Chapter 58: Interruptions & Instincts

[LUCAS – POV]

The kiss had barely ended when the universe, as usual, decided to mess with us.

"Aww, look at Kingston High's new power couple."

We broke apart fast—too fast—and turned to find Maya, arms folded, one brow raised, and phone already in hand.

"Seriously?" I groaned.

Jasmine straightened, brushing her shirt like she didn't just melt into my arms. "What do you want, Maya?"

Maya's grin widened. "Relax, I'm not here to fight. Just wanted to witness history—and maybe post it on my story."

Jasmine stepped forward. "Post it and I will break your phone. I'm not joking."

I bit back a laugh. My girl was feisty.

Maya rolled her eyes and backed off, muttering, "Y'all are boring anyway."

When she was gone, Jasmine turned to me, cheeks flushed. "Can nothing be normal around here?"

"Nope," I said, tugging her hand into mine. "But we can be real."

Her fingers tightened. "Then let's be."

And right there—behind the gym, surrounded by the noise of high school drama—we chose each other.

Not just in secret. Not just in sparks.

But for real.