Shadows In Durango

Chapter 33

*****Sofia's POV*****

Waking up for school to my new iPhone ring tone was a first in a long time...

Smiling, I unlocked the phone which had not many apps downloaded yet at all, and clicked on to my text chat with Emma.

I had paid for a SIM card and had used fifteen dollars of my money to top it up for now.

'Morning! I'll meet you at the front doors?' I send the text to her, before locking the phone and moving to get ready for school.

Wearing a pair of jeans and a thick jacket, I tie my curly hair up into a messy bun using a couple of clips to secure it - making it look as though I had at least put some effort in to the look.

I dreaded seeing both Vincent and Daryl today, with plans to avoid both of them at all costs... that is until after break when I have to face Vincent for extra credit in the storage room!

First I had English though, which was beginning to grow on me since I sat beside Emma now. Thankfully I had asked Daryl to swap seats with Emma when I did considering how awkward things were between us now - I would die knowing that I would have to sit with him for just short of two hours today!

I leave my apartment, heading downstairs and outside always thankful that my neighbours seemed to be allergic to the morning air...

I got to school in record time, feeling sort of good about myself as I held my 'new' phone in my hand and connected to the schools Wi-Fi as soon as I was in proximity. It felt normal, as though I was just another undamaged teenager like the rest of them...

"Sofia!" Emma calls me over, as I almost miss her due to having my head buried in my phone trying to download some games and things to help pass my time whenever I'm at home.

"Seen any of the devils yet?" I remark, locking the phone and giving her my full attention not wanting to be rude.

The 'devils' was the new nickname we had given to Vincent and Daryl, both on the look out for them at all times moving forward to make my life a little easier.

"Nope! Maybe we should get to class early and be seated for when they arrive? Less awkward..." Emma suggests as I instantly nod and follow her inside, weaving our way through the sea of students with five minutes to spare before the bell.

I told Emma everything that Daryl had told me, and she seemed shocked to hear that Vincent told him he had kissed me before he actually did...

and probably wanted to cause some drama for his own amusement that night to which I nodded and

the dreadful morning bell ring out around the school signalling the start of

time ticked forward and I waited for either of them to walk in at

sick and will be off all week?" Emma whispers

evil!" I laugh and whisper back to her which she grins and pushes her glasses up her

in faster without the both of their presences swarming the atmosphere, as the bell sounded

me, myself and

ask you sooner, how come you got a job at Vincent's bar?"

money and nowhere else was hiring..." I explain, hoping that she won't pry any further

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Vincent for the job?" Emma seems more curious about how I actually got

the manager Tito and didn't realise until my first shift when he walked in that he owned the place!" I roll my eyes, as Emma gasps and follows up with a giggle. "Seriously?!

grateful that he at

I beam, excited for my time away from Physical

Join us for

what needs done today pinned to the computer. Vincent made a start this morning so all of the school departments have already gotten their deliveries that you helped to pack last week." He explains, as

I hear

off, my voice growing quieter

luck!" He chimes, before leaving me to suffer on my own with

time to run if I want

But I can't!

Vincent standing in nothing but a tight

coming today..." He straightens up, dusting off his hands as my eyes guiltily trail over his numbers of tattoos covering every inch

So young?" I find the questions escaping, almost mesmerised by his

myself out of it and watch him fold

guy." He shrugs, as I nod once slowly, choosing to say no

up? Did he blame me for it all?" Vincent cocks his head

best friends... why do they

soft and quiet