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First night at Logan's
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2025-02-21 08:00:29Ava's pov
The last thing I remember after reaching Logan's place is that he told me he was going out tonight, so why the hell is he still here? I was lost in my thoughts when I felt something nudging me. I turned to face Logan who had a smirk on his face. "hey nerd, what are you daydreaming now? I know I'm hot but you can just tone it out sunshine". I scoffed "who told you I'm thinking about you? didn't you say you are going out tonight? or is no one willing to open their legs for you?" I remarked. Logan smirk widened "and why do you care nerd? I don't think me whoring around is any of your concern or are you jealous " he said . I became aware of the small space we were in. After the kiss we shared earlier, Everytime Logan is close to me keeps making me feeling conscious. " No I'm not jealous but can you move your body away, you're in my space " I said, trying to scoot away from him until he caught my arm and started pulling me closer to him. " Why? Are you nervous Ava? don't worry I don't bite.. not that much anyway " The audacity of this guy, I crossed my arms" look here Mr, I'm not one of your conquest nor I will ever be, I'm just here because of my situation right now but it seems I made a problem asking you for help because you're clearly not interesting in helping me, might as well as show my way out" I huffed reaching for my duffle bag and started heading to the door when he caught my wrist turning me around. His smirk faded quickly" alright Ava I'm sorry I didn't mean to insinuate anything. just so you know you're welcome to stay here as long as you want. I'm sorry "he apologize I sighed I knew coming here would be challenging but I have nowhere to go right now and on top of that I've no job. " It's alright, but I want to make something clear Logan. I'm not here to impress you nor am I here to start a relationship with you, I'm not like those girls who like to throw themselves at guys like you. I'm sorry but when I'm here I want you to respect me and I'll do the same. our relationship is strictly tutor and student learn to respect that " After finishing my mini speech I looked at Logan and found his expression changed. He didn't seem impressed with whatever I said. Guess he isn't used to not having his way. He clenched his jaw and clicked his tongue in annoyance. " Great! make yourself at home I'll be out in mean time " he said then grabbed his car keys and stepped out of the house leaving me alone. That night I stayed in Logan's apartment lying on the couch in the living room with my laptop. I kept thinking when would Logan fulfill his promise to find me a part time job? I kept digging into every job platform I could to find a job but the more I dug the more nothing I could find. my phone buzzed with messages. one from Logan and one from my dad. I decided to open Logan's message first logan: I'm sorry I left you alone, I was just angry. Ava: angry that things didn't go your way?đ Logan: There is no need to be a sarcastic nerd! alright I'll see you later, have you eaten? Ava: I haven't but I'm good thanks Logan: Don't be stupid nerd! I'll be back in an hour with some to eat bye! I don't know why he seems to care! guess all jocks do this to get into girl's pants. I took a deep breath preparing myself to open my dad's message, what could he possibly want now? Dad: "be home on Sunday we need to talk" Sunday? talk? He can't be serious! after all those years after chasing me out like a dog ,he just out of nowhere commanded me to go home? Ava: "I have nothing to talk to you about". he replied fast Dad: "even if you don't come,I wanted to tell you your siblings are coming there they just got accepted in your university so you better take care of them" Fuck! me living here was already bad enough but now I've got to help Brian and kate. I don't hate my siblings but we don't get along, Kate is mean to everyone while Brian is way worse! I decided to do my homework and presentations. The next few hours passed in a blur of trying to complete my history presentation that I was working on in silence. Few hours later I heard the door being opened and Logan entered, approaching me with a box of pizza with him. He sat down next to me, way too close . What is with this guy invading my private space? He opened the box and instantly the smell of a fresh pizza wafted through my nose. my stomach grumbled. "ooh! and I thought you weren't hungry nerd! " he said wiggling his eyebrows " I was not hungry but this is a biological reaction, everyone in my place will do what I have done stupid!" I retorted fast it was embarrassing enough to do this Infront of Logan. he reached for a piece of pizza and passed it to me " take it I'm sick of your stomach noises so you better eat". " Excuse me! it's not on purpose I told you it's bio ..." he didn't even let me finish " yeah yeah, biological