Chloe It was now the second period, and I shared this class with Kai. We were discussing Hayden, who had to leave earlier because his ankle monitor started flashing red."So wait, he wasn't supposed to be here?" I asked Kai, furrowing my eyebrows. He nodded in response."He's not supposed to leave home, but he managed to mess up his ankle monitor," Kai chuckled, and I joined in."Well, I guess his freedom didn't last long," I remarked, watching as the teacher walked into our classroom.I made sure Hayden went home before the police showed up here. With a blank look, he left the building, but I wasn't entirely convinced he actually went home. Feeling exhausted, both Kai and I rested our heads on the desk and dozed off. Lunchtime arrived quickly, and my stomach growled, but I decided to delay eating. I had been losing weight slowly but surely, and I wasn't sure how to feel about it. It was great in one way, but it also highlighted my vulnerability. I allowed others' words to get to me,
Chloe I lay in bed, gazing up at the sky at two in the morning, unable to fall asleep despite having slept a lot during the day. The pangs of hunger gnawed at my stomach, demanding attention, but I ignored them. I was determined, even if it meant enduring a bit of suffering. Letting out a sigh, I was about to head downstairs when the vibrations of my phone on the nightstand caught my attention. My eyes darted toward it, and I furrowed my eyebrows, wondering who could be calling at this hour.My number wasn't something I gave out randomly. I had to trust people before sharing it, but even then, it hadn't worked out. I was too naive, trusting everyone who crossed my path. Curiosity getting the better of me, I picked up the phone, and the screen displayed a blocked number. Taking a deep breath, I answered, my heart pounding."Hello?" I responded."Wanna play a game?" A deep, distorted voice asked, sending chills down my spine."Who is this?" I inquired, and laughter erupted from the oth
ChloeThere was a long pause as my mind struggled to process my momentary lapse in intelligence."Iridium," Hayden responded, his genius shining through."Iridium," I repeated, expecting a reprimand from Chloe, but she held back."That's... correct," she sighed, surprising both of us. Moving on, I glanced down at my phone, raising an eyebrow at Hayden."I-" He was interrupted by a knock on his front door. He made no move to get up, and I couldn't help but laugh."Go check it out," I whispered to him, and he sighed before getting up."Yes, ma'am," he muttered as he stood and I silently giggled.I watched as he opened the front door, and someone immediately wrapped their arms around his neck. He remained still, waiting for them to let go. It was a girl with silver hair and an impressive physique. Her long legs were accentuated by the short skirt she wore, leaving me perplexed. She pulled away and smiled at him, looking around. I caught a glimpse of her blue eyes."Slim!" she exclaimed h
Chloe "How's my favorite girl?" Maya asked, and I laughed as she affectionately kissed my head.A throat cleared from behind us, and we turned to find Leah with her arms crossed."That's a bit hurtful, Maya," she said, and Maya smiled, giving me one more kiss on the head before pointing towards the stairs."Slim is up there getting tutored. Go grab him," she instructed me, and I nodded, heading up the stairs.I knocked on the door and waited for him to open it. The door swung open, but it was the girl from earlier who answered."Yes?" she asked, and I pursed my lips."Let her in, Loren," Hayden said irritably, and I wondered if his annoyance was directed at me."It's fine. Maya said to come get you," I said from outside before turning and making my way back downstairs.I joined the others, and we began looking at Maya's old album. She told us stories of her childhood, and I was captivated by her tales."My mother was difficult. Her husband sold my sister to a family for drugs. He tol
Chloe My hand instinctively dropped, grasping his wrist, but he shook his head, increasing his pace. At that moment, I lost control of my voice, and only moans escaped freely. A tight knot quickly formed in my stomach as his hand seized both of my wrists, pinning them above my head.My legs trembled, and I was bewildered by the sensations coursing through me. I had never experienced anything like this before. He left a trail of marks on my chest, and his fingers delved deeper. When he added a third finger, my back arched involuntarily, and I felt my muscles tighten around them.His gaze met mine as he moved lower, intensifying the knot in my stomach. Just as it was about to release, he withdrew his fingers. An involuntary whine escaped my lips, and he smirked, well aware of how frustrating it was for me. Instead, his finger hooked around the waistband of my underwear, swiftly pulling it off, leaving me fully exposed to him.He remained silent, and before I knew it, his head was betwe
Chloe It was now five in the morning, and I returned to bed for the next two hours before getting up and preparing for school. Surprisingly, I felt energized this time, without any reluctance to leave my bed. My phone had died when Hayden tried calling, so I left it at home to charge. As I descended the stairs, I found my mother sitting on the couch. When she saw me, a smile spread across her face."Hey, Baby. When did you get in?" she asked, and I pursed my lips."This morning," I answered truthfully, not wanting to lie to her."Where were you?" she inquired, raising an eyebrow slightly."At Hayden's house," I cringed, expecting a negative reaction. However, silence followed."Eh, I don't mind. I trust him," she said, going back to her show, and my jaw dropped.Aren't mothers supposed to shout and freak out when their teenage daughter stays at the house of the opposite gender? Then again, my mother didn't have much of a 'Motherhood' experience. I was just glad she was back home."Th
Chloe I heard him sigh before he took my hands and pulled me up. My gaze was dazed, unable to focus on him in that moment. I felt his intense stare burning into the side of my face as he tried to decipher what was troubling me. Another deep sigh escaped his lips, and he gently slid his arms under me, lifting me up. He placed me in the center of his room before returning to retrieve my clothes and a towel. He wiped away the water droplets from my skin, and I simply stared at him, feeling a numbness spreading through me. I felt empty inside. The only sensation I experienced was anxiety, which was enough to bring out my worst. His eyes pierced my soul, and I felt insecure under his gaze. His finger slipped under my chin, tilting my head upward so he could meet my eyes. But I kept my gaze fixed on the corner of the room, and he leaned down, planting a kiss on my jaw.Butterflies fluttered in my stomach, even though I still felt emotionally drained. I expected him to hand me my clothes
ChloeI woke up the next morning, feeling better than I did last night. My stepfather wasn't home when I got up. My mother was already in bed, and my brother wasn't home either. Despite that, I had another nightmare and ended up sleeping in the bathroom. Self-consciousness crept back in, and I wondered if it was my fault. Maybe the clothes I wore had something to do with it. Perhaps I should go back to wearing baggy shirts and sweatpants. Shaking off those thoughts, I glanced at the mirror and wiped away the fog. My wet hair clung to my skin, but my face didn't look as bad today. Usually, I'd have bags under my eyes and wear a grumpy expression.I got dressed, making an effort not to blame myself for what happened last night. Despite the nagging thoughts in my mind, I knew deep down that it wasn't my fault. It couldn't be. I grabbed my bag and phone, then headed downstairs, only to find an empty house.Nobody was home, not even my mother, which left me a bit confused. Nevertheless, I
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