SlimShe glanced at me while I drove, a curious expression on her face as she stared intently."Hale," I said, stealing a quick glance at her, but she quickly looked away. I dropped Maya off at our house; she had another blind date tonight. She still held onto the hope that one of them would work out, even though I knew they never did. But she remained unfazed."Can you drop me off at school?" she asked, her desire to attend the game evident. I contemplated it, aware of the reason behind her request. It stirred up unfamiliar emotions within me, a tinge of anger that I ignored before nodding. The others would be there, anyway.After a while, I pulled into the crowded school parking lot. My spot was always empty, untouched by others. Parking the car, I opened her door for her. She smiled, unintentionally easing my tension. She had a way of affecting me, and it was hard to see her with someone else. We walked through the empty corridor, the loud cheers from outside already reaching our e
SlimShe glanced at me while I drove, a curious expression on her face as she stared intently."Hale," I said, stealing a quick glance at her, but she quickly looked away. I dropped Maya off at our house; she had another blind date tonight. She still held onto the hope that one of them would work out, even though I knew they never did. But she remained unfazed."Can you drop me off at school?" she asked, her desire to attend the game evident. I contemplated it, aware of the reason behind her request. It stirred up unfamiliar emotions within me, a tinge of anger that I ignored before nodding. The others would be there, anyway.After a while, I pulled into the crowded school parking lot. My spot was always empty, untouched by others. Parking the car, I opened her door for her. She smiled, unintentionally easing my tension. She had a way of affecting me, and it was hard to see her with someone else. We walked through the empty corridor, the loud cheers from outside already reaching our e
ChloeI struggled to stay awake as I woke up at seven in the morning. Desperate to keep myself from dozing off, I resorted to slapping myself in the face.The lack of food and my late-night workout left me with a pounding headache and aching body. The only thing that kept me going were the encouraging words echoing in my mind. After a quick shower, I chose an outfit from my closet and got dressed. I applied light makeup and grabbed my bag, wincing at the soreness in my body. Perhaps I had pushed myself too hard during the workout.Before leaving, I prepared a fruit bowl and packed it into my bag, along with some bottled water and a smoothie. As I was about to walk outside, I heard a knock on the front door. I looked out and found Hayden leaning against the wall.Frowning, I opened the door and inspected the fresh cut on Hayden's face. "What happened?" I asked, concerned. He shrugged, removing my hands from his face. "Don't worry about it," he replied. "Are you ready?"I nodded and
ChloeWithin Fifteen minutes I rushed into the hospital, and my heart stopped at what I saw in front of me. Tears blurred my vision, and a smile formed on my face, a tear slipping out as I did. Hayden patted my back once, signaling for me to go over to her. I couldn't believe it was real. Just a few days ago, she was severely ill, and now she was up on her feet. Running over, I embraced her, letting everything out. Dean had informed me that she was ready to come home. She had miraculously gotten better. I assumed she knew, but wanted to keep it a secret. She laughed, rubbing my back before she kissed my cheek and smiled."It's okay, Baby," she told me. I sniffled, wiping away my tears and pulling away momentarily, allowing her to sign the release forms."Hale," Hayden called from behind me. I turned, and there he was, patiently waiting for me to finish. Cry."I have to leave," he said, knowing that my brother would take us home. I nodded, hugging him tightly."Thank you," I said, and
ChloeSoon, we drove through a dense line of trees, and my eyes widened in surprise. Before us stretched a large crowd of people, gathered around a dirt track with a starting line painted on the ground. The track was filled with various cars, including many race cars. I had heard rumors about this place at school, but I never imagined I would end up here. As we pulled up, people in the crowd noticed our car and their faces lit up with excitement. My anxiety started to rise, but my driver parked the car, grabbed his phone, and stepped out. He walked around to my side, opening the door, just as Kai and the others approached. I got out of the car, and Kai immediately pulled me into a tight hug, momentarily taking my breath away."Glad you're here, Squirt," Kai said, using the nickname he had for me. I laughed, having become accustomed to Kai's affectionate and childlike behavior. Despite his intimidating appearance, he had a sweeter side compared to most guys.Leah emerged from the crowd
Chloe"Happy?" he asked, his deep voice instantly comforting me, confirming that this wasn't a dream."Shut it," I mumbled, burying my face in his chest before sighing and stepping back.I lightly smacked his chest, then ran a hand down my face. "You scared me," I told him with a serious tone. He shrugged, adjusting the beanie on his head before sitting on my bed. He opened his arms, silently inviting me, but I hesitated. Eventually, I gave in and walked closer to him. He took my hand, pulling me down until I was straddling his lap. My cheeks blushed intensely, and his arms encircled my waist, preventing me from getting up. He buried his face in my neck, letting out a sigh. "Stop doing that," I told him, pulling away to look at his face. He reached up, gripping both sides of my face with his hands."Don't let my lifestyle blind you," he said huskily, implying that I shouldn't let his actions change how I see him. To me, he would always be the same person."The gun... Why do you have i
