𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 ~ 𝐉𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐫

𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 || 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐧

-Clover's Pov-

A soft knock coming from the other side of my door startles me. "You ready?, we don't have to go in today, all three of us can just stay home" Josh suggests.
"No, it's fine I want to go in" I say. He nods and leaves the room. I take a deep breath and get up to head to my wardrobe and pick an outfit out. I wasn't sure why but I felt particularly devilish today and decided to go to a different aesthetic which consists of, a baby blue velvet skirt that reaches my mid thigh, a black crop top with spaghetti straps and black thigh socks with my Doc Martens. I brush my teeth and add very light makeup. Once I'd finished I check my phone for the time and my smile instantly drops into a frown as I read his name.

Jaden- Clover-Mae Belle please answer me, you don't understand, It was not at all what it looked like! Please believe me.

I roll my eyes and lock my phone, throwing it in my bag. I was shocked at the amount of attitude I had today. I'm not going to lie... I wasn't hating it. I stumble downstairs still half asleep earning a sympathetic smile from Charlie. "No! I don't want your sympathy" I groan, pulling my sunglasses over my eyes.

"We got you starbucks, I grabbed it on the way back from dropping Griffin's glasses off that he stupidly left here last night" Josh says handing me an iced coffee. "Thankyou, It was much needed" I smile taking it from him. "Why couldn't Griff wait until school to get them?" I question. "because he said and I quote 'bring them over now motherfucker, I'm blind you silly prick how am I supposed to drive if I'm blind'" He says reading off his phone and drops it back in his pocket. I laugh and shake my head. "I worry about him sometimes" Charlie jokes. "Same, he's the oldest but my gosh he's dumb" I say. Josh nods in agreement and walks off to his car. I lock the house up and jump in the back seat. Josh puts his hand on Charlie's thigh when he was driving and every now and then kissed her on the cheek. "Yes yes we get it you're very cute but please keep an open mind for the thirdwheel, It's makes me feel physically sick" I fake gag and get out as soon as Josh had parked up, hearing their laughter.

I slam the door and look up to see where I was walking when I make eye contact with Jaden from across the car park. He looked expressionless, I STILL couldn't read his mind and it was driving me insane. Some days I can and some days I can't. I can no longer feel his emotions either... it was like he was completely cut off from me. Charlie steps beside me and rests her hand on my shoulder. "hey, can you read his mind?" I question, keeping my eyes on him. She shakes her head no. "I can't feel his emotions either" She shrugs, walking off. "So it's not just me then" I throw my hands up in frustration and follow her inside.

I head to my locker to see the whole gang next to it... both groups together again, surprisingly. "You okay little one?" Quinton asks pulling me into a hug. "We heard, don't worry we aren't going to sit there and say I told you so, we know how annoying that is" Cynthia comforts me.

"I'm doing okay actually" I shrug. Griffin wraps his arms around my shoulder from behind. "We got you Clove" He whispers to me. I swear Griffin is literally the older brother that I never had... Him, Kio, Josh and Chase.

Anthony, Payton, Avani, Charlie, Cynthia, Dani, Tony, Ondreaz and Quinton were the bestfriends I never knew I needed, I could go to them about anything and they wouldn't judge me... well everything besides the obvious. Jaden strolls over with Payton and I untangle myself from Griffin's grip and walk across the hall to my locker. I throw my bags in and get knocked out of my trance by a hand slapping the locker next to me. I turn around slowly to see Mads glaring at me.

Fuck sake, I didn't have time for this today. "What do you want?" I growl. Everbody behind us, including Jaden, steps back. "I find it kind of funny how you're jealous now you realise that you aren't his first choice" She snarls. I chew down on my bottom lip to suppress my anger, I could already tell what is going to happen. "Fucking have him Madison Rose Lewis, I don't give a fuck" I say getting in her face. Charlie grabs my arms and pulls me back since she could sense what was about to happen. "Fuck off, before I get really fucking mad" I growl. all of the boys and Avani, Cynthia and Dani gasp since they hadn't seen this side of me. "Or what, what are you going to do Clover" Mads laughs. I turn around to walk away. "Enough Mads!" Anthony scoffs. "what is she going to do, nothing" She laughs bitchily. "Madison fuck off" Jaden speaks up. My eyes widen but I keep my back to her.

