Fake dating the School King

Paige couldn’t believe what she just saw.Her mouth was left open for a while.She tilted her head the other way like she didn’t care.The whole students were shocked. I guessed the entire school believed our relationship now.The entire cafeteria was buzzing with whispers.“Aaron Briggs kissed her!”“Since when were they dating?”I could hear all these from the group of students whose eyes were focused on us.I looked at Aaron, he stayed calm holding my hand like nothing ever happened, his fingers firm around mine like this was normal.Before I could do anything, Aaron tightened his grip on my hand and we both walked out of the cafeteria.We walked into an empty class and we shut the door behind us.I released my hand from his grip, my fingers tingling slightly.“You kissed me without warning,” I snapped at him, my heart still beating faster than normal.“Relax,” Aaron said with a shrug.“We wanted them to believe it right? That was the best way.” He said, leaning on a table.Aaron s

I hesitated for only a second before stepping aside.“Yeah, come in.” My voice shook slightly.Aaron walked in without another word.I closed the door, fingers lingering on the handle before turning back.He had already moved into the living room, leaning casually against the table by the window.But his eyes… were on me. Slow. Intentional.My breath caught.It wasn’t his usual teasing look. It felt deeper. Like he could see through the thin fabric of my robe.Heat crept up my neck. I crossed my arms unconsciously.God.Why does he always do that?“You didn’t answer my texts,” I said softly.“Ethan’s fine,” he replied.I stepped closer. “Fine?”“He’s stable.”Something in his expression shifted. Not broken… but not okay.“What happened?”He looked away. “Wrong place. Wrong time.”That was it.Silence settled between us.Then he pushed off the table. “We should sit.”I nodded and moved to the couch.He sat beside me—close, but not too close.“My house wasn’t ideal tonight,” he said.“W

A soft knock came a few minutes after Aaron left the room.I looked up from where I was sitting.“Come in,” I said quietly, my voice still a little unsteady.The door opened gently, and a well-dressed woman stepped inside holding a long garment bag. She offered a polite smile.“Mr. Briggs sent this for you,” she said, carefully placing the bag on the chair near the mirror before slipping out as quietly as she had entered.I stared at the bag for a long moment, curiosity and nervousness mixing in my chest.Finally, I walked over and slowly unzipped it.My breath caught the second I saw the dress.It was stunning. A deep, rich emerald silk that shimmered softly under the light. The fabric looked incredibly smooth and luxurious, the cut elegant yet daring. It didn’t just look expensive. It looked like it had been chosen with purpose.I hesitated for only a second before slipping out of my previous clothes and carefully putting on the new dress. When I stepped in front of the full-leng

Aaron didn’t stop walking.His hand wrapped around my wrist, firm enough to pull me along as we moved out of the hallway.Eyes followed us.Whispers too.“Aaron…” I muttered. “Slow down.”He didn’t.Not until we were outside.Not until we reached his car.Then he stopped.Just like that. I pulled my hand free, rubbing my wrist lightly as I looked up at him.“What did you want to say?”For a second, he just looked at me.Like he was thinking.Or maybe deciding.“Don’t worry about Paige.”I blinked.“What?”“She doesn’t know anything,” he said calmly. “About us. She just wanted to cause a scene.”I didn't say anything for second. Then I tilted my head slightly.“Okay…” I said slowly. “But I know that’s not all you wanted to say.”Something flickered in his eyes.“You dragged me out here for that?” I added, a small smile forming.“You could’ve texted me.”“It’s nothing.”“Mm.” I folded my arms. “Right. Nothing.”He exhaled, running a hand through his hair.“I needed to inform you in pe