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Chapter 9

Author: Abby
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****Ten years ago****

He was there, standing by his locker, pulling out a fresh set of clothes. His hair was damp with sweat, his muscles tense from playing ball. Jace had always been into sports—always surrounded by people, always just a little out of reach.

This was my moment.

I could hear my heart pounding with every step I took toward him. My palms were clammy, my breath uneven. He hadn’t noticed me yet; his back was turned as he rummaged through his things.

I swallowed hard. "Hey, Jace," I mumbled, my voice barely above a whisper. My cheeks burned with embarrassment the second the words left my lips.

He turned, his brows lifting slightly in surprise. Was he shocked to see me—or just confused?

"Uh, yeah?" he said, his voice casual, indifferent.

I forced a small smile. "I know you probably don’t know me," I started, my fingers gripping the hem of my sweater. "But we have algebra together."

His expression shifted. "Ohh, Ashley, right?"

Disappointment hit me like a slap. He didn’t ev
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