Remember Your Worth | Jackson Avery

bonus chapter

I rolled my eyes, receiving looks from the other parents as my music blasted from my car speakers.

Sky and Kai sat in the backseat on their tablets, ignoring the world. JJ opened the front door, quickly getting in.

I noticed his friend, Bruno, approaching my side of the car with a smile. My hand lightly palmed my face already knowing his intentions.

"Hey, good afternoon, Mrs. Avery. You looking good today."

"Hi, Bruno. Thank you."

He smiled as if he'd just won the biggest trophy. JJ smacked his lips, hating every time Bruno hit on me.

"Have you talked to Mr. Avery about me and you going on a date?"

I chuckled, shaking my head.

"No. I don't think my husband will let you take me out."

Bruno shrugged, biting his lip.

"That's okay. I'll fight for you."

"Ew, dude. That's disgusting." Rae said, pushing him away before getting in the backseat.

"Don't come over here messing up my flow, Rae! Me and your mom could be great. There might be a problem with me being your stepdad, though."

"Dude, if you say another word, I am gonna kill you." JJ leaned over, threatening him.

Bruno threw his hands up.

"I'll see you tomorrow, man."

The boys said bye to each other before I drove off. At the light, I checked my phone, frowning.

Jackson had suddenly stopped texted me back. He was on the PRT with Ben and couldn't shut up about how cool it was.

"Where's daddy?" Sky's little voice echoed through the car.

"Daddy's with Ben."

"Aren't they on that STP thing?" Rae asked.

JJ dramatically laughed then shouted.

"It's PRT, stupid!"

Rae turned to him, smiling then looked at me.

"I'm sorry, do you hear something, Mom? The only thing I hear is a boy failing his science class."