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Chapter 8 - Friday night

Melody moved closer to jordan on the seat, as her hand reached out on his shoulder.

" Please Jordan. It's just for a day. It's very urgent and I promise to pay anything you ask for" She said. He slowly gulped in, his throat bump moving.

It was a tough decision for him cos he needed money to buy drug for his mother and here, she's offering something that wouldn't cos anything. Yet, he felt somehow. He felt it wasn't something right to do.

" You are way much older and...I..I'm just in highschool" He said.

" It doesn't matter, Jordan. I'm still young and I'm just twenty anyways."

" What's your reason for dating me?"

" I've never had a boyfriend before and I just wanted to have a little experience. Even if it's just for a day." She said.

" I don't want you to be my first" He said sincerely while lowering his chin.

" You don't even have a girlfriend yet so why would you reject this offer?. Guys are dying to receive something like this and even get paid. It's not like I'm going to kiss you or s*x you" She scoffed and Jordan heaved a sigh.

He looked up and saw cami leaving the school yard and now, a man in all black was heading towards her giantly. He suddenly dropped his bag and hastily moved towards them.

" Jordan?. Jordan!" Melody called but he kept walking away, leaving her a bit stunned.

She quickly picked his bag, searching through it hurriedly but she couldn't find anything in and it got her frustrated. She took out her phone and began dailing a call which got answered almost immediately.

" I couldn't find a hint from his bag. Damn, He's keeping everything clean" She said.

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The man had covered up Cami by her lip but before he could make a move, a fist reached his torso hardly.

He dropped cami recklessly and she fell. He turned around and faced Jordan who threw a punch at his nose almost Immediately. It left him off balance.

" Arg!" He groaned as he began to bleed, from his nostril and lips.

Jordan didn't stop there, he threw more fist at his face until it disfigured completely, while continously bled.

" Ou!" Cami cried as she held her kneel that was profusely oozing out thick blood. She tried to turn around and that was when a broad arm flowered her.

" Are you okay?" His deep voice uttered and she paused, turning to look at his face.

Their faces were so close that their eyes could literally peirce deep into their soul. She nervously bit her lower lip.

" Um..." She broke the eye contact quickly. " My kneel. It's really bleeding" She complained. He stared at her leg and didn't like what he was seeing.

" Let me take you to the breaches over there" He said and tried to lift her up in a bridal style.

" Huh...You wanna...carry...me?" She asked slowly, causing her heart to race faster.

" Your leg is in so much pain. I can't leave you to walk alone right?" He asked and she pressed her lip tight.

" I'll try" She said stubbornly and he watched her as she slowly got on one foot by herself.

" Be careful" He said as he stood up, still watching her hopefully. She walked on one feet and then the other feet, and the pain suddenly alleviated.

" Ou!" She cried. " My leg...Ouch!" She cried as her lip formed a pout. Before she knew it, Jordan had lifted her up in a bridal style, shocking her as well.

" No..no..no...Drop me down. we're at school" She cautioned him.

" Don't worry, Clover won't get us red-handed" He assured her and she found herself remaining calm until he arrived at the breaches.

He was surprised not to find melody there again but he didn't care either ways. He placed Cami to seat before squatting to study her little injury.

" So this is the tiny injury you're crying about, huh?" He grinned, looking up at her.

" Maybe i should probably transfer the pain to you so you'd feel the excruciating pain!" She spat stubbornly and he chuckled.

" Who were those men anyways?" He asked.

" Which men? I don't know them either. I don't know what they want from me" She said and he deeply sighed. He pushed those thought away and slowly returned to touch her tiny wound.

" Ou!, Stop!" She hit his hand.

" The school clinic is far from here, Tiny" He said as he looked at her.

" Tiny?."

" Your new nickname" He grinned and she curbed up her face looking even more adorable as she did so.

"I have first aid at home. I'll go treat my wound myself"

" Flies are perching on your bruises, Cami. Sit, I'll cover it up" He said and her lips curved up funnily.

He took off her shoes quickly and took off her socks as well. Her feet was a little too adorable just like her face but he still loved it. He tied her long soaks around the injury, stopping the blood flow and flies from perching

" I hope this is fine" He asked and she shaked her heads in approval. He carried her up again and placed her on his bike.

" I'll have to drive you home today for your safety" He said and she didn't say a word but watch him climb up his bike.

" Hold me so you don't fall" He told her and he didn't have to repeat himself before she pinched her tiny eyes, claiming his body with her full arms hurriedly.

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Cami arrived at the front door of her doorstep. She brought out her phone and saw countless text from clover and her heart raced as she read each text.

