A Boy From Manning Heights ✔️

Chapter 30 | Beckett

Today is a nerve racking day. Jasper's first term meeting, his first evaluation. I know it isn't as important as it is for some of the other boys, mainly the ones on parole, but it's important to me. It's a reflection of my abilities as a mentor and if they deem me unfit to preform my duties I'll be removed as his mentor. I of course neglected to tell him that knowing it'll be an issue.

I tug on the collar of my shirt again as I walk to Jasper's door. I'm still incredibly sore from my fathers punishment, and I must admit it takes a lot to pretend I'm not. I try to take a deep breath before I knock, but the door swings open itself and Jasper stares back at me rubbing his eyes.

"Morning"

I bite my lip trying not to look at him and focus on his current attire muscle shirt and boxers. I swallow and look towards his window.

"Morning...you getting ready?"

He rolls his eyes.

"Yeah im getting ready, you got some special uniform for this shit too?"

I shake my head turning toward where he's pulling out his usual school uniform.

"No, but you have to wear your tie today"

He scoffs without bothering to respond. Instead he heads to his bathroom and shortly after the door closes and I hear the shower turn on. He's only in there for 15 minutes when the door is pulled open.

"Alright, let's just get of here"

He's in his uniform and walks past his desk grabbing his tie as he does and hangs it around his neck. I'm about to reprimand him when he steps up to me and meets my eye. I bite my lip realizing he wants me to tie it.

I lift my hands to grab either side my cheeks heating slightly when I notice I can't seem to keep my hands steady. I'm not nervous, just awkward.

Jasper reaches up and grabs my wrist.

"Chill out"

I nod once shaking his hand off.

"Yeah"

He watches me intensely as I start looping his tie and let's out a breath as I tighten it and back up.

"Thanks"

My eyes stay focused on his lips before I drop my gaze and nod turning towards the door.

"Yeah, no problem"

He sighs "Beckett"

I turn slightly surprised as he comes forward lifting his hand to my chin and placing his lips on mine gently. He pulls back almost right away and nods.

"Let's go"

I pull the door open hurriedly and we both step out into the hallway. Jasper starts to walk and I take a deep breath before following him and stepping into line beside him. Now is not the time to be...whatever we are, I'm his mentor.

"Okay, you should get called in around nine thirty this morning for your portion of the evaluation. They'll ask you questions about your experience here so far, your classes, teachers, and me"

Jasper glances over at me, but just shrugs.

"I'm sure I can handle it"

I bite my lip "okay"

We make it into the dining hall and sit down at our usual table. Both Derek and Brody are already there.

"So?! big day!"

Jasper rolls his eyes.

"Not really"

Brody tilts his head.