LOGINAVERYThe next day at school was no better than yesterday.Sometimes, I wonder why I worry so much about this. It just doesn't seem to be as much of my business as I make it seem.I just can't shake the feeling I get from Jax whenever his past is mentioned. The way he closes up, locking himself away behind walls so high and thick that the voice of reason cannot even begin to reach him.It was the most annoying situation I've ever been in and Jax doesn't make it any better.Even worse were Ethan's words.At first, it was a girl, and now, he almost ended a guy's career? That was a new piece of information unlike anything I can even begin to process.If these rumours portray anything, it is the extent of violence Jax might be capable of.Unsafe extents.It is to the point that he might end up hurting me at the slightest provocation. The way he held my arm that day was somewhat proof that he might have done those things.Yet, I can't shake the feeling that he is hiding something as well,
AVERYJax left without a word once he noticed I was staring back, much to my relief and disappointment. "I'm okay, Ethan," I said as I quickly pulled away from the hug. "You can go now.""Are you sure?" He asked as he stared into my eyes like they had would provide the answers he needed. His arm still lingered around my shoulder. "I am sure," I nodded as I carefully took his arm off me and stood up. "Lunch break is almost over.""But, you haven't eaten your food yet.""Not hungry," I shook my head. "I have a few things to take care of, so if you wouldn't mind, I'll be leaving."I walked away from him as quickly as I could and hurried over to my locker to get my books. Once I opened it, I was met with a note. The message was short and concise;"There will be no classes after lunch. Meet me at the rink in ten minutes. Get all of your gear."I frowned at that. "It wasn't announced that there will be no class."As if on cue, the principal's voice echoed all over the school, making th
AVERYTraining ended immediately after that kiss as I bolted out of the rink and the school without a word.That was yesterday.I attended school a lot earlier than I ever had, arriving about an hour before school started because I knew Jax would be waiting for me.In school, I've done my utmost best to avoid even mistakenly glancing at Jax.He didn't try to get my attention either, but I could tell that he was staring at me sometimes.I didn't know what I felt.That was what made this even more awkward than it should have been.It was just a kiss.Ethan might have been the only guy I've kissed but I knew a few girls who had kissed more guys without dating them or having any feelings attached.Games like Truth or Dare literally encourage these. People do it all the time.Then, why was it so difficult for me to ignore this kiss with Jax?He didn't force himself on me. I kissed him back.Why was I avoiding him?I had absolutely no idea.All I knew was that I couldn't possibly be in the
AVERY Jax's eyes burned. Those were the only words that could describe the feeling I got from his glare. His gritted teeth and the tense atmosphere helped lend credence to my otherwise nonsensical claim. "Take your hand off me," I said coldly, maintaining a false air of confidence and calm. His eyes softened just a little bit as he stared down at his hand which still gripped my wrist. "I apologize," he said as he let go of me. "I got a little emotional.""I can see," I said as I massaged my wrist. His grip didn't hurt, but it was still uncomfortable. "We will end here for -""No," I interrupted. "I will keep training. The scholarship is coming soon. The last thing I wanna do is waste precious time over something that barely concerns me."Jax said nothing in return. He simply stared, as if studying me. It was almost like he was reading me. Like he could sense exactly what I thought by staring. It was unnerving. "I will keep training even if you leave," I said, hoping conversati
AVERY POVCassandra's words sent a cold shiver down my spine, causing me to freeze in place. She seemed to notice its effect on me as she smiled at me. "We might not be friends, but I still wouldn't want you in grave danger," she continued. "I don't hate you that much....yet."She straightened up once she noticed Jax approaching and hightailed out of the cafeteria before he reached our table. Jax's eyes followed with a glare full of suspicion as he left. For some reason, those eyes scared me. They held no anger. Just calculated suspicion and an indifference that bordered on being absolutely insensitive. Like he had no emotions. "Here's your sandwich," he said as he placed my tray on the table. "I had her cut back in the cheese a little bit. You need to get in shape if you wanna get that scholarship and trust me, cheese wouldn't help."He placed his own tray down and sat down directly opposite me as he dug into his meal of mashed potatoes and chicken. "You're not curious about my
AVERY POV"Avery," a familiar voice voice called just as I was about to round the corner, heading to the school's gate. "Jax?" I turned with a bit of surprise. He was leaning on the wall in an alley, as if waiting for someone. "I don't think I've ever seen you in school this early."He shrugged in response as he pushed off the wall and strolled over to me."I've been waiting for about 10 minutes. You really do go to school too early. Such a model student."I did not miss the sarcasm in his tone. "Why were you waiting for me?" He cocked an eyebrow in amusement. "Is it weird that I'm waiting for my girlfriend?" I rolled my eyes in response. "Jax, yesterday was just....""Trying to get one up against Cassandra?" He completed. "I know. The point is the fact that everyone knows now. You've made it public, like I thought you would."I scoffed at that. "You never intended to let me choose, did you? You already made the choice for me.""No," he shook his head with a chuckle. "I did let







