Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2014 22:55:59 -0700
From: andy dearth <andyistiredoftimeandspace@gmail.com>
Subject: Rings and Promises #3 by Kane

I escorted him to class and watched him go in and take his seat. When
I was certain he wasn't going to get jumped anytime soon I left. I
decided to skip the rest of the day and go have a smoke break. I ran
up to the school roof and stayed there, lying on my back and lighting
up a cigarette. I stared up at the sky and watched the clouds flow
with the breeze. "Aiden, huh?" I thought aloud. What was it about that
frail looking kid that made me feel all territorial and frustrated? I
wanted to do everything to protect him but I also wanted him to
myself. Was it his face? He does have a pretty face. Maybe it was his
eyes? Those eyes that look as though they've seen things no person
should. Perhaps it was his body language? He moved like a scared child
seeking shelter in small spaces, spaces that fit him alone. But even
though I had all these questions floating in my head, my thoughts
seemed to land on the image of his smile, that sweet smile that put a
smoldering halt to my breathing. Why was I feeling this way about a
boy I hadn't noticed until now?

Chapter Three: Vulcan

I must have fallen asleep, because when I had awoken to the sound of
the bell signaling the end of school. I was groggy and my back was a
little sore from lying on solid ground for so long. I rubbed my eyes
as I sat up, stretching my arms and legs. I slowly made my way to the
door, but before I could reach it, it burst open and something had
collided with me. It hit me and whatever it was caused me to lose my
balance and I fell. I hit the ground pretty hard and groaned at the
pain that shot up my back and hit my head. When I looked at what hit
me, it was Aiden. "What the--" He looked at me and his eyes
immediately widened. "Oh damn, are you okay!? I'm so sorry! Are you
hurt? Let me see." He put both hands on my face and my skin
immediately lit on fire. I clenched my jaw to keep from hissing. He
tilted my head from side to side, checking to see if I was bleeding
anywhere. "I'm fine Aiden really." I had to do everything I could to
sound calm. My skin was still searing from his touch. He finally let
go and smiled in relief. My breath hitched. Damn what is with this
kid?
"I'm sorry I bumped into you." Aiden said. "More like crashed into
me." I said with a small smirk. "Now what's your hurry?" He didn't
answer. He looked down and kept his eyes glued to the ground. "I
couldn't find you. So I was going to hide up here." He mumbled. "What
happened?" I asked. "Who's after you?" "A teacher..." He muttered. "A
teacher? Who?" I was not in the mood to play 20 questions.
"Biology...Mr. Ross...He wanted me to go see him after school and
then...he..." He couldn't form his words now, he was shaking so badly.
I was pissed off as hell. I smiled a slow and steady smile. "Let's go
Aiden." I said as I stood up and grabbed his hand.  I held it tightly
in mine. "Where is your backpack?" "In biology class. I dropped it
when I ran out." I nodded and pulled him with me. I was going to pay a
little visit to Mr. Ross.

We got to Aiden's biology class and I peered into the door. Mr. Ross
was sitting at his desk with his head in his hands. He looked
strained. I suddenly had a stroke of genius. I took my phone out of my
back pocket and handed it to Aiden. "I want you to record every moment
of this." I said. He looked confused but nodded nonetheless. I peered
again and then looked at him. "The second I walk in, I want you to
start recording got it?" He nodded. I nodded back and smiled. "It'll
be okay." I winked at him and knocked on the door before I walked in.
"Mr. Ross?" He looked at me. His face was slightly flushed and he
still looked strained. "What?" He demanded. "I'm looking for Aiden,
have you seen him?" His face turned even redder. "Why would you ask me
that?" He sounded panicked. "Well none of his other teachers have seen
him." I said, arching a brow. He calmed a bit. "Sorry I can't help
you." "Are you okay? Your face is red and you look rather strained." I
said as I closer to him. "Maybe you should go see the nu--" It was
then I noticed his problem. He had a raging hard on. "Oh well damn..."
I said, staring at the bulge in his pants. He gritted his teeth. "If
you're done here, get out!" "Yeah, wouldn't wanna interrupt you while
you snap one off." I decided to try and bait him. "Oh, my shoelace is
sticking out." I bent over and tucked my shoelaces into my shoes. I
could hear him hiss and his chair scraping the floor as he stood up.

