Kai hummed quickly to no random tune as the car pulled into the school’s parking lot. The tune faded and a look of panic washed over his face. No matter who he was with or what he felt at the time, school would always make him panic and want to run away. He cursed himself for it.
Xio placed a hand on his arm, biting her lip at the panicked look. “Are you alright Kai?” She asked softly, kissing his cheek lovingly. “I’m right here if you need someone.” She added in a hushed tone, eyes soft and kind. “I’m always going to be right here.”
Kai nodded a little, forcing himself to put on a smile, "I know, thank-you," He whispered, giving her hand a small squeeze. He could do it, for her if not for himself. He unbuckled his seat belt and climbed out, throwing his bag over his shoulder.
Xio hummed. She, too, hopped out once the car had been turned off. Her bag was thrown over her shoulders with a soft groan. “Time to go back to hell.” She commented with a small grin.
Kai chuckled softly, though it was half hearted as he took her hand in his once he was next to her, "Yeah, time to go back to hell." He gave her hand a small squeeze as they walked into the school.
Xio’s mood seemed upbeat this morning. She hummed a small tune to herself as they walked, her thumb gently rubbing his hand in a loving manner. The girl was nearly brimming with excitement over having Kai as her’s. She didn’t care what the others would say, she wasn’t very popular anyways and didn’t wish to be. She just wanted Kai all to herself, as selfish as that sounded, so she could show him how loved and amazing he was.
She bumped shoulders with him, kissing his cheek softly. “What classes do you have, Baby?” She asked softly, smiling up at him. “Anything fun?”
As they had been walking in, even though Xio might not have noticed, but Kai definitely noticed the strange looks they received and the whispers that went along with it. Most were directed towards himself, a couple about her. Xio snapped him out of his quickly spiraling thoughts, "Hm? Oh, uh, no, nothing interesting. I mean, I have music that's kinda fun."
Xio caught a few glanced but didn’t seem to care in the least. She stood taller, almost daring them to do anything about it. As if to spite a few of the whispers, she leaned over to kiss his cheek. “Music is fun. Do you practice piano? Guitar?”
Kai flushed red and watched out the corner of his eye a few people walk away He relaxed just slightly and scratched the back of his neck, "Uh, depends. Sometimes it's piano, sometimes it's guitar. It's my last lesson today so you could meet me there after school?"
She tilted her head, smiling from ear-to-ear. “I’ll be there! It’s the perfect place to meet.” She cooed, glancing around at the other teenagers in her school. She used to care a lot about what they thought of her. There was even one point where she wouldn’t even go to school without her make up and good clothes. But now she was with Kai she didn’t mind as much. She could stand out in the open without makeup or done-up hair and feel just as beautiful. It made her giddy just thinking about it. “Hey, if you run into that bully again, please let me know.”
Kai nodded, pressing a quick kiss to her cheek, "Yeah, I will, don't worry." He offer her a half smile, pushing his glasses up his nose. He wouldn't tell her, though he was sure Xio would find out about it eventually. He didn't want to worry her more then he probably already was.
“Thank you.” She breathed a sigh of relief, resting her head on his shoulder as they walked. If anyone dared to touch Kai she would murder them in cold blood. He was too precious for this world, for the people in the world. He deserved a life filled with happiness and love. “I love you, my wonderful boyfriend.”
Kai's heart fluttered at the words, and he knew if he got over excited it might start snowing in the hallway. Xio was too amazing to him, end of story. No one and nothing would change his mind from that fact, "I love you more my amazing girlfriend."
Her soft eyes were loving and bright. Xio couldn’t say when she had last been this happy then when she was with Kai. She gently rubbed her thumb over his hand, smiling. “Mm, I would say no to that, but I think you proved yourself.” She teased, blushing softly as she laughed. “And I’m looking forwards to the time when we can bond even more.”
Xio paused and planted a few quick kisses to his cheek and forehead. “Thank you for loving me the right way…” she murmured, pausing to pull him into a hug.
Kai hugged her back tightly, holding on to her as if she was just a vision and she was going to disappear at any point. He didn't think he'd even be here right now if it wasn't for Xio. He knew he had a long way to go in fixing himself, but at least now he had Xio to help him though everything and he;d do everything he could to keep her safe and happy.
"Thank-you for giving me a chance…" He muttered.
Xio burried her face in the crook of his neck, taking in his wonderful scent. She would trade the whole world if it meant keeping him. She was never going to leave his side and no one could pull her from him.
“I’d give you a million chances, Kai. And more than one set of chances. Because I love you!! A lot! You make me so happy…” she gushed, not even caring there were others around.
Kai chuckled softly, giving her whole body a squeeze before he pulled away and kissing her softly on the lips, “I love you to the moon and back, Xio, nothing in the world can compare to you.” The bell rang then and startled him slightly, “Stars we’re going to be late!”
