LOGIN_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
_Harper's POV cont.Jace’s expression hardened, his body shook a bit, and I tried holding his hand to keep him calm.Just a little longer, I kept saying in my head.An arrogant, cocky smirk played on Dan’s lips as he let out those words.“How about if I tell the truth then?” Jace suddenly said, changing the atmosphere in the room.Dan’s smile faded slightly.“What truth?” his voice was hoarse.Jace stepped closer, his hands still balled into fists, making me afraid he might hit him again, but he didn’t.“About how I am the victim, about how you bullied me,” his voice grew sharper.The room fell into a stiff silence.“Tell them how you turned everyone against me because you couldn’t stand that I was better than you,” Jace continued.Dan stared at him, faltering a little now.“I’ve got proof.”A fearful expression settled on Dan’s face as his gaze could no longer hold Jace’s.“That’s a bluff. You’ve got nothing,” he almost stammered.My eyes sharpened slightly, realizing that it was wo
_Harper's POV cont'd"You have been good students for the three years you have been with us, so I will be lenient with you" Principal Coker said and I nodded slowly, grateful."Um...would this affect my school record?" I asked, fretting.Principal Coker took a low breather."You hit a fellow student and injured her nose." She said and my breath became shaky."So...?" I asked anxiously.She shouldered."Even if the parents won't make a big deal out of it, you would serve detention at least" Oh no."Will that be on my students record?" Principal Coker nodded.That was it.I am never going to be picked by Harvard."And I am sure the parents are going to make a big deal out of this. I can't help you, Harper" she affirmed.As I walked out slowly out of the principal's office, Reagan was waiting to go in.She held her supposed broken nose, pretending to be in tears and glared at me as I walked past.Right there, I didn't even care about her or her fake nose.-After school, I sat down i
_Jace POV"Coach Lawson called again today."I looked up at Coach Daniel, my expression hardening a bit."Are you sure you want to take a break from the national team?" He asked.I nodded my head without hesitation.I heard his frustrated sigh but my mind was made up."You know Coach Lawson is on
_Harper's POVI sighed for the umpteenth time in the bathroom. "Could today be any worse?"First it was my phone, now my clothes. If this continues, I won't have anything to wear soon.I pulled off my stained top and tried to rinse it, but it was useless. I stared down at my jeans and grunted.I
Harper POVI was still fuming over my phone when Quinn rushed over, startling me from behind."Hey, girl. Are you still here?" she asked in a hushed breath.I frowned, not in the mood for any of her gossip. "What is it, Quinn?""Reagan is out there, accusing you of ruining her relationship with Jac
_ Harper’s POV My grip tightened around the edge of the table. “What?” he let out slowly, like I had accused him. “You really think that’s what I was doing?” “What else would it be?” I shot back. He didn’t answer immediately, just looked at me. My stomach twisted. I dared not think of his l







