Convicted (On Hold)

13: Omg! Jared's shirtless!

•••• A picture of Jaxon played by the handsome Alex Pettyfer in the media box••••

Chapter 13: Omg! Jared's shirtless!

Carolyn's POV

"Is this your brilliant revenge plan?" Jared arched an eyebrow at me and at that moment I knew my plan was stupid.

Did I really believe a manwhore like Jared would've been embarrassed standing in a party shirtless with eyes on him?

If anything, he was enjoying the attention.

I mentally facepalmed at my stupid plan then I threw his t-shirt back at him and he smiled victoriously.

*

After I found Jared making out with the blonde girl I'd realized was Hailey Nelson—that b-word— I stole his shirt and Hailey's top and ran downstairs.

It was so dark and I couldn't help but wonder why.

I could still hear the faint sound of music playing so I knew the power hadn't gone out.

I squeezed through the crowd trying to find my way to the exit but no such luck.

All of a sudden the lights came back on brighter than the usual dim party lights and I smirked as I spotted a shirtless Jared and a topless Hailey at the top of the stairs.

"Omg! Jared's shirtless!" A girl yelled and all eyes went up to Jared. He didn't look the least bit ashamed and neither did Hailey.

"He's so hot." A girl beside me commented.

"Totally." Another girl said and I frowned.

They weren't supposed to be drooling over Jared, this was supposed to be embarrassing for him.

"Hi, guys!" Jared gave a wave to the crowd and they chorused a 'hi' back to him.

I spotted Asher behind him and he turned around as Asher tapped his shoulder, muttering something to him.

"Alright people! Let's welcome the real reason we're all here! The man of the hour, the birthday boy, the amazing Asher Jeremy Sender!" Jared introduced, stepping aside to reveal Asher.

Asher was dressed in a black leather jacket, a white plain tee and black ripped jeans paired with black and white vans off the wall.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ASHER!!!!" The crowd chorused and Asher grinned.

"I'd like to thank you guys for being here—" I tuned Asher out as soon as Jared's blue eyes met mine.

A smirk grew on his lips and he started down the stairs with Hailey following after him.

They made their way through the crowd and I crossed my arms, waiting for their arrival.

****

"I can't believe you didn't punch him in the face." Jaxon scoffed before gulping down the alcoholic liquid in the glass bottle.

"I don't have a right to, we broke up." I gave a shrug, taking my eyes away from Hailey who was grinding on Jared.

"You deserve better than him anyway." Jaxon said, taking another swig of the liquid. "You hated him as much as I did, why did you end up dating him anyway?" He asked as soon as he'd swallowed.

"Would you believe me if I said he blackmailed me into dating him?" I asked, briefly glancing back in Jared's direction.

I knew I shouldn't have cared but I felt uneasy watching Jared dance with Hailey.