Ava'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.Ava's pov The next day I woke up early in the morning before Logan and tidied up the place before I went to the bathroom and took a quick shower. I wore my jeans with my black hoodie, took my bag and tiptoed out of the apartment . After everything that happened yesterday, I couldn't bring myself to face Logan. I don't want him to think that I'm some Kind of weak person or come out as clingy. I can manage myself. I managed to get to the class, I was the first one to get to the class, then a few minutes later students started to find their way in the room. Professor of sociology Gabriel Lenox started his lecture. I bent my head down and focused on writing notes when I heard a knock on the door and the professor allowed whoever was knocking. I took a look and saw that it was Logan wearing a black jeans with black leather jacket. I immediately lowered my head when he caught me looking.
Logan povPractice was the same as usual running drills, getting yelled at by Coach, and trying not to die under the sun. But my head wasnât in the game. no matter how hard I tried to concentrate on the practice I couldn't. my mind was not here at all.It was on her.Ava.Ava SinclairI hadnât expected to actually enjoy spending time with her. The tutoring bullshit that was me I begged professor to get Ava to tutor me history because I didn't know shit about history,but the truth is I know history it's just it's not my favorite subject.She was just supposed to be some nerdy tutor, a means to an end. But now? Now, she was staying at my place, sitting with my friends, getting under my damn skin. and me ? I was enjoying all of that, probably more than I could admit.The accidental kiss from last night wasnât helping either. that was our second kiss. the first time we kissed was at the party, I wanted to show my friends that I was capable of getting her in my bed but I didn't know the b
Avaâs POVThe moment I read my dadâs message, my stomach twisted into knots.Brian and Kate are coming over there tomorrow. Theyâll stay at your place.Stay at my place? What place?! I don't even have a place to call mine and he wants me to bring my siblings here!I don't think Logan will be pleased by this, I just have to start looking for a place before things get out of hands.My hands tightened around my phone as frustration bubbled up inside me. He didnât even ask if I had the space, didnât care about what I was going through. Typical. After throwing me out like garbage, now he wanted me to play host for his perfect little family?I locked my phone and exhaled sharply, trying to calm myself. No use getting worked up now. I had bigger problems like the fact that I was homeless, currently crashing at Logan Carterâs apartment, and somehow surviving the chaos that came with being around him.Speaking of LoganâŚâHey, nerd!âI turned my head just in time to see him jogging toward me, f
Avaâs POVAfter Logan returned with two plates of spaghetti and a warm smile, I forced myself to concentrate on the food rather than the bunch of thoughts in my head. The kitchen was dimly lit by the soft glow of a single overhead lamp, and the low hum of the refrigerator was the only sound breaking the uneasy silence between us.We settled at the small dining table Logan on one side, me on the other. Every time our eyes met, I felt that same mix of annoyance and something else⌠something I wasnât ready to admit. Last nightâs kiss still clung to my thoughts like an afterimage I couldnât shake, and despite my best efforts, a small part of me couldnât help but wonder what it meant.âEat up,â Logan said casually, prodding his own plate with a fork. âI made extra.â His tone was light, but his eyes lingered on mine a moment longer than necessary.I forced a smile, trying to push aside the discomfort. âThanks,â I mumbled. I picked at my food, each bite feeling heavier than the last. The wei
Avaâs POVI had barely taken a sip of my morning coffee when a loud, insistent knock echoed through Loganâs apartment. My stomach twisted into a familiar knot of dread. I already knew who it was.Brian and Kate.I regret giving them Logan's address, will he be mad?Logan, who had been stretching lazily on the couch, raised an eyebrow. âYou expecting someone, nerd?âI set my cup down with a sigh, rubbing my temples. âUnfortunately.âHe nodded then continued scrolling his phone. Guess he isn't angry as I expected him to beThe knocking grew more aggressive.âJesus, are they trying to break the door down?â Logan muttered, walking over to open it.The moment the door swung open, my older brother, Brian, strode in like he owned the place, his eyes immediately scanning the apartment with a look of disapproval. My sister, Kate, followed right behind him, her arms crossed, her expression a perfect mix of annoyance and rudeness.Brianâs sharp blue eyes landed on me, narrowing instantly. âAva.