"Well sorry for interrupting you." I said as I was about to walk out
the door. "Wait..." He said. I almost smirked. "His stuff his here." I
turned. "Oh really? Where?" He pointed to a chair in the front row. I
walked over and just as I was about to pick up Aiden's backpack, a
hand firmly gripped my shoulder and I was pushed down over the desk.
"Hey what the hell!?" I feigned panic. I struggled a little, trying to
make this look as real as possible. I looked over at the door and saw
Aiden looking panicked. I shook my head at him, trying to tell him not
to worry. "Well I can't help you find that little brat, but maybe you
can help me." He said as he pressed his bulge to my ass and started
grinding against my jeans. "Why is his stuff here anyway?" I asked. My
anger was rising up again. "He ran out in tears." Mr. Ross replied
nonchalantly. "Because you tried this with him." I concluded for him.
He nodded and chuckled. "If he just gave in you wouldn't be in this
position. Not that I'm complaining." I had to grit my teeth and try
not to kill this guy on the spot. "So you like little boys?" I
taunted. "If I tell Lee he'll fire you! I'll tell the cops and
everyone in this damn city and you'll be ruined!" I shouted. He
laughed. "You'll need proof my boy. It's your word against mine." I
smirked. "You know Mr. Ross; I think I have all the proof I need." I
stomped on his foot and he let me go. As he keeled over in pain, I
head-butted him and then kicked him in the gut.

He staggered back and looked at me, anger evident in his eyes. I
pointed at the door. Mr. Ross looked and saw Aiden standing there with
my phone in his hands. He had stopped recording. He walked over to me
and grabbed his stuff. "Are you okay?" He asked. I nodded. "Don't
worry about me." I smiled at him, and then turned to glare at Mr.
Ross. "Your word against mine eh?" I played the recording. "Well I
believe this is enough to get your ass fired and put in prison. Don't
you think Aiden?" I turned to him. Aiden looked terrified to answer.
Mr. Ross looked shocked. "You planned this?" "Well when you put it
like that you make it sound horrible. I'm not the horrible person here
Mr. Ross. I think that is pretty clear." I replied. "What are you
going to do with that?" He spat, all anger showing on his face. "I am
going to show this to Lee and maybe the board. How does that sound?" I
was taunting him. I didn't know I could sound so devious. I was
practically giddy from it all. When I heard Mr. Ross whimper I knew I
got my point across. "It's been a pleasure." I teased and bowed. I
grabbed Aiden and pulled him out of there.

"That guy is going to get his ass handed to him on a silver platter."
I dragged Aiden to Lee's office and had him wait with the secretary
while I talked to Lee. I showed him the recording. His face scrunched
up with disgust and he almost bolted out of the room to kick Mr.
Ross's ass. "Please don't let our names get out." I whispered. He
nodded. "Don't worry; I'll see to it that he's taken care of." He
whispered back. "Mr. Magnus it took a lot for you to do this." "Don't
mention it. Seriously." I couldn't believe I had let another man grind
up against me, but at least the school would be a little safer.
"Thanks for taking care of this Lee." He nodded. "I'll get on the
phone with the board and the police." I nodded and walked out. Aiden
stood up right away. The look of relief on his face said that he was
worried about me. It was nice. I ruffled his hair and lead him out.
"Lee will take care of it." I said. Aiden sighed in relief. "I was
terrified. I thought Mr. Ross really had you." "Well his brain didn't
have dibs on the blood supply so it was a pretty easy win." Aiden
blushed. "Oh..." "What? You didn't notice his hard on?" I smirked.
Aiden shook his head. I laughed. "I'm just glad you're safe." I
ruffled his hair again and smiled. "You know, you've helped me three
times already and I don't even know your name." He pointed out. "Good
point." I laughed again. "My name is Vulcan...Vulcan Magnus."