Music filtered over the gym speaker. Emily led me in by my wrist, and stalks off to seat with her boyfriend Ted on the top bleachers row. First time she's leaving my hand in the crowd, weird! A rush of panic hits as I was jostled by students. As I watch, scanning my eyes to find an empty spot, a couple of freshmen move to sit next to Emily and Ted. The freshmen trip over themselves scrambling to get a seat.
I kept moving and finally spotted one empty seat… right next to a familiar figure slouching in the second row.I quickly turned around, desperately scanning the crowd for another open seat… any seat but this one… but they aren’t any. I considered sneaking out, until someone shouted from behind.
“hey! Sit your stupid ass down or else you'd be watching from the trash”…
“ hello! you are obstructing my view!” another voice yelled out angrily.
I turned back around to meet Bay’s gaze. My heart skipped a beat“Em… Bay, do you mind?” I stuttered.
Without saying a word, he scoot over and I squeezed in beside him. I sat, neither of us saying a word. He looks even more handsome in his basketball jersey... His chiseled biceps visible shooting out. On the floor of the gym Dylan Ball, Bay’s BFF walked up the podium to address the students.“how you doing Fothoman high?”
The students roar in response! The bleachers growling and shaking as the crowds pound their clenched fists on their chest. Dylan waved to the cheering crowd, flashing smile at them.“welcome back, everyone. For the freshmen who doesn’t know me already, I’m Dylan Ball, your student body president. I know some of you are a little salty that summer is over, but trust me… this Is going to be one of your memorable school year. And on that note let’s kick this pep rally up… Fothoman Tiger style”…At his signal several cheerleaders jump up from the bleachers, bouncing and waving their pom pom excitedly.
One by one the cheerleaders tumble across the gym.Claire draws thunderous applause and cheers as she pulled off an effortless round-off in a backflip. "What a show off" I scorned silently… if there is anything Claire Gustavo is known for, that will be stealing the spotlight. I feel sick already just by looking at her.
“Now that the cheer squad is done totally blowing our minds, let’s give it up for the Fothoman Tiger’s basketball ball team” Dylan announced.
More cheer and applause erupts as a group of basketball players including Bay forms up in front of the podium. I was busy wishing evil on Claire that I didn't even realize when he left his seat.
********Few minutes later, we all dispersed from the hall to our various classrooms. I stroll the hallway carefully trying to maneuver making body contacts with students filing out of the gym. I startled as strong hand clamped around my wrist and pulled me quickly into the bathroom before anyone could see.
Bay pressed my mouth shut with his hand to prevent me from screaming as he shoved me against the door. "Shh! It's me" he whispered. His eyes hovering over my face...
He pinned my wrists over my head and trailed hot kisses down my neck and chest.“ I've been wanting to do this to you all day” he growled into my ears, sending heat down my spine. "You don't know how hard it's been for me watching you in the gym without getting the opportunity to kiss you"
“ please let me go… someone might come in”… I pleaded while struggling to break free from his strong arms.
“no one comes in here at this hour, at least not when I'm in charge. You'd need my permission to do that”… He said as he rain my lips with hot kisses.
I met his gaze dazedly, feeling drunk with desire, savoring the intent look on his face, his eyes dark and fathomless…
“Relax i am not going to fuck you, Hailey. But I will make you cum all over my fingers"…. His voice husky.
His words leaves my body trembling and my panties soaking wet. He suddenly, lifted me into his strong arms and deposted me gently on the toilet seat. He knelt in-between my leg and pulled my skirt up to my waistline and started rubbing my clit through my pant. Relishing a moan from me.
“I want you to stop wearing panties… I like seeing nothing on you. I want to fuck you anywhere and anytime without it getting in my way”… He said and I responded with a nod.
He slowly slipped my pant off and hang my legs over his shoulder. He spread out my leg and position himself.
He slide a finger inside my wet dripping pussy... A sharp moan escaped my mouth. He thrusted fast… looking deep into my eyes. He groan as my body shiver. A mixture of Sharp pain and please blaze hot inside of me.
My head fell back as I was barely fighting not to cream out loud... as tears trailed my cheek.
"Yes... Yes... Yes.... I want you to cum for me... I like the way you react to me. I like having you at my mercy, like this. he said, never breaking his gaze. His eyes Savouring every writhe and pain he caused me.
He continued faster and harder until waves of ecstasy rushes over my body. My body vibrated as I tightened my grip on the neck of his jersey.