* BABE. WHERE ARE YOU?*

* I'M STILL AT SCHOOL, TEXT ME BACK!*

* ARE YOU SERIOUSLY KIDDING AND IGNORING MY TEXT*

* PINKIE. ARE YOU READY?. I'M AT MY CAR*

* SERIOUSLY THIS IS DUMB. YOU'RE GETTING ME UPSET*

* UGH. LAST TEXT*

* WHERE THE F*CK ARE YOU?!!!!!!!!!*

She couldn't read the rest as she slowly shut her phone and walked into her apartment with her bruised leg.

As usual, Lexi was sitting in the living room but this time she was just staring at the roof. Her eyes went towards the clock and she realised it was past seven. She was late again.

" I'm sorry I'm late" She apologised, still standing still at a spot.

" You're finally feeling guilty right?" Lexi asked, still facing the roof.

" I didn't mean to. I almost got badly injured today" She said and lexi lowered her chin to look at her. Her eyes went to her bruised leg.

" What happened to your leg?"

" A man in black came to attack me today for no reason and he got my leg bruised" She said. Lexi sat up with angered eyes.

" Did you say a man in black fought you?" She asked and cami nodded quickly.

" What!!!. What did you just say!!" Lexi shouted, getting on her feet and cami soul flew off as her back mugged against the door fearfully.

She thought her mom had changed but no, she was very wrong.

" Um... I'm so sorry. I..I..didn't mean to say that. I'm deeply sorry, it wouldn't happen again " She said, palming her lips as her breath became heavy.

" Cami. I'm not trying to hurt you. I need to be sure of what you're saying!. Did you just say something about men in black uniform hurting you" She said and cami remained mute as her eyes gathered tears in her eyes.

" Um..." She tried hard not to sob letting a hard lump get in on her throat. " Nothing happened. I..I...fell by mistake...Um...it's just a minor injury but I'm fine. I'll go freshen up now" She said and took a turn, running away.

" Cami!" Lexi yelled but she didn't respond.

She started to climb up the stairs until she got to her room only to find her sitting on her bed with tears in her eyes.

" Cami. Why did you walk off me like that?!. What came over you?!" She yelled.

" I'm sorry" She sobbed, rubbing her eyes.

" Talk to me." She said firmly Cami decided to open up.

" You yelled at me so loud and I became really scared thinking I was at fault. I just wished you could just stop terrifying me that way and...um...just speak more carefully and I'd not feel scared everytime" She whispered while fiddling.

Lexi stared at her for a while.

" Is that what you want?"

" Yes mom" She nodded.

" When are you going to stop being like a weakling, cami. When?" She asked and Cami began trembling again.

" If you can stop being a weakling then I'd stop shouting at you and I'd even be more happier to see you defending me in small talks. Yes!" She scoffed and opened the door, getting out quickly.

Cami palmed her eyes as tears soaked through quickly.

" I'm surprised my eyes is still teary. It should have dried up cos I cry almost everyday" She said but her tears escaped through her hand as she cried heavier.

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~EDWARD'S INTERPRISE~

Clover got out of his car as he head into the building quickly. He was pissed off with almost everything about him. He even hated the air he was breathing at that moment cos it's disgusted his lungs.

He got into the building and received numerous greeting from the workers which he gracefully ignored. He got to the elevator and kept pressing on it aggressively.

" This f**king thing should get open or I f**king smash it open" He scoffed and elevator finally opened. He didn't wait for the people in to walk out before rushed in, pressing on close quickly.

The people inside got stunned but they didn't speak a word but stayed still until it got to the highest floor. It opened up and Clover walked out, taking the next to turn and finally he arrived at his dad's large office.

" Good evening" He scoffed and dropped his bag on the table.

" Are you ready for your speech?" Edward asked.

" Speech?. I practised it but... Ugh, I forgot the script at home" He ruffled his front hair.

" I have an extra here" He said and clover eyes widened in regret as he stared at his father.

Edward smirked funnily and clover returned a "I give up' face.

" The zonal meeting is starting in the next two minutes so you have that enough time to go through your speech"

" Is this literally compulsory for me?. Dude, I just finished a test at school and now I have to face this piece of trash, huh?"

" Your future is a piece of trash, huh?"

" What do you mean future?" He asked, dropping both arms down defensively.

" You're the heir to this company and all my properties are in your hand when I grew old, you better know that and know that now." He scoffed.

" But you're old now?. Just give me everything" He scoffed and Edward threw him a glare.

" I'd rather sell your inheritance cos I'd never be at peace in my graveyard to see you crush all I gathered to earn up for you" He scoffed and left through the door.

Clover sighed as he looked through the papers.

" Pst...I can learn this in just few minutes. Easy cake" He scoffed.

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~BOARD MEETING~

Clover slowly walked in carefully as the entire board hall went in silence. He had tucked out his uniform and scattered his pale hair.

