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.
Ella POV:
Oh, did I mention how after Amber's little snake attack, Max and Dylan decided to run up to me, all eager, practically falling over themselves, asking me to be their plus one for the party? Both of them. Like I was about to pick between Tweedledee and Tweedledum.
I tried to ignore them, but they were like overgrown puppies—relentless and annoying. I managed to shake them off long enough to get to work, thinking I'd finally get some peace. But guess who shows up at the diner? Yep. Those two idiots again.
Apparently, since their precious Captain Jason wasn't available, their coach decided to cancel practice. Something about wanting Jason there for a new technique and the weather being garbage. And now that they had no excuse to be on the field, they thought the next best way to spend their time was to follow me around like lost puppies.