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...

for his own amusement that night to which I nodded and agreed - what

take our seats, getting out our things, before hearing the dreadful morning bell ring out around the school signalling

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

sick and will be off all week?" Emma whispers as

I laugh and whisper back to her which she grins and pushes

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

with just me,

come you got a job at Vincent's bar?" Emma hums, thinking out loud as I meekly

money and nowhere else was hiring..." I explain, hoping that she won't pry any further since I wasn't prepared to lie to her about my whole living

with any of my brothers - they were all just as equal

more curious about how I actually got the job instead of why I

place!" I roll my eyes, as Emma gasps and follows

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

for my time away from Physical

us for the complete experience-all for free. The

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 feel the

I hear him

is Vincent still here?" I trail off, my voice growing quieter as

good luck!" He chimes, before leaving me

time to run if I

But I can't!

door and find Vincent standing in nothing but a tight

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

I find the questions escaping, almost

out of it and watch him

a guy." He shrugs, as I nod once slowly, choosing to

What did Daryl say? Did you guys kiss and make up? Did he blame me for it all?" Vincent cocks his head to the side

be best

yes." I confirm, my voice soft and quiet as