Betrayed By Everyone, Loved By Four
Betrayed By Everyone Loved by Four Chapter 67

I got out of the car, and looked around. So far I do not see James. That's good.

I started heading for the school doors when a heavy arm slung around my shoulders. I looked up to see Atlas. He's looking straight ahead with a big lopsided grin on his face. "What are you doing? I told you all I needed some time." I said, though my voice lacked conviction.

Atlas looked down at me. "You looked cold that's all."

I gave him a blank look. "I'm wearing a sweater, and we live in the sunny state."

We made it to the doors. Atlas let me go, only to open the doors up for me. I pushed his arm away when he tried to wrap it around me again. Atlas pouted at me, and I giggled at him.

Rolling my eyes, I walked to my locker with Atlas hot on my heels. He's been casually bumping into me 'on accident. When we made it to my locker I looked up at him.

"Will you stop." I said as I held back a giggle.

"Stop what?" Atlas asked, faking ignorance.

I rolled my eyes. "You're being goofy." I said.

"I thought you liked me goofy. What was it you used to call me? Your-"

"Big teddy bear, yeah, yeah." I said interrupting him.

Atlas stared at me with a huge smile.

"I was going to say noodle." He said.

Oh yeah, I used to call him that as an insult. Before I started calling him my big teddy bear. I almost forgot.

James called him that too. When he..

"Atlas, did you beat James up? Ya know, before.." I trailed off as I looked into my locker.

Atlas took a step closer to me. He wrapped an arm around my waist, and kissed the side of my head. I looked up into his bright blue eyes.

"Yeah, I did." He stated.

I frowned. "Why?"

All the playfulness left Atlas's face. A cold look took over his eyes. He looks a lot like that day he found that writing on my locker.

"He was talking about you in the locker room. Said he had been with you recently, and was bragging about it." He said.

"You know that he was lying right?" I asked.

Atlas knows that James tried to rape me. They all do. This fight between James and Atlas happened before that though. I don't want them to think that I was with James, or anyone else over these last few weeks. "I know. I knew then too. I called him out for it, and then beat his ass." Atlas told me.

"You... did?"

Honestly, I'm a bit surprised that Atlas didn't suspect at all that I would be with someone else. With what the five of us were going through at the time, I would think that it would have made sense for Atlas to believe the lies. Maybe because it was James? "I know you would never be with someone else. Not when you're our girl." Atlas said.

"But I wasn't. I'm not-"

"You were, you are, you always will be." Atlas interrupted.

I rolled my eyes in response.

"So, how did you not get in trouble?" I asked.

"Uh, I did actually." Atlas said hesitantly.

I narrowed my eyes at him. "What kind of trouble?" I asked.

Atlas brought a hand up to run the back of his neck. He averted his eyes to avoid my gaze. I put my hand on my hip, and cocked it.

"Atlas.." I warned.

Atlas blew out a breath. "I got suspended from the basketball team." He rushed out.

My face fell. "What?"

Atlas loves sports. That's all he lives for pretty much. This is all my fault.

"It's just for a week. And I'll be benched for a couple games. But that's it! No big deal babygirl." He said.

"No big deal? That's a huge deal." I argued.

Atlas shook his head, and wrapped his arm back around me.

"It's alright Millie. Even Coach was on my side. James got in more trouble if that makes you feel any better. Besides, now I have tons of free time." Atlas said.

"I guess." I mumbled. "What ever will you do with all of your new free time?" I asked teasingly.

Atlas smirked. "Let me take you out after school today." He said.

I furrowed my brow. "I thought we were all going on a date this weekend." I said.

Atlas chuckled. "This will be a 'just us' date." He said.

I looked him up and down.

"Will the others be okay with that?" I asked.

Atlas shrugged. "With how things are right now, probably. Do you not want to?" He asked.

I chewed on my bottom lip. Do I want to? I really, really do.

"Can we do it tomorrow? I have something with Lila after school today." I said.

Atlas beamed. "Alright babygirl."

He leaned down to try to kiss me. I held up my notebook between us just in time for Atlas's lips to press against it. He groaned, and I laughed.

"You two look like you're having a good morning."

I turned to see Milo standing there. He looks so handsome in his khaki shorts, and black T-shirt. His hair is pulled back in it's normal bun, with whisps sticking out around his face.

"Glad to see you made it to school on time." I said.

Milo smiled. "Come on, I'll walk you to class."

"Okay. Bye Atlas."

"See you next hour babygirl." Atlas called out once I was down the hallway a bit.

My face heated, and I looked up at Milo.

"Did he have to shout that to the whole school?" I grumbled.

Milo chuckled. "If Atlas could, he would stand on the top of the school, and shout his love for you to the entire town."

I rolled my eyes.

