ログイン(Brandon’s POV)I leaned back against the locker, arms crossed, watching Nico do his usual thing he was in full tease mode again, smacking the back of my head lightly while pretending to check my notes. “You still writing like a kindergartener, Brandon? Come on, focus.”Kylie laughed from the side, and Troy just smirked like he knew something I didn’t I rolled my eyes and shoved Nico’s hand away, but I couldn’t hide the small grin tugging at my lips. This has become our routine lately — Nico finding excuses to bother me, me pretending to hate it, and everyone else watching like it was the best entertainment on campus.But today, as Nico leaned in a little too close, his fingers brushed my shoulder while he pointed at a random line in my notebook, something in my chest tightened. A memory hit me hard — that night after the department football match the dinner. The jealousy. The way he’d taken me apart and put me back together in his condo, leaving me sore and smiling for days.I swal
The next day at school felt a bit heavy,the sun was shining, the hallways were buzzing with post-exam relief, and for once, my mind wasn’t tangled in the usual storm of thoughts about Jayden. Dave had texted me a good morning message with a silly selfie, and I’d replied with one of my own, smiling as I walked through the gates it was simple,nice the kind of start to the day that made everything feel possible.Kylie and Brandon were waiting at our usual spot near the lockers, already arguing about lunch plans. The second they saw me, Kylie’s eyes lit up with mischief.“Troy! Spill the tea how was the date with Dave?”I laughed, cheeks warming as I leaned against the locker. “It was… really good, like surprisingly good.”They dragged me to our empty classroom for lunch, demanding every detail I told them everything — the cinema, how I’d hidden my face in his shoulder during the scary parts, the popcorn everywhere, the arcade games where we’d laughed like idiots, the quiet spot by the r
Chapter 62: Starlit Confessions and Quiet HeartsThe weekend arrived like a gentle exhale after a long, tense week, sunday evening found me standing in front of my mirror, adjusting the collar of a simple white button-down shirt I’d paired with dark jeans and my favorite sneakers nothing too fancy — just comfortable enough to feel like myself, but nice enough to show I cared. My hair was a little messy from running my hands through it too many times, but I left it that way. Dave had seen me at my most relaxed during the resort trip there was no need to pretend now.My phone buzzed. Dave: “I’m outside take your time.”I smiled at the screen, grabbed my wallet and keys, and headed downstairs the house was quiet — Mom still at the hospital, Dad in his office, and mom step out too no one to question where I was going, I slipped out the front door before anyone could notice, the cool evening air brushing against my skin as I walked to Dave’s car.He was leaning against it, looking effortl
The days after my conversation with Jayden felt lighter, like I’d finally set down a weight I’d been carrying for too long, I wasn’t pretending the hurt was gone — it still lingered in quiet moments — but I was choosing to move forward anyway, school, friends, and the quiet thrill of something new with Dave kept me grounded. I wasn’t chasing anyone anymore I was just living.It was finally Dave’s presentation day, and the entire senior class was buzzing with nerves and anticipation, I sat in the back of the auditorium with Kylie and Brandon, watching as Dave stepped onto the stage he looked confident, sharp in his uniform, notes steady in his hands when he started speaking, his voice was clear and passionate, explaining his business proposal with such ease that even the professors nodded along. By the end, the room erupted in applause his superiors praised him openly — “Outstanding work,” one said. “You have real potential.”My chest swelled with genuine pride I pulled out my phone a
The days after Sophia recovered settled into a new kind of normal that felt anything but, she was fully fine now — moving around the house with ease, laughing at Marbel’s jokes, helping miss Hanna in the kitchen when she had the energy. But she stayed with us a little longer, her parents still away on business, no one minded she was sweet, polite, and easy to have around mom treated her like a daughter, Dad asked her about her studies, and Marbel dragged her into sisterly gossip sessions on the surface, it looked warm and welcoming like she belonged.Jayden made sure of that he took her on dates almost every other day sometimes it was a quiet café after school, sometimes a drive to the city for dinner. He’d come home later with that satisfied smirk, telling Mom how “perfect” the evening had been one night, they went to a club I heard them leave — Jayden’s laugh echoing in the hallway, Sophia’s excited voice as she thanked him for inviting her, I stayed in my room, headphones on, pre
(Jayden’s POV)When Mom asked for Sophia to come stay with us, I was really excited and told myself this was the plan and I'll make the most of itSophia was here, recovering in our guest room, and I was going to make it work, I was going to fall for her or at least make myself believe I could she was perfect on paper — kind, smart, beautiful, the kind of girl who made my parents light up and the kind who fit neatly into the future they imagined for me no complications or secrets nor risk of destroying everything we’d built as a family.So I threw myself into it every morning, I brought her breakfast in bed — fresh fruit, toast with her favorite jam, and a small flower I’d picked from the garden. She’d blush and thank me with that soft laugh that should have made my chest feel warm. Instead, it felt… polite and nice but not enough,never enough.“You don’t have to do all this, Jayden,” she said one morning, sitting up against the pillows as I set the tray down her hair was messy from
We sang karaoke until our voices went hoarse, played the weirdest group games that had everyone in stitches, devoured plate after plate of grilled food, and danced like nobody was watching under the stars, it was pure, chaotic joy — the perfect beginning to what already felt like the best week and
The manager and staff welcomed us with warm smiles and open arms the moment we stepped off the bus.Downhill Resort was everything the pictures promised and more — it felt like stepping straight into a fairy tale, lush green hills rolled gently toward crystal-clear beaches, palm trees swayed lazily
Very early on Saturday morning, the house stirred with quiet activity, mom had woken up before dawn to prepare a special snack pack for Jayden and Sophia — homemade energy bars, fresh fruits, and some of her famous travel biscuits. She moved around the kitchen with that calm efficiency only she had
The holidays settled into a comfortable rhythm at home, even if it felt a little quieter than usual.Mom was barely around these days — being Chief Surgeon meant long hours at the hospital, emergency calls at odd times, and endless meetings. Dad wasn’t much better, his business was booming, so he







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