Chapter 3 3

Aubrey picked Layla up to go to school. "Unfortunately, we don't have classes together today, so I'll meet you for lunch and go over our tutoring schedule. Is that okay with you?"

"It's fine."

He smiled. The drive to the school was silent, but not awkward he didn't seem like his friends he seemed to be more casual and easy to talk to.

The car stopped they both slipped out of the car. Everyone watched as she thanked the driver, who bowed and closed the door behind them getting back into the car. The car pulled away. "So are you ready, Torino?"

"Yeah." She swallowed loudly.

He smiled, taking her hand and leading her through the school everyone staring at them. "Why are they staring?"

"Ignore them Torino I'm used to it, but I can see you are not."

"It's just a little unsettling that's all."

"I understand, but it doesn't have to be. We're friends, after all, you have no reason to be ashamed to be around me."

"I'm not."

He smiled. The bell rang, and he kissed her cheek. Dropping her hand. "I'll see you at lunch don't be late." He said, walking away.

Layla sat on the grass when the four girls approached her. "We're here to give you some advice."

She ignored them god she hated these bitches they'd start on you for the slightest thing.

"Are you listening, Layla?"

She looked up. "Not really, but at a guess, you're going to take a dig at me anyway."

"Stay the hell away from Aubrey."

"If only I could." She said, dryly.

"You stay away from him or you will suffer."

"I will, once I stop tutoring him."

"No. You do it now, make him find another tutor."

"He asked for my help. I don't go back on my word."

She grabbed Layla by her blouse. "You will, or else."

"Leave her alone Angie."

She looked up as Aubery came toward them. "Now Angie."

"But."

"She is my tutor, so deal with it slut. Just cause I went to her instead of you, stop being a jealous whore. I have no interest in you or your minions so get lost."

She let go of Layla's blouse and looked at her. "This isn't over."

"Yes, it is, go!"

Her eyes cut daggers as Layla walked away. Followed by her minions. "Thanks."

"They can't bully my Torino, only I can." He said, coldly.

What had he meant by that?

"I need your help, Torino."

"What with?"

"You're brainy, so I want you to help me with an assignment."

"How?"

He smiled evilly.

"Oh no, Aubrey. I'm not writing it for you."

"Did I say anything about writing it? Just make it look like I've done it."

"They'll find out Aubrey. And they'll expel me and you."

"No, they won't you have to trust me on this."

"The answer is no. I'm not getting in shit for you."

He pushed her down onto the grass. Looking evilly at her. She looked nervously at him, what had happened to Aubrey from last night? The one she'd rode to school with. His eyes were so cold so angry. "You'll do it, Torino. After all, you found out my secret and now you are in my debt forever. I can't let you leak out such information."

"I won't. I promise."

"Promises are just broken words, Torino. You will help me, or I'll make sure to make your life a living hell."

Tears slipped down her face. "Okay, I'll do it."

He smiled.

"That's my Torino. We're going to get in just fine if you keep this up." He said, kissing her.

"So you gave the brains a lift to school this morning?"

"I did, we had a lot to discuss."

"So this will be an everyday occurrence?"

"Until school is over, yes."

"So are you, you know gonna..."

"No, I don't."

"Fuck her, geese Aub she's hot."

"No, I'm not."

"She wouldn't let him anyway, you'd have to get her on drugs or alcohol, she's so fucking tight."

"Well, she won't be by the end of the year guaranteed."

"What are you planning Aub?"

"You'll just have to wait and see."

They all chuckled evilly.

Aubrey waited forever for her outside the school gates by the Mercedes. He opened the door and she slipped in he slid in next to her closing the door. The car pulled away. He looked at her. "Sorry for today Torino. I don't like being told no, there is no such word as no, or can't in my vocabulary so please don't use either of them."

"Okay."

They arrived at the mansion going upstairs to his room. He placed his books on the table. "This is what I'd like you to do."

She looked at it. "Why you can do this yourself? you know more than I do about all of this."

"I read your essay and I was very intrigued. I'd like you to tweak it up a bit, I have a lot of books here. All I'm asking is for your help, I'm not that good at English. I'd like you to twist it a little so you can make it mine so it sounds nothing like yours."

"What if they realise it's not yours?"

"Lie. Just tell them you helped me with it and helped with the sentence structure, grammar etcetera."

"Okay."

"Use my laptop and print it off just remember to use my name okay."

"Okay."

He smiled, getting his laptop and turning it on she went to the shelves grabbing some books. He smiled he was glad his friends mentioned her to him she'd be a great asset to him in the future.

She sat down looked through all of the book talking notes then typed them up with the right grammar and speech. He smiled this girl was a genius.

She saved it printing it. "There, finished."

He took it out of the printer reading it. Smiling. "You're a lifesaver, Torino."

She smiled. He placed his hand on her face leaning forward pressing his lips on hers and kissing her.

She quickly moved away. "I...I... have to go home."

"What's the rush, Torino? We can eat first."

"I really should be getting back."

He smiled. "Maybe next time."

"Maybe."

"I'll let Lucas know you're leaving to drive you home."

"I can call my dad."

He shook his head. "Out of the question. You are my guest and you will take my offer of a ride home."

"Okay."

He smiled

She got into the car. "I'll pick you up in the morning."

"That's not..."

"It is, you are helping me so I am helping you in return."

"Okay. I'll see you in the morning."

He smiled. "8:30 Torino."

She nodded and got into the car.

The car pulled away taking her home.