Lila's POV
When I finally got home, the house was quiet and dark. Mom was already asleep, so I didn’t have to explain anything or pretend I was okay. I slipped inside quietly, took off my shoes, and went straight to my small bedroom. The moment I closed the door behind me, I flopped down onto my bed, still wearing my clothes from the day.
My fingers kept touching my lips without thinking. They felt warm and a little swollen. My cheeks were still flushed, burning with heat even though I was alone now. I couldn’t stop replaying what had happened in the laundry room.
My first kiss.
My very first kiss in my whole life… and it was with Jax — the hottest guy on campus. The basketball captain. The one with the deep voice, the tattoos, and that confident smile that made my knees weak. Who woul
