32 Amelia's pov I was surprised to see Dad outside , his arms crossed over his chest as he leaned against the humming vehicle . I winced . I hadn't told him about what I had done or the punishment I frowned . The principal had called him after all . Spotting me instantly he pushes off the vehicle , glaring down at me as I approach . " I thought we talked about this Amelia ? And this time you messed with Raiden ? " I rolled my eyes , walking around the hood to the passenger's side . " He started it and he's an ass . Not because he's your boss's son doesn't mean I have to like him " I grumble under my breath as I settle in the seat , buckling up myself securely . Dad sighed heavily as he buckled himself in , his expression tight with frustration and concern " Amelia , you can't just go about and picking fights , especially not with Raiden . You don't have to like him but please don't look for any trouble " My stare harden as I looked out the window and my eyes land on him across the parking lot . He's already staring at me with a glare that made me shiver . It wasn't a glare of hate but a glare that made me feel weird I rip my eyes away when dad started the vehicle " He's a bully . I will always put a bully in his or her place . " Silence fell over us and I am grateful We sit in that uncomfortable silence until we got home and Dad made an excuse for working late tonight so it was just me at home , eating the cold too salty macaroni he prepared earlier It was late , around 9 30 p in to be exact and dad just texted me that he won't be home tonight and I should make sure I lock up everywhere because there's an alert that a thunder storm is approaching I looked out the kitchen window , making a yelping sound when a sudden flash of lightning illuminated the entire room and then a rumble of thunder follows straight after . I gripped my phone hard , pushing away the plate of cold macaroni I hated any kind of storm . I let out a puff of air , ruffling my hair to relax my nerves Great , the day I need Dad here the most he's not here A buzz on my phone made my glare flick down to catch his last message Dad Stay safe Amelia I sighed , moving off the stool to wander over to the living room and flipped on the television for a distraction from the brewing storm outside Ten minutes later and the wind had picked up , howling harshly against the windows A merciless crack of lightning strikes inside the room followed by a loud rumble of thunder that I swore shook the entire house I gripped the small little throw pillow and tucked it in my arms , hugging it as the thunder begin to rumble louder The sound of the rain intensified outside and as I looked out the window , the intensity of the storm made me stuver nervously I bit my lip , standing up as I figure I should probably close the curtains to prevent the lightning from affecting my eyes As I stood up to close the curtains , another flash of lightning struck over me I gasp , closing it shut just as a knock sounds at the front door 1 freeze , my mind racing Who could it be ? Dad said he'd not be home tonight And he also had his own keys unless he forgot it Taking a deep breath as another knock sounds at the door , I tiptoed to the front door . The storm that raged outside only added to my unease and as i stood just a few inches from the door I stopped Only to almost leap out of my own skin when another sharper , more inpatient knock comes through I took a shaky breath and leaned forward , looking through the peephole When I see hum my heart slams against my chest hard Raiden ? 1 blinked I must be seeing someone else . There's no way Raiden is standing on my front porch soaking wet from the sam L www +25 BONUS I swallowed . What can he possibly be doing here in this kind of weather ? The better question is , why was he here in the first place ? BIG SALE : 3500 BONUS FREE FOR YOU !