1 CHAPTER 1

JESSICA'S POV

I let out a groan as I'm woken up by the defeaning sound of my alarm. I reach out to my side and turn it off, getting out of bed.

Today is my first day as a senior at Ridgevale High and honestly I'm quite nervous being the new girl and all. I take a quick shower and dress myself in comfy ripped jeans and a crop top. I don't really care about how I look but seeing as today's my first day I might as well try to make an effort.

I take a look at myself in the mirror and decide to pull my hair down. "I really need a haircut" I mutter to myself. My  hair is getting really long considering I haven't had time for it for a while now but my hair is naturally wavy which makes it look less of a mess.

"Breakfast" I hear my mom yell from downstairs. I walk into the kitchen and see both my parents in suits ready for work. "Morning" I say before digging into my pancakes. "Hey honey, how was your night?" Dad asks. "Good" I reply.

"So, how do you feel about going to a new school" my mom decides to ask. I've kind of been dreading that question but with my mom being my mom, I knew I had no way out. "I kind of feel nervous but it'll all work out. I just plan on being your average senior and not being part of the big crowd."

"Aaaand before you both decide to say anything else" I point at both my parents "I'm leaving. See you later" I pick up my phone and keys on the counter kissing them both on the cheek. "Love you!" They both say in unison.

I get into my car and just stare into space wondering how life is going to turn out for me. I inhale my favourite smell - men's cologne. Honestly, I didn't start using men's cologne to fall in love with it, it became a habit. I began spraying everything of mine; my clothes, shoes, bags, car, my body, my books, everything, with his0 favourite cologne. I've been told a lot of times that I'm just being stupid by trying to add a bit of masculinity in me but let me tell you if you've been through what I've been then you'll realise that what I'm doing is far from weird or stupid. It makes me feel his presence.

When I'm finally out of my trance, I start up my car or rather his car and begin my journey to school. "Are you kidding me?" I say when I hear my stomach rumble. "Since I have a lot of time left, I'm gonna stop for coffee. What do you think?" I say to him. I arrive at the coffee shop and go to place my order. "Hello, what would you like today?" the lady by the counter asks . "I would like a black coffee with...." I stop mid sentence. "Should I have my coffee with or without sugar?" I ask him. "Its your choice entirely but  I personally  prefer....." the lady thought I was speaking to her😂. So I cut her mid sentence, chuckle and say "Oh no, it happens quite a lot when i speak to Luca amidst people .I'm sorry I wasn't speaking to you but I'll have my black coffee with a bit of sugar since he's sooo indecisive" I smile. "Umm.....sure coming right up" she says glancing at me warily.

After about 3 minutes, I get my coffee. "Thanks". She just shouts 'next!'. "She didn't even tell me I was welcome. How rude" I tell him. "Well let's  get going then". As I'm about to take another step I'm completely  drenched in hot coffee. "Holy fuck it's sooo hot Luca, I know right, where the hell did it come from?" Just as I raise my head I see a beautiful, sexy good looking creation, sculpted to perfection, clad in his dark wash jeans, black leather jacket and a plain white shirt with striking blue eyes and jet black hair that could make any female get to her knees. To make it better, he has a lip ring. I'm quite sure that even men swoon at his sight. He stands all tall and mighty with his eyes glued to his phone. I just stare at him with my mouth ajar. I'm brought back to reality when someone lifts my jaw back to its position. "He's such a snack" I whisper to him. I didn't even realise that he already put his phone in his pocket and is smirking at me. "I know I'm hot and all but the name's Blake" he says in a husky tone. I finally stop daydreaming and say "arrogant much?". He then frowns and says "i don't know and I don't care who the fuck you were speaking to but watch where you're going." I stare at him in shock. I get on my toes trying to level my height with his"You listen to me, I don't care if you're on your man period, you're also at fault. I'm not the one with my head buried in m phone looking at male or female nudes, whichever way you swing. You spilled your hot coffee on me so I at least I deserve an apology because this wasn't how I planned my day to go." I stare back already getting irritated. As i awaited my apology, he just chuckled and asked "is that men's cologne?"

"Yeah.....why?"

"Just wondering....seeing that you're much of a guy, I didn't think you'd use men's cologne to top it off" he said, checking me out. "And to answer your question, guys aren't my type and so are you". He adds

Now he crossed the line. "The nerves of this guy" I say to Luca. I just decided to leave the coffee shop because one, I'm very angry right now and you do not want to see me angry and two, I have to go home, clean myself up, change my clothes and get to school which by the way is in 15 minutes. "He hasn't seen the last of us. Right Luca?"

By the time I got home, my parents already left for work so that's much more of a relief because I'm really not in the mood to speak to anyone except for him. I get changed and finally get to school about 3 minutes to time. I park his car and go into the school. As i open the doors, I start to think I'm drowning in  a sea of students swarming like bees in the hallway, chatting, gossiping, joking. "Wow.....first day of school" I say to myself disappointingly. I make my way to the secretary's office to get my timetable and schedule. "Hi, I'm here to get my timetable please" I tell the very professional looking lady by the desk. She flashes me a smile and says "Oh, you're the new girl." 

"That I am".

She types on her keyboard and hands me my timetable " here you go Jessica Smith. This is also your locker number and combination." As i collect it, the bell rings. She stops me and says

"I'm not even going to bother asking why you're late on your first day but here's a late pass because I'm sure the tardy bell will ring before you find your way around. Have a great day."

"Thank you so much" I smile.

I walk down the corridors trying to figure out the way to my first class. I come across two seniors I think, making out by the lockers. I can't find anyone in the hallways so I have no other option other than interrupting their make out session to ask them where room 306 is.

"Hi" I wave but that doesn't stop them, if anything it's making the girl moan harder. "Excuse me"

I say a little bit louder and it seemed to do the trick. Only the girl could see me because  she had been pinned  to the locker and he had his back to me.

"Who the hell are you?" She asks. Clearly she's not my type of person, the extensions on her hair are clearly visible and she caked her face with make up. Like who does that for school?.

"Sorry for interrupting but I was just looking for room 306. I'm already late."

"Do I like look like I give a shit about you being late?."

"Clearly not" I mentally laugh.

"Excuse me?" She says getting irritated.

"Oooops.....seems like I said that out loud" I said to him.

"You just did again stupid and who the hell are you talking to?".

We're having a mini brawl and the guy she was making out with didn't even spare me a glance, he just had his face buried in her neck. As I'm about to reply to this fake doll, we're interrupted by a teacher I'm assuming.

"Why aren't the three of you in class?" He asks.

"I'm new here, I was just looking for room 306 and I can't seem to find it".

"Okay that's fine, it's on the top floor, 4th door on your left".

"Thank you" I say.

I begin walking and I hear him say "and as for the both of you, principal's office. Now!".

I turn around to see who the guy was but I was too late. They were already walking in the opposite direction and all I could see was his back.

I finally make it to my class about 20 minutes into the lesson. As i open the door, all heads turned in my direction. "Who are you?" The old man by the board asked.

I feel like I've been asked that a lot of times today.

"Ummm...I'm new here. I'm- " he cuts me off mid sentence

"so?, that doesn't excuse you from being late to my class" he states sternly pushing his glasses up. I then remember that I was given a late pass so I show it to him and he says    "have a seat".

"Great.....way to make a good first impression Jess" I mutter to myself.