Chase's POVJessica was, in fact, I can't describe. She was a lot of things to me. We were just mutually fucked kids, and we connected through that. My dad was involved in stupid shit that claimed my mom's life. Her parents raised to be a supermodel, attractive enough for NBA players and other footballers. We had been attending the same school since I was ten. At first, we started off as friends. Then she hit puberty before me and started hooking up with boys, we still remained friends as most of the guys were quite out of my league. Then I hit puberty, and hit my growth spurt, and she remembered that I was a guy and not just a friend. We explored each other's new developing bodies in different corners in school, and nearly got busted a couple of times too. We became really close, the secrets we had with each other made us even closer. She made school a fun place, a nice getaway from my dad. And I was only too grateful for it. Her parents too didn't care about her visitors,
Jessica's POV I couldn't pretend to not be irritated by how frequently Chase branched out. What we had was a somewhat open relationship. And it was fine if he wanted to hook up with someone else from time to time But his taste in girls has been so disgusting. I'm the only reason anyone ever respected him. I was a fucking model, I trained my whole life to be one. I saw the way he had been looking at Emma and Lily, and I knew there was something more to it. He just never learned. Even when we bullied them, he was either somewhat held back, or went so far that I had to stop him. Once, he went as far as citing her as an example of Social misfit in the school magazine. I enjoyed it, but somewhere within me, I felt it was an itsy bitsy little too much. I let it go either way. Slapping me in the middle of the whole school was it for me. Chase was gonna pay for the trash he did, hard. “Why would he even do that?” Monica asked me. Monica had always been one of my girls. We've been
Emma's POV After Chase and Jessica had their big blow out, my life somewhat changed. The evil pumpkin who used to bully Lily and I suddenly turned our ally. Rumors even had it that their fight was over Lily and I. I didn't know what to make of it, but it was glaring that they were no longer on good terms, and it was a good thing, kinda. We still had Chase's attention, just not in the way we were used to. Lily was beginning to get worried, but I was long worried. He had even begun to act nice to my mom and his dad, and he was home more frequently. The upcoming senior trip seemed to take everyone's mind away from the existing beef, and I liked it. Lily and I were already talking about all the funny outfits we'd buy. We were going for DIFFERENT. She had also begun to feel bold enough to start sleeping over at times. I was happy to have someone I could really talk to in Mark's house. “So are you gonna come later this evening? Let's go shopping in that boutique you mentioned.” I
Emma's POV Jessica kept on looking at us. And I was already getting very uncomfortable. I picked clothes I didn't need just to get my mind off her. Unfortunately, as I expected, she began to walk in our direction. Jessica walked up to me, slammed the clothes out if my hands turned right back to meet someone on the queue and walked out. Lily, Grayson, who was far behind, and Chase just stared on as I picked all the clothes she poured. “I'm sorry.” Lily said. I was red hot and teary. If I attempted to speak, I definitely would have burst out in tears. I put all the clothes back on their racks. There was one Jessica stepped on, I knew I had to pay for that. “Keys.” I said to Lily, stretching my hand.In her confusion she gave me her house keys. “Your car.” I said, holding her keys back for her to take. She clumsily took it and handed me her car keys. I went right out to wait in her car and cried my eyes out while waiting for them to finish up. Lily was feeling bad for
Emma's POV The look Lily finally settled for scared the shit out of me. She looked at me like I said I had been kissed by an ogre. I was starting to feel worse than I should. “Chase kissed you?” She asked again. “Yes. And please stop being so loud. They can almost hear us.” I was referring to Gray and Chase who were just a few feet away. “You should know better than that, Emma.” Lily sounded so off, I felt like I had pissed her. But it really shouldn't have been such a big deal. Lily was blowing it out of proportions, and it hurt. “What if it was a dare? Or a bet?” People got together for all sorts of things. But there was a high possibility of that, something I never thought about. “It can't be.” I said, unconvincing. I didn't even believe in myself. “Alright, Missy. Whatever sinks your ship.” Lily said rudely, flashed a smile at Gray who was already looking at us funny and focused on getting us home. We drove all the way in silence. Lily was somewhat stiff, bu
Chase's POV Emma tried so hard to avoid me throughout the first day of the trip. She stayed as far as she could away from me at the museum. Unfortunately, I was staying with Jessica too, cause we already booked the accommodation about three months before the trip. Jessica was throwing herself at me as shamelessly and annoyingly as she could. “Do you have more clothes?” I asked as she walked into the other room in my suite which was supposed to be mine. “I do. But I'm dressing for the occasion.” She replied, smiling very coyly “What the fuck does that even mean?” I asked her. I was quickly getting pissed. She could've been more covered in a bikini. All Jessica had on was a thong and socks. “Chase, do act like you don't see what I'm trying to do.” She said. “I don't! Please tell me what it is” I yelled at her. She was taken aback, but not for long. “You apologized, for, you know, the stupid shit you pulled by slapping me in the public. Let's just say this is me fo
