los angeles luv

forget him

  Jax's pov.
  September 27th 2024.

Friday night rolled around after a hectic week at school. I don't talk to many people on campus and Kayden is always out of the house on weekdays.
I have Kain and Hunter too of course. But Hunter is usually out at night with his girlfriend, and Kain, while I love her, is always high and out with random guys.

It can feel isolating.

After school everyday I'm usually doing homework or extra credit just to fill my time. I'm working towards a bachelors degree in early childhood education, and it can be draining.
Weekends are my one time I can socialize and feel like a normal person.

I put on black ripped jeans and a brown see through sweater, with a black tank top under it. I tried to fit into my doc martins but they're way too big, converse will do.

As I was walking downstairs something within me told me to scan the room for Travis. So I did. I looked around but couldn't find him. I headed to the kitchen when I saw Kayden and him laughing about something.

Not proud of this but I grabbed a drink and pretended to be texting someone back so I could eavesdrop.

"Fuck off when was the last time you were even with a girl." Kayden teased him.

    Travis laughed, "Mhm and when was the last time you were in a committed relationship? I don't need shit from you."

    They rambled on about Kayden's love life as they made playful banter.

   It made me physically sick Travis would never talk to me like this. They were practically flirting.

    I made the mistake of looking up at him, he looked perfect. His piercings matched his chains around his neck, and his tattoos were completely visible now that he was wearing a t shirt.

    He looked directly at me. Shit.

    I avoided eye contact and walked out to the balcony, embarrassingly hoping he would follow me. He never did.

    I looked at the California night sky, but it just made me miss the stars back home.

    I felt a hand on my shoulder and got dragged back into reality.

  Mason. I haven't seen him since we bumped into each other at a concert a few months ago. I immediately ran off and didn't even talk to him then.

   He stood there looking smug and grinning at me. I don't even know how he got in unnoticed, if I had to guess i'd say it's because he dyed his hair a bit darker, and is wearing a white hoodie with the hood up.

    I stood there uncomfortably waiting for him to speak.

   "Out here all alone?" He asked. Now i'm wondering how pathetic I look.

    "You aren't aloud to be here, and I don't want to talk to you." I said taking a step back.

    He laughed still eyeing me up and down, "Wyatt invited me, it's just a party."

    "No it's not, it's where I live and you know that. Can you please just leave me be?"

   "Jax come on, we're mature adults, we can have a civilized conversation."

   Jesus christ. This guy acts like he didn't assault me when I was breaking up with him. Oh yeah that's real mature of you Mason.
   
    I rolled my eyes and stayed quiet, the best thing is to not argue with him. It just causes him to act insane.

   "How've you been?" He questioned coming closer to me.

    "Really good, best i've ever been." I stated hoping he'd believe me.