Ava's povAfter all the confrontations with my brother, we decided to go to the nearby restaurant. Me and Logan were unusually quiet, maybe it's because of Brian and Kate but I could feel the tension between us.Kate kept yapping about her perfect little circle of friends and Brian was supporting her as always. The truth is I was never anyone's favorite in our family. My dad barely acknowledged me and my siblings avoided me like a plague. Brian and Kate have always been close unlike me⌠always on their own.After we reached the restaurant, I sat beside Kate facing Logan while Kate was facing Brian. The waiter came to our table,he wore a white shirt dress and blue pants with an apron. He looked weirdly at me but I didn't let it get to me.âHello my name is Jake and welcome to souvenirs, what can I get you?" He said, looking between us.Kate sighed " I'll have Italian sausage Bolognese and Brian will have crispy chicken wingsâ.Jake nodded and turned to Logan " what about you guys?âLo
Avaâs POVI didnât know where we were going, and honestly, I didnât care. After spending the afternoon trapped under my siblingsâ judgmental gazes, insults and everything. Anything was better than staying in Loganâs apartment, drowning in my thoughts. So when he drove us across town and pulled into a parking lot, I was too lost in my own head to even notice where we were until I saw the glowing neon sign above the entrance.Westbridge Bowling Alley.I turned to Logan, raising an eyebrow. âBowling?âHe smirked, unbuckling his seatbelt. âYeah, nerd, bowling. You ever been?âI scoffed, crossing my arms. âOf course I have.âThat was a lie. I had seen people bowl, sure, but actually playing? Not so much.Loganâs smirk widened like he saw right through me. âRight⌠letâs go then.âI followed him inside, the sound of rolling balls and crashing pins filling the air. The place was buzzing with energy ,families, couples, and groups of friends laughing and cheering. The neon lights reflected off
Ava's povWe made it back to Logan's apartment and he switched the lights on. Everything has become awkward because of my mixed feelings about Logan and I don't even want to face him now.I heard him sigh ânerd! You're going to crush a poor teddy bear with the way you're hugging it like that".I immediately came to my senses. âOh shoot! I didn't mean too". This is actually the first gift I've received from someone other than my mom and whether it's from Logan or not I'm going to cherish it.âLogan!ââNerdâWe both said at the same time.I nodded at him " you can go firstâ.He reached his hands to his hair and started messing with them " ummâŚI had so much fun today nerd! If you're down, we can do this againâŚsometime?â.He actually looks cute when he's nervous!.Shit! Don't get swayed by his cuteness Ava, don't!. I reminded myself." Definitely, I had a good time too, thank you Logan for what you did today; I really appreciate itâ. It's true; I never thought that Logan would actually t
Ava's povI woke up to the rays of sunlight streaming through the balcony doors and the even warmer feeling of Logan's arms wrapped tightly around me. His chest rose and fell against my back, he was sleeping soundly without any worries. I couldâve stayed like that forever.But then before I could dwell on his warmth again I heard a knock.And thenâŚ"Rise and shine, lovebirds!" Charlotteâs obnoxiously chipper voice rang through the door. I almost forgot that we were here with Charlotte and Tristan.I froze. Logan groaned behind me and buried his face into the crook of my neck. âTell me Iâm dreaming,â he mumbled.Another knock followed. âHope you two got enough sleep last night... though judging by the thumping and oh-my-gods, Iâm gonna guess not.â Tristan's deep voice rang through the door.My entire body went hot. âOh my God,â I whispered. Now I was going to experience the walk of shame!âTristan!â I shouted back, grabbing the closest pillow and chucking it toward the door as if it wo
Logan's povI regretted those four words the second they left my mouth."None of your business."Really? That was all I could say?God, I sounded like a complete asshole! What the fuck was wrong with me?!But my blood was still boiling from the phone call. That voice, the one that haunted my nightmares and my childhood, had no right to call me now. Not after everything.And definitely not while I was here, with her. Why did he have to call me now? He ruined my whole day.But when Ava asked⌠it was like something in me snapped. Like all the anger Iâd buried deep decided now was the perfect moment to come clawing out Even though I didn't mean to snap at her.She stiffened beside me, pulling her knees to her chest. She looked so small, so hurt, and I hated myself for putting that look on her face.But instead of apologizing, I made it worse.âWhy do you always have to push?â I snapped. âWhy canât you just let things go for once?âHer head whipped toward me, eyes wide. âAre you fucking se
~Ava~My phone buzzed sometime after midnight. I was already half-asleep, wrapped in my blanket and dreaming about Logan's smile.Tristan: Pack a bag, sunshine squad. Weâre going to the beach tomorrow. No excuses.Charlotte: YESSSSS! Iâve been dying for some sun, you're the best baby â¤ď¸Tristan: â¤ď¸Logan: Is it too late to pretend Iâm sick now?Tristan: Nope. Ava already said you're coming.I laughed, even though I hadn't said a word. Trust Tristan to drag us all into a random beach trip like it was the most normal thing in the world.He was rich so that wasn't a problem to him at all.Me: I didnât say anything. But fine. Iâm in.Logan replied with a heart emoji. I stared at it for a while, smiling like an idiot, before finally putting my phone away.The next morning came so fast. Charlotte picked me up, blasting music with the windows down."Are you ready to tan and gossip about everything and pretend we don't have responsibilities?" she grinned."Born ready," I laughed.Logan and
