Excuse Me, I Quit! novel Chapter 41

Evan's P.O.V

I stood there frozen as I realized what I've done. I wish I knew how to control my anger. Mike will never forgive me. And I'm sure Annie won't be happy about this either.

"Dude, what the fuck?" Mike screamed. "You went too far," he glared at me.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to punch you this hard," I said, feeling extremely guilty.

"I think you busted my lip. I could make money with this face you know," he said.

I suppressed my laugh. This is so like Mike to say shit like this.

"I could take you to the hospital," I offered.

"Don't bother. I'm going to the nurse. But just so you know it's on now. I'm not giving up on Annie whether you like it or not. So you can go fuck yourself," he snarled.

"Good luck with that asshole," I barked.

With that, I left him there. I needed to calm down. Mike and I always argue but it never tainted our friendship but this might be the last straw. He is trying to move in on my girl. I mean whatever the fuck happened to the bro code?

At lunch, I frantically looked for Annie near her class. I needed to get to her before Mike does.

But I was too late. He was walking out of class. Holding my Annie's hand! The bastard.

He looked at me and smirked so I flipped him off.

"Annie, come with me," I said and took her hand.

"Oh okay," she said.

I wrapped my arms around her shoulders and snuggled her against my chest, ignoring Mike's glare.

"You better go, this isn't your lunch period," I said curtly.

"I'll see you later Annie," he gave me a final look of hatred then left.

I brushed her hair away from her face and kissed her passionately.

"Mm...Evan! People will see us!" she exclaimed.

"They are already watching and I don't give a fuck," I whispered and placed small kisses on her forehead and face.

"Get a room," Lily said and approached us. I saw jealousy flickered in her eyes. She was frowning. But to my relief, she didn't make any more comments and just gave Annie a hug. Guess she is not over me completely.

"I'm glad you are back," Lily said. "I gotta go now but I'll catch you guys later," she said and walked away.

"Did Mike say anything to you?" I asked Annie nervously.

"What about?" she looked confused. I guess he never told her.

"Eh...nothing. Let's go eat. I have your lunch," I said and ran my fingers through her hair. I didn't see Mike after lunch. Maybe he went home. I felt kind of guilty but he shouldn't try to steal my girl in the first place. I need him to back the fuck off.

My mom was waiting for us in the living room when we got home. She stood up when she saw us.

"Annie, there have been some changes with your grandmother's plan so she will be arriving tomorrow instead of next week," she said.

"I can't breathe!" she giggled after breaking the kiss.

"What are you doing here? Did you need something?" I asked.

"I just missed you," she said quietly. My heart twitched. This isn't fair. She can't act this cute now, it will break my heart even more.

We laid down next to each other. She looked at me. I know she can't see me but her eyes stayed focused on my face.

"I don't want to leave," she whispered.

"Maybe I should kidnap you and we can run away together," I chuckled.

"But then you will be stuck taking care of me and then you'll hate me," she said. Sadness enveloped her face and her eyes teared up.

"That's not possible. I love you, you idiot," I grazed her cheeks gently.

"I never told you I love you because I wasn't sure before. But now I am. I love you too," she said.

I hugged her closer to my chest. "How can you love me back? I was horrible to you. I bullied you and treated you like crap."

"No, you didn't. My mom treated me like crap. She beat me, starved me, called me ugly. But you were always there for me. Even when you harassed me I wasn't angry or sad because I never felt lonely because you kept dragging me everywhere with you." she said and giggled.

"That's right. You remember that, little hamster. You can't get away from me. Even if you live far away, I'll drag you back here eventually," I smirked.

"You promise?" she whispered.

"I promise," I said.