reaction I get it you can eat now nerd" he said feigning exhaustion. I took a piece of pizza and took a bite. " Thank you,but you didn't have to do that, I can take care of myself Logan". He sighedâyeah I know but I wouldn't be a good host wouldn't I? You're my guest and I have to take care of you, you don't have to feel pressured" I blinked stunned, his words touched me. I didn't think Logan was capable of emotions. Before I could thank him again he asked me something I didn't want to talk about âBy the way Ava, I've been meaning to ask you what happened to your place? If i'm to help you I have to know first so can you tell me?" He asked I felt myself getting defensive âso what Logan? So you could mock me with your jock friends? No thank you I can manage myself" His eyes narrowed âwhat the hell Ava? Is that what you take me for? I'm just trying to help, but you got your walls up trying to be a bitch when I'm just trying to find some way to help you.â I gasped " well⌠thank you now you have shown your true colors I don't think I can stay here anymore". I started heading to the door ready to leave. I would come tomorrow to get my bag,but now I seem to have any energy left in me. But before I could disappear outside I was flung back inside and felt arms sneaking my waist. âI'm sorry Ava! I'm just angry that you do not trust me enough. I didn't mean to call you a bitch,I'm so sorry!" Logan said, tightening his arms around my waist. I know I should fight and wiggle out of his hug but being here in his arms I felt all my worries vanish instantly. I hugged him back âYou aren't exactly the person to be trusted Logan, we've known each in just a week" I said trying to lighten the mood. Logan chuckled â alright then we will work on that, let's get back to the pizza before it goes badâ.
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~Avaâs POV~I stood there frozen, did Logan Carter just ask me on a date?. my heart beating faster against my chest so loudly that I was sure Logan could hear it. He had just asked me out. Logan Carter; the cocky, arrogant, undeniably gorgeous football player had just asked me on a date.My lips still tingled from his kiss, and my brain was struggling to keep up with everything that had just happened. It seemed like I was sent into a frenzy.âIâŚâ My voice came out hoarse, and I cleared my throat. That was so embarrassing! âI donât know what to say.âLoganâs eyes searched mine, his brows slightly furrowed like he was preparing himself for rejection. âYou could start by saying yes,â he said, attempting his usual smirk, but it didnât quite reach his eyes. He was scared.I exhaled loudly, stepping back slightly, needing space to think, because every time he's near me I seem to lose all my abilities to think. Logan wasnât just some guy asking me out. He was Logan Westbridge Universi
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Against the rules    Levi
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~Ava's pov~After leaving Logan's apartment,the air outside was cold but I barely noticed as I dragged my bag down the apartment steps. Every step felt heavier than the last, something inside me was resisting the urge to turn back and go back to Logan.But I couldn't.Not after everything that happened.I needed time to sort out my life first.I tightened my grip on my duffle bag forcing myself to focus on the road ahead. Charlotte's apartment was only a few minutes' ride away and she had been more willing and ecstatic about me crashing at her place until I figured things out.It was the right decision.The smart one!So why did it feel like I was walking away from something that I wasn't ready to let go of?âBecause a part of you wanted him to stop youI might be going insane!.I clenched my jaw, willing the thought away. Logan didn't stop me. He let me go .That alone should be enough proof of where we stood.I called a cab and waited, my heart beating fast against my ribs. My finge
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~Loganâs POV~I stood there, frozen, as Ava disappeared into the kitchen. I couldn't wrap my head around anything, nothing made sense at that time.She was leaving.She was leaving me!I didnât know what the hell to say. My mind kept replaying her words⌠I got a job today and an apartment.She got a job! And She was actually moving out.My chest tightened in a way I didnât understand. I shouldâve seen this coming. Hell, I pushed her to this. Last night was a mess. I knew I screwed up the second I woke up with a pounding headache and the memory of Avaâs furious, disappointed face burned into my brain. But hearing her say it out loud, making it finalâŚdamn. I hadnât expected it to feel like this.I was low-key devastated! Maybe not low-key!I ran a hand through my hair, frustration bubbling under my skin. Why does this bother me so much?Why do I feel like this? She's a bet right?I should be fine with it. She was just a roommate, right? A tutor. Someone who happened to live in my space
