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All Chapters of Fake Dating The Campus Star : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

15 Chapters

Chapter 1

LENNY'S POVThe rain didn’t wash away the blood on my hands; it just made them slippery.I stood in the shadows of the administration building, breathing heavily, as my heart pounded against my ribs. If anyone saw me here, if anyone looked at the broken window behind me, my life would be over. Three years of perfect grades, three years of being invisible, all gone because of one desperate choice."That’s a heavy bag for a girl who isn't supposed to be here."The voice was smooth but cold.I froze and my lungs stopped working. I recognized that voice. Everyone on campus recognized that voice.He was the Greek god of campus. The guy that every girl dreamed of. What was he doing on campus this late? Well, I guess that would be a weird question for me to ask since I was the culprit. I turned slowly and my eyes met with Jace Callahan who was five feet away. He wasn't wearing a coat despite the rain. His eyes went to my trembling fingers and he raised a brow. Though, I noticed that he loo

Chapter 2

The next morning, the sun was too bright and the campus was loud. People were screaming and wearing the school colours. I felt like I was walking to my own execution. I knew that after this people would look at me differently. Even though a girlfriend was different from the numerous hookups he had, I still didn't like the idea of being associated with that ass hole. The worst part of this was that I was on his jersey. He had delivered it to my doorstep through a dispatch this morning along with a note reminding me to wear something red. And well, I did. I couldn't complicate things. My academic life, my reputation and a lot more were on the line.I had borrowed a red dress from my friend Jenna, though I didn't like it. It was tight on me so it hugged my body. It was also below my knees— which was shorter than what I usually wore. I reached the stadium and the noise was deafening; thousands of students were cheering while some girls were recording videos as the events unfolded. An

Chapter 3

LENNY'S POV The dorm room door didn’t just open, it exploded.“Tell me everything right now!” Jenna screamed. She began to jump on her bed, holding her phone to her chest.Annette followed closely behind her, clutching a bag of chips like it was something precious.“Lenny! You’re on the front page of the school blog! You and Jace Callahan? The kiss? I think I stopped breathing for three minutes.” She giggled and I slumped into my desk chair. My head was spinning, my lips still felt bruised and my body was tired from all the days stress. “It’s not what it looks like.”“It looks like you’re dating the king of the world,” Annette said, her eyes wide. “He’s gorgeous, rich, and he’s going to be in the NFL. And he touched you! In public!”“He’s a nightmare,” I whispered, shaking my head. I wish these girls knew how frustrating it was for me. Jenna hopped off the bed and grabbed my shoulders. “If that’s a nightmare, please let me never wake up.” She smiled brightly, then her head tilted

Chapter 4

The car suddenly felt too small for the both of us. Jace stayed stiff for some moments and my heart was pounding against my chest. Was he dangerous? Does he harm people? Would he harm me now for finding out? Jace leaned in, pinning me against the car door cutting my train of thoughts and I swallowed hard. He put his hand on the seat next to my head."Who sent you that?" he hissed."I don't know! It was an anonymous number!"Jace’s grip on the seat tightened. I heard the leather groan. "Show me." He ordered and I pulled out my phone with shaky hands, showing him the text.Jace stared at the screen. His jaw was so tight I thought he might break a tooth. He snatched the phone from my hand and threw it onto the floor of the car."Forget you saw that," he said in a dangerous growl. "I can't forget it! Jace, what were you doing? Who was that person?"Jace grabbed my shoulders. He didn’t hurt me, but his grip was firm. "Listen to me very carefully, Lenny. That video is why I need you. T

Chapter 5

LENNY'S POV The Saturday sun was hot. The stadium was filled with blue and gold jerseys, while the smell of popcorn hung in the air."You look amazing!" Jenna shouted. She tugged at the collar of the jersey I was wearing.It was Jace’s jersey. It was huge on me. It reached my thighs and it smelled like him. Having his name, CALLAHAN, in big letters on my back made me feel like his property. "I feel like a billboard," I muttered as I tried to pull the hem down further."A billboard for the hottest guy on earth," Annette said. She stood a few feet away, arms crossed. Her smile seemed tight, almost like it was painted on. "Must be nice. Most of us have to actually work to get noticed. You just break a window and get the quarterback." She stared and I scoffed. I think I actually regret telling her the whole story. It made Jenna understand me and side with me, but Annette? She still acted like I was privileged and I needed to shut my mouth. “You know this isn't what I wanted, Annette

