Little Sin - S01 E09

Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 9

After what happened in the girls dorm, Gwen was already running late and Shane just took off with Isabel . the school bus had already come and left without her noticing.

She sighed and decided to walk to school instead, but halfway there, she was getting tired. Her bag felt heavy, her legs were aching.

Just then, a car that looked almost familiar sped past her. Sleek and Black. Loud engine. A super car. A hot ride.

Gwen’s eyes widened when she realized whose car it was.

Knox.

“KNOX!” Gwen screamed, running after the car with all her strength. But she was so flustered, she didn’t watch her steps ,she tripped on a stone and fell hard on the ground, bruising her knee. A little blood dripped down her leg.

That’s when the car stopped abruptly.

The door opened and Knox stepped out. He was wearing a black leather jacket, black T-shirt, black pants, everything was literally black. Dangerous and Cold. Handsome in a way that made her heart stop.

“You never miss an opportunity to talk to me, do you?” Knox blurted out, his expression unreadable, his voice low and annoyed.

Gwen quickly stood up and dusted her dress, trying to hide her pain. Knox stared down at her knee. It was bruised, with little blood dripping out.

“How many times must I help you?” Knox asked, already looking annoyed, his hands tucked into his pockets.

“I’m so sorry if I annoyed you, really,”Gwen apologized quickly, gripping her bag strap tightly.

He sighed heavily, tucking one hand into his pocket and moving closer to Gwen, his tall shadow covering her.

“Recall last night, you kissed m—”

“I was drunk!” Gwen shouted immediately, her face turning bright red with embarrassment.

“Gwen right ?.”He asked.

Gwen’s eyes widened. He knew her name. That almost made her mind pop. Her heart was beating so fast.

“You… you know me?” Gwen asked with a wide, surprised smile.

“No big deal, you’re in my class after all,”He said casually. “Aren’t you afraid of me? I have murdered people, been sent to jail a couple of times—”

“Of course not! I’m not afraid of you,”She whispered softly, too soft, too honest. “I just admire you.”

Knox smirked. Not a smile. A smirk that could ruin any girl.

He stared at Gwen’s knee again, at the blood then he carried her in a bridal style and moved her to his car. They both got in and he drove off, leaving dust behind.

{ Hallway }

Isabel was seen in the hallway, and everyone was staring at her while murmuring. She rolled her eyes so hard she could almost saw her forehead.

Seraphina, Freya, and Jinx walked in front of her, blocking her way.

Isabel almost burst out laughing but she controlled herself. Seraphina’s face was a whole mess. Her makeup was completely ruined and her name was showing up on the school blog as Morning Breakfast ,the joke of the day.

“You bitch, do you think it’s funny, huh? You have no idea who you just messed with,”Seraphina said through gritted teeth.

Isabel only let out a low chuckle, like Seraphina was a joke. Well, she is.

“Who did I mess with? Yeah, I’ll tell you who I messed with. A crazy girl who thinks she’s a million bucks. A crazy girl who dreams of the whole world resting on her palm—” Isabel paused, stepping closer, her eyes cold. “A crazy girl who thinks she can deal with me. You’re nothing but an empty threat.”

Seraphina chuckled darkly. “You got guts. Let’s see how much more you will keep spouting nonsense when you die.”

“In the Bible it says, I shall not die but live to declare of the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. God may forgive you for saying such words, Seraphina.”

Jinx rolled her eyes. “Gosh, this jerk needs to be expelled.”

“Do you think Shane likes you? Do you think Shane loves you? No, darling, he doesn’t. Maybe he wants to have a little fun and then he will trash you and come back to me,” Seraphina spat.

“Really?” Isabel said mockingly, folding her arms. “Do you really think that?”

“Yes, you’re just a dirty pig the school picked from that dusty old church, gross.”

“You mean the same church Shane went to because of me? All I just see here is a desperate girl dreaming to get her hole full.No offense, I might be a nun but I don’t like it when someone provokes me,” Isabel said, firm and calm.

“Mark my words, bitch, I’ll make you pay,”Seraphina spat venomlously.

“I would have prayed for God to forgive you but go tight straight to hell,” Isabel replied calmly, with a sweet smile.

Just then, Gwen rushed towards them.

“Isabel, that’s enough, let’s go,”Gwen said and pulled Isabel away.

“Seraphina, this asshole thinks she’s better than you,” Freya blurted out angrily.

“I really need to speak to Shane. What does he see in that bastard?”Seraphina groaned, fuming in rage.

{ Class }

“I couldn’t believe what I saw back at the girls dorm,” Gwen said, facing Isabel as they walked to class. “I think Shane likes you. I wish Knox was just like him. At least Shane shows he cares.”

“Him? In love with me? He’s crazy, I’ll tell you that,” Isabel said with a sigh, adjusting her bag. “I only want a good education. I came here to learn art and not to roam around with some crazy guy.”

Isabel said it and looked forward then froze. Shane was standing right in front of her.

Gwen’s face went pale, especially when she saw the look in Shane’s eyes.

“I’ll leave you two,” Gwen whispered quickly and disappeared, leaving Isabel alone.

Isabel also wanted to leave, but Shane pulled her gently closer, wrapping his arm around her waist. His firm hand was close, and her face turned red instantly.

“Do you think I am crazy?” He whispered into her ear, his warm breath touching her skin, his voice low and deep.

Isabel moved back nervously. “I’m so sorry for saying that. I promise you I didn’t mean it like that.”

She became very uncomfortable because all the students in the hallway were staring at both of them, murmuring and whispering. The bell rang loudly but still no one left. They were all watching the drama.

Shane gave them a deadly warning with his sharp, cat-like eyes. In a second, they all scrambled away. The hallway became empty, leaving only the two of them behind. The only sound was their breathing.

