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Jasmine is my kid sister and also the only family member I have left in the entire world. Our parent died in a car accident one night when they were on their way to pick Jasmine from a school camping trip and ever since then it has being just me and her against the world and nothing in between.
Even though we fight a lot. We love and care for each other just as much and I pray it doesn't change.
She is still my little sister even though she feels she is the new boss of me. I'd kill anyone who tries to hurt her even a little bit.
I stole a quick glance at her direction without her knowing. She was busy texting with her phone. I bet she is communicating with one of her minions.
Her best friend Tia has been chasing my pant for as long as I can remember and just last month. I decided to give her a taste of Jaden Cole and ever since she hasn't stop coming back for more.
I need to get rid of her clingy ass before she add a label to us. I practically cringed at the thought of being Tia's anything but fuck buddy.
Not even in my dreams will I be tied to any girl for that matter and especially not her.
The girl is a fucking psycho plus she is just not my type.
**There was no single space left in the parking lot when we made it to school that morning. I'm not exactly surprised given the fact that today was the beginning of a new session with a new set of freshman coming in.
It would have been a miracle to find one empty and not occupied by a barbie looking car.
These group of students are always so punctual and likely to eat up all the extra space without as much of a single thought for their late coming seniors.
I mean, who told them school year will become a lot easier if they show up in class earlier than necessary. It would have being if the school system wasn't originally designed to fuck us all up and make every single one of us, stressed induced beings.
Maybe someone has to tell them to take it easy because everyone is going to get their fair share of stress just as much as fun but first thing first, I need to stop worrying about these kids and get this vehicle parked.
Darn!
Maybe all hope was not lost yet because I just noticed another car pulling out of the parking lot._well, looks like today is going to be my lucky day because that's my spot right there.
Shit!_maybe not so fast.
I noticed a pink Audi turning towards the same direction and knew i had to stepped on the accelerator a little bit more if I wanted to make it before them.
I bet they were still a bunch of frosh trying to beat me to it but am not going to give them that satisfaction.
Definitely not today!_they still have a lot to learn. Starting from now.
Jasmine had a look of disbelief in her eyes when I turned and looked back at her because she too was a sophomore even though she act like she knows all already.
"Don't be a hypocrite right now okay? It was a fair chance and I simply beat them to it so don't make me look like the bad guy because that would be totally unfair" I snapped at her and she rolled her eyes in return.
She unbuckled her seatbelt and stumped out like the child she really was not saying a single word even though her silence was word enough.
Alright!.
I got down with my bag and slung it over my shoulder before making my way into the building.
There was a purple welcome banner hanging over the school entrance when I got closer.
Principle Jones always had them made every time new freshman was to be admitted into the school.
Springfield High was a two story brick building that stood like an ancient old guard house with dotted glass windows. The building was extremely massive and one can easily get lost when not careful.
The hallway seemed so noisy as always with scuffing shoes and chattering voices as they moved along hurriedly in different directions.
There was a flood of students crowding the hallway even as I made my way further towards the classroom.
Some student were acting too timid and shy to actually look at where they were headed and kept shoulder bumping into other students while muttering apologies over and over again as if that would save them from being shoved aside by the crazy ones.
Many were clustered beside their lockers and speaking with their friends in hushed voices while some just walked pass looking depressed and nervous not to mention how much they oozed of hangovers.
Stupid sophomores!
Don't ask me how I know alright?because apart from the fact that they were so damn too obvious? I was once in their shoes.
People usually do stupid things when they are being forced to prove how tough they are and it's even more stupid how much shit people can get themselves into every single time, trying to prove that same toughness.
I don't know if you get my point but that's how i see it but if you can not see it my way then its okay.
I kept maneuvering my way through the chaos of the day until i finally made it to my first class in one piece and quickly settled into my desk.
My gaze darting around in search of Oliver. He is my best buddy and also the only one dumb enough to take advance chemistry just because I did.
I guess, since we were such best buddies, we could also do it in chemistry as well.
Crazy shit!
I pulled out my phone to text him because it was obvious he was running late. Probably overslept after last night hook up.
Mrs steward walked in and stood at the head of the class and stared at me with a raised brow.
"Good morning Mrs steward. It's good to see you today"
"It's good to see you too Mr. Cole. Now, would you Please put that phone away?"
I took a quick look at my phone and back at her with a playful stare "this? Well I was just about to put it away Mrs steward"
I chuckled awkwardly at her and she gave me a stern look.
"Okay!" I said.
I shot her a solemn look and placed it into my jacket but not before texting Oliver really quick.
Mrs steward who was no longer paying attention to me at this point kept tapping her fingers at the folder she came in with while glancing at the door like every single second.
I just wonder if she has graded our test already or waiting for someone to come do it for her. After five minutes, she turned her full attention on everyone.