Chapter 6

LENNY'S POV I woke up with a heavy heart from everything that went on yesterday, and I thought my mood couldn’t worsen, but it did. When I switched on my phone, I realized that the news of my brother transferring to another university was going viral. It had shocked me since I didn’t hear that from him, and despite trying to call him, he wasn’t picking up. He hadn’t been picking my calls ever since the issue with Jace. As I arrived at school, the hallway felt longer than usual. With every step I took, I heard the whispers."That’s her," a girl muttered, pointing at me."The one who broke Marcus James's heart?" another whispered. “I heard he’s not even speaking to her."I kept my head down. I felt exposed and if I wasn’t betraying my brother to save my academic life, I would say I deserved it. I hung my head low to prevent further attention. I just wanted to get to class, but then a hand grabbed my arm and pulled me into the bathroom."Whoa!" I stumbled and I came face to face wit

Chapter 7

LENNY'S POVThe silence in the lounge felt heavy. I could hear the hum of the laptop on the table. My heart raced in my chest."You liked me?" I whispered, my voice feeling distant.Jace didn’t look away, he didn’t even blink. He stood there, staring at me with eyes that were no longer cold. They were wide and filled with what seemed like pain."I’ve spent three years watching you, Lenny," Jace said as he took a step closer. "You always had your hair in a messy bun. You always had three different pens behind your ear. You never looked up, not even when the whole team walked in making a scene.""You never spoke to me," I replied, a lump forming in my throat. "Not once, you just ignored me.""I had to," Jace said, his voice dropping to a low growl. "I’m Jace Callahan, everything I touch turns into chaos. You were quiet and you were peaceful. If I had approached you back then, I would have ruined that for you.""So instead, you decided to blackmail me?" I laughed, but it sounded harsh an

Chapter 8

LENNY'S POVThe words lingered in the air between us."Touch me, please."I couldn't believe I had said it. I felt small and desperate but Jace didn't laugh or call me a "dork" this time.He moved slowly, his hands slid from the wall and rested on my waist. His palms were warm, even through my clothes. He pulled me closer until we were almost touching."Is this what you want, Lenny?" he whispered.His voice was soft and It felt like a promise. I looked up at him, my vision blurry with tears. I only wanted the pain to stop, I wanted to forget that my brother hated me."I don't want to feel alone anymore," I breathed.Jace leaned down but didn't kiss me, not yet. He just pressed his cheek against mine. He held me tight, as if he wanted to protect me from everything."You're not alone," he murmured in my ear. "I’ve got you. I'm the only one on your side."I leaned my head on his shoulder and closed my eyes and exhaled slowly. For a moment, the lounge felt safe. No whispers, no cameras, j

Chapter 9

LENNY'S POVThe small lamp on my desk flickered, casting long shadows against the walls. My heart wasn’t just beating; it was thundering. It felt like it was trying to break through my ribs.Marcus sat in my chair, his large frame looking out of place in the small dorm room. He held the small, black bag I had hidden carefully. Between his thick fingers was the silver master key. The key that was supposed to be my secret."Where did you get that?" I whispered, my voice barely made it out.Marcus didn't look at me at first, he just stared at the key. "I got a text, Lenny. An anonymous text."I froze, my blood felt like it had turned to slush. "What did it say?""It said my sister wasn't just a traitor. It said she was a thief," Marcus said and finally looked up. His eyes were bloodshot and he looked like he hadn't slept in days. "It told me to look under the loose floorboard in the back of your closet. It said I’d find proof that you weren't who I thought you were.""Marcus, give it to

Chapter 10

JACE’S POVThe morning drills had gone perfectly, every pass I threw was like a laser. The scouts lined up on the sidelines, taking notes. I could feel their eyes on me. More importantly, I sensed everyone’s eyes on Lenny.The red dress was a nice touch, the ring was even better.I settled back on the couch in my private lounge. The room was quiet, away from the loud fans and reporters. I poured myself a glass of whiskey, the liquid caught the light. I watched the ice cubes swirl before taking a slow sip.It burned and It felt good.My phone buzzed on the coffee table. It was Miller, my agent. I picked it up on the first ring."Tell me you saw the news," Miller said, sounding like he had just run a marathon."I don’t watch the news, Miller. I make it," I replied leaning back to close my eyes."The engagement? Jace, you’re a genius. The Dallas scouts are losing their minds, they love a family man. They love a guy who is 'settling down.' Your bad boy image is gone. You just jumped up

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