“We have to go to class,” Isabel said softly and tried to leave, but Shane pulled her back again, gently but firmly.

“I asked you to give me a kiss, but you said you would give me the Lord’s blessings instead. I want His blessings. I want you,” Shane whispered, his eyes locked on hers.

Isabel looked into his eyes, her heart pounding. “Why don’t you believe in the Lord?”

For a moment, Shane said nothing. Then he pulled her closer and pressed his lips on hers ,deep but soft and desperate. Isabel tried to pull away, his grip was tight. She was shocked, her eyes wide. She finally managed to push him away softly.

She cleaned her lips with the back of her hand and left quickly, her face flushed.

Shane stood there, grinning widely, watching her run away.

***

After a few classes, the bell rang. Shane and the other guys had missed the class. For the first time, Isabel felt peace in the class while listening to the professor without any glare from him.

Gwen grabbed her bag and hurried to Isabel’s desk.

“Hey, how was it with Shane?” Gwen asked with a teasing smile.

“I hate him. He’s always trying to force himself on me,” Isabel blurted out, making Gwen raise an eyebrow.

“Forcing himself on you?” Gwen whispered in shock.

“Let’s close this chapter. I never want to talk about Shane Ashford. That name gives me the creeps, I’m going to the art studio. See you later,” Isabel said and left quickly.

{ Shane’s Private Lounge }

Knox sat on a black leather chair smoking quietly. Ice was busy texting a girl and Zander was busy flirting with one, while Shane , Shane sat near the window, a cigarette resting between his lips, inhaling and exhaling smoke while holding a glass of liquor, staring into nothing.

“Dude, what’s wrong? Why didn’t you show up at the party last night?” Zander asked, but Shane didn’t say a thing. His mind was far away.

“Probably chasing the nun girl, am I right?” Ice said and they all chuckled, except Knox.

Knox crushed his cigarette on the sleek desk. “Let me guess, thinking about your father and that stepmom of yours again.”

Zander and Ice’s expressions suddenly changed. They knew that was a sensitive topic.

Shane let out a dry, bitter chuckle. “I still have that nightmare. Every night. And I wake up every night hearing those moans.”

His fist tightened so hard that the glass in his hand broke into pieces. The glass tore his palm and blood started dripping, drop by drop, but no tears came out of his eyes. Just pain.

Ice and Zander exchanged worried glances.

“Those two are monsters. I’ll make them pay,” Shane murmured coldly, staring at his bleeding hand.

{ Art studio }

Isabel was in the art studio, quietly painting and drawing the statue of the Holy Mary. It looked beautiful, peaceful and full of grace. Every stroke showed her talent.

A guy passing by saw it and was amazed. He walked towards her.

“Wow, this drawing is really beautiful,” Noah complimented, and Isabel looked up at him.

She gave him a little shy smile. “Thank you.”

From the doorway, Shane was standing and staring at both of them. His expression showed a mixture of anger and jealousy. His jaw was tight.

“I’m Noah, an art student,” Noah said, stretching out his hand for a handshake. Isabel smiled widely and shook his hand politely.

“I’m Isabel, by the way,” Isabel said with a big, genuine smile. That smile made Shane’s heart skip a beat, but it hurt him too because she never smiled like that when he was around her.

“May I say, you look beautiful,” Noah said, and Isabel smiled more, but she wasn’t flustered. Only Shane had the power to make her feel that way.

“Thank you,” Isabel said, her voice barely a whisper.

Noah tried to get closer to touch her shoulder, but that’s when Shane lost it and walked in quickly, he grabbed his wrist, stopping him. His grip was firm.

“Argh!” Noah groaned, stepping back.

“Shane, are you nuts?” Isabel said, shocked, trying to check on Noah, but Shane gently pulled her away by her wrist and scoof her on his shoulder before walking out of the studio.

“Let me go, freak! SHANE!” Isabel said, struggling lightly.

{ Shane’s Private Lounge }

Shane got into his private lounge and entered a dark room with hints of red and black. It was his and his alone. Very private and quiet. He let go of her hand and took a few steps back, breathing heavily. He removed his jacket, revealing his black shirt. His chest rose and fell quickly. Isabel noticed tattoos and some old, faded scars on his arms.

He came closer, but not to hurt her. He looked hurt himself.

He looked at her with intense eyes, tears almost forming in Isabel’s eyes from confusion.

“What do you want from me?” Isabel half-yelled, tears threatening to fall.

“I have saved you so many times, yet I am still a psychopath to you,” He said, his voice low and pained, not just angry. “A guy just compliments your drawing and calls you beautiful, and you give him the smile you never gave me. You were going to let him get close to you, but when I touch you, you flinch. Why?”

He yelled, but it wasn’t only anger in his eyes. Isabel stopped struggling and looked deeply into his eyes and for the first time, she saw pain. Real pain. His eyes were watery and full of hurt.

Shane wasn’t just jealous. He was broken.

Isabel swallowed hard.

“Shane.”She whispered his name sweetly ,He got off her and stood up ,Isabel also stood up and face him.

She didn’t think twice ,she hugged him quickly and he pulled her closer ,wrapping her waist possessively.

“What’s wrong ,Shane ?”Isabel whispered.

His face turned cold again ,the pain ,the expression of the anger ,the pain and the jealousy left his face in an instant and was replaced with a cold face.

“Nothing ,forget about what just happened_”He paused.“You’ve been given a punishment for flirting with a guy.”

Isabel eyes narrowed. “Flirting ,I wasn’t flirting.”

Shane leaned closer.”You’re mine ,Little sin ,only mine”

With that he left the room and Isabel stayed there alone ,curious about the scene that juat happened in front of her ,she could swear she just saw him crying but why ?

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