Semua Bab Coming Out of the Deep : Bab 81 - Bab 90

Lux's POV Olivia stepped up to us, probably about to say something else, but I didn’t give her a chance. My blood boiled, heat surging through my chest, and I turned to the bastard who had my arm.His lips moved into a disgusting smirk or whatever it was that he twisted his face into, and he began to speak, but I did not hear him. All I could think was “I’m not the one, asshole.” And I acted on instinct.Years ago, one of my brothers trained me in jiu-jitsu. I had not practiced in forever, but my body remembered what my mind had almost forgotten. I stepped in too quickly for him to react, grabbing his wrist and yanking it forward while dropping my weight and hooking my leg behind his.He landed hard on the floor; the sound of his body crashing against the tiles echoed throughout the classroom, while his bag skidded and toppled a nearby chair.Gasps erupted around us, followed by laughter. One guy shouted, “Daaamn!” I stood over him, heart pounding, chest heaving, surprised even at my

Lux's POVBlinking quickly, I averted my gaze from Alec and looked between Lake and Reed, forcing a small laugh. “It’s nothing,” I said. “I just… remembered something I forgot in class.” Reed leaned in almost immediately. “Do you want me to go get it for you?”"No," I said so quickly that I was convinced I had given myself up. “It’s fine. It will be fine; I’ll get it after the break. "I will be in the same classroom." I was still talking when I noticed Alec in the corner of my eye, sliding into a seat near us. "Hey, man," he casually greeted Lake before facing me and doing the same. But I didn’t even register if I greeted him back. I couldn’t feel anything. My body was here, but my brain was somewhere else entirely, scrambling for my sanity.I turned to Reed, desperate for a distraction. “Aren’t you going to eat anything?”He shook his head with a crooked smile. “Nah, I’m good. Alec and I had a snack earlier.” Then he leaned in again and softly kissed my lips, murmuring, "Thanks for

Lake's POV“Is what true?” I asked, though my mind was already racing with one possibility, the one truth I was not sure I was ready to share with Olivia.She wasn’t just some random student. Our families were in business together, so my parents were familiar with hers, and if anyone in her family talked, it would filter back to mine. The thought of them discovering I was gay through rumors tied a knot in my chest.Fortunately, that was not what she was talking about.“That you’re trying out for the baseball team,” she said quickly, and relief broke over me like sunlight through storm clouds.“Yeah,” I replied just as fast. “It’s true.”Her face lit up instantly, her eyes going wide with a kind of joy that made my stomach twist, not in a bad way, but in the way it did when someone liked you more than you could ever give back.“I just—I wanted to wish you luck!” she stammered, then quickly waved her hands. Not that I think you need it, obviously. You’re—like—you’re great. I’m sure you’

Lake's POVMy arms were already heavy, and my breath slurred in my chest when I stepped up to the plate for my final round. Tryouts at this place were not a game; you had to earn your spot. And as a first baseman and designated hitter, they’d run me through everything.I went through fielding drills, scooping grounders, reacting to line drives, and perfecting that stretch across the bag before moving on to batting. The test was no joke.But, eventually, I was done, and the coach gave me a firm nod as the whistle went off. I jogged off the field, adrenaline still humming but beginning to wear off, and instead of going around the dugout and walking the long way, I hopped the short fence and climbed over to the stands.My thighs ached, and my shirt was stuck against my back. I was dead tired but buzzing.Cheers met me as soon as I started across. Lux’s group was still loud as I made my way towards them. “That was so impressive!” Luxcalled out before I could get to them, holding out a wat

Third Party POVOlivia had no idea how long she had sat there, crouched behind the corner wall, tears running hot and silent down her cheeks. Her body felt like stone, except for the trembling in her hands.The air in her lungs still burned from the impact of what she had witnessed, but a whisper inside her head fought back against the truth.It doesn’t have to mean it’s over.Maybe he was bisexual. That had to be it. Lake was anything but feminine. He possessed a grounded masculinity that always set him apart. He wasn’t soft or dramatic or flamboyant, he wasn’t like that. No, it had to be Kairos. Kairos was the problem, the one confusing everything. Lake wasn’t gay. He couldn’t be.Olivia wiped her face with the sleeve of her jacket and forced herself to stand. Her knees barely held together as she peered around the corner again, eyes stinging and stomach in knots. This time, however, things were worse. Kairos leaned over the table, hands on Lake, lips all over Lake's, and Olivia ret