4.

BRICE

I'm on my way over to Hawk House after receiving a text from Hailey. She apparently wants to "study" but I doubt that's all she wants. Our study sessions always revolve around anatomy even if Biology isn't the topic at hand.

Hailey is hot. That's undeniable. It's the consensus among the matric gents that she's a 10. From her long blonde hair I'm able to wrap around my wrist to those long legs that wrap around my waist. She's a top notch lay.

I'm not too shy to admit that our relationship is 100% physical because beyond that Hailey is a handful. To call her an entitled princess would be putting it mildly but she's not stupid either. Milton House has a reputation to uphold and our class average sits pretty at 65%.

Between swim practice, water polo, field polo, and athletics to keep me grounded - literally, im sitting at an average of 66%.

Between Hailey's beauty regime and social diary she's managed to snag a 75% which is how she's managed to convince me to be her study partner.

If I'm being honest, I need to be spending less time with Hailey not more of it. I need to cut her off. She's attached to me and not in a good way. She clings like toilet paper at the bottom of your shoe. It's embarrassing because everyone knows where you've been. Similar to how everyone knows I've hit it.

And I keep hitting it.

Every time I try break up with her - which is weird because I never asked her to be my girlfriend - she looks at me with those big blue eyes of hers and I relent. She drops to her knees to bridge the gap and I cave.

It's a vicious cycle.

I wasn't her first but everyone knows I'm the only one she gives it up to. I'm so close to the finish line I think I can grin and bear it for a couple more months.

As I approach the doors of the Hawk dorms I hear a groan that distracts me from my conflicted thoughts. I slow down to get a look at the bird on the bench. Ironic we call girls birds when the school has decided to name all dorm houses after them, including the boys.

A mass of dark wavy hair fans out over her shoulders blending into the schools black blazer. The crown forms a halo over an oval brown face. Her eyebrows are perfectly arched and her dark skin is blemish free. Her full lips are slightly parted and I cant help but rank her a solid 8.

Looking at the way she's massaging her temples I'm guessing she has a headache. A breeze whispers through the quad and flirts with her hair. She moans. It's not loud or vulgar but still a moan of pleasure all the same. My dick twitches. Make that a 9.

She's definitely a 9.

I've seen her around before - Soleil. But with Hailey's nutty ass I don't even bother with high school chics anymore especially the ones at this school. There are only 50 people in the grade and we all board together. I've learnt my lesson. You don't shit where you eat and sleep.

"Hey," I greet despite my reservations.

"Hi," she replies.

Her tone is clipped and her eyes are still shut.

"Are you okay?" I press on, trying to get her attention, wanting her eyes on me.

"As well as can be expected," she replies again without opening her eyes.

Shit. She may be one of the few girls who are actually impervious to my charm.

"Maybe you should adjust your expectations."

I'm being cocky and should probably take my own advise. Not that I expected much but damn can I get some eye contact, a bit of recognition.

I can tell by the little huff she gives when she drops her arms that she's annoyed. Her eyes snap open and she opens her mouth to say something but then changes course. The initial fire in her eyes dies down before she smoothly says, "I don't think im expecting much from an asprin other than for it to do its job."

I hold her gaze for a few moments. Something passes between us. I stare at those brown eyes framed with thick lashes before she shuts them again.

Damn. I'm attracted to her and she's attracted to me. I'm out of practice in getting a girl to like me. Hell, I don't even have to try. They tend to flock over with a smile and well timed eye contact.

Those are groupies and fans, not real women, my conscience whispers.

I know I'm good looking and it's not arrogance if you can back it up. I love to compete and it's rare that I don't come out on top.

I'm standing there at a loss for words but unable to move. I'd hate to make things awkward but im drowning in uncertainty for the first time in-

"Here you go, Sol."

My thoughts are cut short by Soleil's friend, Charlondra who hands her a pill, a bottle of water, and a bottle of OJ. A look passes between them to which she adds, "Hydration and sugar."

Soleil nods her head, throws the pill back and gulps down the water. These are the smartest females in the grade. I'm talking Top 5 every term. I should be studying with Soleil but thanks to my dick I'm tied to Hailey even though I did.not.cuff. that chic.

"Are you sure you're alright. I could walk you to the nurse's station?"

I'm equally as worried about her health as I am over her leaving.

I want to be near her.

I want to talk to her.

And based on my dicks reaction, I want to know her in the biblical sense.

"Yeah, I'm fine thank you."

She shuts that door down with a quickness and she's polite. My heart rate kicks it up a notch. I need to do something, say something, to stay in her orbit.

"I think you should go see the nurse," says Charlondra.

"What? Char you know we don't trust - " Charlondra elbows her side shutting her up. "I insist you go. You don't mind accompanying her - do you?"

She turns to look at me and I eagerly reply, "No, not at all."

I say a silent pray of thanks to the gods and mentally note that I owe Charlondra for this. Whether it's intentional or not, she's giving me a reason to hang out with Soleil.

"I'll catch up with you in a bit," she casually throws over her shoulder before walking away.

She's so cool and collected. I doubt I have any effect on her. She's taller than Soleil who's about 5'5 but I feel nothing there compared to the emotions her friend elicits from me.

I place my hand at Soleil's back and usher her in the direction of the sick bay. I just want to touch her and be close to her, as close as I can get without being inappropriate. We walk in silence as I try to figure out a new course of action.

"Hey Brice, right? Brice. Im fine. My friend is being extra today. I was actually avoiding Nurse Collins. I promise I'm fine."

"Oh okay. Where are you headed then?"

"To the library. I don't have class for another 2 periods."

"Nice! May I join you?"

This is the perfect opportunity to get to know her and maybe ask her to be my study partner.

"Uhm... yeah. Sure. I mean I don't own exclusive rights to the library. You're welcome to go in anytime even now..." she trails off looking over at me before looking away.

She trips over along the path. I quickly reach out to steady her.

"Are you sure you're okay," I don't know what pill Charlondra gave her or what her beef with Nurse Collins is, but nothing is happening to her on my watch.

I continue to stare at her and notice the blush that blooms under her golden undertone. Yup she definitely likes me and I definitely need to message Hailey and call off this morning's study session.

I'm switching partners.

♡

02/07/22

What do y'all think of Brice so far?

Just wanted to share a bit of his perspective and shape his character and back story a bit. 😉

Next stop, the library! 🏫