Chloe As I was about to make my escape, the alarm suddenly blared, and to my surprise, instead of the usual water, paint sprayed from the roof in a myriad of colors. A mesmerizing blend of hues cascaded down, captivating me as they merged seamlessly. I instinctively kept my head down to shield my eyes from the paint and silently thanked my lucky stars that my bag was made of leather. Suddenly, hands gripped my waist, and when I glanced up, I found Hayden staring back at me. A burst of laughter escaped me as the paint drenched his hair, transforming him into a comical figure. Multiple shades dripped from his chin, and as I surveyed the surroundings, I realized that the floor was now covered in vibrant streaks.I couldn't help but smile; Hayden seemed oddly content with causing mischief. Cleaning this up would be quite a challenge. To my surprise, the teachers hadn't emerged yet, and I wondered why. Hayden lowered his head, bringing his lips tantalizingly close to mine. His minty b
ChloeHe emerged from the water, startling me to the point where I stumbled and fell onto the sandy beach. Clutching my chest, my breath grew rapid and uneven with fear. Closing my eyes, I remained lying down. When I reopened them, he was hovering above me, his hands planted on either side of my head, and his breath playfully caressed my face. Leaning down, his body pressed against mine, causing me to let out a small gasp. A mischievous smirk danced across his lips before he withdrew and stood up. Extending his hand, he reached down for mine, and I hesitantly accepted, allowing him to help me up. We walked together back to the top of the hill, and a mischievous idea formed in my mind. Hurrying back to the edge, I turned to him with excitement in my eyes. "You have to see this," I exclaimed, pointing down at the water below. He rolled his eyes but eventually made his way over.As he approached, I attempted to push him off the edge, but he barely budged, taking a step back as he reali
ChloeI sat on the floor of the apartment, surrounded by papers and pictures, as tears streamed down my face. The sound of my sobs reverberated through the room, and as the sun set, its gentle glow filled the space.Aiden, seated across from me, cried out in his own anguish. His little voice cracked, and I knew he needed comfort just as much as I did. Summoning all my strength, I crawled across the floor, unable to stand, and reached out to pick him up. I brought him close to me, holding him tightly against my tear-soaked chest. Slowly, his cries subsided, and he nestled his head against my neck. Gazing out through the large window, I looked at the city sprawled before me. "Why do you look at me like that?" I asked, lifting my gaze from my cup. He shrugged, momentarily averting his eyes."You're beautiful," he said, sliding his hands into his pockets and leaning against the doorway. "Even if you don't realize it.""You're just being nice," I replied, playfully pointing my pinky fing
SlimI stared down at her, waiting for her to speak. Her eyes widened just a bit, and I knew I caught her off-guard. But as she laughed, I raised an eyebrow."That," she paused to laugh. "That was smooth," she said, pulling away from me as she laughed.I crossed my arms over my chest and leaned back against the railing, waiting for her to sober up. As untimely as this was, it amused me how she could laugh in serious situations. It seemed like the only time she was genuinely happy."Okay, okay, let's try this again," she said, still giggling, and I rolled my eyes, taking her hand and bringing her closer to me. I lifted her chin, lowering my lips to hers before moving them to her ear, shifting some hair out of the way."Does it make any sense," I started, letting my hand slip further down her back, "if we both already know the answer?" I finished, watching as she shivered.Slowly, the moonlight revealed the dark tint of red on her cheeks, and I chuckled, tilting my head back and staring
ChloeGlancing back at Aiden, who was sleeping soundly in his seat, I wondered how we would manage taking care of him while attending school. Hayden was right. We were just kids ourselves, and now we were responsible for another child. Hayden paced outside, conversing with the person on the other end of the call. Though he spoke calmly, the slight clenching of his fist revealed his underlying tension. Finally, he ended the call, walked to his side of the car, and got in. Silently, he pulled out of the parking lot and drove down the street, occasionally glancing at me when he felt my gaze upon him."Are you okay?" I asked, concerned. He sighed, shaking his head. I decided not to press him further, turning to face him and leaning against the door, taking photos of him without his knowledge. At a red light, he glanced over, his expression blank. I laughed."The apartment is all set up," he informed me, and I realized that we were heading there instead of to the college.I nodded, marveli