Chase’s POV “I used to be a two ladies man.” Fred said. “It sounds so dumb to me when I say it now, but I really did believe it then.” “What changed?” I asked him. “I see you're impatient, just like the old me. Matter of fact, you remind me of myself as the seconds pass. “I don't know if that is a compliment.” I responded. “Oh, it is. You're finding yourself, it sure is.” Fred replied. “It took a couple of STDs to quit it, and seeing her broken too. I infected her a couple of times, so she decided to call it quits.I broke down for two months. My man here held the business for me. Then I went clean. “That's fucked up man. I feel so bad for her.” I replied to him. “Well, that was her from the past. She's with a man who breathes her exhale, and eats off the palm of her hands.” He said proudly. “All you're doing is rubbing it in my face.” I replied to him. “I don't mean to, young man. All I'm saying is, I don't even know what I'm saying, I just want to get out o
Chase's POV I was hard as a rock when I left Emma's room. I had never walked out on a temptation that hard before. I’ve had sex with almost all the girls, a statistic I used to be only too proud of until recently, strangely. I idled a bit in the lobby, waiting for my erection to go down. As soon as it started to wane, I straightened out and took the elevator downstairs. The elevator opened to Mr Rudd and Jessica kissing. I looked away, waiting for them to step out, which they did, embarrassingly. I wasn't supposed to be annoyed at seeing Jessica with Mr Rudd, but somehow, I was. I got to the receptionist, and apparently the young lady who kept staring and smiling at me had ended her shift and was replaced by a man, who gruffly said there were no more rooms, muttering something about high schoolers and being used to having things their way. I took off my ID and headed straight for the bar. It was cup after cup, then bottle after bottle, I mourned everything I lost and stood t
Emma's POV I was getting a little too worried, but I knew I was justified. Chase had a house he never told me about, and chose the day he proposed to me to move out. I sat in my bed, trying not to over think. I texted Lily, but she said she was busy. And I could believe that. Her family was gonna know its fate, or had known it already. Things must not be easy on her. So I made a mental note to take some of the stuff Mark got me as gifts to her the next day. My phone rang, finally, and it was Chase. But it was already five hours past noon. My mom was back, which means my curfew for ten pm was too. “Hey babe.” He said, treading gently. “Don't do that.” I said. I was really angry with him for leaving me like that. “Chase, this is barely six hours after you go down on your knees, and you're away, somewhere I do not know. Chase, this isn't fair.” I said, near tears. “Emma, I'm sorry.” Chase's voice had this effect on me, one I didn't like. I wanted to stay mad at him. I wante
Lily's POV I didn't mean to, but Gray was fond of bringing out the worst in me. I hated being around him. I had been cheated on, played a lot, by him and Chase and I had no more desire to see or be with any of them. The only reason I obliged Jessica was because she was the only one around to listen to my shit and somehow face it with me. Her modeling gigs were getting fewer with the ‘Rudd’ scandal. Rudd somehow managed to make it out of the country on time. As of when Jessica's parents heard it and were ready to sue, he was already on international waters. Brands weren't so enthusiastic about working with her anymore. She somehow poured all that attention into me, and we began to relate more. I followed her anyway to Marty’s because she convinced me that Gray had what we needed. I threw a sleeveless hoodie on. The weather was quite warm, but I still felt the need to seem invisible, and the only thing that could do that was the camo hoodie I got during a shopping spree with Em
Grayson’s POV “Hey Man.” Chase rang me up. “What's up?” “Nothing much.” I replied. “Just stuck here since Jessica and Lily have found friends in each other.” I slipped, sadly. “I kinda noticed that. What do you think is up with them though?” He asked, in the most demeaning tone I might ever have heard. “They both my women. I won't take that now, fam.” I replied, shutting him up. “What did you want to say?” I asked. He must've called for a reason. “Uhmm, well, I just got in.” He sounded really excited. I could hear the reverberation of his voice, meaning he actually was in his space. “I'm proud of you, man.” I said. I was really excited. A yard of ours to host parties and orgies, finally! “Is she there?” I asked, lowering my voice. “No, she isn't. Dummy!” He said. “She will be soon. Just thought to call you first so you don't disturb the rest of our evening.” He added, light-heartedly. “Oh. This is what you do to a broken man?” I asked, feigning hurt. “Get out