~Ava~The sunlight casted a shadow over the trees, soft and warm on my skin. It was the kind of day that begged to be savoured. After everything with Natasha, I thought things might spiral and go wrong. That Logan might pull away and decides he didn't want me anymore, or worse, that I might. But somehow, we didn't break apart. We just... solidified. Like the pressure we were experiencing only made us stronger. Like he was fire and I was glass, and instead of shattering, I melted into something whole.I hadnât expected to find him waiting outside my final class, leaning against the pillar like he belonged there âŚlike he belonged to me. His hoodie was pushed up to his elbows, revealing tanned tattooed forearms I pretended not to stare at. A dimple peeked when he saw me.âHey,â he said, offering me that half-smile that always knocked the air out of my lungs.He had that hold on me, and I couldn't complain shit.âHey,â I replied, trying to sound casual even though my pulse had started
~Ava~By the time lunchtime rolled around, I still couldnât shake the grin off my face.Everything felt surreal, I felt like I was floating through the day. My mind kept replaying Loganâs words, the way his arms had held me, the warmth of his chest against mine. And okayâŚmaybe the whole parking lot kiss was a little over-the-top, but the way he looked at me afterward? Like I was the only girl in the world?Yeah, I wasnât complaining.I was grabbing a smoothie at the student cafĂŠ when it happened.Logan, in all his tall, tanned, and annoyingly hot glory, walked in with two of his football friends. His eyes scanned the room once, and the second they landed on me, his face lit up. A casual smirk, a head tilt that said, There you are.My heart fluttered.But just as he started to head in my direction, she happened.Natasha Keller.The girl had legs for days, platinum-blonde hair that definitely wasnât natural, and a smile she flashed only when she wanted something."Logan!" she called, pr
AvaThe morning light spilled through the curtains, warm and soft against my skin. For a second, I didnât move. My body was tangled in sheets that smelled faintly of laundry soap and Logan. It took another heartbeat for my memory to catch up.Last night.It really happened,not just a dream!His lips. His hands. The way he whispered my name like it meant something sacred.I turned slowly, the sheet slipping down to my waist as I did, and found him beside me. Logan was still asleep, his chest rising and falling with a steady rhythm. One arm was slung across his eyes, hair was a perfect mess, and the bare skin of his torso was half-exposed, making my pulse do a weird, giddy jump.Okay I'm weird now!God, he looked unfairly good even in the morning.My gaze drifted lower, to where the sheet barely covered his hips. I bit my lip, suddenly warm all over again. I remembered the way heâd kissed me last night, the way heâd whispered all the things he wanted to do and then actually did them.
~Ava~My heart raced as I watched Logan, coming towards me. His eyes were filled with desire, and his lips curled into a smirk as he whispered, "Good choice, nerd!, I'll make you feel good tonight" before pressing his lips against mine. I immediately shivered as his hands roamed my back, our bodies melting into one another.Our kiss deepened, and I could feel Logan's growing arousal pressing against me. My breath hitched as I felt his hands slide inside my panties, gripping my ass tightly. Logan pulled away, his eyes filled with lust. "Damn it!" he cursed. I gasped as Logan's tongue flicked over my nipple, sending waves of pleasure through my body. I arched my back, pushing myself further into his mouth. He was so good with his tongue!Logan's hands roamed my body, exploring every inch of my body. I could feel myself growing wetter with each passing moment.Logan's fingers trailed down my stomach, teasing the edge of my panties. My breath hitched as I felt him slip his fingers in
Ava's povThe streets blurred past the window, but all I could focus on was the way Loganâs hand rested on my thigh. His thumb moved in slow, lazy circles over my jeans, making my skin tingle through the fabric.He hadn't said much since we left the party, but he didnât have to. The way his eyes turned toward me every few seconds, the way his jaw clenched whenever I shifted in my seat it was obvious he was holding something back.And so was I.When we finally pulled up to his place, the tension had reached a boiling point. I followed him inside, my pulse racing. The second the door clicked shut behind us. Logan turned to me, his eyes were clouded with lust. âYou sure youâre okay?â he asked, voice low and rough.I nodded, heart pounding. âIâm more than okay, it's been long since I was hereâHis gaze dropped to my lips, and I barely had a second to breathe before he closed the distance. His mouth was on mine urgent, hungry, but still tender in the way only Logan could be. I melted in
Ava's POVI sighed softly, rolling over to check the time. My phone lit up with Charlotteâs name, buzzing like she was determined to pull me out of my thoughts and maybe she was right to. I had a shift at the diner, and then⌠the party.Groaning, I silenced her texts and sat up. The physical pain from yesterday was gone, but the emotional heaviness hadnât quite left. Still, I pushed it aside, took a quick shower, and pulled on my clothes. When I finally checked my phone, another message waited.Charlotte: Are you coming tonight or what?I smirked and typed back.Ava: I donât know, Charlotte. Iâm really not in the mood for a party tonight.Charlotte: Youâre not bailing. Tristan will be there⌠and so will Logan.Of course.Ava: Fine, but only because youâll never stop texting me.Charlotte: YES! Iâll make sure Tristan picks you up. Get ready, hot stuff.I shook my head, amused despite myself.At night, I found myself in front of the mirror, my heart was beating loudly as I pull down t