Chapter 5: Mysterious texter & Humiliated
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Lexi sat in the back of the classroom, barely listening to the lesson. Her mind kept circling back to the anonymous text.
Who would send that? And why?
Her fingers hovered over the reply button. Was it a trap? Some sick joke?
Instead, she took a deep breath and typed:
Lexi: Who is this?
A few seconds later, three dots appeared. Someone was typing.
Then—nothing.
The dots disappeared.
Lexi’s stomach twisted.
Before she could dwell on it, the classroom door swung open.
And of course, it was Jace.
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2. Jace Escalates Things
Jace strode in, completely unbothered by being late. The teacher barely acknowledged him—probably used to it by now.
Lexi looked away, staring at her notebook.
She could feel him watching her.
And then, just her luck, the teacher said:
“Mr. Callahan, since you missed the beginning of class, why don’t you get notes from Miss Carter?”
Lexi’s head snapped up. wtf? Not again
Jace grinned. “Would love to.”
The chair next to her scraped against the floor as he dropped into it.
Lexi kept her eyes on her notes, refusing to engage.
Jace leaned in. “You always this cold, Carter? Or just with me?”
Lexi sighed, still not looking at him. “Just take the notes.”
Jace chuckled. “Fine. But let’s get one thing straight—I’m not leaving you alone just because Savannah wants me to.”
Lexi finally looked at him. “Is that what this is about? Pissing off your girlfriend?”
He smirked. “She’s not my girlfriend.”
Lexi rolled her eyes. “Right.”
Jace reached out and tugged a strand of her hair. “You don’t believe me?”
Lexi swatted his hand away, heart pounding.
“Jace,” she hissed. “You’re seriously the worst.”
His grin widened. “Yet you’re still talking to me.”
Lexi wanted to scream.
But before she could, the announcement system crackled to life.
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3. Savannah’s Pep Rally Stunt
“Attention, students! Just a reminder that today’s pep rally begins in twenty minutes! All students, please report to the gym after your next period.”
Lexi exhaled.
Jace stretched. “Guess I should get going. Gotta look good for my adoring fans.”
Lexi rolled her eyes. “Try not to get lost on the way.”
Jace laughed, grabbed his bag, and strolled out like he owned the place.
Lexi let out a long breath. What the hell was she getting pulled into?
Little did she know—Savannah wasn’t done yet.
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The Pep Rally – Chaos Ensues
By the time Lexi made it to the gym, the place was packed. Students cheered as the football team strutted onto the court. Jace, of course, was front and center.
Then came the cheerleaders. Savannah led the way.
Lexi tried to ignore her. But then—Savannah grabbed the mic.
“Before we get started,” she said, smiling sweetly, “I just want to take a moment to welcome someone new into the spotlight.”
Lexi’s stomach dropped.
Savannah’s gaze locked onto hers.
“Let’s all give it up for our school’s newest VIP—Lexi Carter!”
The whole gym turned to look at her.
Lexi’s heart stopped.
Jace, standing on the court, also looked up—brows furrowed.
Savannah smiled. “After all, it’s not every day someone catches Jace Callahan’s attention, right?”
The crowd erupted.
Lexi wanted to disappear.
Jace, however, looked amused. He crossed his arms, watching her reaction.
Lexi glared at Savannah.
Oh. It was on now.
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1. Lexi’s Humiliation – Fight or Flight?
Lexi’s ears rang from the deafening cheers. The students laughed, clapped, and whispered among themselves—some amused, some just waiting for the drama to unfold.
She felt exposed. Targeted.
And Savannah? She stood on the gym floor with a sickeningly sweet smile, her pom-poms resting on her hips.
Lexi forced herself to breathe.
What did Savannah expect her to do? Run? Cry?
Not today.
Instead, Lexi lifted her chin. If they wanted a reaction, they weren’t getting one.
She turned away, heading straight for the exit.
But then—Jace stepped in front of her.
“Where are you going?” he asked, arms crossed.
Lexi’s heart pounded.
“Look,” she muttered, keeping her voice low, “let’s not make a scene. Your loyalties lie with Savannah, definitely. Jace, please, can you leave?”
Jace didn’t move. His brows pulled together, a flicker of something unreadable in his eyes.
Then Savannah’s voice cut through the gym again.
