Beautiful Minds (NG)

Chapter Twenty Three

*1 Year Ago, End Of Freshman Year*
*El's POV*

"Smile."

I plaster a smile onto my face as he takes the picture.

"So pretty." He says, kissing my cheek.

"Thanks Jasper."

I smile and take his hand, walking out of High School, ready for summer. Its been a great year, I made so many new friends, including my wonderful boyfriend.

"So my brother is throwing a party tonight at 7, wanna come over?" He asks, pulling me across the street.

"Yeah! Sounds fun!" I say excitedly.

"Great, bring a swimsuit." He says, turning me and kissing me sweetly.

"I will, just gotta film a video today, I'm hoping this YouTube thing might turn into something bigger." I say, smiling up and his beautiful brown eyes.

He kisses me again and starts forward, waving and he backs away. I blow him a kiss and walk into my house, glad to escape the heat of an Arizona summer.

I sit down and immediately open Twitter, logging into my fan account. I don't just have it because I'm a fan, I have it so I can interact with other fans who have the same idol.

I tweet something about how cute the boys are and get up to shower and get ready. I decide just to film an OOTD for the party, and to put it up the next day.

I fill up the bathtub, wanting some relaxation time. I also light a cotton candy scented candle.

I wash myself and just think about how things have changed. Boyfriend, 18 year old friends. Period. Ew.

I get out and pick out my outfit, a floral long sleeved skater skirt and a pair of bright pink doc martins.

I curl my shoulder length hair and pose in front of my camera, laughing at myself. After a few more poses, my phone rings and I pick it up, the caller ID displaying 'Jasperrrrrr'.

"Hey baby, I'll be there in 10 minutes ok?"

"Alright Jas, I'll see you soon." I reply, smiling at the name he choose for me.

I grab a bag and place in it, my swimsuit, my pajamas, a pair of flip flops, and my keys. The doorbell rings and I rush downstairs, greeting Jasper at the door and waving goodbye to my Mom.

I throw Jasper my keys. The keys to the golfcart, that is. He helps me into the front seat and crawls to the other side.

"So, a party full of Juniors?" I question, putting my hand over his thigh.

"Yep. It's gonna be awesome."

'I can't wait. Is there any other Freshmen going?"

"Babe, we're Sophomores now." He replies, putting one fist in the air.

"Yeah I know. And my question?"

"Nope, just us." He smirks.

I roll my eyes and focus on the road ahead.

***

Jasper picks me up by the waist and throws me into the warm water. I emerge laughing, and pull him towards me, preparing to kiss him. Instead I pull him into the water. We play fight for a little before we are invited to go sit by the bonfire.

We sit and talk about summer for a bit, and then Jasper's brother pulls out the beer, passing it around.

"No thanks." I say, declining the drink.

After a lot of name calling and dares and bets, I just take the bottle and take a huge swig. A chorus of cheers sound around me, egging me on.

After what only seems like 10 minutes, I'm laying on a pool table in nothing but my bikini. Jasper hovers over me, no trace of alochol on his breath. Why was I the only one drinking? The questions quickly leaves my mind as Jasper stands and removes all his clothes but his boxers. He crawls on top of me, the touch bringing me back to my senses.

"Jasper." I whisper as he unties the back of my bikini top.

"Jasper." I say, my voice clear now. He unties the top of my bikini, the pink fabric falling to the side. I cross my arm over my chest, pushing him off me and sitting up. I grab the top and walk to the bathroom. Just as I'm about to get there, a pair of arms grabs me and throws me over their shoulder.

"Jasper stop I don't want this!" I yell as he slams the door, setting me on the counter and locking the door.

"Oh honey. Don't you see? You don't have a choice"

My heart sinks. It was all fake.

He unties the sides of my bottoms, despite my struggling. He removes his boxers, throwing me off the counter and on to the floor.

"Stop! No!" I scream, clawing at his hair.

"Let go! Get off! Help!" I screech, lifting up my knee and hitting him in the balls. He falls to the side, and I bolt to the door, opening it and running to the nearest room. I lock the door and run for a blanket to cover up.

The door behind me bursts open and an angry Jasper runs in, throwing me on the bed and holding me down.

I feel a sharp pain and I scream a blood curdling scream. The door opens, revealing a police officer. He rips Jasper off me, and I roll over, sobbing into the pillow.

And the next thing I know it's almost the end of Sophomore year, and Jasper is still in prison. I still see a therapist, but we're taking a break. I still have yet to see anyone else, now it still seems wrong. And impossible, since my YouTube career took off. Right now, I'm in a crowd of fans, trying to get to the theatre. I hear a thud, and I'm pushed to the ground. The next thing I know I'm being pulled to my feet by a stunning boy with peircing blue eyes.