เข้าสู่ระบบ_Harper’s POVI took out my phone as Jace’s eyes followed my movement and glanced down at the screen. The second I read the message, color drained from my face.“Who is it?” Jace’s voice rang in my head.I was brought back from my shocked trance but didn’t answer his question. Panic slowly took over me.“Harper?” he called.I looked back at him, my fingers tightening around the phone.“It’s the school.”Before he could ask anything else, I dialed the number.“Hello?”I said quickly.My hand in Jace’s grip tightened into a clench, and worry invaded my gaze.“Yes… I don’t understand,” I said, breathing a little uneasily.I paused.“But why?” my voice cracked slightly as I demanded to know.The call ended a moment later after they asked me to meet with the principal instead. I finally lifted my gaze to Jace’s.“I need to go to school,” my voice quivered.“I’m coming with you,” he said sharply.I knew it was pointless to ask him not to, so I didn’t argue.—When we arrived at the schoo
_Harper's POVI stood in front of the door, trying to hide my nervousness before walking into the room.The door opened suddenly, and the boys rushed out of there.They all greeted me with smiles and high-fives. I tried to keep up while struggling with my smile.Finally, Jace appeared.He pulled me into a kiss the moment he set his eyes on me."Hey," I pulled back after.I looked into his eyes, but my gaze fell away swiftly, feeling too guilty."Good luck," I breathed out.Jace chuckled."Thanks, but I don't need it. I'm the star player," he whispered the last part with a smirk.I tried to smile but failed. Jace must have noticed my uneasiness and asked,"Are you alright?"I shook my head, not wanting to ruin the game for him."Of course," I lied.He nodded and kissed me again before walking off.I stood there for a moment, took a breath before walking to the ice rink for the game.---Jace’s POVThe arena was louder than usual.The sound of the crowd echoed through the walls, their
_Harper's POVSATs are in 54 days.I tried to concentrate on the books in front of me while waiting for Jace to finish practice and go home together.The quarter-final match is coming up soon, and Jace has been spending all his time with the team.After about an hour, I felt thirsty and hungry. Just as I was about to get up to get something, someone placed a muffin and sparkling soda in front of me.I looked up and was surprised to see Clive standing in front of me."Hey."I got up and wrapped my arms around him, excited and surprised to see him."What are you doing here?" I asked him, looking around.Clive smiled."Heard my cousin would be playing again, just came to show my support," he said.He settled on the seat in front of me, and I sat back down, taking the food."Thank you. This came at the right time," I said and took a bite of the muffin.Clive smiled again."I'm glad," he said gently.I was about to take another bite when Jace appeared and looked stupefied at Clive's prese
_Harper’s POVI felt a stir beside me and opened my eyes swiftly, turning my head to find Jace already awake.He was lying on his back, staring at the ceiling with a confused expression. The moment his eyes landed on me, his brows lifted in surprise.“Harper?”His voice was rough from sleep.I sat up, then folded my arms across my chest.“Good morning to you too.”His gaze moved around the room, then back to me. Confusion crossed his face.“What happened?”I stared at him.“You don’t remember?”He frowned, trying to search through his memories.I let out a small sigh.“You drank way too much last night.”His expression shifted slightly.“And as for the reason why we had to spend the night here, your crazy ex-girlfriend is responsible for that.”I reached for my phone on the bedside table and showed him the picture from last night which Reagan had posted.A guilty countenance appeared on his face.He took the phone and stared at it.“Fuck,” he let out a grunt, pulling his hair back.
_Reagan’s POV“Ugh.”I gasped as he pushed me away again.My hand clenched in anger. Here I am throwing myself at you, Jace Carter, but you keep pushing me away.I pushed closer again, not ready to give up tonight.This was my chance to get him back.“Jace, I’m sorry about everything,” I said and tried to steal a kiss again.I heard a click and turned to see one of the teammates taking a picture of us.“Sorry, you two look good together,” he said.A mischievous smirk crept onto my lips.“Send me that,” I told him and whipped my phone out.He didn’t refuse and shared the picture. My smile broadened as I posted the picture on my page. I put a hashtag on it and even shared the location, waiting for what's-her-name to find us.By the time she does, my goal will be achieved.I turned to the team, who were chattering, and carefully slipped a drug into one of the opened bottles.“Here,” I said to Jace.“Since you want to drink, drink.”He grabbed the bottle from my hand and took a little g
_Clive’s POVI switched off the television with rage boiling in my heart and slammed the remote on the table. The door burst open that second, and Dan walked in, panicked.“You have to help me. I have been busted,” he said in a rush.I turned calmly to him.“Why should I help you? You failed our deal.”His face shifted swiftly.“What? You are the one who put me up to this,” he half-yelled.My hands clenched, my face devoid of any smile.I got up and walked to him.“Our deal was that you would ruin Jace. But now, he’s back on the team and everyone loves him even more,” I lashed out with much venom.I could tell my eyes were blazing with murderous intent now.Dan stepped back in fear, looking at me.“Since you failed, whatever deal we have is over,” I finalized and turned back to walk to my seat.“You think this is over?” he stuttered. “I will expose everything if you don’t pay me…”I clenched my hands, turning back to him.“You think anyone would believe you?” I managed a chuckle. “Ev
_Jace’s POVI looked through the test paper.Some of the questions Harper had taught me were written there.I didn’t hesitate to solve them at once.When the time was up, I managed to answer all the questions except one.I picked up my bag and walked out of the class while pulling out my phone to
_Harper’s POVEveryone seemed to freeze.The music stopped and they all stared at us. I tried not to lose my cool, not to fret.“You are the one trying to make trouble here,” he stated.Reagan put on her act again, pretending to be in pain.“How can you say that? She clearly broke the cup on my le
_Harper’s POVI crossed my arms as I stood facing Jace with a frown on my face. The night air blew around us and I tried not to sneeze.“Why are you even here?” I fired at him.“Why can’t I be here?” he replied with a question.I looked at him and he looked upset.I gulped slowly, pretending not t
_Harper's POVMy breath caught in my throat. The closet door wasn't fully shut.Through the narrow gap, I could see Marla standing in the middle of the room.I pressed myself against the wall, trying not to make a sound.Jace stood beside me, his arms wrapped around me like a shield.“Just hold on







