เข้าสู่ระบบAva went to join her and cringed. From here, she can hear the girl moan and Mason grunt. Her stomach knotted in disgust and she had to gulp the vomit that tickled up her throat.
“Oh, Mason!” The girl screamed and Ava's jaw ticked. She didn’t want to hear them anymore so whatever Sophia had planned, she hoped to God that it would make them stop.
“When I’m done with you two, you’ll only be screaming in mercy.” Ava sneered and Sophia looked at her sideways. Her best friend had something up her sleeve, but what was her plan?
“Alright, what’s the plan, Sophia?" Ava asked with a hint of urgency. It was best to get this done before her parents came home, and hopefully before the cold got to them and they froze outside.
Sophia tilted her head toward the hose connected to the pipe. “I’m going to climb that tree and rain down some blessings on them.”
She pointed at the branch that stretched over to Mason's window. It was the same branch Mason used whenever he wanted to sneak out. Ava's eyebrows arched. Why hadn’t she considered that before? She covered her mouth to keep from laughing, even though she knew Mason was far too occupied to hear them.
Sophia then turned to Ava and said, “Alright, here’s the plan. You’re going to help me climb up that tree. Once I’m on the branch, you'll toss the hose to me.
Then, when I give the signal, you’ll turn the water on.” Ava nodded, a little unsure but also kind of thrilled at the idea of stopping Mason and that girl inside.
Sophia shot one last glare at Mason's bedroom window before heading toward the big tree. She wasn’t exactly an expert tree climber like her brother, but she was confident she could make it up without snapping a bone.
Ava followed close behind, and when they reached the tree, Sophia gave a strained grin that was meant to be encouraging. “No problem. I’ve got this.”
Ava gave a firm nod. “Yeah, you do.” She tilted her head back, studying the tall tree, and winced. It was high, the branch stretching right across Mason's window.
The tree was pretty tall, but if Sophia could grab onto the right branches, she’d be fine.
Sophia gave a firm nod. “Okay, boost me up.”
Ava stepped in close, lacing her fingers together and waiting for Mira to set her foot.
When she did, Ava winced but didn’t complain as she shoved Sophia upward until she managed to grip a branch. Sophia was heavy as hell, and Ava huffed. “Damn, you weigh like a whole elephant, b*tch,” she teased, breathing hard as if it was a full workout.
“Shut up, h*e,” Sophia shot back while hauling herself the rest of the way up the tree.
Ava snickered this time, not even caring if she was loud. Mason was way too busy to hear them anyway.
When Sophia reached the branch leading to Mason's window she wrapped her legs firmly around it. She quickly looked ready to barf.
“Are you okay there” Ava questions a bit loudly. Sophia nodded, her palms covering her mouth in what Ava perceived as an attempt to stop her from vomiting as she lifted her thumbs.
Ava sighed relieved and found herself back under Mason's window where she could still hear some sexual sounds. She grumbled and couldn't wait to put an end to this. Ava smirked, with the satisfaction that she knew she was going to ruin his night.
Ava tugged the hose, it was so long and she did not doubt that it would get to Sophia.
Ava did her best but the first attempt had the head of the hose smacking Sophia's hands.
“Fuxk” Sophia hisses.
Ava said sorry and tried again, this time Sophia caught the hose and lifted her hands in victory. Ava giggled and waited for Sophia to open the pipe.
Sophia fixes herself and aims the head of the hose at Mason's open window then with a smirk, looks down at her best friend and gives her a thumbs up.
Ava grinned and skipped over to the pipe, looked up at Mason's window, and then leaned down to twist the pipe open.
And just like that, the sound of screeching fills the night. The water was cold and she had an inkling it was.
Ava giggled as he ran to Sophia, she watched her best friend shower the inside of Mason's room with water, Mason's room was directly under the window so she was aiming for the right place.
The girl who was moaning a few seconds ago, screeched in shock.
Ava and Sophia laughed their asses off, Sophia nearly rolling off the tree and Ava clutching her stomach.
“What the fuck!” They heard Mason yell and were suddenly showered with a yellow light.
They turned their heads to see a car rolling into the driveway.
“Holy crap!”Ava thought as Ella the twins’ mother got out of the car followed by her husband in a suit.
There was no doubt that they could spot the two girls.
“Whats going on here?”Ella yelled.
Sophia who was still with the hose in her hands aimed at Mason's window, yelped and then…
“Oops” she fell and landed on the grass just beside Ava's feet.
Ava gasps as she witnesses her best friend tumble to the ground.
“Shit, I think I broke my ass.” she wheezed and her words had ava cracking up, Sophia was fine.
“Dont be ridiculous, you landed on your front. I think you deflated your boobs if anything.” Ava said
Sophia touched her boobs and squeezed them.”Bitch I can't deflate these oranges.”
“They are flat.”Ava deadpanned.
“Like your ass.” Sophia winked with a grin forgetting Ella and Jason were at the back seeing everything.
“Oh my God!you two!Sophia!”
Sophia's eyes widened as she looked at Ava in slight fear. “Oh shit.”