He didn't stop until we heard footstep coming towards the door. We spring apart quickly smoothing our hair and clothes. The student tried to push the door open…
“is anyone there?”…
“ Get lost!” Bay responded and the student leaves cursing out.
He casts a quick glance at me before stalking out.
******** I came out to the hall like nothing happened. Emily called out to me. She was standing with Ted close to her locker, his arms snaked around her waist.“Hailey! Over here!” she waves me over.
I walk over to them and gives Ted a playful jab on the shoulder.“hey Ted!”…
"I have been looking everywhere for you. Where did you run off to?”… She asked inquisitively.
“ I eeh… em! … I was in Mrs. Gupta’s office” I stuttered. Best save I could think of at that point. Why Mrs Gupta though?
“Mrs. Gupta?... What for? She queried
“ I went to sign up for the music club”
She scoffs “good luck with that… “
“you just challenged Claire Gustavo. Music club is her territory. She wins every competition there is to music every year. You would not want to try her, trust me “ Ted adviced.
“don’t worry! You can still beat her. I trust you” Emily said, crossing a hand on my shoulder.
“is anyone one else hungry? Cos I’m starving”
With that, we darted our way into the cafeteria and settled on a table. Ted and I gave Emily our order and she walked off to get them. I imagined Bay sitting with me in the cafeteria as the room smelled of peanut butter and waxy cartons of milk. Those are his favorite and every one of the things he liked reminds me of him. It will be nice sitting with him and claiming him as mine in front of the entire school instead of playing hide and seek.
“so, how was your summer?” Ted asked
Just as I was about to respond to Ted's question my eyes flicker to Bay and Claire walking into the cafeteria. I froze as my jaw jutted.
“still into him, huh? Ted asked.
I flinched, as his voice shoots me out of my reverie.
“uh... Who?”He nod his head towards Bay. I looked at them sliding on top of a seat on the popular kids table. They are discussing and laughing with Dylan Ball and Brad, one of the notorious bully of Fothoman High. Claire leaned into his body, her hands sliding around his shoulder. He pulled her towards him and just like that… they were kissing. How is he acting so normal after what he did to me in the convenience?
Ted noticed the poisonous jealousy in my eyes.“ don’t you think it’s time you move on? Just take a good look at Claire… look at her!... I’m sorry Hailey, but you cannot compete with that”…
“Don’t be a jerk Ted” Emily narrowed her eyes angrily at Ted as she tossed the tray of food loudly on the table, sending some of them flying to the ground.
“ I am just being honest with Hailey. why are you mad at me for telling her the truth?” Ted blew hot. “You call her your BFF yet you seat and lie to her?”…
Heads started to turn to our table. At this point I could feel tears prickling my eyes
“who the hell are you to judge her?”…. Emily asked furiously “who gave you that right?“Enough!” I yelled, jerking up from my seat. “both of you! that is enough!”…Bay’s hard gaze fell on me… I looked over at him and hold his moment before rushing out of the cafeteria. I hated that I was in such situation because of him.***I spurred Burly and she started walking. She seemed to understand my pain, she was sad too. I pated her affectionately and she nickers in response. “I Know girl… mama is sad today” She neighed and walked across the vast meadow as i sat on her back in silence, swaying in motion of her movement. I looked around the landscape hoping all my pain disappears with the wind. The universe doesn’t seem to align with me. Bay was right, I am such a bad luck. It’s been Ten years since my mom left, and there have not been any sign of her, not even a word. When I was a child, my parents fights could suck the oxygen out of a room. My mother verbally lashed my father, broke jam jars, and made outlandish threats. Her outbursts froze me in my tracks. When my father fled to work, the garage, or the woods, I felt unprotected. There was no safe spot for me at home. I would often go somewhere else… either to Emily’s or work my ass off in the ranch to help clear my head.
Emily and I laughed our way into the ranch from the woods like the good old times. We enjoyed our little race so much that we forgot we were running from something. I crouched to scratch the ear of a calf snuggling on my leg. It hummed in appreciation as I kept on scratching its head. Emily touched my shoulder trying to draw my attention. “Girl you don’t wanna miss this, trust me”… I looked up and followed her gaze to Bay and Claire seated on the front step of the porch. Bay is seated on the top while Claire is at a lower step seated in-between his legs. Her head against his chest and his arms wrapped around her. Claire was showing him something in her phone and they are convulsing with laughter. I wonder what could be so funny in Claire's phone that'd make Bay laugh so much. C'mon he rarely even smile. A flash of pain Pierced through my heart and I was battling to control my heavy breathing. “are you okay?” Emily asked. Squeezing a com
After the dinner at Schuyler’s, Jake dropped Emily off at her place before we headed towards my street. Jake kept his face stiff and expressionless throughout the drive, but there is still a glint of softness in his eyes.How a dinner that started off with a flowing conversation got sour just when I thought I could not get enough of the delicious meal still baffles me. I don’t know what is going on between Jake and Bay but its visible there is animosity between them. Jake casted me a look and snorted, the corner of his mouth curl up in a smirk.I pointed at my house and he pulled up. “I am very sorry about what happened tonight. I'm embarrassed that you had to see that . The dinner didn’t go as well as I had planned but I'd do better next time" he throws me an apologetic look.  
