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.
Jason POV:
I walked her all the way up to her door. She was still shivering a little from the earlier rain. "Oh well, this is me," she said, turning around to face me.
"Wow, okay, this is a first," I replied, genuinely surprised. She never, ever gave me a proper farewell. Normally, she'd just slam the door in my face, no hesitation. So, this was weird. Awfully weird.
"Enjoy it while it lasts," she shot back with her usual sass before turning to open the door. As she stepped inside and was about to close the door, I quickly stuck my leg in to stop it from shutting completely.
"What are you doing?" she asked, eyes narrowing suspiciously.
"I—I want to take you shopping," I blurted out before she could gouge my eyes out with that death stare. "For the dress," I added quickly, hoping to soften the blow.