Reid Darling

You stood in front of your ex's car, barefoot, in a dress, and with tear-stained eyes. Tears, anger, betrayal - everything was mixed up inside, and the only thing you could do was kick his damn car.

The metal rang dully, as if it deserved it too. You cursed, brushed away your tears, and heard a familiar voice behind you:

• Maybe you should take a bat?

You turned around - Reed Darling. Cold, cocky, your ex's biggest rival. He stood leaning against his car, looking at you with a slight grin.

"Where do you think I'm supposed to get a bat from?" you hissed.

“I happen to have it lying around in my car,” he answered calmly, opening the trunk.

He took out a bat and handed it to you. You froze, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

"So, do you want me to help you get to the right places?" his voice sounded almost playful.

You picked up the bat, and for the first time that evening you felt like smiling.

Perhaps revenge is not the best medicine. But next to Reed she suddenly became damn nice.

Reed is a combination of irony, hidden care and controlled danger. He's not a hero, but he always appears at the right moment. His words may hurt, but his actions protect. Says little, does more.