Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 5

Chapter 5

Xena's POV

"What's up?" I asked, crossing my arms as I approached him.

Ryder shifted his weight, his green eyes serious. "I wanted to talk to you about Helen."

Of course. His girlfriend. "What about her?" I kept my voice neutral.

"She's got a bit of a temper," Ryder admitted, running a hand through his light blonde hair. "But she's transferring soon, and I don't want any problems at school before then."

I raised an eyebrow. Was this his way of asking me to play nice? After she'd been nothing but hostile?

"As long as she knows her place," I replied coolly. "If she doesn't, I'm sure she'll figure it out quickly." I didn't phrase it as a threat, but we both knew it was a promise.

He nodded slightly, his face still indifferent. “Why do they call you 'Blade' at school?"

A small smile crossed my lips. "Because I'm sharp. I'm not the warm, friendly type."

Before Ryder could respond, I sensed a familiar presence behind me. Samuel approached, his grey eyes taking in the scene with quiet assessment.

"Everything okay here?" he asked, his deep voice rumbling with an underlying protective edge.

eyes darted between us,

correcting him. “Not even close,” I replied flatly. "See

as Samuel and I walked into the crowded restaurant. The sound of his motorcycle roaring

seated at the booth, plates of half-eaten food scattered across the table. Logan's eyes immediately locked onto mine, the twin connection letting him sense my

did he want?" he asked, sliding

a fry from his plate. "Just warning me to play

the deal with his girlfriend? What happened

really care about Ryder," I said, my voice getting

you respond?" Logan asked with concern in his

her place, I won't start anything,"

be enough to keep her

not my fault I have a reputation," I said, leaning back in the

Logan laughed. "You put her in

into a smirk. "That

thought she could challenge me. I hadn't meant to hurt her that badly, but

night fell and the restaurant began to empty, I stood

way.

look on my brother's face told me

the stuffy interior. Ama climbed onto the back of Logan's motorcycle while

for being late?" Samuel

his waist. "I'll be in trouble either way. Might

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