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Chapter 23 I Am Your Boyfriend

Author: Marymartina
last update Last Updated: 2025-12-15 16:10:53

“Come,” Derick said as he parked his car at the foot of a small hill.

Stacey gazed, with her mouth wide open as she sat in the passenger seat. He took her hand tugging her “let’s go.” He said with a big smile knowing he had just wowed her.

He stepped out of the car, “come on Stacey. He said as she remained unmoving on her seat.

“Where are we?” Stacey asked the instant she came out of the vehicle the breeze blowing her hair onto her face. Derick moved close instantly, helping with her hair, “hold on.” He murmured, Stacey breath sharpened as she took in his scent a mix of sweat and his manly perfume, he held her hair at the back with a little weave and took her hand, Stacey gazed up at him mesmerized.

“Where did you learn this?” She asked, touching her hair.

Derick shrugged, “my mum used to let me play with her hair as a kid, guess I mastered the art then." He winked. “Let me show you where we are.” He took her hands again.

Stacey followed, with a pounding heart. The grass brushed he
Marymartina

Thank you so much for all the love, support, and patience as you’ve followed Stacey and Derick’s journey so far. It truly means more to me than I can put into words. 🤍 I’d really appreciate your support through your comments, feedback, reviews, and by clicking the Pay-to-Read button. Every bit of encouragement keeps this story alive and growing. I promise consistency, emotional depth, and an interesting romance that only gets better from here. Let’s continue this journey together ❤️

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    “Did you both maybe have an argument, or did something happen?” Lily frowned, then unfrowned, studying Stacey’s face like she was trying to solve a puzzle.“No, we settled. We are good. I don’t understand. I don’t get it. We kissed, and he even dropped me close to my house.” Stacey’s voice came out thin, like it had been stretched too far. Lily tilted her head, confusion sharpening her eyes.“He texted me this morning too.” Stacey’s voice dropped. Her lips trembled despite her effort to steady them. “Can you go to the cafeteria alone, please?” she asked softly. Lily’s eyes filled with pity immediately.“Don’t worry. I’m not even hungry anymore. Let’s go to the class,” Lily said, reaching for her hand.“No, Lily. I know you. Go and eat. Just meet me in the class,” Stacey insisted.“You sure you’ll be good?” Lily asked, her voice careful.“Yes.” Stacey nodded. Lily squeezed her hand before finally letting go, and they split directions.The moment Lily disappeared down the hallway, Stace

  • The Night Before Prom   Chapter 35 Stacey

    “So… were you both able to talk things through?” Lily asked the moment Stacey walked into the classroom.“Yes,” Stacey answered with a small smile.Lily’s eyes lit up behind her glasses, a mischievous glint dancing there. They were in class, free period, nothing but time and gossip.“I’m still waiting for more,” Lily said, leaning closer.“More what?” Stacey asked innocently, but her cheeks betrayed her, flushing red as she looked away.Lily cleared her throat, then pinched Stacey’s arm.“Ouch!” Stacey cried, spinning to face her. “What was that for?”“For holding back the spicy details,” Lily said, laughing.“I’m shy,” Stacey mumbled, covering her face.Lily rolled her eyes. “Girl, start talking. What did you two do?”Stacey laughed softly, eyes glued to her desk.“Wait,” Lily suddenly said, sitting upright. “You gave him your V card?”“Lily!” Stacey gasped, swatting her arm.“I’m just thinking since you don’t want to talk,” Lily said dramatically. “And look at you—you’re practically

  • The Night Before Prom   Chapter 34 Awkward Reconciliation

    Stacey’s throat tightened as she ran toward the science block, her sneakers slapping loudly against the pavement. She hoped to find Derick there, hoped he was still packing his bag, still around. She burst into the classroom, breathless, her heart racing.Several faces turned toward her. Curious and questioning.“Oh… sorry, I—” Her voice failed her.Heat rushed to her cheeks, and she spun and bolted out, the sting of embarrassment chasing her down the hallway. She turned toward the basketball field next, her lungs burning, praying desperately she hadn’t missed him.As she got closer, she saw him.Walking ahead with King, they were heading towards the packing area.Relief crashed into her so hard her knees nearly buckled. She grabbed the wall, steadying herself, her palm slick with sweat. For a second, she just breathed. Then Lily’s voice echoed in her head.Make him understand. Until he understands you again.She pushed herself forward, her steps quick and uneven, heart slamming hard

  • The Night Before Prom   Chapter 33 Explosive explosion

    “Alright, eyes up here,” Mr. Jacobs said, clapping his hands once as the general class buzzed with loud noise, laughter, gossips and everything else you can imagine filled the air. The students all turned to look his way, quietening. “Today’s exercise is about teamwork. He began, “Cooperation. Compromise. All the things you seniors seem allergic to.”A ripple of laughter moved through the room, but Stacey didn’t laugh.She sat stiffly beside Lily and Paul, her shoulders locked, her face quiet but tense. She could feel Derick’s eyes on her from across the room — sharp, heavy, impossible to ignore. Every time she looked up, he looked away. Every time she looked away, she felt him staring.It was pure torture.Paul’s jaw was clenched, his arms crossed like he was guarding her. Lily kept glancing between Stacey and Derick, her lips pressed together, worry etched all over her face, she held her friends hands squeezing it. King sat with Derick and the boys two rows ahead, glaring over his

  • The Night Before Prom   Chapter 32 Hope I’m Not Late

    “You didn’t speak to him, did you?”Stacey’s grandfather watched her closely, pity softening his eyes. He could already tell from the way she sat slumped on the couch, with her box of fries resting on her lap. Stacey loved fries so much, but now she chewed them slowly, absent-mindedly, like she couldn’t even taste them.“I… uh… I—I tried,” she whispered.Her voice cracked halfway through the sentence. He heard it, and felt it. His chest tightened. This was growing up, he reminded himself—but she was still his baby.“He was so angry,” Stacey continued, staring down at her hands. “He kept sending glares my way. I couldn’t even get close to him.”Her lips trembled.“That,” her grandfather said gently, “is a sign he’s hurt. If he didn’t care anymore, he wouldn’t even look your way.”Stacey swallowed hard.“Grandpa, that’s not the point.” She shook her head, as Monica’s words echoed cruelly in her mind.He studied her face. “Then what is?”“The hottest girl in school,” she said quietly. “S

  • The Night Before Prom   Chapter 31 Newbie lessons

    Stacey’s legs moved before her brain could catch up. She excused herself from the field, shrugging past students who barely noticed her in the chaos of warm-ups and whistles. The cold wind bit at her cheeks, and her chest felt tight, like someone was pressing hard on it with a fist.Paul started forward, but Lily grabbed his arm firmly. “Let her be,” she said softly. “She needs time alone.”They watched her retreat toward the edge of the field, her shoulders hunched, and head lowered. Beyond the track, the grass dipped down slightly, and Stacey moved there, away from the sun, away from the noise, and away from everyone. Her steps slowed as her chest rose and fell unevenly. She pressed one hand to it, trying to steady the ache.And then her eyes burst out with tears, it was slow drops at first, then it cascaded down her cheeks, hot and relentless. She wrapped her arms around herself as if hugging her own heart could stop it from breaking.A voice sliced through the quiet. Sharp. Venom

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