~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 hadnāt expected to find him waiting outside my final class, leaning against the pillar like he belonged there ā¦like 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.āHey,ā 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.āHey,ā I replied, trying to sound casual even though my pulse had started
~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. Weāre going to the beach tomorrow. No excuses.Charlotte: YESSSSS! Iāve been dying for some sun, you're the best baby ā¤ļøTristan: ā¤ļøLogan: Is it too late to pretend Iām 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 didnāt say anything. But fine. Iām 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
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 Iād 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.āWhy do you always have to push?ā I snapped. āWhy canāt you just let things go for once?āHer head whipped toward me, eyes wide. āAre you fucking se
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 couldāve stayed like that forever.But then before I could dwell on his warmth again I heard a knock.And thenā¦"Rise and shine, lovebirds!" Charlotteās 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. āTell me Iām dreaming,ā he mumbled.Another knock followed. āHope you two got enough sleep last night... though judging by the thumping and oh-my-gods, Iām gonna guess not.ā Tristan's deep voice rang through the door.My entire body went hot. āOh my God,ā I whispered. Now I was going to experience the walk of shame!āTristan!ā I shouted back, grabbing the closest pillow and chucking it toward the door as if it wo
Avaās POV There were only a few rules I lived by in college. Rule number one? Never fall for a jock. It wasnāt just a personal preference. It was survival, I had to avoid them inorder to do well. I had seen too many smart girls throw away their GPA for a 6'0 something guy with biceps , a quarterback playboy and a bad attendance record. Not me, No way, I'll never do that that how I survived my first year in Westbridge university and I'm not going to break that rule in my second year. Thatās why, when Logan Carter walked into my History class fifteen minutes late, I didnāt even bother looking up from my laptop. I already knew who he was. everyone knew him, star quarterback, campus heartthrob, a playboy, and the guy who had probably never studied a day in his life. Professor Ambrose mills barely looked at him as he walked to the only empty seat right next to me. I stiffened. Just my luck, I didn't want to sit closer with him. jocks never supposed to be with nerds,not that I'm a n
Avaās POV I woke up this morning early, I took a shower and decided to go for something casual. I put my jeans and black top with a cardigan. I made myself a simple breakfast just tea and bread, in my situation I could not afford anymore fancy breakfast. I got used to it after my mom died and my dad chased me out of his house because I talked back to his precious wife. She always hated me but the feeling was mutual!. after I was done with my breakfast I exited my one room apartment and started walking to university. the West bridge university was huge it literally took me 30 minutes just to reach the library. Today I have to tutor Logan and now it's 8 am and he's nowhere to be seen. then about fifteen minutes later he strolled in the library like it was some changing locker room. everyone was looking at him in shock. because the famous Logan doesn't do studies. there was something about Logan Carter that screamed trouble or is it because of his confident smirk that he has all th
Avaās POV I wasnāt sure how I ended up here. One minute, I was closing my laptop, ending another exhausting tutoring session with Logan Carter. The next, I was shaking hands on a deal I wasnāt even sure I wanted to make. I was going against my rules again. "Come to the game, and Iāll help you find a part-time job," he had said, flashing that cocky grin like he already knew Iād say yes. And somehow, against all logic, I had said yes! stupid!! Now, I was packed into the freezing bleachers of Westbridge Stadium, surrounded by screaming fans, girls with too much make up , and everything I was not a customized regretting every life decision that had led to this moment. "Come on, Ava, at least try to look excited!" my neighbor, Sophie, yelled over the deafening cheers. I forced a tight smile. "Super excited," I deadpanned, gripping my coat tighter around me. I don't know what came over me to accept the dealguess you can call it desperation!! Sophie rolled her eyes. "Youāre impossi
Loganās POV This was a bad idea. No,scratch that. This was a dangerous idea. And yet, here I was, walking into a house party with Ava Sinclair, the one girl on this damn whole campus who wasnāt wrapped around my finger. She wasnāt supposed to be here. and she didn't want to be here. But after our little negotiation in the library, after watching her hesitate before ultimately caving to my offer, I knew sheād show up. And damn, if she didnāt look completely out of place. She wasnāt dressed like the other girls,tight dresses, sky high heels, looking for attention. No, Ava wore ripped jeans and a fitted sweater, her hair in a ponytail, like she hadnāt even thought twice about what to wear. And yet, as I walked beside her, my eyes kept drifting to her. Dangerous. "Youāre sure about this?" she asked, arms crossed as she surveyed the party like she was searching for an emergency exit. "Relax, nerd," I said, throwing an arm around her shoulder, grinning when she immediately stiffe
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 couldāve stayed like that forever.But then before I could dwell on his warmth again I heard a knock.And thenā¦"Rise and shine, lovebirds!" Charlotteās 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. āTell me Iām dreaming,ā he mumbled.Another knock followed. āHope you two got enough sleep last night... though judging by the thumping and oh-my-gods, Iām gonna guess not.ā Tristan's deep voice rang through the door.My entire body went hot. āOh my God,ā I whispered. Now I was going to experience the walk of shame!āTristan!ā 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 Iād 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.āWhy do you always have to push?ā I snapped. āWhy canāt you just let things go for once?āHer head whipped toward me, eyes wide. āAre 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. Weāre going to the beach tomorrow. No excuses.Charlotte: YESSSSS! Iāve been dying for some sun, you're the best baby ā¤ļøTristan: ā¤ļøLogan: Is it too late to pretend Iām 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 didnāt say anything. But fine. Iām 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 hadnāt expected to find him waiting outside my final class, leaning against the pillar like he belonged there ā¦like 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.āHey,ā 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.āHey,ā I replied, trying to sound casual even though my pulse had started
~Ava~By the time lunchtime rolled around, I still couldnāt shake the grin off my face.Everything felt surreal, I felt like I was floating through the day. My mind kept replaying Loganās words, the way his arms had held me, the warmth of his chest against mine. And okayā¦maybe 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 wasnāt complaining.I was grabbing a smoothie at the student cafĆ© 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 wasnāt 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 didnāt 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 heād kissed me last night, the way heād 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 Loganās 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 didnāt 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. āYou sure youāre okay?ā he asked, voice low and rough.I nodded, heart pounding. āIām more than okay, it's been long since I was hereāHis 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 Charlotteās 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 hadnāt 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 donāt know, Charlotte. Iām really not in the mood for a party tonight.Charlotte: Youāre not bailing. Tristan will be there⦠and so will Logan.Of course.Ava: Fine, but only because youāll never stop texting me.Charlotte: YES! Iāll 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