Betrayed By Everyone, Loved By Four
Betrayed By Everyone Loved by Four Chapter 20

After I hung up with Atlas I turned around to face Oliver. I chewed on my bottom lip. What was I supposed to say to him? 'Sorry, I'm ditching you to go find Atlas?'

"Go. I will tell everyone that you'll be a little late." Oliver said with a bright smile.

I closed the distance between us and rested my hands on his arm. "Really?" I asked with a smile.

"Yeah, if Atlas needs you then go." He assured me with another smile.

I beamed up at Oliver and he pressed a kiss to my forhead. Then I bolted for the equipment room. Which is more like a glorified shed out by the field. If you couldn't guess by the name, it's a room where the school keeps all the sports equipment.

When Atlas told me to meet him here I assumed he meant outside, around it. As far as I knew, the students don't have access to the room. So, when I was dragged into the room while looking for Atlas, I let out a loud squeal. I was dragged into the shed and the door shut. Panic hit me and I started thrashing.

"Shh, it's just me babygirl." Atlas whispered in my ear.

After I relaxed a bit Atlas released his hold on me. I whipped around and smacked his chest. All he did was chuckle.

"Why would you do something like that?!" I shouted. "You could have warned me!"

"Shhh, babygirl. I'm sorry but keep your voice down, someone might hear us." He said as he looked around.

I rolled my eyes and crossed my arms. Then I turned around to look at the room. It's crowded with all kinds of sports gear. Balls, bats, padding, the works. There is a large L shaped work bench along the wall next to the door. And some shelving on the opposite wall. "How are you even in here?" I asked Atlas as I turned back to face him. "I thought that students didn't have access to this room." I told him.

Atlas gave me a sly smile and then swung a small set of keys around his finger. "Part of my deal for being on the team even though I came late to the party. I have to clean up after every practice. Coach Miller gave me a set of keys so that he could go home instead of helping me." He told me.

I looked at the keys and then back to him. "Nice." I said.

Atlas gave me a wink and then slipped the keys back into his pocket. Then he took the two steps to me that took all of the distance between us. I gulped but didn't back down.

"So, is this where you've been since you punched my locker?" I asked him with a raised brow.

Atlas's face fell and he moved his eyes away from me. "I didn't mean to lose it like that in front of you Millie. I'm sorry that I did that. You were probably already so upset and then I had to go and scare you-"

"Whoa whoa, wait." I said as I raised my hand and interrupted him. "First of all, I was not scared of you in the slightest. You're a big noodle remember?" I asked with a smile.

Atlas chuckled at me, but then grew serious again. "I know that I look different when I'm mad."

"You do." I admitted. "But I wasn't scared. I thought you were mad at me." I told him softly.

Atlas reached up and cupped my cheek. The feeling is comforting. Which is surprising, why do I feel comfort from almost a total stranger?

"I wasn't mad at you. You didn't do anything wrong babygirl. Why would you think that?" He asked.

"Stop calling me babygirl." I said but my voice lacked conviction. "Listen Atlas, this type of thing happens to me all the time. I didn't know how you'd feel being seen with me.." I said softly.

Atlas's eyes hardened. "People write things like that on your locker all the time?" He asked.

"Yes." I stated while holding his gaze. "Not as much this year as last but it has still happened a few times." I told him. "Atlas, I don't care about it really. It's the same people. They're just bored with their lives and I don't care about what they say. But if you don't want to be friends I understand. I don't want you to get caught up in the bullying but I hope that you don't start to bully me with them." I said softly.

Altas's eyes went wide as he gave me an incredulous look. "I would never bully you or turn against you Millie. Is that why you push us all away?" He asked. I just gave him a sheepish look. "That is why." He concluded and then chuckled. "Listen here babygirl, your ability to ignore all of those losers is admirable and sexy as hell. I can't promise you that I won't get mad, but I will promise that I will have your back always." He told me.

I thought about what he said for a moment. "So you really don't care about what people are going to say if they see you hanging around me?" I asked.

Atlas chuckled at me again. "No Millie Holmebrooke, I do not give a single fuck what any one has to say. You aren't getting rid of me babygirl." He told me.

"Stop calling me babygirl." I grumbled out.

Atlas laughed. "Not a chance."

I rolled my eyes. "So, you've been hiding out here this whole time then?" I asked again.

Atlas shook his head. "No, I, uh, cleaned off your locker first and that took a bit of time. Then I had to talk to the janitor about replacing your locker door before the principal see's it. I have to wait until the end of the day though, so I came here. To cool off." He told I frowned. "I'm sorry that you had to do all of that for me, and that you got so upset." I told him.

me.

"Well, not that I blame you in any way... Buuuutt... You could make it up to me." He said mischievously.

I narrowed my eyes at him. "How so?" I asked skeptical.

Atlas beamed at me and then leaned in closer. He's only an inch away from me. I can feel his hot breath against my lips. My face heated. Why is he so close?

"I think a kiss would make me feel much better." He said as his eyes flickered from my lips to my eyes.

