School - 9:21AM

I walk through the hallway and everyone is terrified with fear.

Ugh,y'all stupid kids should just talk to me okay? I'm human and I'm fucking normal!!

Wish they could hear me say that... Sike!

I spot miss cutie face talking to mister butt face, which is Kendrick by the way.

That's weird,'cuz cutie face doesn't come this early to school.

I walked over and tried to keep butt face away from her.

"You're early today" I said to Josephine.

"You're rude" She replied.

"What?"

"You just interrupted our conversation" She said.

"So what?"

"So next time, a proper 'good morning' and a response from me would do the trick"

"What if you don't respond?"

"Then you walk away like a loser" Kendrick said

I got furious and punched him right away in the gut. He staggered and tried to throw a punch at me but I successfully ducked in time to hit him in the face.

Cutie face was just screaming at me to get up and stop. I know she might hate me for this but I don't care.

The bastard was bleeding in his nose and Josey ran to meet him immediately. Some of the students helped to carry him to the school clinic.

I was about walking away when she dragged me and pushed me to a locker.

"What the hell is wrong with you?"

"You might have to warn your 'friend' not to fuck with me"

"Jealousy! You're just jealous"

"Just let go of me"

I cleaned my jacket as soon as she let go of me and I turned around to walk away from the useless scene.

--------------Josey's POV

I was restless during the classes. I was so worried about Kendrick. He didn't do anything wrong. Well he was kinda rude,but still....Jax went too far.

Once the bell for lunch rang,I dashed to the school clinic to see him.

"Going to see Kendrick?" I heard Ace say.

"Where else?" I replied, without looking at his face.

"Hmmm just be safe,little girl"

"Since when did you care about my safety? Just go away if you have nothing to do."

His eyes turned cold. I saw as he clenched his fists behind his back and it made me gulp.

What a loud mouth I am!!

I was about to apologise when he turned away and walked out.

God. I swear I'll get kill one day if I don't watch my mouth.

At the clinic now. Ken is just doing fine actually. It turned out I was just overreacting.

"Next time,don't kill me okay?"

He grinned and shook his head a little. "I won't."

"Yay" I exclaimed,making him giggle.

"I'm sorry for what happened today"

"It should be Jax telling me that and not you."

"I was rude"

"Yeah, but he blew off"

"So,I'm forgiven?"

"Yeah sure"

"Yay" He exclaimed.

"Hey that's my thing!" I said,crossing my arms against my chest like a kid.

"Not anymore"

"Jerk"

"Prude"

We both giggled.

"So,how about I grab you lunch?"

"Yay"

"Stop that,Ken"

"Okay, I'd appreciate" He said,in between laughter.

I rolled my eyes. "I'll be right back"

"I'll be right here" he stressed,causing me to shake my head as I walked away.

At the cafeteria

While waiting in line to pick up our lunch,I noticed that I had some eyes on me. Didn't wanna start feeling anxious so I tried to be as calm as possible.

"So Ken's the new one,heh?" A voice called from the back.

I turned to see Cheng and I shook my head slightly. "What do you mean by that?"

"Oh nothing"

"Ughh..where's Lee?" I asked,as I rolled my eyes.

"Somewhere with someone...I don't know"

"Well,alright."

I made my order and waved at Cheng before leaving.

Back at the school clinic

Ken smiled immediately he saw me walk in. I felt my cheeks turn red and I think he saw it because he laughed out loud like crazy.

I rolled my eyes "Here's your food"

"Thank you so much" He said,as he sat upright to enable him talk to me and also eat.

I wish Jax could be more like this. Appreciative and nice.

I sighed,as I sat beside him.

"Anything the matter?" Ken asked.

"Nuh...I'm just kinda tired"

"Oh you can leave if you wanna...you've been stressing all day because of me. You need to have time for yourself" he said.

"You're sure you wouldn't mind?" I asked

He shook his head. "I won't"

"Okay,take care then" I said,almost getting up from the bed.

I felt his grip on my wrists as he pinned my hands down to stop me from getting up. What surprised me more was that it took less effort,as he didn't really have to move much.

I looked at his hands and then his face.

Snap out of it dumb girl!!

He brushed my hair away to the side of my ear and I just couldn't move.

Before I realised,he leaned in and kissed me deeply.

I didn't know how to react to this,I mean....

Jax.

I wanted to push him away but a statement rang through.

I wouldn't even date you

I remember how pained I got when he said that to me,and that just caused me to give room for Ken. I kissed him back and after some few seconds we pulled away.

He smiled and I just slapped myself mentally for what I just did.

I forced a smile and hugged him afterwards before leaving.

You're one big Idiot, Russo.

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"Done taking care of Mr good guy,I see"

"Jax please go away,I don't wanna talk to you"

"Oh really, because of that twerp?"

"No,because you're a jackass" I found myself saying.

Damn...the things I say these days

"I am?"

"Yes,you are. Now leave me alone"

I tried to walk out on him but he just pulled me back.

"Try not to be rude for once" I scoffed.

"Don't be stupid Josephine, stop looking for love in the wrong direction"

"So where's the right direction,huh?

He sighed

"I know he kissed you "

I almost jumped when he said that. How did he get to know that so fast?

"So?"

"You're proud of it?"

"Of course. Why should I be ashamed?",

He was quiet.

"You know Russo,you'll look back at this one day and say  'He was right' but I just hope it wouldn't be too late by then. Adios" He said, as he walked out on me.

What is he trying to imply?

That I'm backing the wrong horse???