When Jerome, her best friend's older brother, enters her life, Stacy's simple world is turned upside down. His charismatic presence and compassionate nature draw her in, but their forbidden attraction threatens to ruin her closest friendship. As they navigate the dangerous landscape of their feelings, Stacy must confront her own vulnerabilities and the fears that have held her back. Will she risk everything for a chance at love, or will the weight of her past and the pressure of her present tear them apart?
View MoreSTACYLisa and I were sprawled out on my bed, our heads propped up by pillows, legs stretched out in front of us as we dug into the half-empty plate of ice cream between us. Our room was dimly lit by the warm glow of my bedside lamp, the soft hum of Lisa’s laptop in the background playing some random rom-com neither of us was really paying attention to. This was how we usually spent our sleepovers—talking, laughing, and indulging in ice cream therapy.The last time we intentionally had one of those was back in Ohio. Since we’ve been roommates, we have t planned a proper sleepover.Tonight, we were both sad and in our feelings so here we were, engaging in our first planned sleepover together since we moved.I could feel Lisa’s eyes on me as she took another spoonful of ice cream, and I knew she had something on her mind. She’d been unusually quiet for the past few minutes, and for Lisa, that meant she was either deep in thought or a
JEROMEI walked into the production office that morning, the silence insulation absence today.It seemed like a busy day, and I remembered that an event was taking place at the office. Assistants hurried by with scripts in hand, producers in conversation about locations, actors, and schedules. I always felt a little out of place in these meetings, surrounded by people who lived and breathed this world of film, while I was just the guy with a laptop and a knack for dialogue. Still, they liked what I wrote, and I kept getting reasons to come back and work this stuff with them.Today, it was just supposed to be a quick check-in. A meeting with the filmmakers to discuss the latest drafted actors, their make over, and go over some investor details. Nothing major, or at least that’s what I was hoping for. I wasn’t in the mood for anything heavy. I hadn’t been for a long time.I would appreciate the work and something to take my time but my body was
STACYThe sound of applause still echoed in my ears as I sat frozen for a moment, watching people shuffle out of the auditorium. The event had finally come to a close, and the energy in the room was beginning to dissipate. I felt like I should be relieved or maybe even excited about the discussions, but I wasn’t. All I could think about was Jerome. His face, his laugh, the way he seemed perfectly at ease with Nattie, while I was stuck in this emotional whirlwind that wouldn’t let me breathe.I told myself to stop looking at him, to just walk out and go about the rest of my day, but of course, my eyes betrayed me. They found him across the room, standing with Nattie and Kingston, his face lit up in a way that made my heart turn painfully in my chest. He was laughing, the sound surely as beautiful as him. He looked so happy, so… free. Like everything in his life was finally falling into place.Like I didn’t just end things with him.On th
JEROMEThe alarm blared, ripping me out of the restless sleep I’d barely managed to get. I groaned, rubbing my face as I stared at the ceiling. Today was the education talk, a huge event that the department had been working on for months. I knew I had to be there on time, sharp and ready, but I was already running late.I threw the covers off and rushed through my morning routine, my thoughts racing ahead to what lay before me. Normally, I’d be excited about an event like this. Educational events were always a nice addition for the students, and it was even better when they organized it themselves, when they showed interest in learning.Today was a good day. We’d planned for it, put everything in place and I was to be exited, but today, all I could think about was Stacy.I couldn’t shake the conversation we’d had in the hallway. Her words replayed in my mind over and over again, like a song I couldn’t turn off. She’d sa
STACYJerome pushed me across the locker and locked his lips on mine. I was so angry with him that I imagined I would want to peel him away from me, maybe to even kick him in the groin for everything.I loved him and when I wasn’t loving him, my emotions seemed to move to the other extreme side of the line, causing me to literally hate him.As Jerome’s lips brushed against mine, I felt my heart stutter and race at the same time. His touch, usually so comforting, now stirred a confusing mix of emotions inside me. I wanted to lean into him, to let him pull me closer like he always did, but something inside me screamed to stop. The warmth of his kiss, once a balm to my worries, only made my chest tighten this time, like a weight pressing down on me.Fuck him. Fuck me. Fuck this.I gave in and responded for a brief second, my lips moving against his almost on instinct, but then the hurt, the frustration, all the unsaid things bubbled back up, and I
