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.
All’s Fair In Love And Basketball.
JASON POV:
After leaving Ella's place with a promise to bring her today's notes, I rushed back to my place to get ready for class. I was cutting it close, but it was worth it. The morning with Ella was… different. Not the usual sarcastic back-and-forth that we've perfected over time. She'd let me in, even if just a little, and that was something.
Class without Ella? Total snooze fest. The lectures dragged on without her there to catch my attention with a raised eyebrow or some witty retort when I poked fun. Still, I'd promised her notes, so I did what I never thought I'd do—I actually paid attention.
Max and Dylan noticed. Oh, they noticed. The side glances, the raised eyebrows, the way Max literally waved a hand in front of my face like I'd been possessed when he saw me jotting down details. I ignored them.
About halfway through the second lecture, Max leaned over. "Dude. What's with the note-taking?" he whispered.