as I got to the main point. "Why did he pick today to come to the school? Why is Leia the bitch here? Why did they deliberately get freaky on school property without the worry of consequences? How did they know that this particular hall's video camera isn't fixed? Why do you only have fifteen minutes to sign a fucking paper that will give your marriage rights away to a woman you've never met? Why the fuck is your dad trying to suddenly crash into your life? Why now?" I stressed and moved in closer. "We're all exhausted from the shift in our schedules. We're all worried about our futures with this being our final year. And he comes out of nowhere to try and fuck over the very future you're worried about? Why?"
When he didn't answer, I snapped my fingers, which caused the showers to turn on. Water rushed to my aid, wrapping around my lifted fingers until it flowed in a circle and solidified into ice in seconds.
With a blow of air from my lips to the icy surface, one side became as reflective as a mirror, giving me the chance to show him exactly what I was seeing.
His eyes widened as he focused on his image, watching the remaining flickers of darkness begin to fade as his onyx eyes began to return to normal. Even the strands of silver and lavender faded away, leaving him blinking in disbelief like what he saw was a mere illusion.
"That is why," I whispered. "That is what he wants. If you won't fall to his side, he'll force you with empty threats."
The glass mirror shattered in my grasp and I put my hands on his cheeks.
"He has you in his web, Connor. Now get the fuck out of it!"
He stared into my eyes long and hard, and I made sure not to allow my dominating gaze to falter. He could feel my dedication to him. That I'd never abandoned him, let alone allow his biological father waltz into our school - our territory - and try to fuck up his life.
He closed his eyes and took a deep inhale then let it out. He did it again, and again, and when his eyes opened again, they filled with tears once more, but the darkness that threatened to consume him was gone.
"Brianne, I...don't have the money." His voice cracked, which tugged at my heartstrings as I pulled him into a hug. He held me tightly, my body melting against him while my emotions wrapped all around to give him comfort and hope.
"I know, Teddy Bear," I whispered. "That's why I’ve got you."
"How are we going to get out of this? Our time's up," he whispered into my shoulder. "Nothing can stop him. He'll bring the police to try and arrest me or some shit."
"Sweetheart," I whispered and pulled back to look into his eyes. "Did you forget who I am?"
"Brianne Harlow?"
"Yes," I replied. "A fucking Harlow."
He blinked in confusion before it seemed to click in his mind. "What did you do?"
"As in what did I scheme?" I inquired. "I don't know."
He tried to ask more, but I followed my gut and pulled him down for a heated kiss that made him moan against my lips.
"Now we're really out of time," I whispered after breaking the kiss. Pulling away, he watched me in stunned confusion as I closed my eyes and focused.
Fuwa. You know what I need, correct?
"Already on it. Professor Phoenix and I are coming."
Good. Also, make sure that the camera remains down for a few minutes.
"What are you planning?"
Payback on that bitch who can't keep her eyes off my men.
"You're not supposed to swear." His words were the complete opposite of the amusement that flooded his voice. "Don't break a nail. You need them to grow out a bit more for your birthday."
Thanks for the reminder.
"Brianne?" Connor asked, but I was already opening my eyes.
"Elsa!" I commanded, and my familiar poofed to life before landing on my shoulder and then jumping forward as her body was submerged in pink light.
I reached for the hilt of the weapon she was shifting into, right as the door of the changing room slammed open.
"Times Up, Hubb-"
Clashing sounds followed as my body was now inches from my new opponent - Leia's surprised eyes locking onto mine as a black sword in her possession defended my attack.
"Well, well, well. Look who decided to interfere. This isn't you busi-"