Chapter 100

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Morning came too fast, I had barely closed my eyes when they were awoken again by the sound of an excited Milo pounding on the door.

“Happy birthday Jayce! Come down! We have presents!” He screamed through the door.

Jayce stirred from under me. “Okay, five minutes Champ!” His eyes flickered open and he smiled as he saw me looking at him.

“Good morning birthday boy.”

His lips fall open to speak but I capture them quickly in a kiss. Is it weird that his morning breath makes me want to lick his lips even more? Yeah? Thought so.

“Best birthday ever.” He smirks, looking at the disaster we left his room in after last night.

“Oh wait, I got you a present! I’ll go get it.” I try to climb out over him but he just pulls me back.

“Don’t you think last night was enough of a gift? You’re the only present I need.” He kisses me deeply.

I try not to laugh. “Brie told me you’d say that.” I finally wriggle free of him and grab his t-shirt to put on off the floor before wondering into my closet and retrieving his gift.

“I told you that you didn’t have to get me anything.” He moans as I sit down in front of him.

“I know I didn’t have to, I wanted to. Its nothing crazy and I know whatever your mum gets you will definitely be grander and more expensive but I hope you like it.” I pass him the gift and he carefully tears open the tissue paper wrapping.

He picks up the book he runs his hand over the delicate engraving at the bottom.

‘I’m yours, always.’

Opening it he turns to look at the inside pages and runs his fingertips over the silver twirls just like I did in the shop.

“I know it’s not-“

“It’s perfect.” His hand comes up to cup the back of my head and he kisses me. I can feel how touched he is as he keeps pressing his smooth lips against mine until we hear Milo shout up again and know that’s our cue to go. But what a kiss to have to leave..

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I’m so glad we only had a tiny bit of bio left to do, I was already exhausted when I woke up but after helping Tara set up for the party I feel barely alive.

Me and Jayce were both a mix of excited and nervous about telling everyone later but we both knew we were done hiding. We had to be together, no matter what anyone else thought.

Jayce had gone out with Tara for an hour to go get some more drinks and I was waiting on the front steps for chad to come and caffeinate me before I passed out.

I was almost asleep when I heard a loud car horn beep and frighten me out of my skin.

“Rise and shine sleepyhead!”

Is being extremely tired an excuse to murder? Because if not, it should be. There’s not a court in the world that would convict me if I gouged out his stupid smiley face right now.

“Coffee. Now.” Was all I huffed as I climbed into the car.

We were barely out of the street when Chad’s car started ringing. “Shit it’s my Mum.” Chad proclaimed hesitating on whether to answer.

I hit the green button on his dashboard for him and he glared at me as Elizabeth’s shrill scream came through the loud speaker.

“Chad!! I need you to come home!! I’m trapped!!” I started to panic but Chad remained unusually calm.

“Okay mum, where is it?” I look at him wondering why he isn’t more freaked out by his mother’s tone.

“Bath! I won’t move! Just get here!” And with that she hangs up.

I look to Chad for an explanation. “Sorry, I’ve got to go save her.”

He turns in the opposite direction to the bay and I press my body against the window trying to force the car back towards the direction of my coffee.

“What’s happening?”

He smiles. “You’ll see.”

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As we pull into Chads driveway I hear a piercing scream howl from the upstairs of the house. I follow Chad as he rushes in and heads straight for the stairs.

He opens the door at the end of the hall to find Elizabeth perched on top of the toilet seat screaming and pointing at the bath. I dipped my head around the door to see an average sized black house spider minding it’s own business at the bottom of the tub.

You have got to be kidding me. I get arachnophobia is a thing but seriously Liz, turn the tap on and get on with your life!

Chad scoops up the spider in his palm and places it in the flower basket outside.

“Thank god! That thing had me cornered! Every time I’d try to run it moved!” She shaked off a shiver that clearly went through her and I poorly stifled a laugh. “Oh Aleah dear! I didn’t see you there! How are you lovely?” She asked in her more regular tone of voice.

“I’m good thank you, I’m um.. glad you’re safe.”

She smiled. “Thank you dear, this one thinks I’m an over reactor! Just like his father, no compassion for the misery of others. Would you like some coffee sweetheart?”

I ran how much Jayce told me he didn’t want me being in this house through my head but considering Elizabeth was here I didn’t think he’d mind too much. Plus this way we could get done faster and I could get back to him, win-win.

“Yes. Please. Coffee good.”

She smiled at my clear ramblings and went to make it. “Okay which way to the dining table?”

Chad takes my hand and pulls me into the room next door. His bedroom.

“Nope! Not coming in there, I can feel the herpes crawling all over this place from here.” I state seriously from the doorway.

He bursts out laughing. “Really Ally?! We can go downstairs if you want but you’ll still be here in eight hours listening to my mother rant about her roses not coming into full bloom.”

For fucks sake.

“Fine.” I step into the room, careful to check where my feet stand for used condoms or something. His room is actually different than what I expected, it’s clean for one thing. Blue pastel tones make up the majority of the colour in here, except for the jet black leather sleigh bed in the middle. I’m even more shocked when I see two large mahogany bookshelves packed with what looks like very well read books.

I perch myself on the end of the bed and look around.

“You were expecting two week old laundry on the floor and posters of half naked women on the ceiling weren’t you?” He chuckles.

