𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐬 & 𝐀𝐩𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞---> Jasper Hale

6. Courting and Motorcycles

Florence's POV

Sitting at the breakfast table I continue to sip on my tea, a plate with toast abd scrambled eggs sitting half eaten in front of me. It was still early, 06:54. School started at 07:00.

We lived on the edge of town and it was about a 20 min walk from my house to school. As soon as I was finished eating I needed to get going. Natalie left at 06:00 this morning, muttering about some idiot who fucked up the accounts back in Port Angelos, so I was walking today.

Gulping down the last of my tea I quickly finish the last of my breakfast before placing my cup and plate in the sink.

Locking the door behind me I turn and skip down the steps. Looking around I can see that most people have already left for work. Stuffing my hands in my jacket pockets and start the walk.

I'm glad I opted for these boots instead of the others with high heels. My shoulder bag was moving along with me as I walked, hitting my hip as I move. I'm not even walking for five minutes before I stop at the sound of a motor.

Turning my head I watch as a motorcycle drives towards me and stops beside me. Sighing I cross my arms over my chest and raise an eyebrow in question. The driver takes of their helmet to reveal their stunning messy blonde hair and... green/brown eyes.

"My my" I mutter as he smirks at me. Scooting forward he motions for me to climb on back of the bike.

"Climb on, or else you're going to be late for school." He says, his accent coming through, not as thick as mine but still noticeable. He climbs of and rounds the bike, holding out the helmet for me to take.

Still with crossed arms I don't take it, only narrow my eyes at him. Snorting I turn and start walking again.
A gust of wind flows past me, causing a few red hairs to block my view. Standing in front of me Jasper's already blocking my view.

"Come on-" he he insists, resting his hands on my shoulders. "-just a ride. It doesn't have to mean anything. I can't just leave a lady by the side of the road" he insists and gently loosens my arms. Pushing the helmet into my grasp and rests his hand on my back pushes me back towards the bike.

"Besides..." I turn to him again. "It'll piss of your aunt... and her wolf boyfriend..." pursing my lips I sigh and put on the helmet.

"Fine, but be quick" I insist and watch as he climbs on. Climbing on behind him I hesitate before wrapping my arms around his middle.

"Relax" I hear his gruff voice before the bike roars to life and we take off. The houses and forests blurring around me.

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"See" I mutter as I climb off of the bike. Everyone, and I mean everyone was staring at us. "Now you've drawn attention to us, I didn't want to be seen." I say and start walking towards the building.

Smirking I know that Jasper can't use his super speed. Instead I hear hum huff before jogging up beside me. He easily matches my steps as we walk towards the entrance.

"You could have kept walkin'-"

"No, I couldn't b'cause you kept badgering me. Your southern charm with your gentleman manners and insistence on helping a lady beside the-"

He chuckles which stops me in my track. "Southern charm, if I'm not mistaken darlin then you and I share the same charm..." he rests his hands on my back and leads me inside the building.

Both of us make our way towards the classroom, American History to be precise. I cringe as all eyes flicker towards us. Not even noticing Jasper leads me to a shared bench at the back of the class where he slides the bag of my shoulder and drops it onto the table.