"Alright class, let get settled" she said. Her lips forming a thin line.
The once noisy room began to slowly quiet down with everyone shuffling around before settling down on their desks and then turned towards the front to face her.
"So" she began and cleared her throat.
"I have a quick announcement to make before we fully begin. A new student will be joining our class from this moment onward and I will like you all to meet him"
She turned towards the door as if whoever that could be was just hanging around there and waiting to be called in.
I mean who is dumb enough to join our class at this point unless he was exceptionally good at calculating formulas and mixing chemicals to get a reaction that doesn't end in explosion and getting expelled.
I slouched a little bit on my desk. My chin resting against my fist in expectation.
This should be fun.
The door opened. A tall dark hair guy with tattoo trailing his right arm and a few more peeking from under his neck, walked into the room and had everyone awestruck.
His black leather jacket was wrapped loosely around the waist of his even darker ripped jean with a lay back attitude.
He looked up straight at my direction and our eyes met briefly for a moment and I thought i saw something like recognition flashed in them before it was quickly replaced with an impassive gaze.
Who the fuck is this guy?
**"This is Ryder, Ryder Smith._your new class mate" Mrs. steward had replied as if she had read my thought or did I said that word out loud for everyone to hear me.I took a quick sideways glance at the ginger bread hair Olivia wondering if she heard me but she was too hypnotized by the sight before her to even realized I said anything.Maybe I didnt and it was all in my head.Some of the girls at the front row just whimpered and bat their fake lashes at the sound of his name like little girls meeting their favorite celebrity crush for the first time.Even Mrs grumpy Steward seemed to be getting affected as well.Fuck!Someone please hit me across the face because this can't be happening._I mean, is our old grumpy teacher crushing on him too? Because that is all I would ever need to make me give up on this female species for life.Some unknown guy just walked in and smiled a stupid one at them and they start to act like a bunc
*I couldn't help but wonder what could have caught their attention so badly. I quickly turned around on my butt and looked behind me.Turns out, dark messy hair and ripped jean from earlier had just strolled into the cafeteria with none other than my sister Jasmine latched onto his arm like he is the only lifejacket in the middle of a sinking ship.Funny thing is, they were headed straight for our table.Fuck!Ryder was looking straight at me. His side lip coiled up in a half smirk as his eyes zeroed in on me completely.Then as if he got the confirmation he was looking for, he bite at his lip ring slightly before letting out that devilish smirk and reached out a hand to brush off a few strains of hair away from his left brow..Fuck me!Jasmine and Ryder strode over to our table and he took the empty seat opposite mine with Jasmine still huddled by his side."Whoa, looks like we meet again. Jaden" Ryder said. Smil
"What the actual fuck Jaden? I told you to stay the hell away from my friends" Jasmine had cringed loudly at me and I just shrugged. "Ugh, maybe you'd like to rephrase that very statement Jas. Your friends are the ones who need to stay the fuck away from me and not the other way round" I shrugged my body off slightly and gave Tia a sideways glare and she snorted at me. The guys just chuckled a little harder under their breath. Oliver gave me high five and Jasmine shot him a warning glare. "I'm right here okay?" Tia had snapped at no one in particular before turning to shoot Jasmine a weak glare. "And, will you please stop acting like my mom? Cos I think, i'm old enough to know who I want Jasmine" Tia had quickly defended herself. "Of course you would say that, since you are such a bitch!" Jasmine had spat in anger causing the boys to uuuh and aaah in respond. Ryder just slouched back against his desk with a bored expression. His ey
* A whole week had gone by since Ryder showed up in our class and trust me when I tell you this, I have done my very best to avoid him but it has been close to impossible especially when Mrs. Grumpy Steward still thinks and believe we could be great friends. She even went ahead to pair us up in her stupid laboratory experiment. Yup, she fucking did. And let me tell you how that very fact is going right now. Ryder is currently seating across from me in the lab stool with his protective eye goggle and lab coat and gloves just like I was, only difference is, he hasn't stop talking since we began working and am this close to snapping at him if he doesn't shut it and stop asking so much damn stupid questions that has nothing to do with acid and base. My patience went out the door when Mrs. Steward just stepped out of the laboratory few minutes into the practical and pretty much leaving us under the supervision of her lab assistant to guide us through t
*Jaden POV.I had just gotten out of the shower with a single towel wrapped loosely around my waist and still toweling my hair dry when I heard little giggles coming from downstairs and decided to take a look.I found my sister Jasmine at the bottom of the stairs with Ryder, clothed in his signature black leather jacket and equally black ripped jean with ankle boots.Jasmine on the other hand was looking like some model out of a runway with a tight fit grey gown and a black jacket with white furs around it neck and all that make up stuffs plastered on her face and smiling from ear to ear like a silly little girl thanks to all the chizzy pick up lines Ryder was busy throwing at her as compliment.How typical and lame if you ask me but then again,it's really not my business if she choose to believe him of course without reading between the line then it's her problem.What I do want to know is what that dude standing over there is
