Chapter 556 - Trip (2/2)

Instantly hugging Mj, Anna sighed before taking a step back while Flash, a blonde youth and the basketball star of the school, gave a much less enthusiastic greeting to Nik. He wasn't aware of Mj's past relationship but Nik was a handsome man that could cause envy to others. ”Hey,” Nik smiled, letting his hand trail Anna's waist as the action instantly attracted Mj's attention for a single moment. ”What is up, guys!” Another guy walked towards the four at this time. Dark-haired and covered in items with glaring brands.

”Osborn,” Flash grunted while looking behind the newcomer's back, revealing a bespectacled youth. Frail and sickly looking. ”Why do you bring the nerd? Hmm?” Flash sneered towards the sick looking boy. Nik thought for a moment before realizing that the two newcomers were Harry Osborn, the son of the current CEO of Osborn Corporation, and Peter Parker, the youth with a low-key sense of humor and the brains to put even the teacher to shame at quite a few moments.

”Parker,” Nik looked at him, adopting the usual, neutral tone, ”You don't look so good. Cold?” He inquired, making Flash go silent as he looked at him in surprise. ”Ah, umm,” Peter, though surprised, managed to get an answer out finally. ”Yeah, a little. But today's the trip, so I couldn't take the day off.”

For a moment, the shy youth stole a glimpse of the redhead and even Anna for that matter. Before Nik could say anything, a firm grip reached out for his shoulder, the action made Anna frown and the moment she looked back, she exclaimed in surprise. ”Junior? I thought you weren't coming today? Mom called, she wanted to pick you up.”

”Well, I don't care,” With his blonde head uncovered this time, Brandon pulled Nik and slammed him against the locker.

THAAA

The metallic sound instantly attracted all the students and the girls shivered. ”Junior!” Anna called out, ”Don't make me call you the F word!”

Looking towards his sister, Brandon frowned, ”Stay out of it, Ann. You got your fun, right? Now let me have mine!” He snarled before looking at the remaining youths from the group, ”So? Do you have something to say? Flash, Pete, and Harry, f.u.c.k off! Take Ann and Mj with you. None of you want to see what happens with this pretty boy.”

Gulping, Mj took a step forward, ”Uh, can't you... you know, let him off?” She chuckled awkwardly as she looked at the group of students surrounding them. Meanwhile, Nik felt a little itchy in his nostrils and considered whether he should pick it and feel the satisfaction or endure it until no one is present. ”Mj, the only reason I tolerate you is your name. You know that, right? If you want to help out your ex, shouldn't you consider my sister standing right next to you?”

At his revelation, Flash and the others showed surprised expression while Mj shivered and instantly looked towards Anna. However, the brunette didn't look the least bit shocked and growled at Brandon.

”Junior! I said, LET HIM GO!”

She shouted, loudly at that. For a moment, Brandon fell stunned before Nik looked around and decided that the best course of action was to...

”Hey,” Nik whispered, instantly attracting Brandon's attention, ”Let's not cause a scene here. For old time's sake. After the trip, I'll meet you back in Harlem. Beat me there... I keep my word, remember?”

Brandon stared at Nik for a whole minute. They both were best buds, so of course, Nik would happily declare his fling with Mj to the boy in the past meanwhile, Anna grew excited for Nik after accidentally peeking up on Nik and Mj getting busy in the first place.

”Fine!” Brandon grunted, ”If you don't come, it'll be worse, you know that, right?”

”Of course,” Nik smiled, ”I am your besty, remember? We painted rainbows and pillow-talked the shit out of each other back in the golden days.”

Annoyed by the relentless jokes, Brandon left the group, ”Whatever. Of course, you know to keep quiet about certain things.”

He stated while leaving, causing the group to sigh collectively.

”One of these days,” Nik muttered loud enough to let others hear, ”I'll have to hook him up with someone.”

Despite their current differences, which Nik would resolve after a soul aching kick to his balls, Brandon was a guy great and flawed enough to be Nik's friend and the apostle didn't feel the need to deny that particular relationship. Nik loved having friends around and Brandon was worth keeping.

”Phew,” turning to the group, Nik winked at Anna, ”See? Everything under control. You're the boss. Now, let's get going to the bus. We have a trip to attend.”

Nik grinned, making Anna groan and take him by the hands, once again flinching Mj for a moment.

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A/N: I know, I know, I did a sneaky by making Nik have a fling with Mj which gives him an undue advantage. But if I am not wrong, the kids, the handsome ones, get their experience early in the states. I don't mean to be racist or anything... but what I want to say is that I wanted to establish a solid character of Nik and knowing him, there's no way that he wouldn't try to hook up with Mj. Yeah, she gets powers, too. Even Anna does.