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.
Small Victory
Jason POV:
I had arrived at Ella's place exactly at 8:30. Yeah, I know—excited much? But come on, who wouldn't be? I stayed in my car until 9:00, debating whether I should go up or not. Finally, I made my way to her apartment and decided to wait. The minutes dragged on, and there was no sign of her. By the time it hit 9:45, I leaned against the wall next to her door, closing my eyes and wondering if I should have just gone to the diner to offer her a ride home. But who was I kidding? She would've rejected the idea before I even got the chance to explain myself.
As I stood there, my mind racing with all the ways this could go wrong, I heard footsteps approaching. They came to a halt, and I opened my eyes. There she was—Ella. God, she was beautiful. Even with that frown on her face, which was undoubtedly directed at me, she looked perfect.
Great. Definitely not in a good mood.