Chapter Twenty

I collapsed on the bed beside Cal, my chest heaving up and down as we looked up at my plain white ceiling. Monday mornings weren't always the best but this one was an exception this one, it started well.

"That was amazing," Cal breathed and I nodded in agreement.

Cal was literally living in my house since my brother had gone back to school, sometimes he'd even bring the necessary things for the next day.

We were fucking each other every chance we got. In our cars, the kitchen counter, the kitchen floor, the living room, the shower and even on the guest room balcony. That was at night though and we both had this crazy idea of having sex outside so the guest room balcony sounded like the best option since it was at the back of the house away from any eyes.

I told myself it was a way to get over nearly losing my shit over Ace. After Friday I hadn't seen or heard from him. He wasn't in school all week and for the life of me I couldn't understand why my mind just wouldn't leave him alone.

I expected him to at least call me on, Thursday or Friday to cancel on our tutorial but he didn't. Not a call or text and I had to drive there for two days to meet an empty house.

Since Cal was there, I took it out on him, riding his dick like a crazy person and he didn't seem to mind though.

"And now we have to get to school," I rolled out of the bed.

"We can skip," Cal reached for my hand but he missed.

"No way," I shook my head, heading for my bathroom.

"You're such a nerd."

I gasped and threw the pillow on the floor at him which he dodged.

I didn't wait for a response from him before entering my bathroom and locking the door.

"Come on, let me join you," he yelled pounding his fist on my door.

"Go away!" I took off my clothes and stared at my naked self in the mirror.

What am I doing to myself?

My smoking had gotten worse and it was now on a daily basis.

Why?

All because I couldn't get my mind off one guy that probably didn't even want me. Where was my life headed?

Looking at my body through the mirror, I hated what I saw. I never really liked my body though it was everything everyone wanted. Curvy hips and perky breasts and my Latino look that just wouldn't stay under the radar.

My mum was Spanish and I just had to look a lot like her. My brother looked a lot like my father so he didn't have to wish people would stop looking at him in some way, not because he was the popular guy in school but because of how he looked.

Yes I enjoyed the attention my body and wealth gave me but not my face, I couldn't skip the gossips of people talking about my Spanish heritage in the hallways and that was one thing that irks me.

Yes I was part Spanish and so?

Though Cal seemed to love my body and he told me that every time it was hard to believe especially when all we did was have sex. Maybe he was just telling me all that so I wouldn't push him away. Honestly, I didn't understand what's so beautiful in my body that people seemed to fawn over a lot.

Yes I was curvy and so?

I was plain ole Olivia and I'd remain as that.

With a heavy sigh I stepped into the shower and got to business. When I was done I wrapped a towel around my body and hair before stepping into the room.

Cal was sitting on my bed, his phone in his hand, his boxers the only piece of clothing on him. He looked up when he saw me and licked his lips.

"Go take a shower Cal," I rolled my eyes and walked into my closet.

I decided on all black today. Black skinny jeans, shirt and hoodie with of course my black boots. When done getting dressed I stepped into my room and Cal was just getting dressed.

I took my bag and phone, "I'll be downstairs." I said before stepping out of the room.

Since we didn't have much time left to cook because we spent most of the time under the sheets, I made a bowl of cereal. A moment after Cal joined me and sat beside me.

One hand was holding his spoon while the other was on my laps. I swatted his hand. "Cal if you don't want us to go late to school I suggest you stop."

He groaned, "vibe killer."

I didn't respond but focused on finishing my cereal. When we were done I dumped our bowls into the sink and headed out.

I took the keys to my bike instead and Cal gave me a funny look.

"What?" I locked the doors behind us.

"You're not driving with me today?" He pouted.

"Yeah, sorry," I shrugged. "I have to be somewhere after school.

"You're not going to tell me where, are you?" He unlocked his car.

I slipped on my helmet, "no." Hoping onto my bike, I started the engine and drove off to school leaving a stunned Cal behind me.

I don't really have somewhere to go I just didn't want to be cramped up in the same car with him today. I needed a little space to myself.

When I got to school my heart skipped a beat when I saw Ace's truck parked in the lot. Okay today he decided to show up.

Making sure my bike was safe I got down and trekked down to the school. When I passed his truck I could feel his eyes on me from the driver's seat.

When standing in front of my locker my phone dinged in my pocket and I fished it out. It was a text from Ace.

Ace- can we talk?

I was about to respond but I felt Cal behind me as he snaked his hand around my waist and rained kisses on the part of my neck that was exposed.

I quickly hid my phone and groaned, "Cal we just left the house."

He didn't respond and continued kissing my neck while his hand travelled under my hoodie and to my bare skin.

I closed my locker and as I was about to push Cal off me I saw Ace looking at us from across the hall. Everyone was looking at us.

I maintained eye contact with Ace as I let Cal run his hands over my body underneath my hoodie. Ace's eyes were darker as he stared at me, anger evident on his face.

Two can play at this game. He disappeared for a week and he thought he could come back and ask to speak to me? He was joking.

The bell rang and everyone scrambled out of the halls but Cal didn't release his hold on me until almost everyone was out of sight.

"Alright Cal that's enough," I pushed his hand away and he whined.

"I'll see you later," I reached on my tip toes and kissed him before walking away to my first class.

I knew Ace saw that and even as I passed him by his locker I could feel his intense gaze on me. I didn't know what his game was but I was ready to find out.

During chemistry I once again found myself beside Ace. He didn't disturb me until halfway through the class when we were told to work on something together.

"Olivia we need to talk," he said, nudging my leg under the table.

I moved my leg, "we have nothing to talk about Ace."

"Yes we do, if you'll just let me explain."

I scoffed, "stay away from me and I think our tutoring sessions are over."

"Mr. Matteo and Miss Thorne, do you have anything to say?" Mr. Briggs asked now standing in front of us.

"No sir," I shook my head and went back to what I was doing.

At the end of the class I thought Ace would really leave me alone but as I stepped out, heading to my locker I felt someone drag me inside an empty classroom.

I looked up at Ace, a scowl on my face. "What the hell was that?" I raised my voice.

He clamped his hand on my mouth, "quiet."

I pushed his hand away, "what the hell Ace?"

"Will you please let me explain?"

"You have nothing to explain to me Ace. You had the chance to do that last week but guess what, you didn't." I pushed past him but he held me back, pulling me flush against his chest.

I could feel the beating of his heart and his breath fanned my neck. "Wait."

I didn't move or say anything, too overwhelmed with the little distance between us. With my back against his chest I can feel the hardness of his chest.

"Look I'm sorry okay, I can explain-"

"Shut up Ace," I moved away from him, finally regaining my senses. "Just answer one question and if you answer it, maybe I'll listen to you."

He nodded and I spoke, "where were you? You do know I went to your house countless times to look for you. I narrowly passed my Calculus test last week."

His disappearance really did a toll on me. We were supposed to cover a topic during the week and I didn't understand it. It turned out that the test was based on that topic and I narrowly passed. I tried to study it on my own but it was hard to get a hang of it.

"I can't just-" his face went pale.

"Save it, I'm done here." With one final glare I walked away from him and back out into the hallways.

This was why I never relied on people, they always fucked you up.

What exactly was even wrong with me? Why was I suddenly angry that a guy stood me up? This was unlike me.

I hated Ace Matteo.