A Softer Side / Chapter 3

No, this was nothing to worry about.  Anyone would blush around a guy that looked as though he walked straight from a magazine.

But the jerk noticed.

"Awwww, you blushing princess?" He asked, smirking.

"You know what? I just saved your ass from being blown up, so why don't you just buy me my happy meal." I snapped.

I wasn't sure where my fear had gone. I guess the fact that he wasn't being pointedly scary could have to do with it. I had actually seen him smile. Show emotion. I guess mister magazine was human. That helped.

Besides I was pissed.

I tended to lose my reasoning when I was pissed. That little voice that said, no Alex! Don't yell at the leader of the EastSide who could kill you in literally seconds!

I dunno it just kinda went away when I was pissed.

Case fake pouted, which made him look like an adorable puppy, but you could see the mocking in his eyes.

"So you want a happy meal love? Can I keep the toy?" He asked in fake excitement.

"I'm about to walk home." I threatened.

He put his hands up,

"ok, ok, sorry princess," he smiled as he took my hand, causing my whole body to tense, and started walking to the door,

"Uh, no." I said, jerking my hand away from him.

He opened the door for me, "I am forever in you service, for saving my ass from being blown up." He mocked me.

I rolled my eyes and walked through the door,

I knew he was just playing with me. but here's the thing about Case Woods, he didn't sleep around, if you know what I mean. I know he's had a few girlfriends, no more than three. He didn't seem to be very interested in sex, unlike every other guy in our school. I mean, I knew almost nothing about him. But I heard rumors, and he was never in the ones with the slutty girls who would sleep with anyone.

Just the gang ones.

So that was nice I guess.  He wasn't a man whore like everyone else in this town. Which was odd, because I knew he could most likely get whatever girl he wanted with those eyes.

Moving on.

He pulled out the chair for me in mock servitude. I pulled out a different chair and sat there.

He pouted. 

"Meanie." He mumbled like a child.

The leader of a gang just called me a meanie.

I rolled my eyes as he went to order.

His friends, which I had forgotten were there, sat in the booth across from me.

They weren't as cute as Case,

But DAMN.

Just know, because I say their cute doesn't mean I like them. That sickens me. I mean duh, their hot, that's obvious. But how can I like someone I don't even know? It's weird. This applies to Case as well for your information.

They were looking at me, like they were trying to size me up. I, insecure me, kept my eyes down. Just waiting.

"So your what, 12?" Asked one of them.

"15..." I mumbled.

"Oh. Why're you so tiny?" Asked the other,

I looked up, triggered, "why're you so big?"

He looked taken back. He probably hadn't expected that.

"Watch your mouth girl. Answer the question." He said angrily.

I wanted to say something to make him choke on his cigarette. Aka, something that would get me slapped, but I wisely answered the question.

"I dunno...it's in my genes I guess." I mumbled. Honestly not sure why I had to be made so freakin short.

He rolled his eyes. "Well-"

thankfully Case came back at the moment.

I hope I never have to think that again.

"I got you chicken nuggets princess," he said as he sat by me.

"Thanks," I said quietly

"Whats that about?" He asked, probably confused by my sudden change in demeanor.

"What do you mean?" I asked, glancing at the two boys. Who looked like they were trying to hide their panic.

"You all quiet. Why?" He asked.

I glanced again at his friends,

"I'm tired." I lied. Well I guess it wasn't a lie. But eh.

He frowned, "ok princess, wake up cause we've got one more stop." He smiled.

"No, no I need to get home." I said firmly.

"Sorry love, its too important to wait. Won't take but twenty minutes." He smiled.

I sighed, "where are we going?" I asked.

"Can't tell you that Princess." He smirked, I knew he was trying to be 'mysterious' and maybe a bit intimidating.

That was annoying.

"Well then I'm not going." I said.

"You going to walk home?" He smiled.

"Probably." I shrugged.

He sighed. Probably figuring it was hopeless. "Fine. I'm going to Walmart." He said.

That made me laugh out loud, "you made me think you were doing a drug deal or something."

