A poisoned peace

Maya’s POV

I woke up earlier than usual and I spent the last hour thinking of a message to send to Jaxon. And most importantly my perfect reaction when we were finally back together. I knew I had to fix this. 

I typed out the apology to Jaxon. “I’m so sorry babe I was overwhelmed and stressed. I'm so sorry with lots of crying emoji. Please, can we talk?”

Then, a quick plea to Mark. “Hey Mark. Just sent him an apology. Please could you tell him how sincere I am. And I know I really messed up and I'm gonna make it up to him. Mark was the perfect solution to my problem.

I didn't wait for a reply. I got ready for school and drove to my old neighborhood. Inside, I went upstairs and found Chloe sitting at my desk. She looked tired, her eyes red-rimmed, like she was crying.

"Chloe, I'm so sorry," I started, but she cut me off, holding up my phone.

"Maya," she said, her voice trembling with a mix of hurt and anger. "Why is my boyfriend's name saved as ‘Jax Boo’ in your contacts? You just want him to hate me since you can't have him, don't you?

"I... I’m sorry. I saved it a long time ago, Chloe. It was a mistake. I’m so sorry."

I watched the conflict play out

 She sighed, her shoulders dropping. "After everything," she whispered, shaking her head. We sat in a tense silence for a moment before I asked the question that had been burning in my mind.

"Chloe? Do you think... Do you think Mark likes you?"

Chloe’s head snapped up, her eyes narrowing. "I don’t think so. Why? Why would you even ask that?"

Mark would never. Jaxon would kill him, before he even thinks about it.

"I've been talking to him," I admitted. "He's been helping me try to figure out how to deal with Jaxon."

A strange look crossed Chloe’s face. "You have a crush on him, don't you? First Jaxon, now Mark? You really are trying to take over my entire life. You want to get rid of Jax so you can have Mark."

"I'm trying to save it!" I argued, but Chloe walked 

When I arrived at school, the atmosphere was thick with gossip. I headed for my locker, my head down, until a shadow fell over me. A heavy arm wrapped around my waist, pulling me back against a firm chest. I gasped as Jaxon turned me around, his grip possessive and tight.

"Miss me?" he murmured. Before I could answer, he leaned in, and kissed me in the hallway for every eye to see.

He pulled me away, dragging me toward the empty music room. Once the door clicked shut, he reached into his bag, pulling out a large, wrapped box.

You got me a gift, Jax? 

Mhhmm, open it babe.

It was a designer jewelry piece. A gold bracelet and a diamond encrusted pendant.

"A love gift," he called it. I know you've been stressed so I got you this. Plus, I'm also here to relieve you of stress. He pushed my hair to the back of my ear. And I felt his heavy breathing on my neck. He kissed my neck slowly, before resting his hands on my thighs. I felt uncomfortable but I was desperate not to ruin things for Chloe.

He slid his hands slowly into my pink dress. I felt water drip onto my panties. Already wet babe, he whispered. He zipped my dress and pushed a nipple into his mouth. Oh my… what the fuck! I didn't like it but it was oddly satisfying. 

Jaxon! I cried.

Then the bell rang. He let go of my boobs already soaked with his saliva. He pushed me face against the wall and helped me dress back. A shiver ran down my spine.

I walked out of the music class first and Jaxon followed. 

Later, in the cafeteria. Jaxon sat beside me, his hands on my petite body.

"So," he said. "What really happened the other day with Nakamura? Why were you having a fight with that girl?"

"It was nothing, Jax," I whispered, picking at my food. "Just a misunderstanding."

Jaxon’s jaw tightened. "Nothing? She humiliated you. No one, especially Nakamura, will have a chance to humiliate you. I'm going to get back at that bitch for you, Chloe. No one treats my girl like that and gets away with it."

My heart stopped. "Jax, babe... I said it’s nothing. Why waste revenge on a piece of trash like her? She's not worth your time."

I felt sick saying the words, insulting my own self just to keep him calm. Jaxon laughed. "You're right," he said. "But it'll be so cool to put her in her place once and for all. Am I right? She needs to know where she stands."

"What do you mean?” I asked, my voice barely audible.

Jaxon smirked. "You'll see, Chlo. You'll see.”