Miller leaned forward. "Go on.""Ava and I, we were talking that day. About books. She mentioned this series she loved, 'The Shadow Watchers.' It's about a secret society that observes injustices and anonymously leaks information to expose criminals." He held up the book. "She said the author, a reclusive writer, uses the pen name 'Boom.' She thought it was cool. Like, 'boom, here's the truth.'"Miller’s eyes widened. "Boom. The name that appeared on the video file."Mason nodded, his gaze intense. "Yes. And Ava, she was really into this idea of justice. Of exposing wrongdoing. She even talked about how, if she ever saw something truly awful, she'd want to be like one of them. A 'watcher.'""Do you think Ava herself… recorded this?" Miller asked, a new, horrifying possibility dawning on her."No," Mason shook his head vehemently. "The camera angle, the way it zoomed. It wasn't from her perspective. But the watcher they knew about Ava. They knew she was a fan. Maybe they were tr
The news of Ava’s disappearance spread through the school like wildfire, igniting a spectrum of reactions. Whispers followed the Principal and Detective Miller down the halls. The initial wave of concern soon fractured into cynicism among some of the student body."Honestly, is she serious?" a girl with bright pink streaks in her hair scoffed to her friend by the lockers. "Another drama from Ava? She just loves the attention.""Right?" her friend chimed in, rolling her eyes. " She probably just ran off with some new boyfriend, maybe she’s feed up of Mason already .""Or she's hiding out somewhere, waiting for everyone to make a fuss," another boy added, leaning against the wall, a smirk playing on his lips. "Isn't she tired of it yet?"Mason, overhearing the callous remarks, clenched his fists, his jaw tight. He wanted to lash out, to defend Ava, but the words caught in his throat. The injustice of it all, the casual dismissal of someone's terror, made his stomach churn. He w
Ava walked beside Mason, the setting sun painting their path in hues of fire and charcoal. The afterglow of their session still clung to her, a fragile shield against the world’s harshness. Mason’s presence, steady and warm, felt like an anchor in the shifting sands of her recent past. They talked of nothing and everything, the easy rhythm of their steps mirroring the growing comfort between them. He spoke of his favorite authors, she of her dreams of traveling. The world, for a brief time, felt right.They reached the edge of the school grounds, Mason turned to her, his hand lightly brushing her arm."I should probably head home," he said, a hint of reluctance in his voice. "Thanks for walking with me. And for the donut suggestion. They really were incredible."He grinned, the corners of his eyes crinkling. "Anytime, Ava. Seriously. If you ever need to talk, or just want another donut, you know where to find me."She watched him go, his silhouette receding into the deepening
On the day of the session, the room felt stifling, even before everyone arrived. A small, circular table, three chairs, and a kindly-faced mediator named Dr. Evans. Debby slumped in her seat, arms crossed, a defiant pout on her lipsCassy entered, her usual swagger muted, her eyes scanning the room, landing briefly on Ava with a flicker of something unreadable.Dr. Evans began, her voice soft but firm, setting the ground rules. “We are here to understand what happened, how it affected everyone, and how we can move forward constructively. This is not about blame, but about understanding and resolution.”Debby, still bristling, spoke first, recounting her version of events, emphasizing Cassy’s "unprovoked" attack. Her voice was laced with self-pity and indignation.Then it was Cassy’s turn. Her voice, usually so sharp, was surprisingly calm. “She was going to hit Ava. I saw it. I reacted. I didn’t think. I just… stopped her.” Her gaze met Ava’s, a silent apology in its depths. “I kn
Debby’s mouth dropped open, a sound of protest catching in her throat. “A week? But she hit me!”“And you provoked it,” Principal Thorne cut her off, her voice leaving no room for argument. “Your actions are not excused by Cassy’s reaction. Now, for Cassy.” She paused, her gaze fixed on Cassy. “Given the severity of a physical altercation, and your previous disciplinary record…”Cassy flinched, her defiance momentarily cracking.“…I am suspending you for three days,” Principal Thorne continued, her voice grim. “And you will write a formal letter of apology to Debby ”Cassy scoffed, a bitter laugh escaping her. I”I just got back from a suspension and now another ? And I should Apologize to her? After she tried to hit Ava?”“It’s not about who was ‘right,’ Cassy,” Principal Thorne’s voice was weary. “It’s about maintaining order and preventing violence. You broke a rule, and there are consequences.” She then turned to Ava. “Ava, while you did not physically engage, your repeated
The college hallway hummed with the usual morning noise the rhythmic scuff of sneakers, the murmur of hurried conversations, the distant clang of a locker door. Ava, still feeling the quiet reassurance of Mason’s presence from yesterday,her mind drifting to Professor Davies’s cryptic feedback. “Room for refinement,” he’d written, a polite academic euphemism for "you missed the point entirely." She clutched her worn textbook, its spine soft with use, a small anchor in the swirling chaos.A sudden, jarring impact slammed into her shoulder, sending a jolt up her arm. Her textbook slipped, clattering to the floor, its pages splaying open like a startled bird. Ava stumbled, catching herself on a nearby locker, its cold metal biting into her palm. She spun, her eyes narrowing on the figure who’d collided with her. A student, unfamiliar, stood there, a sneer twisting her lips, dark hair falling across eyes that glittered with something sharper than accidental contact.“What was that fo