We stopped at the doorway of my first hour. This is the same class I share with James. Panic started to squeeze my heart as I stared into the room.

"He isn't here today Millie. I checked." Milo told me softly.

I looked up into his deep blue eyes.

"He isn't?" I asked.

Milo shook his head. "Go on. Atlas will be here to walk with you to your next hour."

"Okay." I mumbled as I walked into the classroom.

I feel like a child who is being walked around by adults. I can't even manage to walk to my own classes. The fear of James cornering me is too much to handle. I just have to get through today, and then talk to Lila's dad. Then, maybe, I'll have a better idea of what to do next.

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The day is actually going... pretty okay. At first, I was looking over my shoulder every five seconds. I started to feel better after lunch. By the time my last hour rolled around, I was thrilled.

I made my way to the library with Leo. He's been the only one out of the four of them to not push my in any way today. Not that the others were that pushy, they just kept touching me. While Leo, kept a certian distance between us. One I hate.

We made it to the library, and all of our friends are already here. I took my old spot between Lila and Oliver. Everyone greeted me when I took my seat. It almost feels like the last three weeks didn't even happen.

All of us sat in silence as we each worked n assignments. That Evie chick isn't here today I guess. Oliver has one hand on my thigh. I have no idea how he's able to write, and do his work while he has such a firm grip on me.

Milo keeps playing footies with me under the table. Every time I look up at him, he pretends not to notice. I started kicking him at one point. Now, my legs are just tangled in his.

My eyes kept scanning down the table. Atlas caught me every single time. He would send a wink my way, and I would avert my eyes.

When I would look down at Leo, he didn't even notice me. He looks completely focused on his work. Even during the few times that he did catch me looking at him, he would just look away. Those deep greens would bore into me for half a second, and then disappear.

I frowned.

This is so stupid. I hate them. I love them. I want them to leave me alone. I want them to give me more attention.

Honestly, I'm loving the attention that they give me. Just like they did before. It gives me a reason to get riled up, and yell at them. Even though it's meaningless. They know I like it when they touch me. And they aren't being as sexually pushy as they used to be. I'm equal parts disappointed, and happy about that.

Leo is different though. Like I said, he has barely touched me. He barely even looks at me. Leo still chats with me, but let's face it, dude is not the talkative type. Still, I'm annoyed.

Does he even want me back? Is this just his way of giving me the time I asked for? Will I have to make the first move with Leo?

I cleared my throat, and stood up. All eyes, but Leo's stared up at me. I looked straight at Leo.

"Leo, I need to look for a book to help some freshman with a history paper. Would you help me?" I asked.

"I'm not that good at history. Take Atlas, that's actually what he's best at." He replied.

I looked at Atlas. "I didn't know you were good at.. well, any subject."

Milo and Lila snorted trying to control their laughter. Oliver chuckled lowly without taking his eyes off of his work. Atlas gave me an annoyed look.

"Gee, thanks babygirl." He muttered.

"I just thought you were all brawns, and no brains. That's all teddy bear." I said sweetly.

Atlas beamed. "Well, let me prove it to you."

"No thanks." I said and, then looked at Leo again. "I asked for Leo's help." Leo looked up at me, finally. "Come on."

"Is that an order?" Leo asked with a raised eye brow.

I smirked. "Sure is."

With that, I turned to head for the history section. I picked a random row, and began looking over books. I'm not reading anything, I just don't want to look behind me if Leo really isn't following me. "What's this really about princess?" Leo asked.

I turned to find him standing behind me.

"I told you, I need your help." I said, and then turned back to the books.

Leo chuckled lowly. I felt his body heat against my back, but I still don't feel his hard body. Leo's arm came around the side of my head.

"This is a good book." He said pointing at a random one.

Still no touching.

"This one? Really?" I asked, but didn't grab it.

"That's right." Leo bent his head down to whisper in my ear.

A shiver ran through my body.

"I don't think that one will work." I said.

Leo chuckled. "Why don't you just say what you really want Millie? Why did you want me to come over here?" He asked.

I sighed, and turned to face him. Leo took a step back, and I took one forward. He chuckled again. I took another step to him. We're almost chest to chest.

"What are you going princess?" Leo asked.

I took a deep breath. "Taking what I want."

I brought my hands up to rest on Leo's chest. My hands wandered up the hook around his neck. I pushed my chest into Leo's, and tangled my fingers in his black curly hair.

"Can I have a hug Leo?" I asked as I rested my head on his chest.

Leo's strong arms circled me. I closed my eyes, and sighed. It feels so right to be with them. Any of them, and all of them.

"Is this all you wanted princess?" Leo asked after he rested his cheek on the top of my head.

"Yeah." I said, and squeezed him tighter. "This is perfect."