" Good morning Eve's and deceivable Adams" He winked and everyone's jaw dropped.

" Anyways I was just joking. Um...Let's get straight to the point. I only have three minute speech to give but trust me, I can use thirty seconds to say it all" He said, giving out his contagious smile.

" Um...I'm I too loud?. You can ask questions if I'm too loud so I can reduce my tone" He said and a lady suddenly raised her hand.

" Oh, that pretty lady with sexy oranges. Can I hear you out?" He pointed and gasp filled the space. She stood up awkwardly.

" Please we all have work to do. Please go straight to the point sir" She scoffed.

" You're fired!" He spat.

" Huh?"

" Who's the accountant?. Write out a sack letter to her immediately. She's fired!"

" But I didn't do anything" She complained.

" Security. Take that trash out immediately!" He scoffed and they quickly went towards her, dragging her out.

" I'm sorry please, Give me one more chance. please!!" She cried but clover ignored her totally.

" Who's next?" He asked and everyone became suddenly still and calm.

" Good" He pocketed his arm and said nothing.

A man walked in hastily.

" The BOSS is on his way" He said and Clover silently began panicking.

"Everyone start clapping. Stand and start clapping quickly" Hesaid and they all obeyed even tho they didn't know what was happening.

Edward walked in and found them clapping and he felt so much at relief.

" You see dad, I did justice to your work. I didn't even use my paper." He grinned, pocketing his hands.

" I'm so stunned. I didnt even expect it this way" He smiled.

" You can just thank me with cash" He winked but the security distracted them.

" Here sir. The records on this chip is the video of everything that happened in the meeting." He said and clover head went wild.

" Oh, thank you so much. I'll play it and see how well you did, my son " He said and clover eyes widened as the chip was played.

He pushed his dad aside and rushed out of the board room, leaving the building instantly.

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◇GENESIS BEDROOM◇

Genesis stood at the mirror, as she checked out her ass in the mirror, and somehow she felt it wasn't good enough. Cat was on the bed, plainly sitting and enjoying watching her getting frustrated.

" Is this good enough for a sleepover?" She asked.

" It's a reading sleepover not a pool party" Cat scoffed.

" I know. But looking gorgeous is what I want. This is our only chance to show off extra skin right?. Especially with jordan and clover around. We can get one each"

" Are you kidding?"

" What if cami comes out looking much better?. You know I envy her curves. No matter what she wears, even on uniform, she's still so plumpy at all sides. I wonder what she's gonna wear tomorrow"

" Who cares about that piece of shit. Talking about her annoys me to my bones. Where's Maggie?"

" Somewhere in the woods f**king a guy" Genesis scoffed and started to take off her clothes. Cat sat up looking at her interestingly.

" What are you doing, Genesis?"

" Changing into something comfier?" Genesis spat and Cat continued looking at her, memorising every inch of skin.

" You're so clean" Cat smirked.

" Why are you staring at me like that?. This is not the first time I'm going naked in front you" She scoffed and cat bit her lower lips slowly.

" Nothing" She nodded.

Genesis put on her small crop top and short skirt before climbing up the bed.

" We should sleep now. It's late" She said.

" Isn't it too early?" Cat asked.

" At 11pm?"

" I mean...I'm not feeling too sleepy tho"

" Anyways I'm off, Goodnight" She whispered and laid comfortably on the quilt and cat began tracing her eyes around her.

Her heart was beating at faster rate as she imagined so many scene in her head. Soon, She leaned close and wrapped her hands around her b**bs causing genesis to feel wierd.

" Night, Night genesis" She mumbled before closing her eyes shortly.

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≈NEXT MORNING≈

Cami waited for lexi to leave the house and finally, her car had drove off. FREEDOM!

It was a Friday and they weren't having school today cos of the event happening at night. She stepped out of the house quickly and arrived at Jordan's doorstep.

" Knock!, Knock!"

Flora was quick to open it up and her eyes sparked when she saw Camelia.

" Good morning ma'am" Cami greeted with a gummy smile.

" Oh my sweet, sweet little girl" She said and hugged her so tight.

" I heard you were sick that's why I'm here" She said and Flora let go of her.

" Awwwn, you're so sweet and caring. Oh, you're so adorable" She pinched her cheeks softly before pulling her inside. She slowly placed her on the couch before sitting next to her.

" Am very fine, Sweetheart. I took some drugs tho I'm a bit weary but seeing you actually boosted my immune" She said chuckling.

" Oh...Okay. Um..."

" Guess what...I've been patiently waiting for your visit, cami. The other time, you left and we couldn't talk much and I felt very bad" She said.

" Haha, I'm here now"

" Do you want to see Jordan?" She asked and cami nodded quickly.