“Aw, Jace,” she pouted dramatically, “don’t tell me you’re actually interested in her?”
Laughter rippled through the crowd.
Lexi’s stomach twisted.
Jace turned his head slightly, eyes narrowing at Savannah.
And in that moment, Lexi slipped past him and out of the gym.
She didn’t stop walking.
Not until she was far away from the madness.
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2. Jace Confronts Savannah – The Power Struggle
Back in the gym, Jace was pissed.
Savannah smirked. She thought she won.
But Jace? He wasn’t in the mood for her games.
He walked straight up to her, getting close enough that her smirk faltered.
“What the hell was that?” he asked, voice low but sharp.
Savannah tilted her head. “Just having a little fun. Didn’t realize you’d take it so personally.”
Jace clenched his jaw. “You wanted to embarrass her.”
Savannah shrugged. “And? She’s nobody, Jace. I was just reminding her of that.”
Jace hated how she said it. How easily she dismissed Lexi—like she was some bug to squash.
And he hated even more that he cared.
He should’ve let it go. Should’ve just played along.
But instead, he leaned in, voice dropping to a whisper only she could hear.
“You’re getting desperate, Sav.”
Savannah’s eyes darkened.
Jace just smirked.
And then, before she could fire back, he turned and walked away.
Savannah stood there, fists clenching, as the pep rally continued around her.
Oh, this wasn’t over. Not even close.
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3. The Mystery Deepens – Another Text
Meanwhile, Lexi sat outside, trying to calm down.
Her hands still shook from the adrenaline.
Her phone buzzed.
Another unknown number.
She hesitated, then opened the message.
Unknown: Careful, Lexi. You don’t know what you’re getting into.
Lexi’s breath caught.
Her fingers hovered over the screen.
Before she could reply, another text came through.
Unknown: She doesn’t like to lose.
Lexi’s pulse raced.
She looked around, suddenly feeling like she was being watched.
Who the hell was sending these messages?
And more importantly—what exactly had she just stepped into?
The Pep Rally Humiliation – Jace vs. Lexi
The gym was packed, the energy buzzing as the entire school gathered for the pre-game pep rally. The cheerleaders, led by Savannah Monroe, executed a flawless, high-energy routine, hyping up the crowd for the big game that night. The football team stood at the center, basking in the spotlight, with Jace Callahan—the school’s golden boy and quarterback—front and center.
Lexi Carter, however, had no interest in the event. She wanted to go home and bury herself after what Savannah pulled on her.She had been dragged back by her best friends, Madison and Mia, and was scrolling through her phone trying to find a clue about the mystery texter, barely paying attention. That was, until the moment everything spiraled out of control.
The Challenge
Savannah, ever the showwoman, grabbed the microphone and smirked.
“Alright, Westbrook! Let’s put our star quarterback to the test. Jace, show us what you’ve got!”
The cheerleaders moved aside, and Jace stepped up, flashing a cocky grin as the crowd chanted his name. A football was tossed to him, and he was meant to throw a perfect spiral through a target—a routine stunt to showcase his skill.
But just as he wound up for the throw, a student tripped near the sideline, knocking into Lexi, who had just been standing nearby, accidentally bumping into Jace mid-throw.
Instead of a clean pass, the ball shot sideways, completely missing the target and instead…
SLAM!
It nailed the school mascot right in the face, sending him toppling backward into a pyramid of cheerleaders, collapsing the entire formation like dominos.
The gym exploded in laughter.
Jace, completely stunned, turned in horror to see the absolute chaos—cheerleaders sprawled on the ground, the mascot groaning in pain, and the football bouncing away as students howled with amusement.
And standing right there, looking equally horrified? Lexi Carter.
“Oh my god—” Lexi stammered. “I—I didn’t mean to—”
But it was too late.
Savannah stormed up, her face red with embarrassment and rage, pointing a perfectly manicured finger at Lexi.
“Are you serious?! You just ruined the entire rally!”
"is this revenge?"
Jace, still frozen in disbelief, locked eyes with Lexi. For the first time in his life, he wasn’t the one causing the mess—he was in the middle of it, thanks to Lexi who wasn’t even paying attention.
The laughter rang out louder, students pulling out their phones, the moment already spreading across social media.
And that’s how Lexi Carter—completely by accident—became the girl who humiliated Jace Callahan in front of the entire school.
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