ChloeI dragged him down to the parking lot where his car awaited, and he unlocked it, holding the door open for me. I smiled and slid into my seat as he closed the door. Then he walked around to his side, briefly checking his phone before getting in and looking at me."I want to take you somewhere," he declared, his eyes mesmerizing me. And somewhere along the way, I managed to ask my question."What about the others?" I inquired, and he rolled his eyes, shrugging."I don't care," he stated plainly, and I burst into laughter, trying my best to maintain composure. Once I sobered up, I took out my phone and called Kai."Hello?" he answered."Hey, Kai," I began. "We'll see you guys back at the dorm," I told him."Okay. Why? Are you guys going to f-" "Kai! Leave the girl alone!" Leah yelled in the background. I couldn't help but laugh, covering my mouth, and heard them on the other end joining in. Then there was shuffling."Chloe? We're going home once we leave here. But we'll be back n
ChloeAfter he left, I stepped into the shower, feeling the cold water wash over my body, instantly relieving the tension in my muscles. With each breath, I could feel myself relaxing, ready to continue my shower. Once I finished, I wrapped myself in a towel and walked out into my room. I noticed Hayden sitting on my bed, engrossed in something on his phone. As I entered, he placed his phone next to him and rubbed his hands together before leaning back. He silently watched me as I grabbed some underwear, his eyes following my every move. I casually placed my bra at the bottom of the bed and proceeded to put on my underwear. Just as I was about to reach for my bra, he intercepted it, tossing it next to him. I rolled my eyes at his playful gesture."Really?" I asked, raising an eyebrow at him. He smirked mischievously, patting his lap.I shook my head, chuckling, and he rolled his eyes as he sat at the edge of the bed. Then he sighed, picking up the bra and holding it out to me. I nai
Chloe "Hale," I heard him call. My eyes slowly opened, fluttering as they adjusted to the sunlight.Once my eyes were fully open, I looked up and found Hayden standing in the doorway. As I shifted slightly, my body felt as though I had run an entire marathon."Yes?" I replied, sitting up and watching as the sheets fell onto my lap. I was covered by one of his shirts that I had stolen, and I slid out of bed, making my way to the bathroom.I looked back at him, waiting for him to speak, but instead, he leaned against the door frame and smirked at me as I forced my legs to work properly. Rolling my eyes at him, I entered the bathroom and began brushing my teeth. Today was Saturday, and I planned on spending it sleeping."The others are coming," he said.Or not."When?" I asked, looking up at him in the mirror, and he smirked, walking over and placing his hands on my hips."A few minutes," he said. "But that doesn't matter," he finished, shifting some hair out of the way before placing a
Chloe My phone began vibrating on the nightstand, and I managed to pry his arms off me before standing up and walking over to pick up the phone without even checking the caller ID."Hey," I heard a familiar voice say, and I smiled."Hey, Daniel," I replied."You didn't even tell me goodbye!" he exclaimed, and I felt a pang of guilt before bursting into laughter."I'm sorry, but you weren't answering," I explained, and he sighed.Arms encircled my waist, pulling me back into him, his head burying itself in my neck. He placed a single, open-mouthed kiss against my skin, causing me to melt."I want to come visit you," Daniel said from the other end of the line, and I was about to respond when Hayden's hand started sliding down my body.I tried to push it away, but he smirked, his hand trailing lower. Just as his hand reached the waistband of my pants, he turned me around and pulled me flush against him."Chloe, are you busy?" Daniel's voice echoed, and I was about to respond again when
Chloe I woke up to slight movement in my room. Slowly, I opened my eyes and found Hayden sitting at the edge of my bed, his phone in hand. Sensing my gaze, he looked over at me, and in an instant, he laid down on top of me."I have classes right now," I informed him, attempting to push him off, but he merely buried his face in my neck. He didn't say anything in response, and I sighed, reaching up to pinch him. Without even looking at my hands, he pinned my arm to the mattress."Just stay in bed," he murmured into my neck, resting his head there. I rolled my eyes at his request. In a swift motion, I lifted my knees and used my free hand to push him off. Knowing that he allowed me to push him away, I swiftly got up and moved away from the bed as he tried to grab hold of me."My education is more important," I reminded him, and he rolled his eyes once again, crossing his arms behind his head, observing me as I made my way into the bathroom.Entering the bathroom, I welcomed the warmth o
Chloe "Hey!" He answered cheerfully, and I smiled."Hi, Kai," I greeted."Do you like your new college?" he asked, and I sighed."I did, until I realized who my roommate is," I told him, and he laughed."No way," he exclaimed, sounding like he was eating."Yes. Did you know about this?" I asked."I didn't. Otherwise, I still wouldn't have told you," he admitted honestly, and I sighed, laughing a little and shaking my head."You're such an asshole, Kai," I told him, and he snickered."A bloody good one, innit?" he replied, attempting a horrible British accent, and I laughed."Goodnight, Kai," I said, and he chuckled."Goodnight, Chloe," he replied, and I heard him kiss the phone screen, making me laugh again.Ending the call, I placed my phone on the nightstand and went to bed, eager for this day to be over.~It had been a while since I last saw Hayden. In the mornings, we would pass each other without a word, but I would catch him staring at me. However, his demeanor was always cold