"seriously what are you going to do bitch!" She yells pushing my anger over the edge. I start shaking from head to toe and sweating. I couldn't control myself at this point. I turn around to make eye contact and within seconds she was on the floor screaming in pain and having a mild fit.

I look to Charlie who stands with her hand over her mouth, then to the others and finally to Jaden...who weirdly looked as if he knew what was going on.

"I-" was all I managed to choke out before rushing out of the school gates.

- Jaden's Pov -

I must admit it was awkward seeing Clover after days of her ignoring me. I needed her to understand that it wasn't at all what it looked like. Mads blackmailed me... she knew all about my secret that I stupidly told her because I thought I was in love with her. turns out I wasn't. I was in love with Clover... I just hadn't met her yet... That sounds crazy I know.

Mads got jealous and broke into my house, somehow and cornered me in my kitchen just as I was getting ready to tell Clover how I feel. She told me that was wasn't happy that I'd moved on so quick, forced me to give her the top I was wearing and blackmailed me into making Clover think I had sex with her otherwise she would tell her the secret. I step back inbetween Griffin and Anthony, I told them yesterday about Mads. I tried telling Josh but he ignored me everytime and muttered under his breath, "I can't believe you did that to her".

"fuck off before I get really fucking mad" Clover growls. I smirk slightly and bite down on my bottom lip. I knew exactly what was about to happen. Next thing I knew Clover was walking off and Mads was screaming after her, catching the attention from students passing by.

"Enough Mads!" Anthony yells. "What is she going to do, nothing" she laughs bitchily. I start to become really fucking angry. I knew exactly what Clover could do. "Madison fuck off!" I snap. I hear a light gasp from Clover as she stops walking. "seriously what are you going to do bitch!" Mads screams. Clover started to shake. "oh fuck" I whisper, earning confused looks from everybody.

Don't make eye contact with her Clover, god damn it don't make eye contact.

she does exactly what I think and turns around, within a matter of seconds Mads was on the floor screaming and throwing a fit.

"I-" clover said before running off. I run out after her but she was already too far for me to catch up. I decided to ignore all of the commotion going on behind me and just head over to my car, I get in and drive home. I didn't understand why I felt this way, I've never in a million years cared about somebody how I care about Clover.

Granted, I'm a dick... but what happened a few days ago was not my fault, I just wish she'd give me a chance to explain that. I think I'm finally ready to tell her that I'm exactly the same as her.

Once I got through my front door, I drop my keys on the table next to my shoe rack and notice an envelope on the floor. It looked like my mother's writing on the front. "Oh great" I groan and pick up the envelope to open it.

"Jaden, I'm very very sorry for what took place that night you came over with Clover, I did hear everything that Darren said as much as I pretend I don't. The truth is, I don't want a repeat of what happened with your father, whenever I tried to speak to him about something it turned into an argument so I thought it would be best just to leave it but I could see how hurt you was so I've kicked him out for the mean time so we can focus on getting our relationship back on track and he can start being nicer to you. I just wanted to say that I'm proud of you son, I'm sure your father is too. I can't wait to hear your new song when it's out. As for that girlfriend of yours, she's wonderful darling, keep her and treat her right. From Mum xx"

I bite down on my trembling bottom lip. It was the part about Clover that got me. I throw the letter on my kitchen side and rest my hand on my forehead. Fuck why is my life so complicated. I make a cup of coffee and take a seat down on my kitchen table, staring directly at the tubs of hair bleach that I'd randomly bought a week ago. I shrug to myself and whisper "fuck it" as I take them and head to my bathroom.