Lily's POVIt all seemed like a dream to me. like a very big joke. Chase had the guts to do all that, in a crowd of people he'd been with almost half of the ladies. “Oh friend.” Jessica said, smiling so mischievously. “Don't call me that.” I protested. “Pardon me if I do not know what to say. One would think you'd be next to your friend now, you know, in her time of need.” She said, I knew Jessica was gloating over me, and I kinda deserved it for nursing any feelings for Chase, ever. “Jessica, this is neither the time or the place.” I said. My eyes had begun to water. I didn't see it coming, at all. I thought there was nothing more to a jewelry box than a necklace. Chase asking Emma to marry him, to me, wasn't even a remote possibility. It felt like it was gonna be a high school fling at best. “Welcome to my boat.” She said, smiling. “We certainly are not needed here. Let's row along, shall we?” She asked. We got out of the dining hall and headed straight to the cla
Emma's POV I was obviously already being relegated to the benches at the show of my own life. I was the last person who knew Chase was gonna propose. I had a lot to say to my mom and him, but that could wait. Mark got a ton of good stuff from wherever it was they said they visited. “Oh, these are so pretty.” I said, glancing at how much stuff there was and how glittering the whole place looked. He got a big sized teddy, some scarves that looked Hawaiian, anklets, waistbeads. They must've gone somewhere funny to have brought back all that stuff. “You can have this.” I gave Patty some beachwear. I made a mental note to ask Mark how often they got breaks and when they did. Firstly, I must thank him for all that stuff. I saw some other girly things but I could open all those later. I dashed to Mark's room, with one of the scarves in hand. “Thank you so much.” I said, jumping on him. “That's a nice ring you've got there.” Mark said, deflecting. I look back on the ring,
Chase's POVI literally was the happiest man on earth. I had just bagged Emma, and one of the most important things to me. “How do I look?” Emma asked, straightening out invisible creases. “Perfect, my love.” I replied, “Besides, they are family.” I said, laughing. “I know, I know.” She sighed. “But you're nervous?” I asked, looking at her. “Very.” She added. Emma took a deep breath and went to meet her mom. I wasn't so enthusiastic about meeting them. For all I cared, I had a done deal. “Hey mom.” Emma's voice sounded strained. Her mom pulled her in and it seemed like a bear hug. I could understand. They had been gone for two months. Two freaking months that might be the genesis of my emergence. My dad didn't even spare me a second look. I laughed deep within me, knowing that he knew I had become a player in his game. Emma's mom took her left hand and admired the ring, during which Emma turned completely red. I busied myself enjoying the spectacle cause th
Emma's POVI heard his keys jingle, I also took it as a pause sign. We were definitely doing too much on school property. “That's too many keys.” I said, smiling. “It’s a crying shame it doesn't have the one to your heart in it.” Chase said, smiling. I laughed, Chase could be amusing when he wanted to. “We really should get back.” I suggested. Chase was hysterical, and so was I. “I can't wait to get home.” I said, shyly. and I really couldn't. I remembered the statement, ‘there's light at the end of the tunnel', maybe Chase's proposal was the end of my tunnel. “I'll see you later.” I was so excited and it was getting increasingly harder to tear myself off him. He gave me one last peck on the cheek and I sauntered back into the dining room, with my ring and necklace still on. I was hoping to see Lily, but I could not. Lunch break was almost done, so I just went back to class, where she was sitting. Lily and Jessica were alone in the hall, and I found that kinda
Emma's POV Lily came back to sit with me, but it was too late. I watched Chase scream at everyone in his way as he approached. I was prepared to get away, but he told the girls in my way to stop me. “Please, please Emma.” We were making a show the crowd was only dying to see. I didn't like it. Chase was embarrassing me, us. “Chase, please.” I had just a little break from crying, and that was the classes. I cried through the night, I cried myself to sleep, same thing when I was preparing for school. “Emma, no. Please. Don't do this to us.” The crowd was ‘oohing’ and “awing”, I had never been in the public eye so much. It looked so similar to the Kevin issue, just that I couldn't run. “We can do this somewhere else.” I said, shaking my head. “No, Emma.” Chase replied. He was already holding my hand in his. I didn't want to embarrass him. What I didn't understand is why he was still doing this after last night. I thought running to me at the car park in the mornin
Grayson’s POVJessica and I spent a lot more time together after the ugly incident with Rudd. I told Chase about it, and while he did seem remorseful, he didn't look surprised. “You don't look surprised.” I observed. “Are you?”He retorted. “Come on man. This is our friend here.” I said, hitting him on the chest. “Whatever.” He said, looking away. “We all knew she's had this sort of thing coming. I mean, she's been sleeping with him since forever. The school trip was their honeymoon. They've been in all sorts of clubs and hotels since then. It's on school property and so it becomes rape?” He asked. “No man.” I said, annoyed that he was thinking that way. “She was drugged.” Chase turned to me, alarmed, and then tried to mask it. “You see what I'm talking about?” I asked him, pressing the severity of it in. “And then he goes ahead to leave the school.” “I did that.” Chase said. “You drugged Jessi…?” I asked. “No, fool.” He said, slapping me playfully on the ba