I tug on the collar of my shirt again as I walk to Jasper's door. I'm still incredibly sore from my fathers punishment, and I must admit it takes a lot to pretend I'm not. I try to take a deep breath before I knock, but the door swings open itself and Jasper stares back at me rubbing his eyes.
"Morning"
I bite my lip trying not to look at him and focus on his current attire muscle shirt and boxers. I swallow and look towards his window.
"Morning...you getting ready?"
He rolls his eyes.
"Yeah im getting ready, you got some special uniform for this shit too?"
I shake my head turning toward where he's pulling out his usual school uniform.
"No, but you have to wear your tie today"
He scoffs without bothering to respond. Instead he heads to his bathroom and shortly after the door closes and I hear the shower turn on. He's only in there for 15 minutes when the door is pulled open.
"Alright, let's just get of here"
He's in his uniform and walks past his desk grabbing his tie as he does and hangs it around his neck. I'm about to reprimand him when he steps up to me and meets my eye. I bite my lip realizing he wants me to tie it.
I lift my hands to grab either side my cheeks heating slightly when I notice I can't seem to keep my hands steady. I'm not nervous, just awkward.
Jasper reaches up and grabs my wrist.
"Chill out"
I nod once shaking his hand off.
"Yeah"
He watches me intensely as I start looping his tie and let's out a breath as I tighten it and back up.
"Thanks"
My eyes stay focused on his lips before I drop my gaze and nod turning towards the door.
"Yeah, no problem"
He sighs "Beckett"
I turn slightly surprised as he comes forward lifting his hand to my chin and placing his lips on mine gently. He pulls back almost right away and nods.
"Let's go"
I pull the door open hurriedly and we both step out into the hallway. Jasper starts to walk and I take a deep breath before following him and stepping into line beside him. Now is not the time to be...whatever we are, I'm his mentor.
"Okay, you should get called in around nine thirty this morning for your portion of the evaluation. They'll ask you questions about your experience here so far, your classes, teachers, and me"
Jasper glances over at me, but just shrugs.
"I'm sure I can handle it"
I bite my lip "okay"
We make it into the dining hall and sit down at our usual table. Both Derek and Brody are already there.
"So?! big day!"
Jasper rolls his eyes.
"Not really"
Brody tilts his head.
"I thought your friends were coming?"
This seemed to have slipped both mine and Jasper's mind as we both nod.
"Oh, yeah that"
Brody starts laughing.
"Your evaluation? I wouldn't sweat it, It's all just talked up you're passing your classes and have less then three strikes they can't expect anything else"
Derek shakes his head.
"Wow listen to you Mr.Mentor"
Brody rolls his eyes.
"Am I wrong?"
No one bothers to respond and Jasper changes the subject.
"You taking me for my visitation?"
I turn to Derek also wondering, I had asked the office to schedule him to take Jasper, but didn't have a chance to ask him myself.
"No..? I'm scheduled to fill in for Mr.Porter this afternoon"
Jasper turns to me and I bite my lip shrugging.
"I had requested you...I'll go down and check who it is later today"
Jasper makes a face, but doesn't comment. He just crosses his arms and shifts his jaw. Brody continues the conversation talking about his mom and sister coming this morning to visit. The bell rings shortly after and we all stand, I turn to Jasper.
"Please..."
He rolls his eyes.
"Behave, yeah I know"
With that he walks away and I shift on my feet anxiously. I can't wait for today to be over. That being said my back aches and I can tell by the dull sting I'm feeling I need to put some more ointment on it.
I head back to my room and shower wincing when the cold spray hits my back, but stand under it as long as I can bear to make sure the lashes left by my father are clean. When I get out I throw on boxers and a pair of sweats leaving my top half bare to air dry and text Freddie.
There's a knock on my door almost moments later, I pull it open and nod.
"You weren't busy?"
He shakes his head.
"Nah I was just in my room..but even if I was you know I'd.."
He trails off, but we both know what he's trying to say. We would drop anything to be there for each other in these moments. Nursing the wounds is the worst part, a constant reminder of the pain.
"I just need ointment again, worried I'm getting infected"
He chuckles.
"Wouldn't want a repeat of last time"
I roll my eyes.
"It wasn't even that infected"
He lifts a brow.
"It made the school nurse throw up!"
My laugh is loud and I think catches us both of guard, we're quiet for a second before he nods.
"Ointment?"
I move toward the bathroom and grab it Freddie following behind me. I hand it to him and turn around almost instinctively. I don't tense or shiver while he applies it, I just wait. Despite the years between the last time and now it's still routine. When he's finished he hands me the ointment moving back toward the door, but he doesn't leave right away.
I lift a brow and he shrugs.
"Jasper's evaluation is today?"
I nod "yeah...they interview me at 2:00"
He nods and the "ahhh" he voices confuses me.
