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...

to cause some drama for his own amusement

out our things, before hearing the dreadful morning bell ring out around

didn't show up, as the time ticked forward and I waited for either

week?" Emma whispers as the teacher waffled on, causing me to

laugh and whisper back to her which she grins

go in faster without the both of their presences swarming the atmosphere, as the bell sounded out to signify

with just me, myself

you got a job at Vincent's bar?" Emma hums,

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

my brothers - they were

but did you just ask Vincent for the job?" Emma seems more curious about how I actually got the job instead of why I needed the money to

walked in that he owned the place!" I roll my eyes, as Emma gasps and follows up with a

that despite Vincent and his ways, I would always be grateful that he at

from Physical Ed class, especially now knowing that Vincent

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a list of 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

I hear him

I trail off,

chimes, before leaving

time to

But I can't!

I push open the door and find Vincent standing in nothing but

my eyes guiltily trail over his numbers of tattoos covering every inch of

I find the questions escaping, almost

embarrassed as he smirks, I shake myself out of it and watch

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

blame me for it all?" Vincent cocks his head to the side as he speaks, leaving

best

I confirm, my voice soft and quiet as he just