"Never said I wasn't." He smiled,

"Your a-" he cut me off

"Ah, shh love. Your happy meals ready." He smirked, getting up and walking off.

By now I had a few choice words for Case.  He hadn't called me by my name once, just to annoy me. He acted like Harley did sometimes, doing exactly what he thought would

Annoy me most. But he did it...more charming.

Uhg.

"What's that face sweetheart?" Asked one of the other guys.

I looked up. A new nick name? Yay.

"I have a name you know." I said, annoyed.

"No duh." He rolled his eyes.

"Call me by it." I said. Glaring at him.

"The only reason we have restrained from beating the crap out of you after you touched our bikes is because Woods won't let us....yet." He growled. His tone was lethal and dangerous. It left no room for argument.

His tone alone made me lose my bravado. I nodded quietly.

He leaned towards me, lifting my face slightly so I was looking at him. He tucked a piece of white hair behind my ear,

"Your lucky sweetheart." He said quietly to me, he was trying to scare me. God it was working.

He let go of me and leaned back in his seat.

I was so angry. What had I done to him? Nothing. Nothing.

But he still treated me like he owned me.

I saw Case coming,

"Did that make you feel strong?" I managed a smirk at the guy.

He stared at me. "What?" He asked confused,

"Did that make you feel strong? You know, scaring a girl like three times smaller than you?" I asked,

He just looked at me, as though thinking, why isn't she trembling in fear right now?

He was about to say something, but I had timed it right. Case sat down by me, "there you go princess." He smiled, setting down the happy meal.

I smiled, "thanks." I said. Trying not to smirk and make the boys angrier.

Case nodded and ate like a forty piece chicken nugget.

I ate my four piece happily. Then took out the toy. Which I seriously still got a thrill out of. I smiled a little. It was a little Poppy doll, from trolls.

I loved that movie.

Case took it from me, "aww! Princess it matches your hair!" He smiled, taking a strip of pink hair and comparing it to the dolls,

I rolled my eyes and moved his hand away from my hair.

"Oh, knock it off." I said,

"It does!" He argued.

"Give me back my toy." I said like a kid. I was smiling a little.

"Wait...wait what was that?" Case asked,

"What?" I asked, looking unamused.

"Your almost smiling!" He said, pretending to be fascinated.

I could not believe that this guy was supposedly a gang leader. He seemed so harmless...well almost. Their was something in his dark blue eyes, something that I knew could be set off in an instant. And once it was set off, I was pretty sure that he wouldn't be playing with a Troll doll.

"Almost." I said. Letting my slight smile vanish.

He pouted adorably.

After we finished eating, we walked back outside.

I tensed up just seeing the motorcycle.

"I can call my brother to get me..." I looked at Case, really not wanting to get back on the motorcycle.

He sighed, "too bad." He said, pushing me forward so I walked towards it.

"This is kidnapping." I said,

"Wouldn't be the first time love." He smiled.

I couldn't tell if he was kidding or not.

I gasped in surprise and he lifted me onto his death trap. I put the helmet on quickly. As soon as he got on I wrapped my arms around his waist.

"You learn fast." He laughed,

"Yeah I kinda have to, don't I?" I mumbled,

The engine roared in reply and the motorcycle sped off.

He was going fast just to scare me. He took a sharp turn, causing me to give a small scream of fear.

"Calm down Princess!" He laughed

I mumbled a few cuss words and held on.

Finally, Finally, we parked in front of my apartment.

"I though you said we were going to Walmart?" I asked, confused.

"I just said that to annoy you." He smiled.

"Oh so clever, ha ha." I said with no enthusiasm.

Idiot.

Case lifted me off, which I could have done for myself, thanks.

I tossed him the helmet. "Thanks." I mumbled,

"What was that love?" He smiled.

I rolled my eyes and turned, walking off.

"See you at school Princess," he called.

Wonderful.

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Ok guys! Here's chapter three! Thanks so so so much if you read this! Comment opinions or ideas, or anything really.

Also, the Troll doll, Poppy, if you didn't know, is from a kids movie. She has pink hair, so yeah lol.

Pic- Case Woods