บททั้งหมดของ My Bullies Are Twin Hockey Players: บทที่ 71 - บทที่ 80

Tara’s POV Xavier and Jasper walk into my room with these fake smiles on their faces, and I immediately feel my stomach drop. They look way too happy about something, and I know it can’t be anything good for me.Zoey and Jane exchange these meaningful glances before staring at me, and I can see the worry written all over their faces. My expression must look completely disastrous right now because I feel like my world is falling apart.“Did your parents already call you?” Jasper asks with this innocent tone that doesn’t fool me for one second.“No, my parents didn’t call,” I lie, but my voice comes out shaky and unconvincing.“Then why do you look like someone just told you the worst news of your life?”I can feel my face getting hot with embarrassment and anger. “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”“Stop lying, Tara,” Jasper says, and his voice sounds way too pleased. “Your face already told us everything. Your mom just called you and told you that you’ll be moving in with us on

Tara’s POVOne week later, it’s the day our exams begin. I’ve tried my best to read over the past week, and now everyone is settled inside the classroom, waiting for the teacher to bring the exam paper. During this time, I reflect on everything I’ve studied, going over formulas and important points in my head.The week has been intense with studying. Jane and Zoey have been amazing study partners, and we’ve spent countless hours in my room going through our notes and textbooks. Even with all the drama happening in the house with the twins, I’ve managed to focus on my academics. My future depends on these exams, and I can’t let anything distract me from doing well.I glance around the classroom and see my classmates looking nervous and anxious. Some are still flipping through their notes, trying to cram in last-minute information. Others are sitting quietly with their eyes closed, probably praying or trying to calm their nerves.Soon, the teacher walks into the classroom carrying a sta

 Xavier’s POV I suddenly feel on edge after Tara asks me to take off my mask. My heart starts beating so fast that I’m afraid she might hear it. I can see in her eyes that her intentions are genuine; she really wants to see my face because she thinks she’s dating someone named Jake. But I know if Tara gets to see my face, she would immediately freak out and put an end to this whole relationship. She would realize that I’m Xavier, one of the twins she hates so much. The silence in the hotel room becomes so heavy that I can barely breathe. I’m trying to think of what to say, how to get out of this situation without blowing my cover. My palms are getting sweaty, and I can feel panic rising in my chest. Tara breaks the deafening silence

Tara’s POVI book a taxi back home, and during the entire ride, I can’t stop myself from thinking about the time I just spent with Jake. Every single moment keeps replaying in my mind like a beautiful movie that I never want to end. The way he touched me, the way he kissed me, the way he made me feel like I was the most important person in the world. My body still feels warm from his touch, and I have to tighten my thighs together as the memories make me feel excited all over again.But then my happy thoughts suddenly drift to Jake’s promise about revealing his face. I can’t help but think about what he told me earlier about being rejected by his first crush because of how he looks. My heart aches for him when I imagine how much that must have hurt. No wonder he’s so insecure about showing me his face. That girl who rejected him must have really damaged his confidence.I understand now why he’s so hesitant. He’s probably terrified that I’ll react the same way she did. But he doesn’t u

Jasper’s POVI’ve been standing outside Tara’s door for what feels like forever, knocking softly because I don’t want to wake up her friends. My heart is beating so fast that I can hear it in my ears. I don’t even know why I’m so nervous; it’s just Tara. The same Tara I’m supposed to hate.But that’s the problem. I don’t hate her anymore. I can’t hate her anymore, no matter how hard I try.I knock again, a little bit louder this time, because she’s not answering. Maybe she’s still asleep, or maybe she’s ignoring me on purpose. I wouldn’t blame her if she were. After everything that’s happened between us, she probably doesn’t want to deal with me right now.I’m about to give up and walk away when I hear her voice from inside the room.“Come in.”But I can’t just walk into her room when she might not be properly dressed, so I stay outside and knock again. I need her to come to the door so we can talk face to face.After a few more seconds, I finally hear footsteps approaching the door.