✿♡ JAZZLENE ♡✿"Okay, Mom. Bye. Love you."I hung up the phone after talking to Mom. However, I remained seated on the couch, still holding my cat. My feet were propped up, my back leaned against the couch, and I stared off into space, lost in thought.Another week had passed. Throughout that week, Adam and I hadn't spoken much. Ever since I heard that woman moaning in his apartment, I felt embarrassed around him. Plus, I had been having wet dreams for almost a week now. In those dreams, something happened between us. There were mornings when I woke up sweating, even though the air conditioner was on in my room.Those dreams were the reason I couldn't look at him directly anymore, like I used to. There were times when he would ride to school with me—like the first time I had that dream—and I couldn't bring myself to glance at him. I sat beside him in the front seat while Leigh and Violet were in the back. During those rides, it felt like there were angels in the car because of the ove
✧ADAM MEADOWS✧I WASN’T quite sure what I saw on Jazz’s face last night when I told her I had a date. Was it jealousy? Or did I just hallucinate? But why would she be jealous?My forehead wrinkled in thought, but it quickly smoothed out as I grinned, recalling what happened last night. The raw chicken that fell on the floor just as she was about to leave. She’d stuffed it into a plastic bag and used it to pad her chest.I still laugh when I think about it. No wonder when we faced each other at the door after I opened it, I noticed something was off about her. Her chest. It was obvious she had stuffed it with something. But why raw chicken breast?I was dying to ask her last night why she chose that, but I didn’t get the chance because she screamed and ran out, heading home. I understand her, though. Because if I were in her shoes, I might have just hung myself out of embarrassment. But another question in my mind was . . . why did she do it? Was she trying to impress me? Because I ins
✿♡ JAZZLENE ♡✿I HAD just finished showering and was getting ready. Leigh and Violet and I had made plans to eat out and have a few drinks. Since Camille was busy again, she wouldn't be joining us.I kept my outfit simple—jeans, a cropped top, and my Nike shoes. I didn’t bother with elaborate makeup, just a light touch. I simply brushed my hair and took a scrunchie with me, wearing it on my right wrist.I threw my small wallet into my sling bag and slung it across my body. After spraying on some perfume, I grabbed my phone and left the room.As I was heading down the stairs, I suddenly thought of Adam. I wanted to text him to let him know I was going out with my friends, as that was our arrangement—to inform him of my whereabouts in case of an emergency. But part of me felt hesitant to bother him now, especially since I knew he had a dinner date.I was approaching the main door when I heard a knock, twice. 'Wait, is that Leigh and Violet? We agreed I would go to their apartment, right
✧ADAM MEADOWS✧I quietly watched her while I lounged on the couch, one arm draped over the back with the top buttons of my shirt undone. A lazy smile played on my lips as I watched her pour her heart into the song.“Oops, I did it again.”I lost count of how many songs she had sung by now.“I played with your heart.”After our dinner at the seafood restaurant earlier, she suggested we hit up a karaoke bar.“Got lost in the game.”And ever since she downed three shots, she's been belting out tunes nonstop. It's like the alcohol gave her the confidence to let loose in the room we had all to ourselves.“Ooh, baby, baby. Oops, you think I'm in love. That I'm sent from above~”And judging by the songs she sung, she was a fan of Britney Spears.“I'm not that innocent!”She started with 'One More Time' earlier, and I lost track of the songs that followed. This might be her fifth one now, really feeling 'Oops I Did It Again'. Standing up, mic in hand, she faced the large monitor screen, swayi
✿♡ JAZZLENE ♡✿I feel like I'm drowning in Adam's handsomeness. He still had me in his arms, and our chests were almost touching. This was the first time I saw his face up close like this, and I just realized how flawless his face was. Smooth. No pores, no pimple marks, nothing. He’s perfect.And his lips . . . they looked so kissable. I couldn't help but raise one hand. I cupped his perfect jaw and slowly brought my face closer to his. I wanted to kiss him; I really do! But when our lips were almost touching, I suddenly felt nervous. What if he kills me if I cross the line?Plus, he's my brother's best friend. If my brother Zane finds out I kissed Adam, he might tear me apart. Then he'll put me back together just to tear me apart again. So, instead of kissing him, I whispered, “Happy birthday…” as our lips hovered close. I don't know if I just imagined the disappointment in his eyes or what.I placed my palms on his chest and pushed him away slightly. He moved back a bit. We avoided
✿♡ JAZZLENE ♡✿“Yes. I want this. I . . . want you, Adam.”He released me and took a slight step back. Standing in front of me, he gazed at me as if he were hungry, as if he wanted to devour me whole.“You want to do it here? In your bedroom?” he asked softly, and I nodded gently. “Come here.” He reached for my hand and led me towards the bed. He settled at the foot of it, sitting down while I remained standing before him. “Take off your clothes,” he commanded, his voice cutting through the silence.Though it was my first time, I didn’t hesitate. I acted confidently, but deep down, I was nervous and wanted to retreat, to run out of the room. But here I was. I didn’t want to waste the opportunity to make real something I had only dreamed of.I first peeled off my cropped top while keeping my eyes fixed on his. I unzipped my jeans and slipped them down, leaving me in just my panties and bra. His hand moved, signaling for me to remove the rest of my garments, and I complied without hesit
✿♡ JAZZLENE ♡✿I knew exactly what I was getting into. I also understood the nature of my arrangement with Adam: 'fuck buddies.' It’s a purely physical relationship, with no emotions involved.But this morning, when I woke up naked and alone in my room, I couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness. I didn’t even catch a glimpse of him in the house. He didn’t leave a text or a note to let me know he had left or gone back to his apartment. I don’t even know what time he slipped away.I reached for my cell phone and started typing a message to him, asking where he was. But just as I was about to send it, I paused. 'Who am I to ask?'I put my phone down and sighed as I slid out of bed. I had a bit of trouble walking to the bathroom because I could still feel the soreness between my legs, even though we only had two rounds last night. It was probably because he caught me off guard with his intensity.After a refreshing shower and changing into some comfortable home clothes, I left my room an
✧ADAM MEADOWS✧Jazzlene's words echoed in my mind as I stood before the mirror, adjusting my necktie, preparing for the alumni gala scheduled to start at seven p.m. It was already six-fifteen.‘A date? Really, huh?’I smirked to myself. I knew exactly why she had said that. She was trying to provoke me, having seen Lexi at my apartment earlier. Though she didn’t spell it out, I could read the jealousy on her face when she noticed another woman seated on my couch. Amusing.Lexi was the reason I left Jazzlene's place abruptly earlier, without a goodbye or even waking her up. My phone had awakened me with four missed calls and a text message from Lexi, announcing her imminent visit to my apartment. That compelled me to get up and leave in haste.[FLASHBACK]“Hi, babe.” She greeted me with a wide smile when I opened the door after two knocks.I didn’t respond immediately. I hadn’t intended to invite her in, but her early visit made me consider she might have something important to discuss