Jayson's POVBetrayal By a FriendThe afternoon sun beat down with relentless intensity, its heated rays shimmering in the sky. In the lavish living room, myself and Raymond prepared for the much-anticipated lunch date with Alex and Elena. Dressed in my signature black leather jacket and dark glasses, I projected an air of enigmatic coolness, but beneath the facade, a storm of memories churned within.As we readied ourselves, Raymond, my steadfast friend, and Beta picked up on the subtle cues of turmoil. His swaggering approach, almost like a dance, was a silent invitation for me to unburden myself. "What's eating at you, man?" he probed, genuine concern etched across his features, his hand resting on my shoulder.My lips struggled to articulate the inner turmoil, but eventually, I muttered, "I'm good." The hollowness in my response couldn't escape Raymond's discerning gaze. Friends have a way of knowing, and my eyes betrayed the haunting memories that lingered.Stepping into the stre
Elena's POVA Perfect Double Date"Okay, okay! Hold your horses!" I grumble, wondering if Alex can hear my internal protests from his honking car. Rushing around my room, I spritz myself with perfume and snatch my things while Alex continues his relentless horn serenade. "Honey, your friend's impatient!" my mom hollers from the kitchen as if I didn't notice. I dash downstairs, bid a quick farewell to my mom, and head for the door."Wait! Elena, will I ever get to meet that handsome friend of yours again?" Mom's voice echoes after me."Eventually. I gotta run, though. He's ten minutes late," I exclaim, throwing a quick "Love you" to Mom before bolting out. I reach Alex's car, and yank on the passenger door handle, but it remains locked. "Alex," I say, knocking on the window. He rolls it down, eyes scanning me up and down.Alex opens the driver's side door and circles the car, muttering incoherently. What's he up to? We're already behind schedule! "Alex, we're running late! I don't want
Blame GameElena's POV "Sorry for the delay. I got held up," I said, not willing to throw Alex under the bus. As much as I'm annoyed with him for making us 20 minutes late to dinner, I know he was just being a good friend; it wouldn't be fair if I put the whole blame on him.Jayson gives me a small grin. "It's okay; I know who's to blame." He looks across the booth, and I follow his eyes to see that he's looking at Alex with a knowing look.Alex throws his hands up. "Okay, it wasn't completely my fault," he defends as he looks between Raymond and Jayson. Honestly, with the way he looks right now, it only confirms that it is entirely his fault. "Elena was wearing a crappy outfit, and I rectified the situation. So, you're welcome," he added, making that feminine thing of yours—trust me, Alex is way too feminine for me, even though I am the woman here.I know Alex is only joking, but a girl's got to defend herself at some point. "First of all, my outfit wasn't as 'crappy' as you put it.
Lust in His EyesElena's POVI bite my lip and turn to the menu, flipping through the pages. I'm on the page with the salads when Jayson puts his hand lightly over mine. "Order what you'd like, Elena." I was planning on ordering a salad, but not because I'm trying to be "thin" in front of Jayson or anything like that. I will proudly eat pounds of food in front of others and not be ashamed."Okay, I'll order what I really want if you promise not to make fun of me," I told him, and he tightened the hand gripping mine. "I will never judge you. Ever." He said"Okay. I was going to get the same thing as you, but every time I eat a burger, I make a mess."Jayson chuckles, and so do Raymond and Alex, reminding me that they're at the table too. I laugh with them as well. "No, I'm being serious, Jayson! Like, ketchup gets everywhere, the tomato never stays on the bun for longer than a few bites, and my hands get all greasy. Don't forget about the onions." I'm stopped by an amused Jayson as he
Elena's POV.First Day of SchoolHello everyone, I'm Elena, a petite teenager with long dark hair and deep brown eyes. I'm just a regular girl who loves her mom fiercely and despises her absent father for leaving us. Little did I know, my first day of college would bring an unexpected twist into my life.I should say I had nostalgic feelings about it. I hardly slept last night; my nerves kept waking me up every 30 minutes. I finally woke up around 4 a.m, but the cold couldn't let me take a shower immediately, I had to steam water before I took a bath. The Minnesota cold is something I still can't get used to, I doubt I'll ever get used to it. It's been three long years since we left sunny Arizona for this chilly place, and honestly, I doubt I'll ever adapt to it. I kept contracting cold-related illnesses, from flu, to sneezing, and to pneumonia.I dragged myself out of bed at four in the morning. The first thing on my agenda was a hot shower to combat the cold. Shivering under the wat
Jayson's POV.The Scent of a MateI couldn't believe Raymond's persistence. My Beta, my best friend, was driving me crazy with his constant worry about his mate, Alex. They were inseparable, those two, but today was different. It was Alex's first day of school, and for the first time since they found each other, they were apart. And this dude just can't let me breathe. "Where could he be, he is not even answering his phone, he said he would be ending class by 2 pm. See, it's almost 2:30, are you sure he is okay?" Raymond asked in a panicking state."He should be on his way back from school. Come on, stop acting like a child. It's not even that late, It's not like he will just appear here immediately after class, you know how the traffic is these days." I chided Raymond, who was visibly restless. I was growing tired of his behaviour, and I needed a break. Pushing my chair back, I got up, causing it to thud against the wall with a resounding noise that surely reverberated throughout th
Elena's POVUnexpected Best Friend.It's the third day of college school, and my love for coffee hasn't wavered one bit. I'm a bona fide coffee addict, which probably explains why I work part-time at Relax Coffee shop. Today, like any other day, I couldn't resist the temptation of my usual hot cup of coffee. I mean, who can resist that delicious taste and the inviting aroma that fills the air?I grabbed my hot coffee, thinking it would be my trusty companion against the raging cold weather of Minnesota. I was sporting a skimpy red gown, trying to emulate the sexy style of the other girls on campus. But as soon as I stepped out of the house, the cold breeze hit me like a ton of bricks, and the warmth from my coffee vanished instantly. I found myself rubbing my arms to generate some warmth, but I was already outside, so there was no turning back. My beloved hot cup of coffee had bailed out on me, I was betrayed.As I got to school, I couldn't help but realize that I had made a fashion f
Elena's POV.A Mate's Connection.Once we arrived at Relax Coffee, the feeling in my stomach intensified, followed by this beautiful smell. At first, I thought it was the delightful aroma of freshly brewed coffee beans that had enveloped the air. I instinctively closed my eyes to savour the fragrance; it was like a slice of paradise. My companion, Alex, and I approached the counter, awaiting the presence of an employee who was probably in the back of the establishment. It was during this brief interlude that Alex informed me that his boyfriend and a friend were seated on the other side of the café.I turned my gaze in the direction Alex indicated, and my eyes met the sight of the most striking man I had ever encountered. His hair was a silky shade of black, perhaps even a dark brown. But what captivated me the most were his eyes – two mesmerizing orbs of blue-grey that I could imagine losing myself in for hours. Strange, right? His physique was equally impressive, even as he sat. He a