*I took a deep breath.With both my hands anchored against my waist lazily, I took another sharp intake of breath and filled my lungs with the much needed air and exhaled slowly through my mouth.The clock was ticking away by the second. Two more throw in through the hoop basket and we can call it a day and go home and rest. My team and i have been at it since an hour already and coach Mike is still looking to drill us some more.I took a quick glance at the game clock and realized four minutes was all that was left in this half before he blows the final whistle.We were drawn out into two opposing teams and we are at a draw at this point and after this half time is exhausted, we'd head over to extra time and battle it out some more.Ryder happens to be in my team for today drill and he and I have been able to keep a level head through out the game so far even though it seem pretty impossible from the very beginning when coach mike su
*"See you around Jaden" He told me and turned to walk away before the door to our locker room swing open with Noah's head popping through."Hey guys" his eyes darting from me to Ryder and I just raised a single brow at him."What's up?""Well, the guys and I are gonna hang out later to celebrate tonight winning. Was wondering if you will like to come along?""Yeah sure. I'm just going to shower real quick and I will catch up with the group later. Same spot?""Yup..you got it"He turned to Ryder with a grin. "You are welcome to join us too man. You did pretty great at practice early. You should come join us"Ryder shifted from one feet to the next with a chuckle. "Are you sure? I mean, I don't want to inconvenience anyone with my presence"He ended his speech and gave me an intended sideways glance and I just scoffed at him. Instead of beating around the bush, he might as well come out and say what's on his mind li
*I sat at my usual spot the next day in class but couldn't stop staring at the empty desk before me. Ryder didn't show up in class today and am kind of wondering why. He practically ran out of the pub we were at last night after he got some call in his phone.I just hope everything is alright with him and hasn't been kicked out of his band or something but then again who knows. I don't even know why am worried about the guy when it's really none of my business.Pushing the thought of Ryder out of my head, I tried to focus more on what Mrs. Steward was saying as I leaned forward slightly and began to scribble words into my note for safe keeping.An hour later, Class finally came to an end and I quickly stowed my writing materials away and was about to make my way out of the class when I heard my name slipped out of Mrs. Steward mouth and stopped in my next hasty step.I walked over to her table with hesitant steps and stood before her._confusion wr
Five years later.Jaden's POVI took another glance at my watch for the umpteenth time in a row and then back at the weather outside and sigh. It was still drizzling after a heavy downpour and I can't help but wonder if Ryder is still going to make it here as planned.I grab a glass of water from across the table and downed it, still trying to calm my nerve a bit. Five years has slip by so fast and a lot have changed around here. I graduated from college two months ago and even made it to my favorite basketball team as assistant captain.Jasmine was in her third year of college and barely come around. Just like I said before, a lot have changed around here but something have pretty much stayed the same like my relationship with Ryder. Yes we have had our ups and downs but we are still sticking it out.When his father found out about us, he felt Ryder was going through a rebellious phase and would eventually grow over it, forcing us to put our relationship on hold for a couple of month
*Thirty minutes later, we arrived back in school and at the venue where the party is being held. Finally arriving in school came with a different kind of headache. I mean, aside from posing for a compulsory photo session at the entrance with awkward position with a bunch of people I might not be seeing again for the rest of my life, I also had to deal with my sister clingy ass who is still holding onto my boyfriend's arm as if he is the only lifejacket in a middle of a sinking ship.This particular scene kind of remind me of the first time I saw them together and even though I was convinced Ryder was the one swooning all over her, now I know my sister is the nosy house fly that won't go away and leave us alone.I mean, where the fuck is her prom date for crying out loud. If Oliver doesn't find and take her soon, I will be forced to do something my side. Ryder on the other hand seem to be enjoying this way too much as he was gladly going with whatever the fuck she want without a sing
Jaden's POV*"Wait, is it just me or Alec seem a little pissed back there" I finally let out a breath once we got home and went up the stairs and into the safe comfort of my room.Ryder gave a careless shrug as he took off his shoes before jumping on my bed with a loud sigh. "I don't know, I think he was just his usual nosy self"Maybe am just being jealous but still, I wasn't very comfortable around the guy and that's just pretty much it.Taking off my shoes and shirt as well, I slipped into bed beside him and he immediately reached over and pulled me closer before kissing the top of my head with a sigh.We just lay in that position for a bit, no word uttered, just listening to each other heart beat before I heard him yawn loudly."Can I crash here tonight?" He asked while peering down at me with heavy eye lids.Wrapping my arms around his midrib, I held him closer before nuzzling my face into the fabric of his clothes. "Is that a yes?" He asked between laughs."Stay forever" I tol