I came back from school with a wielded mind to get even. My phone was buzzing with text messages and calls from Jake but I was not in the mode to talk to anyone. Bay stood and watched me bullied by his circle without standing to my defense, and Claire ridiculed me in front of many student. Too much trouble for one day. I didn’t want anyone adding to my already lined up of problems I made my way to the basement to look for my mum’s old guitar. I haven’t stringed in a long time, and I do not have much time to practice. Tomorrow, is either I get a standing ovation or get booed. I was prepared for either of them. I didn’t want Claire thinking that her threats was the reason I withdrew from the audition. I have to be there, no matter what. It took a few try for me to open the basement door, it rusted hinged screeching with every shove. I can’t remember when last anyone entered the basement. Some of my mum’s old things were there. Cobwebs tickled my fac
…Jake crossed his arms, leaning against the doorframe. I stood in shock for a moment. He stared, towering my face. Between the two brothers, i can’t tell which is more weird. One just jumped out through my bedroom window and the other is staring right at me in the front door. “why do you look so shocked? Are you going to let me in or not! He asked. I stepped back to let him in. He stalked into the living room and plopped on the couch like he’d been here many times. I closed the door and braced myself to knock him off of his effrontery. I hurried to where he was seated forcibly trying to keep a straight face. “What are you doing here Jake?” I tightened my vocal as much as possible. “I was worried about you. You didn’t pick my calls and you probably left my messages unread" he said, raising his eyebrow with a smirk. “Jake you should leave” I said meanly.&n
…Everything Mr. Gab was saying in the classroom was breezing behind me. My attention and senses was on the moving hands of the wall clock, waiting for it to hit at12 o’clock on the dot. My audition starts in 9 minutes and uncertainties was lurking around the edge of my subconscious mind. My chin rested in my hand as I drool to the wall clock counting out the seconds left in my head… 5,4,3,2, and before the bell chimed I was already on my feet. I heard Emily call out to me and without looking back at her i grabbed my guitar and breezed through the hallway into the audition room. A little queue of hopeful singers winds around the room. My nerve ramped when I caught glimpse of Claire and her click, Tammy and Diana on the judges table. She was definitely up to sabotage me. Our eyes met and she gave me a tight-lipped smile. She lowered her head and started whispering with the girls. Ya! They are definitely up to no good.
The next morning, Jake led me into the barn to help milk the cows. Bay led a tan cow down the center aisle past us. He shakes his head when he saw Jake and I, and walked down the aisle to cool off. Throughout the process of milking the cow he could not get his eyes off of me. I’ve been spending so much time with Jake the past few days and Bay hated it. After sometime he huffed and stormed off.Jake is an interesting guy, one that knows how to treat a woman and I loved that about him. I enjoyed spending time with him and I think I might just be falling for him too? I found myself admiring all he does… As he milked the cow, I couldn’t resist gulping to his flexed biceps, his strong jawline, his red lips, his thick blonde hair and his sparkling eyes. He glanced up at me and my heart skipped. “did you hear what I said?” he askedI barely registered what he was saying as my memory was flooded with an illicit thoughts of we
There is a lot of debate and stigma that surrounds teen love. Many adults brush teen relationships off, believing that they are unable to stand the test of time. However, this believe is not entirely valid. Call it puppy love or lust there are many popular people who married their High School love, like Lebron James and Savannah Bronson. The only problem on my part is that I love three and do not want to lose either of them. I cannot choose between them because I love different things about them.High School wasn’t a smooth ride for me. I was seen as a freak, a farm girl, a nerd and nobody wants to be linked or associated with me. My self esteem got crushed in our first year when Emily and I auditioned for Cheer. I got booed out of stage when I fell flat on my ass. Emily followed me, even though she got in. She is this friend that’d give up her dreams to see you happy. She’d never be in something I wasn’t in on. Emily was always there f