JEROMEI tried calling her for the fifth time that morning and she was not answering. I knew she was doing this on purpose because I had called Lisa and I had heard her voice in the background.There was no way I would miss Stacy’s voice.Yet, she wasn’t picking my calls.This wasn’t the first day I was trying to reach her and getting no progress with that.Yesterday was the first day of casting and so, I had to be at the studio. It was a fun experience, also a busy one so it didn’t occur to me that just maybe, I was getting snubbed.Today, it started to make sense. I did promise that I would tell Lisa but I didn’t do that and now Stacy was mad.How it has taken me ages to figure this shit out is just beyond crazy, and because of that, I feel its fair that she’s keeping away from me.Its the weekend and I expected them to come spend it with me, just as we’ve been doing for a while but Lisa called thi
STACYLunch time for me would have been me hanging out with Lisa, Jerome or Lisa and Jerome but today, it was just me, myself and I.I couldn’t go be with them because that would be me messing up Jerome’s plan to come clean with Lisa.Did I believe that he was going to do it? Honestly, that was like asking someone in the stone age if they believed that science would bring innovations in the future. Of course, they would say no but look at us now, their saying no didn’t stop it from happening.I didn’t want to be the person that said no, that didn't believe and didn’t see the full picture.I had my trust in him, he would do what needed to be done.I tried to pay attention to every od my lecture, doing what I was meant to be doing while trusting that Jerome would do what was expected of him.I just had to trust him.Max was seated beside me and all through, he has not tried to indulge me in an unnecessary conversa
JEROME“Today, I’m telling her today.”“Your promise,” Stacy said or asked.Apparently, me saying that I was going to tell Lisa about us was not enough. My word was not enough, she wanted me to promise to her that I would do it, to give her more of my words that are not enough.I’m not even judging, I understand why she would be so disbelieving od my words. I didn’t even believe myself as much as I ought to. I really wanted to tell Lisa but would I? That’s something that only time can answer for me.“I promise. I can’t lie about certain things anymore and I think its time.”Stacy nodded, holding on to my words, believing that I would do it.I had brought up the idea of telling Lisa about what Stacy and I had last night. It had been on my mind for a while but I had pushed it aside, feeling like it was not the time yet, or that we needed some time to pass before the big reveal.
STACYI set eyes on the flyer when I was randomly talking on the phone with Jerome. We were meant to meet up for lunch to see if we could go over some new topics that were being rushed through, and then my eyes fell on the red and black poster. Riley Adams was coming to talk to the campus about the power stories yielded. I was hooked as soon as I saw the flyer in the notice board. She was going to talk about how they shape our world, define our identities and connect us in a way no other form of communication could. Whoever designed the flyer did a damn good job outlining the important parts of the message and Riley Adams, she did an even better job because she existed. I’ve read all of Riley’s novels, three of which were amongst my first paperback copies in middle school. She was one of the few authors that sparked my forever desire to be a writer and to be an avid reader. Honestly, when I came across the flier, it felt like it was talking to me dire
Chapter OneSTACYThe flames danced just as much as they hissed, licking up the wood. The smoke went further than the flames and the backyard of the Lewin’s house was filled with smoke and much needed heat.It was a perfect night for everyone. It was supposed to be but I couldn't hold my attention enough to be immersed in the night.There was a lot going on. A lot for one to be immersed in.Lisa’s dad, Flynn was heating the sausages on the grill. He flipped one and it aroused a cheer from Patricia. Flynn looked over at her and it was clear that only she mattered in that moment.“You can’t have that too!” Declan slapped Lisa’s hands.She stuck out her tongue at him before she caught my eyes.Lisa, my best friend, waved at me before she returned to arguing with her elder brother, Declan.Declan and Lisa were often referred to as twins though he was two years older than her. They fought about everything and were always together until I came along.Lisa and I met on a certain Monday morni...
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