Semua Bab Tempted by the wrong bad boy : Bab 1 - Bab 10

ZARA : New beginnings. It’s time for a fresh start. I’ve decided to put everything behind me and accept my place as just Jace’s best friend. I should have known my boundaries long ago. Confessing my feelings to Jace would do nothing but ruin the friendship and bond we’ve built. I don’t want that.I’d rather bury the thought of ever being more than his friend than risk losing him entirely.Three months have passed, and Jace has dated at least three different girls while I sit quietly, watching, getting heartbroken, and still giving him advice.But what choice do I have?I’ve also been trying to glow up and lose some weight before college, but that seems impossible. I was recently diagnosed with PCOS, which makes it harder to lose weight and easier to gain. I do all the right things, yet nothing seems to work. Lately, I’ve just been low, emotionally drained after graduation.Jace and I once promised to be each other’s armor. We even got admitted into the same college, just like we plan

ZARA. Surprise. "Okay, so we’ve consented that the three of you will be housemates until a solution is found," the housing admin said, packing up his files and rising from his seat."Thank you, sir," I replied politely, standing as well. My eyes darted toward him. I could already tell he was irritated about having us here, but it wasn’t like we wanted this either. Jace and I didn’t ask to be stuck with a rude stranger.The housing admin gave us one last sympathetic nod before stepping out of the apartment. The moment the door clicked shut, he shot up from the couch."Hey dude, I’m Ja—" Jace started, reaching out his hand for a friendly shake, but Noah brushed past him and strode straight into his room. His door slammed a second later.I exhaled."Ugh, that rude jerk," Jace muttered, throwing his hands in the air like he was ready to fight him. I couldn’t help but laugh softly."What’s wrong with him? He’s so rude.""Don’t mind him much, Zee," Jace said, his lips curling into that fam

NOAH- Bothered. I knew this whole thing was going to be a nuisance.I can’t enjoy my space with people, at least not anymore, should have gone to prison instead. I’ve been at the far end of the balcony all evening, noise-canceling headset over my ears, letting some sad, broken voice from Juice WRLD drown out the chaos inside. It’s the only way I survive these nights by pretending the world doesn’t exist.I like it out here.The balcony’s tucked behind the kitchen, quiet, dim. A weak light bulb flickers overhead, the kind of yellow glow that makes everything feel distant. The night air is cool, at least I'm doing my best to avoid my new housemates..Especially her, the girl with the big cheeks and those soft, uncertain eyes. There’s something about her I don’t want to understand. Something that feels too familiar, I can't explain it. Everything was fine until the new guy decided to throw a party in my apartment. Music, laughter, the smell of cheap beer and bad decisions. My jaw clenc

ZARA- The mysterious guy. I turned to see a petite girl, maybe 5’2, with red no, burgundy hair.“Zara!” she called out, her voice bright.“Me?” I pointed at myself, confused.“Yes, you. I was at the party last night don’t you remember?” she said, tilting her head.“I…” I tried to recall, but nothing came up.“It’s cool!” she waved it off with a smile. “I’m Riley. I’m also a freshman. I major in English and Literature. What about you?”“Same. English and Literature.”“Wow, God is good! That means we’ll get along well,” she chirped, and I couldn’t help smiling back.Wait, someone actually walked up to me and wanted to be friends first? Maybe university would be different after all.“Yes, sure,” I said.“Let’s go grab a seat,” she pointed toward the back row I’d been heading to. I nodded and followed her..She began taking out her stuff from her bag after settling down, and I did the same.“You know,” Riley started, glancing toward the front of the hall, “Jace is such a cool guy to be b

ZARA. slightly apartWe were seated at a big restaurant, a table for four. The guy in question sat beside me, and honestly, I already wanted to walk out. But I kept it together, for Jace’s sake.Amber looked perfect in her short dress, her blonde hair pulled into a high ponytail, while I sat there in a long green gown that didn’t fit right, with makeup that screamed why me.“Let’s eat!” Amber chirped, picking up her cutlery.I exhaled quietly and did the same. Jace followed, and so did the guy who hadn’t even smiled once since we arrived.Amber spooned some veggies onto Jace’s plate with a wide smile and leaned forward to the guy“So… what do you think of Zara?” she asked, her tone casual. He barely looked up. “I thought you were bringing a pretty, slim lady. You know I’m not into chubby girls, Amber.” He said it so low, but loud enough for me to hear every word.My stomach sank. Appetite gone.Amber giggled like it was nothing. “What do you mean? Zara’s such a pretty lady.” She shove