Avaās POVThe moment I read my dadās message, my stomach twisted into knots.Brian and Kate are coming over there tomorrow. Theyāll 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 didnāt even ask if I had the space, didnāt 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 Carterās apartment, and somehow surviving the chaos that came with being around him.Speaking of Loganā¦āHey, nerd!āI turned my head just in time to see him jogging toward me, f
Avaās 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 wasnāt ready to admit. Last nightās kiss still clung to my thoughts like an afterimage I couldnāt shake, and despite my best efforts, a small part of me couldnāt help but wonder what it meant.āEat up,ā Logan said casually, prodding his own plate with a fork. āI made extra.ā 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. āThanks,ā I mumbled. I picked at my food, each bite feeling heavier than the last. The wei
Avaās POVI had barely taken a sip of my morning coffee when a loud, insistent knock echoed through Loganās 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. āYou expecting someone, nerd?āI set my cup down with a sigh, rubbing my temples. āUnfortunately.āHe nodded then continued scrolling his phone. Guess he isn't angry as I expected him to beThe knocking grew more aggressive.āJesus, are they trying to break the door down?ā 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.Brianās sharp blue eyes landed on me, narrowing instantly. āAva.
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.āHello 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 wingsā.Jake nodded and turned to Logan " what about you guys?āLo
Avaās POVI didnāt know where we were going, and honestly, I didnāt care. After spending the afternoon trapped under my siblingsā judgmental gazes, insults and everything. Anything was better than staying in Loganās 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. āBowling?āHe smirked, unbuckling his seatbelt. āYeah, nerd, bowling. You ever been?āI scoffed, crossing my arms. āOf course I have.āThat was a lie. I had seen people bowl, sure, but actually playing? Not so much.Loganās smirk widened like he saw right through me. āRight⦠letās go then.āI 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 ānerd! You're going to crush a poor teddy bear with the way you're hugging it like that".I immediately came to my senses. āOh 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.āLogan!āāNerdāWe both said at the same time.I nodded at him " you can go firstā.He reached his hands to his hair and started messing with them " ummā¦I had so much fun today nerd! If you're down, we can do this againā¦sometime?ā.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 itā. It's true; I never thought that Logan would actually t
Ava's povI woke up early in the morning since I had an early class and a project to do. I was more tempted to skip but I couldn't because it's me. I could lose my scholarship and that is the last thing I want. I took a fast shower then proceeded to get dressed.I put on my jeans and a black hoodie. All these years I've never cared about how I dress or any kind of fashion, I just wear what I feel is comfortable. I cleaned the living room and kitchen. I decided to make a simple breakfast,not wanting to use too many things and cause Logan to lose. I made coffee, bread with sausage. I looked at my watch and it's 8am, only an hour left for my class.Groaning under my breath,I stuffed more bread into my mouth then stumbled out of Logan's apartment and started running to westbridge.About 30 minutes later I reached my class and this was the first time of my life arriving late to my class. It's because I kept daydreaming about all that happened with Logan.āOk! Guys I'll be submitting your
Ava's povLogan's words were still echoing in my mind as I walked to the cafeteria, the sound of the soft click of my sneakers on the tile floor almost comforting in its simplicity. Heād told me heād pick me up after practice. Heād told me. I hadnāt even asked. And part of me loved it, the part that wanted to believe that maybe, just maybe, he liked spending time with me beyond just our tutoring sessions.I had to shake the thought away. Focus! Focus! on the tutoring. Thatās what this was about. Helping him with his grades. Nothing more.But then, why did the idea of him picking me up make my heart skip a beat? Why did the idea of spending time with him outside of the classroom have me in a frenzy? Iād told myself, after our study sessions, after that kiss in the library...the kiss, that we could just go back to normal. Friends. Nothing more. And yet, with each passing moment, the line between what I wanted and what I was willing to admit to myself became blurrier.By the time I reac
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