Jaden's POV*"So, where are we going?" I said to Ryder as he handed me his helmet with a smirk."You will find out when we get there. Now, C'mon" He gave me a wink then his leg swung over and he positioned himself on his bike with a flick of his hair that was starting to look longer than usual.He did so in a perfectly and effortlessly way. Just like a fucking rock star would. I mean, he was already looking the part. Black jacket with equally dark ripped jean and boots.He was fucking perfect.I snapped out of my drooling and placed the helmet over my head and then pushed myself up and over the bike and immediately link my hands around his waist. And not once did I forget to sniff in his scent into my lungs. He smell so fucking divine and edible."You ready?" He called back at me and my grip tighten in response."Let go"The motorcycle engine roar to life instantly and next thing I know, we had sped past the school gates and also out of sight and towards an unknown destination."What
Ryder's POV*The rest of the day drone out slowly with preparation for our final exams. I barely even saw Jaden, making my day even more boring than it started out.I sent him a text earlier and he only replied with a heart emoji and a talk to you later.I can't believe how much am missing him even though am pretty much seated with the guys and they haven't stopped chattering on top of their voices."Why are you sulking?" Nathan asked me out of nowhere with furrowed brows."I'm not sulking Nat" I snapped at him."Yes you are" he said poking his middle index at me. "You look so sad without Jaden and it's starting to hurt my eyes pretty bad" he said and began laughing.Noah smack him over the shoulder with a weak glare. "Quit making fun of him. It's already hard enough that Jaden is not here to cheer him up. I mean, you wouldn't know since you haven't been in love and all" he gave me a sympathetic look and I just scoffed at him.Oliver and Cooper just chuckle under their breath, obviou
Ryder's POV*After walking around hand in hand, Jaden and I spotted an ice cream truck by the road side and went for it. We ordered for two vanilla with extra cherry at the top.Before I could take out my wallet and and pay for it, Jaden already beat me to it as he quickly handed the lady a few bucks."Hey, I really wanted to pay for that. You have been spending for us all night?"I said with a little sad pout.He gave a shrug, "I don't mind spending for us and besides, you did all the spending when we went out on a movie date last time so it's my turn""Alright" I told him with a smile and he reached out and pulled me closer to his side, his arms wrapped protectively across my shoulder while the other one held on to his ice cream comb.I took a lick at mine and felt the flavor melt in my mouth. "Umm, This taste so good" I have moaned and commented.Jaden gave with a questioning look before he answered with a nod and took a lick at his."You are right, this actually taste pretty good"
Jaden's POV*Ryder and I ended up back in my house and inside my room to be exact. My whole muscle aches like never before and instead of spending 50 buck at spa tomorrow, he offered to massage me first. At first I thought he was kidding around or just wanted to see me butt naked and spread out like yummy candy before his eyes but boy, was I wrong? Not only does Ryder have pretty magic fingers. He also knows exactly how to unknot my fucking tensed muscles just fine."Are you better now?" He question from right on top of me and I groan into the pillow before replying."Not yet. I'm going to need you to go a little lower and faster than that and work it some more"And just like I wanted, he added more of that coco scenting oil i got from Jasmine room into his palm and slap it to my flesh before his hands began to work their way down to the arch in my back and causing my eyes to roll all the way back when he made it to the exact spot I wanted."Yup. Right there babe. That's the fucking
*note: this chapter will be written in two point of views. First from Jaden's then Ryder's so take note.Jaden's POV.*The crowd erupt into a loud cheer as we sprint into the court, my eyes immediately scanning the bleachers for Ryder. My eyes caught sight of him among the last row and it's crazy how he is looking at me too. I held his gaze for another moment before refocusing on the task at hand.The clock was about to start ticking and the crowd was relentless in cheering us to victory. We went over the rules of the game with the referee before we took our positions. Before the ball get toss in the air, I clear my mind of every single noise and whisper as I focus more on the ball.For the next twelve minutes, give or take, the only thing that matters is getting this ball through that hoop as many times as possible.I look over to my right and Oliver seem to be mirroring my thought exactly. I allowed the cheers of the spectators wash over me and through me,fueling the adrenaline pum
Jaden's POV*Tonight is the day we all been training our butt off for. Winning tonight game can leave us with a future to look forward to, especially for people like me hoping to get a scholarship to college and loosing would mean looking for another means to survive through college but just like coach Mike said earlier. Loosing tonight game doesn't mean we are failures, it simply means we should put in more work and come back better but I doubt there would be another chance like this one for me.This is my last year of high school and also my only chance to make something out of it. My parent already did their best saving up enough money to carry us through highschool and even though Jasmine doesn't know it yet, we only have enough to send one of us to college and that's why I need this scholarship, that way Jasmine will have enough funds to go through college without stress.I only found out recently and telling her about it won't change anything