Xio giggled giddily. She always felt so melty around him, as if he turned her brain into mush and her knees into jelly. But those feelings were pleasant in their own ways. “Nothing will ever take me from you, either.” She murmured, smiling at the small kiss. The ringing of the bell broke her from her small spell. She groaned, pressing a small kiss to his jaw. “I guess we should go to class.” She murmured, laughing. “Bye Kai, I love you.” Despite saying that, she didn’t leave quite yet.
Kai pressed a quick kiss to her forehead before resting his against hers, "I love you too, see you later sunshine." He pulled away, sending her a wink before adjusting his beanie and turning the other way. After walking a few steps, he looked over his shoulder, gave Xio a two fingered salute before he disappeared out of sight but not out of mind.
Xio’s fingers lingered a little longer as he pulled away, sighing sadly. “See you, dork.” She murmured, watching him go with a soft laugh at his solute. She waved back before turning on her heels as well. Her first classs was English and she had to admit she hated going. And literature was one of her favorites. She grumbled st she sat down, listening to the teacher talk with a sigh. Her mind began to drift toKai, his loving kisses, his ability to pleasure her, the fact he accepted her. It all made him sssem better by the second.
Kai was distracted all morning. He was always distracted, yes, but when his mind lingered on something he loved, or rather, someone it makes for some unhappy teachers. History was always one of his favourite subjects and yet today he could barely right one page of notes without trialing off and writing Xio in the corner of the page. He'd smile, them frown at himself, erase the word then repeat several more times. Xio had wormed her way into his heart and his mind in a short amount of time and now couldn't stop thinking about her. Not that he had a problem with it, not at all.
The lunch break came all too slowly for her. Xio had gotten bored and texted everything that had happened to Jeremy, receiving a lot of teasing messages and sly remarks. Of course she hadn’t told Jeremy of the more… intimate parts of it, preferring to keep to herself she had given Kai her virginity. But Jeremy still found ways to poke at her.
Xio purred as she waited for Kai at a secluded, empty table in the lunch room. She closed her eyes and breathed in his scent from off her clothes, sighing happily. God He smells so good~ she thought to herself, biting her lip to stop from smiling.
“What could be making you so happy, sweetheart~?” A rather oily voice snickered. She heard the creak of the table as someone sat down next to her. Xio opened her eyes, scowling. The teen at her side threw his arm around her waist and pulled her into him. He smelled of cigarettes.
She recognized him as Tyler, one of Marx’s old cronies. Tyler always did have a strange fascination with her that she really didn’t like. “Get out of here, asshole. Before I beat you senseless.” She growled, pushing away from him.
The male only smirked, grabbing her wrist tightly and pulling her back in. “Marx isn’t happy with you, honey… in fact, he’s told us to make your life Hell until you come back to him. He gave us permission to do whatever we wanted to you, sweetie.” Xio gasped, her eyes widening in fright. She tried to pull away from him but was rewarded with a tighter grip. She cursed, squeezing her eyes shut. He was hurting her.
Kai, unfortunately, had been held in during his last lassoes before lunch and not run he had to fight the urge to freeze the teacher where he stood. No, he could keep under control of his powers for a little longer. He made his way to the lunch room, practically bouncing and glad he hadn’t seen Jason all day but when he arrived, his blood boiled and he felt his cheeks turn red with anger.
Nobody and he meant nobody touched Xio like that. It was painfully obviously that he wa hurting her, a blind man could see it and yet that didn’t stop this guy, apparently.
He walked up to the table, calmly, overdose he might explode and the entire room would be turned into an icebox, “Get, away from her.”
Just the mention of that… monsters name sent cold panic coursing through her veins. She was afraid Marx would reach out to her at some point, and it seemed the venomous snake was finally ready to strike. But the coward still relied on his cronies rather than facing her himself. His pride must have still been bruised.
Xio didn’t open her eyes even after hearing Kai’s voice, though relief flooded through her mind. Kai was here to help. Kai was always there to help. Tyler took one look at the icy glare the other male was living him and scowled, a snarky smirk soon following it. “You’re rather confident for an outcast, Snowflake. Stay out of this. She belongs to Marx.” He snapped, releasing one of Xio’s wrists to shove the other male away. A few people glanced their way, murmuring.
Unfortunately for Tyler, Xio now had a free hand. She scooped her pencil from it’s place on her notebook and slammed it into the gang-member’s hand. He cried out in pain, turning to her. His eyes glinted dangerously. “This bitch…” he growled, glancing around before pulling her up forcefully. Tyler looked to Kai, glancing at the door. “We take this outside or I’ll make sure I end up expelled and she in a hospital.”
Kai growled as he was pushed. He didn't care if people were looking, he didn't care if Jason saw and urged Tyler on. First it was touching Xio inappropriately, then it was calling him snowflake and then it was threatening to put Xio in a hospital. He was ready to burst and he didn't care if he killed Tyler.
"Let's go then," Kai clenched his hands into fists, then opened and repeated it a couple times. He was ready to freeze this guy to death if he had to. And all of Marx's goons. He'd keep Marx alive to just torture him long enough before he killed him too, "Let her go, now."