"What?"
He shrugs.
"That's why I'm supervising his visitation right?"
I blink before shaking my head, this isn't good.
"You're supervising?"
He chuckles.
"Yeah, but chill it's not a huge deal I won't start anything...."
He trails off and rubs the back of his head awkwardly before sighing.
"I'm sorry I ever did, I shouldn't have been such an ass at the beginning of the year. To you or Jasper"
I'm surprised and bite my lip.
"Oh...that's okay"
It's hitting me more now that he's starting to act like his old self how much I actually missed Freddie. When I left for college I still tried to reach out, but it felt like all my attempts were futile, he never responded.
"I'm just gonna go then"
His voice shakes me out of my thoughts and I jump.
"Oh! Uh yeah, but Freddie just...I'll talk to Jasper so he doesn't cause a problem"
Freddie nods and pulls open the door stepping into the hallway and letting it shut behind him.
I quickly get myself ready and head to lunch so I can talk to Jasper and prepare him now that I know Freddie will be supervising. I bite my lip as I walk through the doors and see Jaspers back, this isn't going to be a fun conversation.
I sink down next to him and give Brody a weak smile. He tilts his head.
"What's up?"
I shrug awkwardly and turn to Jasper who is, of course, already watching me.
"What the fuck happened?!"
I wince at his loud voice before cringing.
"Nothing, I just...have some news"
He lifts a brow and I sigh.
"I know who's supervising your visitation"
Before I can even say his name Jasper grunts.
"Fuck. No."
I sigh and run my hand through my hair gripping it lightly, frustrated.
"There is nothing I can do Jasper, I'll try my best to be quick during the evaluation and I'll relieve him as soon as I can"
As expected Jasper's blue eyes are still narrowed and he only huffs in annoyance.
"Fuck, Whatever he better not bother me or.."
I shake my head and instinctively put my hand on his arm, but quickly retract it.
"He won't! I talked to him, honestly..."
I think back to my talk with Freddie and can't help the way my mouth tips up. Genuinely happy we seem to have connected again.
"He apologized Jasper, he promised me he won't start anything, so please behave"
Jasper scoffs.
"Promised you? Yeah right guys an asshole"
I sigh because at one point not that long ago Freddie was my best friend, and now Jasper is my...well I care about him and I don't think they'll ever get along.
"Jasper please?"
Brody shrugs pushing his empty try away from him.
"Just ignore him dude, he doesn't have to do anything, but stand there and supervise no reason he should be up in your buisness at all"
Jasper grunts as the bell rings.
"Yeah, sure thing"
He gets up and walks away before I can say anything else and Brody chuckles.
"His mood swings are next level, I mean he was fucking laughing before you came over"
I know he means it lightheartedly, but that just makes my face fall. I don't want to always be the bearer of bad news for Jasper, and it seems like that's all I ever am.
I head back to my room and decide to reread my evaluation sheet about Jasper again before I have to submit it. I've been reading it over and over all day I just want to make sure it doesn't sound fake. I also don't want to get Jasper expelled or make them think I can't handle him. Now I practically have the words memorized and I'm still second guessing myself.
I put the papers down and clench my fists at my sides so I don't pick them up again. Maybe I should take a nap, let myself calm down. I shake my head no, if I stay in here I'll only read them again and everytime I read them it leads me to changing something and if I'm honest they'll probably already struggle to read it with all my eraser marks.
Instead I decide to go for a walk and head towards the back woods behind campus. It's not a large wooded area, just big enough to separate us from the road, but it's enough for me to wander around until I head to my meeting.
When my meeting finally does come around I'm stressed and practically run to my room to grab my papers. I stand in front of the mirror and double check my outfit four times. Nearly jumping out of my skin when my door opens.
I turn to face Jasper who smirks stepping into my room.
"You look good baby"
I shush him quickly.
"Shhh! Close the door!"
He rolls his eyes and kicks the door shut behind him.
"What are you doing here?"
I watch his every move carefully, we don't have time for any funny buisness and by that I mean his hands can't come anywhere near me.
Thankfully he moves over to my desk and sits up on it.
"Just came to wish you luck, and remind you to chill the fuck out"
I roll my eyes.
"I am chill"
He shakes his head.
"Are you going to let me kiss you before you go? Or do you think they might smell me on you?"
I glare at his teasing as I walk past him.
"We'll I was considering it, but with that attitude.."
I yelp as he grabs my arm and pulls me back toward him leaning down and pressing his lips to my own. He pulls back and grins at me.
"Consider letting me sleep here tonight"
My eyes widen and he chuckles.
"You're going to be late babe"
I jump up and rush to my door, pulling it open and heading towards the offices. Leaving Jasper in my room doing my best not to think about his request.
He's going to be the death of me.
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