“No.... I thought they’d be completely naked.” I half joke.

We power through the work, getting to the final page just as Elizabeth brought me my second mug of coffee.

I’d made myself quite comfortable on the bed, surrounded by my work, as I made Chad take the desk.

I write the last word and throw the pen down as I roll my wrist. “Finished! Thank fuck for that!”

I checked my watch, just turning four, party wasn’t until six, so plenty of time to get back and get ready. Brie had text an hour ago to tell me she wouldn’t be coming. She’d met a guy out celebrating last night and apparently it was a two night job. I knew she was really just avoiding having that last night in Granny’s house, she was bad at goodbyes. I took a large swig of my coffee and savoured every drop.

“Oh my god Ally, what is that?” Chad rolled his chair over to the side of the bed and moved my t-shirt collar to see the love-bite Jayce had so kindly left on my neck last night. “Boyfriend got a little frisky I see.”

I pulled his hand away and covered it up. “It’s none of your business.”

He smirks. “So is mystery man coming to the party?”

I smile. “Oh yeah, he’ll be there.” Chad seemed shocked that he was actually coming but quickly regained himself. “So can we go back? I’ve got to get ready.”

Chad passed me his finished pages as I put everything together into the folder.

“Sure. Let me just shower and change, I might as well help you guys set up than keep coming back and forth.” I nod and walk over to the book shelves and start scanning the titles.

“What are you doing?” Chad questions as I pull out a copy of Romeo and Juliet from the shelves.

“Just keeping myself entertained. You go, I’m good.”

He walks back out to the bathroom and I settle down on the bed. As I open the pages I see that almost every page has notes in the margin in Chad’s handwriting. Surely this must have been for an English exam or something? I mean, Chad may surprise me somtomes but I don’t think he reads for pleasure then writes about it.. does he?”

As my eyes start scanning the text I lay my head back on the pillow. Soon the letters all start to merge and I am pulled with them into the darkness.

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My hand tickles at soft skin below me, Jayce’s beating heart next to my head as I bury myself further onto his naked chest.

“Evening beautiful, better now?”

Wait. That’s not Jayce’s voice.

I open my eyes to see Chads shining brown eyes staring down at me. I jump up and completely out of the bed, rubbing the sleep from my eyes.

“Chad, what the fuck are you doing laying in bed with me?”

“Whoa senorita! You’re the one who fell asleep on my bed. I just tried to sit on the side and watch the end of the second movie when you turned over and wrapped yourself around me, all I did was let you stay comfortable by not moving.”

End of the second movie? When did he have time to watch the first one? I look to the window to see all the sunlight has been completely replaced with darkness.

Fuck. I grab my phone and look at the time, 8:23.

“Fuck Chad! The party started over two hours ago! Why didn’t you wake me?!”

“Ally you were clearly exhausted! My mum came in here ranting and raving twice and you didn’t even stir! I thought you needed it.”

Fuck. Shit.

“Chad we have to go. Now! Jayce will be wondering why I’m not there.” I panic looking frantically for my shoes on the floor.

Chad moves to the end of the bed. “No it’s cool, I text him to say you were asleep here and we’d be late. Honestly Ally I don’t think he was that bothered, he didn’t even text me back.”

Oh no.

“YOU DID WHAT?! Oh my god. Chad take me home. NOW!”

My legs were shaking, my hands were shaking, everything was shaking. I was furious with myself. How could I be so stupid? Jayce is probably freaking out. I have to talk to him, explain its just a massive misunderstanding. How the fuck could I hurt him like this? Especially after the night we had last night. Everything was perfect and I’d royally screwed it up. I had to make it right.

I didn’t even let the car come to a complete stop before I went sprinting out and barrelling in through the front door. I could hear the music from outside and as I went in the party was in full swing, people were everywhere dancing, laughing and drinking.

I got some funny looks as I walked through in my shorts and vest top, still with bed hair, but after I found Jayce and straightened everything out I’d go upstairs and change.

I can’t see him anywhere but I spot Harley with Josh on the dance floor.

“Have you seen Jayce?” I ask without so much as a hello. Harley looks me up and down, taking in my appearance before he responds.

“Oh girlll. He’s pissed at you. There isn’t a bottle out there he hasn’t had at least one cup out of. One of the girls just took him to get cleaned up, he kind of threw up on his top.” Fuck. “He went to the kitchen.”

I nod as dread fills me as to what state I’ll find him in. Maybe he’ll get so drunk he won’t even remember I wasn’t here?

I look around the kitchen but there’s no-one. I remember what happened at the last house party and knock the bathroom door this time before opening it. Nothing.

I go to leave and check upstairs when I hear a noise from the laundry room. Of course that’s where he’d be if he was upset, where it all began for us.

I smile as I swing the door open but my body stops. I feel my heart fall into the pit of my stomach in a hundred tiny pieces. A black hole in my chest threatens to consume my whole being. I want to turn around, I don’t want to watch but I can’t make my legs move. I’m completely frozen as the fires that kept me alive die out leaving only ice in its place. I can’t breathe. I can’t breathe. I can’t breathe...

There in front of me is Jayce standing with his back against the wall, his face contorted in pleasure. Then there in front of him, on her knees, is Brittany...

With his cock in her mouth.

“Lee?”

Chapter 100 and this is how we leave it 😭😭

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