SlimI leaned against my car in the parking lot, waiting for the familiar sound of the bell to signal the end of the school day. Feeling restless, I absentmindedly touched the cut on my cheek, then reached for the cigarette I had tucked behind my ear. I lit it up and took a deep drag, letting the smoke fill my lungs before exhaling slowly. As the bell rang, I dropped the cigarette on the ground and extinguished it with my shoe. The doors swung open, and students spilled out, eager to escape the building. People approached me, much to my displeasure. Being popular seemed to make sense to others, but it held no appeal for me. I disliked social interactions of any kind, but I tolerated them.I glanced up and noticed her stepping out of the building. A silent laugh escaped her lips, and I felt a sense of ease wash over me. But that feeling quickly faded as I realized she wasn't alone. My gaze shifted away from her, and I saw Isaac Delton. We had never had any issues before, as our path
ChloeI leaned back in my seat, fifteen minutes later, and slumped before pulling one side of my earbuds out, glancing around the car. Kai was engrossed in his usual eating routine, Zeek focused on driving, Leah immersed in a book, and Lilly sat beside her boyfriend, who currently had a displeased expression directed at her.Yikes.I quickly redirected my gaze ahead, not wanting to invite his glare towards me. I scrolled through my phone, browsing through the collection of saved images. I had developed a fondness for aesthetic photos. It amazed me how a simple filter could make any picture captivating. Then, I stumbled upon pictures from my childhood-memories that brought a smile to my face.One photo stood out, capturing the moment my brother planted a kiss on my cheek. We were both covered in mud, as we often ventured outside after the rain, gleefully diving into the puddles. Our mother despised it, mainly due to the laundry aftermath. The memory brought a warm smile to my face,
ChloeI stepped outside, closing the door behind me before making my way down the hallway and descending a flight of stairs. Turning left, I entered the living room where everyone else was gathered, watching a movie. I walked over and sat between Zeek and Kai. Kai draped his arm over my shoulder and held up his phone for me to see."My Tinder date is next door," he said, winking at me, and I laughed."That's great, Kai," I replied, and his eyes lit up with happiness."I'm going to put my pickle in he-""That's great, Kai," I interrupted before he could finish, and he chuckled, rolling his eyes.I shifted my attention to the TV screen, realizing it was an action movie with the main character fighting to save his kidnapped love. I was engrossed in the movie until I noticed Hayden walking downstairs and leaving through the front door. I quickly got up and went outside, feeling the cold air against my cheek as I called out to him."Are you going out?" I asked, and he nodded, crossing his
Chloe We sat in silence for a while, and I leaned my head against his shoulder, feeling a wave of sleep wash over me. However, I didn't want to fall asleep there because it might be difficult for him to carry me inside. As if reading my thoughts, he leaned back and rubbed my back."Go ahead," his deep, nonchalant voice said, and I nodded, too tired to fight it at the moment.I didn't immediately drift off to sleep, and I was awake when he shifted me into a more comfortable position. This time, sleep claimed me instantly. When I woke up, I found myself in bed. As I sat up, the sheets fell into my lap, and I glanced around, realizing that I was alone. However, the empty space beside me indicated that I hadn't slept alone. I got up, made my way to the bathroom outside, took a shower, brushed my teeth, and then returned downstairs. Still, there was no one in sight, which puzzled me. I settled behind the counter and began eating a bowl of cereal. Just then, the back door swung open, and
ChloeHayden stood behind me, his breath carrying a faint hint of mint as it gently brushed against my neck. Normally, I despised people breathing down my neck, but this time, I didn't feel uncomfortable."I knew I saw them come here," a voice approached, drawing closer to the room we were in. Absent-mindedly, I took a step back and accidentally bumped into Hayden. Swiftly, he wrapped his arms around me, preventing me from falling. The door swung open, and my nervousness compelled me to reach down and squeeze his hand.A mischievous idea struck him. Hayden buried his face in my neck from behind, his fluffy hair tickling my skin, and I struggled to stifle a giggle.Intentionally, he nuzzled his face, fully aware of the effect it had on me. Then, his lips touched my neck, soft and cold, causing a wave of sensation to surge through me. I nearly fainted as he sucked gently on the sensitive spot. His arms tightened, ensuring I couldn't escape, and I forgot about the presence of others hu
ChloeI decided not to question him further, knowing it wouldn't make any sense. Instead, I returned to my movie while he remained silent, lost in his star-gazing. As I started to drift off to sleep, I was abruptly awakened by the sound of vomit hitting the floor. Turning my attention to him, I found him with his eyes shut, breathing heavily. I let out a sigh and got up, walking around the area."Come on," I said calmly, and he looked up at me, staring for a moment before sighing.I offered him my assistance, but soon realized he didn't actually need it. Nevertheless, he leaned on me, and it made me chuckle. I grabbed a towel and some clothes from his bag, handing them to him before leading him to the bathroom. Once I was certain he wouldn't accidentally drown somehow, I left the room and went downstairs to fetch some cleaning supplies. I proceeded to clean up the mess he had made by the pool. Returning upstairs with my laptop, I laid on the bed and continued watching my movie. A few
Chloe I leaned against his car, waiting for him to come down. When he finally did, he had an angry look on his face."Why are you always angry?" I rolled my eyes, and he opened the passenger door for me."Get in," he said blankly, obviously not in the mood to talk right now.Sighing, I slowly got into the car and unlocked my phone, scrolling through it. He came around to his side and got in, but he didn't start the car immediately. His gaze fell on me, and I looked up at him, wondering what he was looking at. But he shook his head as if dismissing his thoughts, then started the car and sped out of the parking lot. The ride there wasn't long. Just a few corners, and we arrived. The others were already standing outside, waiting to board the yacht. It was a big one, surprisingly, as I thought they might have settled for a smaller one. But regardless, I was excited. He got out, coming around and opening my door for me. But when I stood up, I found myself cornered between him and the ca
ChloeI struggled to form coherent words as it felt like my lips were sealed shut, making it impossible to speak. I hesitated to share my thoughts with Hayden because he was known for his confrontational nature, and I didn't want to create any unnecessary drama. So I chose to remain silent, which only led him to sigh in frustration."Hale, I can't help you if you refuse to communicate," he said in a flat tone, causing me to shake my head and bury my face in his chest."I...," my voice trailed off, and I took a deep breath before continuing, "Can I talk to you about it later?" I asked, and he looked down at me with a groan."Fine," he replied monotonously before standing up, still holding onto me. He walked to the front of the boat, disregarding my struggles to be let go. The boat had come to a stop, and I could hear splashing sounds from outside.Before I knew it, I was unexpectedly thrown over the railing, plunging into the water with a loud splash. I stayed submerged for a moment, a