》New Years

Back to school

Jackson's POV-

I walked inside, waving goodbye to Mark as he drove off. I threw myself onto the bed and grabbed my phone, a text from Stella made a smile creep onto my face before disappearing as I read the message. She had apologised.

*Don't apologise Stella, I liked it ;)*
*So things aren't going to be awkward between us now?*
*Of course not Stella, I'm not letting you go that easily*

Stella's POV-

I read his text a million times, what did he mean? He only meant it in a friend way right, and he was just joking about the kiss surely. I sent him a quick goodnight message and plonked my phone on my bedside table before sighing and pulling my blankets over my head.

*a few weeks later*
-beep beep beep-

I woke up and quickly shut off my alarm, the beeping droning into my head. Today is the first day back at university, and apart from seeing my friends I am dreading it. I've never enjoyed school but have always been a top student, perhaps it's all out of spite.

I slowly got ready and trudged to the front door while wiping crumbs off my outfit. I opened the door and came face to face with a fist that was about to knock on the door.
It was Jackson.

I hadn't seen him since our date, he had to go back home to visit his parents. We had talked over text occasionally but that was it. Now he's standing here outside my apartment, looking as handsome as always.
"Good morning!" He beamed at me, I will never tired of his smile I swear.
"Hello" I said timidly, unsure of what he was doing here. Almost like he read my mind, Jackson told me that Mark wanted him to pick me up since he had an early morning dance class to teach.

Jackson opened the car door for me with a smile and a wink, causing my cheeks to burn up. I sat inside and we chatted a little while we headed to the school. As Jackson and I walked into the gates, students stopped and stared wondering who the new student was, and perhaps why I was talking to someone other than Mark and Cath.

"Yo Stella" Yugeom's cocky voice was heard from behind me. I rolled my eyes and put on a fake smile as I turned around to see him walking towards me down the hall, his tongue pressed against his cheek as he eyes me up and down.
"Looking good sweetheart" he whispered in my ear. I took a step back, looking him up and down.
"Wish I could say the same" I smiled and tapped his cheek before grabbing a Jackson's hand and walking off.

I arrived to my first class, collapsing into a chair as Jackson sat next to me, still shocked at what just happened in the hallway. Mark soon came in and sat next to Jackson, inspecting his shocked face and asking if something had happened.
'He just-and then she- and then wow" Jackson mumbled, earning a laugh from Mark and I.

"Jackson, chill dude Stella has been dealing with him for years. He's a fuckboy who tries to get in everyone's pants" Mark explains, causing Jackson to nod. He turns to me with a questioning look.
"No he's never gotten in my pants"
"That's not what I was gonna say!" Jackson said becoming flustered. Mark and I laughed until the teacher entered the room.