The Girl in the Hoodie is Mine
I had three simple rules: 1. Never remove the hood and mask. 2. Don’t attract attention. 3. Follow rule one and two at all costs. Simple, right? Well, I followed them religiously—until Jason came along and shattered them all. I didn’t want anyone to know my identity. I just wanted to stay in the shadows, finish school, and disappear. But no, the stupid jock had to get in my way, and now my peaceful, hidden life is in ruins. I didn’t mean to embarrass the school’s golden boy. His name? Jason. He’s the son of the country’s richest CEO. Ironically, I chose this place to hide from my own father, the man I’m trying to escape. I look too much like him, and if anyone made the connection, my cover would be blown. Hence, the hood and mask I wear every single day. But now, instead of just hiding from my father, I have to watch out for Jason, too. He’s vowed to make my life miserable. I still can’t figure out his obsession with me—one minute he’s humiliating me in front of everyone, and the next he’s trying to kiss me behind the bleachers.
Study Session
Ella's POV:
Walking into the library, I braced myself for the inevitable clash. The last place I wanted to be was the library, sitting across from Jason Knight, of all people. But here I was, forced to work with him because of this stupid project. I wasn't in the mood to deal with his cocky attitude, but I also knew I couldn't afford to mess this assignment up. The sooner we got it done, the sooner I could stop pretending we had anything in common.
I found him already there, sprawled across a table with books and notes spread out. Seated in like he owned the place, which wasn't much different from how he acted at school. I rolled my eyes but kept my mouth shut. We had work to do, and I wasn't in the mood for his nonsense.
He looked up, flashing that cocky grin that told me he was ready to prove a point. I resisted rolling my eyes—barely.
"Finally decided to show up?" he quipped as I sat down, not even bothering to greet me properly.