She lifted her up and she kept on talking all through their way there and cami kept nodding with a gummy smile on her face in order not to feel rude even tho she didn't understand too many.

" Here. You can open. He's probably still in bed. I'll be downstairs if you need me" She chuckled and left quickly. Cami wanted to knock but she dropped her hand.

" I'll catch him red-handed" She scoffed playfully before pulling the door open and walked in.

She met jordan by the mirror with only a towel tied to his waist. She had never seen him so broad on his bare back and tall like a god. He was wearing a loud buzzing earphone and soon he began loosing off his towel quickly.

" Wait" She tried to stop him but she realised he wasn't going to hear her.

"No, No stop!!" She gasped and pinched her eyes close while her palm was on her face.

Jordan took it off looselyand turned around to pick his baggy pant when he saw cami standing there like a plank.

" Ahhhh" He picked his towel immediately, hiding his flaws.

" Oh no" He gasped and threw off his earphone away, looking absolutely stunned.

He immediately wore up his baggy pant and stood on his spot for a while contemplating on if she saw that or not.

" Tiny?"

" Please direct me to the door" She mumbled and searched for the knob with her closed eyes, grabbing it open and leaving.

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Jordan walked into the kitchen and met cami cutting some carrot. She saw him and her behaviour switched. She got awkward and began cutting the carrot out of shape.

" Good morning mom" He greeted walking in fully.

" Oh dear, you're awake" Flora smiled. " I'm making breakfast, would you like to join us?" She asked.

Jordan looked at cami and caught her staring at him. She quickly looked away,cutting faster than usual until the knife went under her finger.

" Ou!" She cried, giving a pouty lip.

" Oh my goodness, Cami. Are you okay?" Flora rushed to her.

" I cut my hand" She mumbled.

" Oh no. You should have been careful, baby girl"

" Jordan was glaring at him. He's the cause!" Cami pouted stubbornly and Jordan got completely stunned. Flora nudged him hard.

" How dare you glare at her. What are your lazy eyes doing on her!. See what you've caused!"

" I literally didn't do anything" He said.

" Stop giving excuses and accept the fact that's it you, with that big empty head of yours" Flora spat and he turned to look at Cami and found her giggling cutely.

" Hey look. she's giggling!" He pointed and Flora turned to face cami.

" Ou, My pinky finger" She cried.

" Oh dear, Come, I'll go treat it quickly" She said and began to pull her away carefully.

Jordan chuckled as one hand went into his pocket. He picked the carrot she was cutting and smirked.

" She doesn't cook at home" He smiled.

Flora suddenly walked in causing him to raise his chin.

" Jordan. Help us finish the cooking, we want to go have a little women chitchat time. Thank you so much!" She kissed the air and slammed the door hard, and Jordan stood there looking completely numb, confused, angered, messed up. All of the above.

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~J.D HIGH~

Leigh stood at the front door of the school as she investigated student who were walking in. Kai was about to step in when leigh stopped him, standing at his front.

" Your clothes doesn't fit the standard" She scoffed.

" I'm literally wearing what every other guy is wearing" Kai scoffed.

" Your pant are too short and too tight. I can see the shape of your ass from it"

" Eww, Gross. You don't talk with filter?"

" I'm a prefect, what do you expect!"

" I ain't going home to change clothes so just accept it and let me in."

" No way!. Step aside" Leigh said while glaring hard at him.

Genesis and her crews began walking in and Leigh eyes widened. She thought she had seen all but these minions proved her wrong.

" What's all this?" She spat.

" What are you seeing?" Genesis asked, throwing her fleek hair backward.

" Didn't you guys understand the planned event for tonight. It's a f**king sleepover for reading overnight. This is not a pole dance party!" Leigh yelled.

" Hey, Hey, no teacher is gonna know so stop yelling." Maggie spat.

" I know you're here to gain attentions which you're never going to get" Leigh spat.

" It's not your business so just step aside and let's the rulers, Rule!. Girls, let's go in" Cat spat and the three all walked away like tiny ant.

" Fine, this is getting out of hand. I'm going straight to Taylor's office!" She hissed and stumped away.

" Am I free?" Kai asked but she didn't reply so he just walked in as well.

Clover walked in to the school as well and he picked his phone to text cami again. He had bought her a fluffy toy to hold and cuddle all through the night since he promised her a gift.

He texted her once more and It beeped out right in the hall causing him to turn around. He met cami and jordan coming along.

Not just that, They were wearing same the teddy designed T-shirt and carrying same checkers pillows. Cami halted in shock as she looked up from her phone.

" Oh no, How am I supposed to explain to him that Flora forced us to wear it to look like matching siblings?" She thought wildly.

Clover jaw dropped as well as the teddy in his hands as his gaze deemed on them.