Atlas waited for me to close the distance. He wasn't going to push me to do anything I don't want to, just is going to suggest it. I could stop right now, if I want to. I can turn away or shove him away. So, why I closed that distance, and so quickly, was beyond me. I reached up on my tippy toes and pressed my lips to his. It wasn't like I had to reach that far but Atlas is tall. The moment our lips touched all sense was thrown from my mind. Atlas's arms wrapped around my body and pulled me flush against him. My hands moved up his broad and rock hard chest, and circled around his neck.

Our mouths moved in sync and then I flicked my tongue out to run along his bottom lip. I have no idea what is making me feel so brave, but the low grunt that tumbled out of Atlas was only fueling me on. My fingers tangled in his short hair and I tugged on the strands.

Atlas pulled away from my lips with a hiss. Then his hands moved under my butt and he lifted me up. Atlas sat me on the work bench before pulling me closer to him and smashing our lips together again. His hands are moving up and down my thighs causing heat to shoot through my body. Atlas pulled in my bottom lip and bit down softly. My eyes rolled back and a small moan escaped me. Atlas groaned and then slipped his tongue into my mouth.

Wow, his tongue is so soft. He tastes good too, like mint. I squeezed him closer to me as I slipped my own tongue into his mouth. Our tongues battled each other and it was amazing. My whole body feels on fire. I wrapped my legs around him and pulled my body closer. It's like I can't get close enough. I want more of him.

Atlas pulled away and started kissing down my neck. My fingers tugged more on his hair. Atlas hissed against my skin and then bit down on my shoulder. He started sucking on the skin there and my eyes rolled back once more. Wow, this feels so good, too f*****g good. "Atlas.." I whispered out.

Just as Atlas let go of my shoulder a loud bang sounded from right next to us. We both froze on spot. Oh, no, did someone catch us?

Another moment later we heard some guys outside of the shed. One of them said something about hitting a ball against the building. Atlas and I both blew out a breath, and then we laughed.

Atlas leaned in for another kiss but I put my fingers to his mouth. "Maybe we should get going. I think I made it up to you now." I told him amused.

"Awh, but we were having so much fun." He pouted.

I giggled at him. "I think we should go, your friends might be worried about you." I told him and then pushed on his chest. Atlas backed up enough for me to hop down but didn't move further. "Okay we can go back, but can I ask for one more thing?" He asked.

I crossed my arms and looked up at him. His lips are red and swollen from our kiss. Although, I think that they are more red because of my lipstick. I hope it's not all over my face.

"What?" I asked him.

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I want you to kiss me right here." He said and then pointed at the side of his neck.

I raised an eyebrow at him. "Why?" I asked.

Atlas smirked with his head still turned. "I kissed your neck, it's only fair that you kiss mine." He said.

I scoffed. "That's a silly excuse." I said and Atlas shrugged. I rolled my eyes. "Fine." I said.

Atlas's smirk grew. I wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled him down at the same time that I reached up. Atlas wrapped his arms around my waist and I licked my lips before pressing them to his neck. I'm not sure what possessed me, but I lingered there at bit longer than necessary. Then I pulled away from him completely and took a step back.

"There." I said but I couldn't meet his eyes.

"Thanks babygirl, you make me feel like a million bucks." He told me.

I rolled my eyes and walked to the door. "Let's just get out of here. I'm starving." I said.

"Wait." Atlas said and then he peaked through the blinds of the small window. "Okay, it doesn't look like anyone is around, let's go." He said.

Atlas opened the door and gestured for me to walk out. I rolled my eyes but couldn't help the giggle I made. Atlas and I walked out of the shed and then he locked it behind us. Then he grabbed my hand and we started walking back to the school. I pulled my hand out of his grasp when we got closer. Atlas tried to reach for it again so I glared at him.

"Just because we kissed doesn't mean I want you holding my hand." I said with narrowed eyes.

"Kissed? Babygirl, we were full on making out." He told me.

My eyes went wide. "Shit." I mumbled and then looked up at Atlas. "Please tell me that my lipstick isn't all over my face?" I asked him with a pout.

Atlas stared down at me for a moment. "Goddamn you and those fucking innocent eyes." He grumbled and I frowned. "It's a little smudged right here." He said and then licked his thumb and moved it to the corner of my mouth.

I stared at him while he fixed me up. Atlas is so handsome, and big. How does a teenage boy even grow to be as big as him?

"Do you workout?" I blurted out before I could stop myself. Too late now.

Atlas chuckled. "Yeah I do. I take sports a little too seriously." He said as he continued to fix my lipstick.

"Is that what you want to do after you graduate? Be a part of a sports team?" I asked him.

"No idea honestly." He stated, then he dropped his hand from my face and gave me a small lopsided smile. "There, you look perfect as always. Although I wouldn't of complained if you left it smudged either." He told me and then winked. I narrowed my eyes at him. "You better have really fixed it or I'm kicking your a*s." I said and then turned to walk into the school.