ChloeI struggled to stay awake as I woke up at seven in the morning. Desperate to keep myself from dozing off, I resorted to slapping myself in the face.The lack of food and my late-night workout left me with a pounding headache and aching body. The only thing that kept me going were the encouraging words echoing in my mind. After a quick shower, I chose an outfit from my closet and got dressed. I applied light makeup and grabbed my bag, wincing at the soreness in my body. Perhaps I had pushed myself too hard during the workout.Before leaving, I prepared a fruit bowl and packed it into my bag, along with some bottled water and a smoothie. As I was about to walk outside, I heard a knock on the front door. I looked out and found Hayden leaning against the wall.Frowning, I opened the door and inspected the fresh cut on Hayden's face. "What happened?" I asked, concerned. He shrugged, removing my hands from his face. "Don't worry about it," he replied. "Are you ready?"I nodded and

ChloeSoon, we drove through a dense line of trees, and my eyes widened in surprise. Before us stretched a large crowd of people, gathered around a dirt track with a starting line painted on the ground. The track was filled with various cars, including many race cars. I had heard rumors about this place at school, but I never imagined I would end up here. As we pulled up, people in the crowd noticed our car and their faces lit up with excitement. My anxiety started to rise, but my driver parked the car, grabbed his phone, and stepped out. He walked around to my side, opening the door, just as Kai and the others approached. I got out of the car, and Kai immediately pulled me into a tight hug, momentarily taking my breath away."Glad you're here, Squirt," Kai said, using the nickname he had for me. I laughed, having become accustomed to Kai's affectionate and childlike behavior. Despite his intimidating appearance, he had a sweeter side compared to most guys.Leah emerged from the crowd

Chloe As I was about to make my escape, the alarm suddenly blared, and to my surprise, instead of the usual water, paint sprayed from the roof in a myriad of colors. A mesmerizing blend of hues cascaded down, captivating me as they merged seamlessly. I instinctively kept my head down to shield my eyes from the paint and silently thanked my lucky stars that my bag was made of leather. Suddenly, hands gripped my waist, and when I glanced up, I found Hayden staring back at me. A burst of laughter escaped me as the paint drenched his hair, transforming him into a comical figure. Multiple shades dripped from his chin, and as I surveyed the surroundings, I realized that the floor was now covered in vibrant streaks.I couldn't help but smile; Hayden seemed oddly content with causing mischief. Cleaning this up would be quite a challenge. To my surprise, the teachers hadn't emerged yet, and I wondered why. Hayden lowered his head, bringing his lips tantalizingly close to mine. His minty b

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 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