The Smiths was a little and comfortable dinner in Haverhill. The last time I was there was with my grandpa. I was devastated because we had to move and I didn't want to leave. The connection between my grandpa and I was really strong. We had an unexplainable bond and he was my hero.

Now I was in front of Lila, staring at my food.

" Elle... we should do a girls night. This weekend you can come at my place. My parents aren't home and Friday there's another party..." She suggested while licking her fingers full of ketchup. After the last party we went, I didn't particularly want to go to another and I wasn't in the « party » mood.

" Girls night? I'm not sure... I'm not really in my best. " I explained and took a sip of my cherry Cola.

" Elle it will be cool! Just the two of us. Oh! I also forgot to tell you that tomorrow and Wednesday school is canceled because of what happened earlier." Lila stated and traced her bottom lip with her tongue.

I was about to answer when my phone buzzed on my pocket and I glanced at Lila who was eating like a starved man. After taking a few seconds, I finished it out of my pocket and my breath caught in my throat.

"

How did he get my number? And where did he want to take me? Maybe it wasn't a good idea. It would be late. After what happened today in the lockers room I thought he would have given me the silence treatment. Crashing my feelings on the floor because well, my feelings were growing up with every glance I shared with him. I loved the way my heart beat every time I was near him. No one made me feel like Carter Knight did.

After we finished eating our burgers we headed to my house to watch a movie. I really loved spending time with Lila, she had the ability to change my mood in a blink of an eye. My grandma seemed happy too. She enjoyed seeing me laughing and socializing when Lila was around.

When it was getting late my friend decided to go home. I had to get ready as well because it was already 8:00pm. I wasn't planning to tell my grandma that I was going out with a boy. I didn't like to lie to her but I had no choice because she would worry about me and question me.

At 8:30pm my grandma was already in bed and sleeping peacefully. I didn't know what to wear but decided to choose a sweatshirt and a pair of black leggings. I tied my big blond hair up and put my Vans on. I patted Cali's head who was sleeping in my bed and grabbed my phone before leaving the house.

It was already dark outside, the air was chilly. I spotted a car hidden behind some trees and walked toward it. A black Lamborghini. I really wondered how my nan hadn't woken up.

I opened the weird scissors style door and stepped in.

" Hello Carter... where are we going? and why did you want to take me out that late? " I asked and eyed him. He was wearing a black hoodie with black pants. His hair was disheveled and a few strands shielded his eyes. He was so hot. After smirking at me he leaned close to me and kissed my cheek after muttering in my ear:

" Hi babe."

He completely ignored my question. As I put my seat belt on I could sense his gaze on me so I looked away and locked a hair lock behind my ear.

" Can you tell me where we are going ? You know it's late I shouldn't probably be—" I started as I looked at the trees surrounding us.

" Surprise. " He muttered as he started his car.

" Are you gonna kill me?" I joked and smiled at him. He stared at me deeply and frowned.

" I would never hurt you." Carter affirmed after clearing his throat. He gently took my hand to reassure me as he speeded up.

" I hope this isn't a mistake." I mumbled and closed my eyes.

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" No way! Oh my god! " My breath caught on my throat as my eyes looked at the magic in front of me.

A fun fair.

" You need to have some fun! I hope you aren't afraid of heights. I want to do the Blue Star. Carter added while smiling at me. He glued my hand into his but I stopped him.

" Wait... Carter!! Thank you!! I wasn't expecting this... it's amazing!! " I intoned and hugged him, making him laugh.

Things were probably going too fast but I really felt alive with him. He wasn't the same Carter with me. At school, with his friends, he seemed to put his " Fuck you" facade but when he was with me he was totally another person. He hardly never smiled and joked, that was a reason why people feared him and his friends. But my Carter made me smile, cry of laughing and he also kissed my tears when I was in my worst. It sounded too good to be true.

After the Blue Star Carter decided to buy me a delicious donut. I also explained that I lived there in Haverhill when I was a child and he listened very carefully to try not to miss one of my explanations.

" Carter! Can we play it? Please! I want this Teddy bear!!!" I suggested and he agreed with a nod. We had to shot a few targets to win a stuffed animal.

" NOOO. Arg!" I declared with a sad voice as I missed all the targets with my fake weapon:" Let's go..."

"Wait." He stopped me and grabbed the weapon. I stared at him before laughing under my breath.

" Oh nice boy!! You can choose your reward." The old man congratulated Carter and it made me exit my trance.

What...

He didn't miss a target. None. Wow. My mouth was still open when he offered me the Teddy bear I was begging for.

" For you..."

" Carter Knight... you're— huh! Thank you so much! Please teach me how you did that! " I jumped into his arms and kissed his cheek to thank him. He patted my ass before putting me down and I hugged my small frame. It was so cold!

"You're freezing put this on! You're gonna catch a cold. " Carter took his hoodie off and before I could protest his phone beeped, interrupting us.

"Sorry I have to take this call! "He taunted before walking out of my sight. I pulled his hoodie on before inhaling his scent and looking at my Apple Watch, my eyes widened. It was already 11:50 pm.

"Are you fucking following me?"A female voice shouted and I froze.

Three times in the same day. Wow.

"What do you want Billie?" I crossed my arms with a tired scold.

"What are you doing here, psycho?" Billie bellowed as her friends eyed me up and down.

" Duhhh... she came here alone to buy a bear to cuddle at night." One of her minions joked and I raised an eyebrow at her stupid comment.

" Let's be clear. If you're following me I will fucking kill you. I didn't actually forget the punch you throw at me today. Thursday I'm gonna talk to the headmaster and tell him you attacked me. Sooner or later I will get you expelled bitch." Billie snapped and pointed a finger at me to accentuate her threat.

" I dare you. " Carter finally joined me, his voice was calm, too calm, and it wasn't a good thing. The queen bee and her followers took a few steps back and gasped.

" Cart... Carter what are you doing here honey?" She smiled at him as he approached her slowly before whispering loud enough to be heard by myself.

" Let's clear the things. If I hear another nasty comment coming from your dirty mouth concerning Elle... I will be the one killing you. And you damn well know that I'm not kidding. You're nothing so I highly suggest you to keep your fucking jealousy and get a life. This isn't a threat but a promise."

He walked back to me and circled me with his strong arm before taking my chin and kissing me right in front of them.

" Elle is mine and I don't like when people disrespect what's mine. So if you touch her again or even look at her... you know what is gonna happen to you." He declared after our kiss, his words were enough to make my legs shake.

" Does she know you're..." I didn't know what made her stop but she quickly turned away. What was she going to say?

" Babe..." Carter whispered as he played with a strand of my hair.

" Are you going to hurt me Carter? " I muttered with teary eyes. Carter frowned before grabbing my chin.

" I promise that I will never hurt you, and nothing and no one will hurt you. I'm here with you. Only ever you."