Author's pov:
The next day didn't come loud for Jay. Because she had only slept for 3 hrs. When she went to the bathroom and looked at her reflection even she was disgusted of herself.
The girl in the mirror looked: pale, dry tears streaming down her face, eye bags, swollen red eyes.
This face was the total opposite of the one back in new york who was: cold, ruthless, and a leader.
She didn't know who she was anymore.
Her head was throbbing. But she was on stand in one decision. Do not forgive Aries, section E or keifer. Because right now....They need to face the reality of what they had done.
Jay turned on the shower letting the warm water ease her mind temporarily. Even if the voice echoed.
She wanted to go back to the person she was once back in nyc if that's what it takes. She didn't care even if she hurted someone on the contrary anymore.
Because now? She had realised that people take advantage of her kindness.
She did her usual routine but. Today was different. She did a light makeup. Adding her favourite strawberry lip balm.
"Good morning percy and Jare" She beamed in excitement once she saw them.
"Good morning" They said at the same time.
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Jay's pov:
I sat on the dining table munching the scrumptious sandwich Jare made.
I glanced at they Jare's plate- A cupcake which looked like it had offended him in some way. Suddenly a plate of was pushed which also had a cupcake. I looked at percy with a look.
I frowned at the cake. It looked....suspicious.
"You know Jay? I didn't even want to eat the cupcake I just wanted to take photos for my feed because it's honestly too beautiful to exist." Percy grinned.
I hesitated then took a small bite.
Trust me. Worst decision of my life.
I closed my eyes and swallowed it. Quickly drank a Juice.
"I feel like this meal deserves a feature in a documentary... specifically, a true-crime one about accidental ingredients." I choked.
"What do you mean by that Jay? I made it just for you with my beautiful hands. People would die for it." Percy exclaimed.
Jare took a bite. And regretted it immediately. He spat it out and grabbed my juice gulping it in one go.
"What the heck percy!? Don't you know the difference between salt and sugar?" Jare yelled still trying to look for something sweet.
The mood finally felt light.
I laughed.
They stilled for a moment looking at me and laughed together.
"Is this that new, minimalist approach to baking? Where you just guess what's in the pantry?" I teased percy still laughing.
Jare was laughing louder. Percy gasped.
"No Jay! I guess he's really too busy being iconic to notice petty details like... seasoning." Jare followed.
Percy eyes widened. He looked horrified.
"Don't you both have school to get to??" Percy asked.
Me and Jare looked at each other then back at him.
And...we left before shutting the door Jare and I peeked.
"Don't get too distracted by your reflection in the toaster; we'd like the house to stay standing." Jare grinned
" Also I know you think everything you touch turns to gold, but let's keep the mustard out of the cereal, okay?" I added.
"GET LOST!" Percy shouted.
Me and Jare finally shut the door and high-fied walking towards the car.
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*At school*
Keifer's pov:
I doubt if she will even come today?
After what happened yesterday how will she?
I humiliated her in front of everyone. I regret it but please Jay do not give up on me. I beg you.
Once I come back. Kill me, Punch me or even curse me just don't give up. Your the only reason I'm even still alive.
I closed my eyes guilt following me whole. Section E understood why I did it. But still they complained that I had gone too far.
What am I suppose to do then? Pull her into my mess?
I was lost in thought but my mind noticed her before my eyes did.
The moment she stepped in the 16 boys fell silent.
She looked different. Like....untouchable. She did not glance at use. didn't speak. Which hurts more.
She pulled a chair and sat near the window away from all of us. Which hurts me. To see...her like...this. She distanced herself. Created a barrier.
Ci-n was the first to move. He blocked Jay's way from sitting.
"Jay please..." ci-n pleaded tears forming.
her eyes didn't soften.
"Move away. Get your ass out of my way traitor." Her voice was low dangerous.
I froze. others froze.
The room felt cold. All boys drowning in the crack because of...me.
ci-n moved away horrified. Tears streaming silently.
Sir Alvin entered sensing the tension he chose to stay silent.
The class was a boring blur. My mind wasn't on the board but on her. She looked focused. No one dared to speak. All of the boys gaze were only on her. They lost a family. A friend but...ci-n?
He lost a sister. Ate.
Sir was rearranging the books and glanced at Jay. Every boys stilled. I became more focused.
"Miss Jasper...pls come to the office for the final paperworks" Sir Alvin said voice calm. But sad.
"What p-paperworks s-sir" Felix's voice trembled. Worried.
"I'm sorry Mr.collins the school rule states we are not allowed to say that."
Sir walked out of the class.
What paperwork could it be? Is she changing section? No right? Pls don't Jay.
Jay got up quick. The boys followed her.
She stopped at the doorway. She didn't turn to face them.
"I've survived worse things than sixteen boys with nothing to do. Don't test me. Don't follow me or I'll break your bones."
The voice was awfully dreadful. The boys backed away. Sad
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Jay's pov:
Seeing even their faces pissed me off. I sat silently alone. But 5 shadows fell over me. I glanced up.
My eyes first fell on freya and Ella.
"If you both are here to mock me don't I don't have the energy" I answered cold. Unbothered.
I braced myself for their mockery.
But they just sat next to me.
"It's lunch time....can you share your lunch." freya's voice was gentle.
Surprisingly she was not rude.
Ella was on my right, Freya on my left. Rakki, grace and mica followed.
I shared my lunch with all of them.
"We....don't hate you. We never did actually" Ella said silently.
"Then why all the bullying?"
"Because it reminded of us. We thought we will save you. But yesterday was..too much. We are sorry too. If I had known I wouldn't have bullied you" Freya sighed disappointed.
For the first time she looked nice.
"You look beautiful without makeup freya..."
She glanced at me.
"Really did you just...compliment me?"
"Yes she did" Rakki grinned.
"Good to see you not...fighting" Mica added smiling sweet.
"Do not get use to it" I shrugged still munching.
"So Jay who is the guy....who hugged when you were crying?" Grace asked curious.
I looked at all five of them. Their eyes looked like predators. No offense.
"He's my twin"
"WHAT!" All of them shouted together.
All of them froze.
Rakki was first.
"You never told me!"
Next grace.
"So....he's not your boyfriend?"
Then Mica.
"You guys look kind of different"
Then Ella.
"Aries never told me you had a twin...."
Finally freya.
"So...I actually had a crush on your twin?"
I choked.
"You had a what?" I yelled.
"A crush" Freya said. shrugging.
"First of all, Mica I'm wearing contact lense, and gracer who the hell would date their own twin?" I shouted at grace.
"Don't blame me denzel told me that."
Oh yeah right.
"Well you wouldn't mind if we are friends now right?" Ella asked.
"I guess yes." They cheered.
"But...you won't tell the boys about this"
This condition was valid right?
"I guess that's fine....we can all hang out. A girl's night perhaps." Rakki smiled.
"Sounds good to me."
The girls agreed.