The Only Exception. (boyxboy)

Chapter 4

Chapter 4 of my epic story!!! Not much to say.... So, Happy Reading!!!!!!!!

This is Jace ----------------->

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     "Ashton get up! Ashton! Get up!" I woke up to Ashira yelling in my face.

     "Go away." I mumbled.

     "Oh. Sorry. I just thought you would want extra time today so you can dress to impress Jace, but I'll let you go back to sleep." She said.

     "I'm up." I announced, sitting up.

     "Good. I'll be downstairs." Ashira said. She walked out the door and Dagger hopped off my bed and followed her. Like I said before that traitor, at least Fang loves me.

     "Well Fang. What should I wear?" I asked.

     I walked to my closet and opened the doors. I pulled out a few band t-shirts, and put them on my bed. Next I brought out a couple pairs of boot cut jeans, and set them next to the shirts, matching them by color. I took out my large assortment of studded belts and set them on the bed. I walked over to the bed and stood back, examining each selection carefully. I finally decided on a black Skillet t-shirt with black boot cut jeans and a white belt with gold and silver studs on it. I pulled the clothes on and ran to the bathroom to do my hair. I know, I know. I'm a guy. But come on, it's my hair and I love it. I straightened it and let my bangs fall into my eyes. I ran back to my room, grabbed my school stuff, and ran down to the kitchen.

     "Well?" I asked, doing a 360 degree spin for Ashira.

     "Nice. I approve." She said, laughing at me.

     "Awesome." I said, grabbing the box of cheerios and grabbing a handful. I called my boys to me and I let them into the backyard. I walked back into the kitchen and finished off my cheerios, drinking some milk when I was done.

     "Ready to go?" Ashira asked as I slipped on my converse.

     "Yea. I'll be right out." I replied. I grabbed my keys and locked the door behind me. I jogged over to my baby and hopped into the drivers seat. I started it up and sped off to school.

     When we got to school I parked the car and Ashira walked with me to where we meet Nick and Nyssa every morning. Ashira and Nyssa ran to each other and gave each other a big hug like they haven't seen each other in years. An idea popped into my head and I ran up to Nick and wrapped him in a big hug. He wasn't expecting it though, so we ended up falling over.

     "Well that was interesting, thanks." Nick said, laughing with me as we got back on our feet.

     "No problem buddy." I replied.

     We brushed ourselves off and headed into the school. We stopped at my locker first since it was closest and then we walked down to Nick's locker. Nick's girlfriend was standing there waiting for him. I can already tell it's going to be another uncomfortable moment for me. We stopped at Nick's locker and he opened it to get his books. That's when it happened.

     "Hey neighbor." A husky voice said from behind me.

      I turned around to see who was talking to me and was instantly pulled into a hug by none other than Jace Knight. I relaxed and let out the breath I had sucked into my lungs. I inhaled through my nose and Jace smelled of vanilla and... What is that? Is that... Chocolate chip cookies! Weird combo I know, but it was freaking sexy! Jace pulled away from me and smiled.

     "Well someone's not shy about their first day." I said.

     "Actually I was really nervous about doing that." Jace said, rubbing the back of his neck.

     "Well now that you have everyones attention, good luck!" I said cheerfully.

    "Wait! Why do I have everyone's attention?" He asked, grabbing onto my arm to keep me from walking away. I motioned for Nick to go ahead.

     "You just hugged the gay guy." I told him.

     "What?" He asked.

     "I'm gay." I said.

     "So." He replied.

     "Wow, you are like perfect." I said.

     "Huh?" He questioned.

     "Nothing! I gotta go to class. See ya around Jace." I said, turning around and speed walking to homeroom.

     Lunch seemed to come up fast today, and I can't thank god enough. I skipped to my locker only to meet Ardon when I got there. I ignored him and started putting my books away. He cleared his throat and I looked over the shoulder he wasn't standing beside, slightly smiling to myself.

     "Haha, you're really funny Ashton." Ardon finally spoke up.

     "Why thank you." I said.

     "Who was that guy?" He asked.

     "What guy?" I asked.

     "The one that hugged you this morning." He replied.

     "Oh, that's Jace, my new neighbor." I told him.

     "Well stay away from him." Ardon demanded.

     "I don't think so. I can choose who I want to hang out with and who I don't." I spat.

     "God! Why are you so god damn difficult? Just keep away from him, alright!" Ardon yelled.

     "Screw you Ardon. Leave me alone." I spat, glarring daggers at him.

     Ardon mumbled something I couldn't hear and walked away. I threw my books into my locker and slammed the door shut. Then I heard someone walking towards me. I looked to my left and saw Jace heading in my direction.

     "Someone's in a bad mood." Jace said, smirking at me.

     "Well it's not me because I'm a freaking ray of sunshine." I spat.

     "Whoa, what happened Ashton?" Jace asked.

     "Ardon McClayn." I told him.

     "The douche bag with the black hair?" Jace asked.

     "Yea." I replied.

     "I see. Well, should we go to lunch?" He asked.

     "Yes. I'm starving." I replied.

     At lunch I introduced Jace to Nick. Nick was interrogating Jace and I saw it was making Jace uncomfortable so I got Nick to stop. The rest of the lunch was great. We talked and laughed together like Jace has been part of Nick and my little group forever.