Novels by Tara Laker

[Chapter 28]~Devils have soft lips ~ "What's a pretty girl like you doing on her own?" I was strongly hoping not to be approached at this party, the way I was at the other one where someone almost vomited on, me thanks to Cole. Turning left slightly I meet Theo's eyes, as he leans against the fridge - beer in hand. He's been in my physics class since grade 10, and I'm very certain he knows who I am because I'm constantly answering Mr Jenkins questions. He's a wallflower, nice to everyone but not overly nice. Most people know him, but he's not like the snobbish popular kids at my school. "Oh, umm hi?" It wasn't meant to be a question. But he doesn't seem to see my lack of communication skills and continues to try to start up a conversation with me. For some reason... "So, what school do you go to?" Theo asks. This could go one of t

(Shorter Chapter, sorry)[Chapter 27]~Liver Failure is real~"Where were you?" Justin asks.I think back to the awkward encounter that just took place. Dolores had called her friend, whose name was actually Sailor. It was weird seeing the girl that Dolores thought I'd be 'perfect' for. And she also made a point of telling Sailor this as well. Sailor had scrutinised me with a heavy gaze.I've never felt so naked, and she made a point to look a my lack of chest that Justin let hang out. Gosh! I don't want that to happen again. I've never had it happen with anyone but Dolores and her friend were both very confident. Boys have never paid attention to me so why would she?I was shocked at how Dolores could be so happy and bubbly after a traumatic experience but she didn't seem phased one bit. Is that norma

[Chapter 26]~You look lesbian~"In all the years I've known you, you've always been stressed out. If it wasn't school and trying to get okay marks then you were trying to finish a job to help your parents out. Lord alone knows what that job is." Andy pauses as he takes a turn, while I try to ignore his remark about my attempts to just make it to below average marks, turning into the road of Alanon High. Not far from Crown High, there's a football game happening there tonight. I'm not too big on school rivalry, everyone takes it so seriously. Were gonna die one day anyway.That was a morbid thought..."What I'm trying to say is, let loose for a little bit, before you know it you're holding a walking stick and everything's gone." He turns to me, stopping in front of the school.I sigh softly and give him a gentle smile.

[Chapter 25]~Slur--pee~{Let's stay in Coles POV ?}"Okay, safe."Zack rides off, leaving Isabella and I on my doorstep. She turns to open the door, its only Sunday so she's still here; for another week. My mother went to bed quite a while ago, well before we left."Can I make tea?" Isabella asks timidly.Rolling my eyes in response I nod, hurrying up to my room. Hardly sparing her a glance.After placing all the knives and Isabellas computer down in their little hiding spots, I walk back down the stairs. Isabella sits on the couch sipping tea, I'm assuming. Her laptop rests on her lap as she types with one hand.The floorboards of the old house creak as I make my way to the front door. Freddie's having a party tonight, drinks, drugs, random tattoo artists; just what I nee

[Chapter 25]~Slur--pee~{Let's stay in Coles POV ?}"Okay, safe."Zack rides off, leaving Isabella and I on my doorstep. She turns to open the door, its only Sunday so she's still here; for another week. My mother went to bed quite a while ago, well before we left."Can I make tea?" Isabella asks timidly.Rolling my eyes in response I nod, hurrying up to my room. Hardly sparing her a glance.After placing all the knives and Isabellas computer down in their little hiding spots, I walk back down the stairs. Isabella sits on the couch sipping tea, I'm assuming. Her laptop rests on her lap as she types with one hand.The floorboards of the old house creak as I make my way to the front door. Freddie's having a party tonight, drinks, drugs, random tattoo artists; just what I nee

[Chapter 24]~Yellow Head~His head covered by a wet potato sack, the water drips coolly down his shoulders, wetting his shirt in the process. I'm quite surprised at how agile and quiet the men and women were, only a few guards were injured and knocked out and you couldn't even hear them.Cole and Zack quietly instruct them what needs to be done and leave them to transport the leader of the Halcóns back to Scorpion territory and base. I'm surprised at how little of a fight he put up, but I'm guessing they really did a number on him, by the way he's being dragged limply and judging by the blood dripping down his white shirt.The men and woman split off from us and head in a different direction. The boys and I continue to trek a few more metres before coming to the car we hid on the side of the road a few properties over.