The Bad Boy's Princess

Ch. 41 - President of the Jace Fan Club

Sorry to my readers, I was in such a writing slump and was extremely busy with law school apps. But I'm back and thank you to everyone who has read and continued to love Jace and Avery.

- H

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Avery

Even after the buckets of medications my mom and Landon have been forcing down my throat, I still don't feel peachy keen. This sickness has been kicking my butt, especially with midterms coming up.

After Jace came over that night after his trip to Florida, we just watched movies together on my bed. I knew Jace was mad, but he didn't want to talk about it that night and I didn't want to push it. We'll talk when he's ready, I know that but for now we aren't purposely avoiding each other anymore.

"Don't take this the wrong way, but you look horrendously terrifying." Will said flatly as he sat down next to me in the library during lunch.

"At least you're talking to me now." I smiled weakly.

"I'm sorry I was a dick before. I was just... jealous." He didn't look at me as he pulled out his textbooks.

"Will..."

"Yeah, I know. I'm over it though, I promise. We can go back to being friends. Swear." He finally looked over at me and held out his hand. There was a mini snickers bar in his palm as his lip curved into a smile. "Peace offering."

I couldn't help but laugh as I took my favorite candy bar and nodded my head. We studied together in peace before Nicole and Daniel walk in with their hands entwined together.

"What did I miss?" I narrowed my eyes at Nicole who looked mysteriously nervous.

"I will give you all the gory details later on. Swear." She shrugged and sat down next to me.

"ALL of it?" Daniel's eyes widened at Nicole.

We all started laughing before Mrs. Campbell the librarian hushed us from her desk.

I missed this.

"So do you have plans for your birthday?" Nicole asked. "It's in like 2 days. I thought we could all go out after school, if you're free."

Jace and I haven't talked so I wasn't even sure if I had plans or not. And Nicole seemed to have read my mind about Jace as she asked, "you guys are okay now right?"

"I don't know." And that was the truth. I missed him.  He has had a two away games so he hasn't been at school much for me to catch him play during after school practice. "But regardless, I would love to go out with you guys."

"Do you really trust him that nothing happened?" Will said abruptly, his eyes remained on his homework in front of him. "You weren't there."

"Will!" Nicole punched his arm softly.

"It's okay, I won't break if we talk about it." I smiled at her. "But yeah, I do trust him. He's not the type to lie, he wouldn't have to."

And it was true. Jace didn't have to be 'unfaithful' nor did he have to lie about what really happened. For reasons even beyond my own understanding, I knew that in my heart as if a fact.

The rest of the day went by and since there was no shifts at the pool due to exam season, I was going to go home right after school to study at home with Landon and his girlfriend. Since I didn't want to intrude in their couple time, I told Landon I would walk home. Some fresh air before being inside for hours sounded wonderful anyway.

As I was walking outside, the football team bus pulled into the parking lot and my heart sped up. Jace was back. I couldn't help but stand there waiting to see a glimpse him before I left. And at the entrance of the lot, there was a group of girls looking at the bus and giggling his name to each other. I wasn't the only one waiting to see Jace I guess.

Jace was behind a few guys, he was laughing with Charles and Harry followed behind them. My heart squeezed, I didn't realize how much I missed him until now, standing there looking at him. He was wearing a simple black hoodie and jeans while his hair was all ruffled up.

He looked around and was going to head inside before he saw me. Great, I felt like one of the freshman girls who always waited in the lot to see the football team, to see Jace. I didn't know what else to do beside smiling at him.

I was going to walk away until my phone went off in my hand.

"Hey, you." His voice was ragged, I looked back and he was walking towards me, past the group of girls squawking at him as he past by them. "Don't even think about leaving. I missed you."

He hung up as he approached me and pulled me into his arms. He rested his head on my shoulder and I could feel his breath on my neck. I was still holding my phone to my ear as his arms tightened around me. I took in Jace's scent, sandalwood and clean laundry. I loved his scent.

"I missed you, too." I wrapped my arms around him, letting myself be absorbed into his arms. I felt safe here, I always have. I almost wanted to cry from how much I missed this feeling, being in his arms.

"If I didn't know, I would've thought you were one of the freshmen who always stood here and waited for me. I would've assumed you were the new president of the Jace fan club, Ave." He laughed as he took my hand in his and planted another kiss on my forehead. "Why are you here?"

"I didn't have a shift at the pool because of exams and I was just leaving when I saw your bus pull in."

"And you waited here to see me?" He raised his brows and amusement flooded his face.

"No! Yes." I sighed.

He laughed and kissed my forehead again. "You have no idea what I'd give to have you wait for me here every time I got off that bus."

"You already have a whole fan club here." I jokingly poked his stomach. "There's no need for me.

"I could call in a few favors and see if they have a spot open for you, if you like." He smiled. "I feel like they'd love to have you."

"Okay, your head is getting too big now. Let's go, big head." I laughed and pulled him away from the attention of the freshmen girls who have just been staring at us, well, at Jace.

"I'm sorry I have been so busy, I didn't mean to just leave our conversation hanging in the air like that." Jace finally pulled away and we were walking towards his car now after his successful offer of buying me chocolate shake from our favorite diner.

"I know, it's also midterm season. We're all busy, you don't have to say sorry." I tapped his nose softly.

"Speaking of midterms, can you please help me study? It seems that I study better when you're next to me, feeding me snacks and kisses." Jace pouted as we got into his car. "You wouldn't want me to fail would you?"

I couldn't help myself as I put my hand on the side of his face, feeling his warmth on my skin. I even missed this cheeky and flirty side of Jace. "Let's never fight again." I smiled at him and his eyes softened.

"We're never going to fight again." He sighed. "It was my fault, I was being unreasonable."

"You were as unreasonable as I was not understanding." My hand moved down his cheek. "I'm sorry. Next time, promise me we'll talk it out and not walk away from each other."

"Pinky promise."

Jace leaned in and kissed me. God, I missed his lips too. And the feeling was returned as he pulled me in closer and deepened his kisses. He whispered my name and the words I like you in between his kisses as his hands cupped my face.

"Let's definitely never fight again or else I might not be able to control myself next time." He chuckled.