CHAPTER 2
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She wanted it-wanted him.
"I love you so much..." she gasped.
Leonard stopped.
He pulled out and started getting dressed.
"Baby...?"
"Shut. Up."
He didn't even glance at her as he zipped his jeans and walked out the door.
"Love my foot," he muttered as he left the room.
The girl lay there, panting.
"What did I do wrong...?" she whispered, touching her lips.
"...Such a sexy bad boy..."
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"So, what do you think?" Oma asked, glancing at Aurora, who looked bored and was now chewing gum.
They strolled through the hallway, and though Aurora noticed the lustful gazes from the guys around, she didn't care. She was used to it. All she needed to do was mind her business. If only she'd done that years ago, maybe her life wouldn't be the mess it was now.
Suddenly, a feminine voice called from behind.
"Oma! Wait up!"
They both turned to see a brunette rushing toward them.
"Ivy!"
"Oma!"
They hugged tightly.
"Ivy, darling. My love-you look even prettier!"
"You too!"
Aurora rolled her eyes.
"Okay, so Ivy," Oma said, pulling back. "Like I've been telling you-this is my best friend, Aurora."
Ivy smiled brightly. "Hi, Aurora. Oma has-"
"Said a lot about me, yes. Nice for you to meet me," Aurora cut in dryly.
Oma slapped her forehead. "Auri..."
Ivy just chuckled. "Well, nice. You and I are gonna vibe well."
"Yeah, sure." Oma dragged Ivy ahead while Aurora followed casually, already feeling irritated. The endless stares were getting on her nerves.
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LATER - IN THE CLASSROOM
Students were busy with their usual chaos. Loud conversations, open PDA, and the familiar buzz of gossip filled the air.
Aurora, Oma, and Ivy entered, drawing attention immediately. In A.E.C., a new student showing up always triggered a wave of whispers and rumors-it was practically tradition.
👥 Who the hell is that?
👥 Too much black.
👥 Being girly is a flex. Why wear all black?
👥 Her eyes, though...
"Okay, Auri," Oma leaned toward her. "Any random guy might walk up to you for a one-night stand. This college? Always full of drama. You might have already drawn Leo and Ricky's attention, but don't worry-they're harmless."
Aurora raised a brow. "And...?"
"All thanks to me, you and Leo might become-"
"Don't." Aurora's glare was icy.
"I wasn't gonna say lovers! I meant friends! Leo might be nuts, but once you get to know him, he's actually cool," Oma defended.
"No, he's not," Ivy cut in. "He's a jerky bastard. Rude and rebellious."
Aurora was seated between the two of them-Oma on her left, Ivy on her right.
"Oma's literally the only girl close to Leo in this school, that's why she thinks he's cool," Ivy added with a shrug.
"I don't care who he is. I just want peace," Aurora said, blowing a bubble.
"And by the way," Oma smirked, "Kimberly's definitely jealous of you now. So expect drama. And DON'T break anyone's nose."
That was when Leonard and Ricky entered the classroom, followed by other guys, causing the usual uproar.
👥 Where's Mason?
👥 And Jaxen?!
👥 LEO!!!
👥 Ricky's outfits never disappoint.
Leonard and Aurora locked eyes again-and neither of them looked away. This time, they smirked simultaneously.
Oma nudged Aurora. "That's Leo. And the other one's Ricky."
The guys headed straight to the back.
"Dude..." Ricky grinned. "Legend has it, bad girls moan the loudest."
"You need medical attention," Leonard muttered.
Kimberly entered with Amelia and Tiffany. Her short pink dress clung tightly to every curve.
Then, the lecturer walked in.
"Morning, students."
Silence.
"Grumpy delinquents," he muttered under his breath. "A lot of new faces here. How was summer?"
👥 Boring...
👥 Horny!
👥 A catastrophe!
👥 Too short!
👥 I miss BTS...
"A lotta Armies here," Oma mumbled.
"Okay, that's enough," the teacher snapped. "I'm Mr. Roland Chapel. Sometimes a vibe killer, sometimes cool. It's a flex being his favorite," Oma whispered.
"Ivy didn't even write his exam last semester but got the highest score," she added with a glare.
"Don't look at me. Glare at her," Aurora replied calmly.
"Hey, I was sick!" Ivy defended.
"You were on your period," Oma narrowed her eyes.
"Same thing," Ivy said.
"Quiet," Mr. Roland warned. "We have three new students today. One's Indian-interesting."
A girl entered.
"Sorry I'm late. Couldn't find the class."
👥 Damn!!!
👥 Indian girls are dope.
"I expected scarves and long skirts... but this is shocking," Mr. Roland said.
Girls rolled their eyes