Mason

The next day at school, Ivie was walking towards class when Xoey bumped into someone.

They both looked up and saw Mason—the most popular boy in school. Every girl and boy seemed to be drooling over him, and honestly, Ivie and Xoey had undersold why. He had an incredible figure, the kind that made you think he was a model. His eyes were a stunning shade of blue, his blond hair soft and fluffy, but the most heart-melting thing was his smile—sweet and angelic.

“Oh, I’m sorry! Are you hurt?” he asked Xoey.

“Oh, don’t worry, I’m fine. Are you? I was the one who bumped into you,” she replied.

Mason snickered.

“You’d need a lot more to hurt me—I’m made of stone~,” he teased.

“Always so funny, Mason,” Ivie said.

“Aaah, Vie! Long time no see. How are you, love?”

“Don’t call me 'love.' And I’m fine. How are you? Still with Becky?”

“Nah, we broke up months ago. She was such a bitch.”

Xoey and Ivie laughed.

“Damn. Are you okay with that?” Ivie asked.

Mason smiled.

“Yup. Never been better.”

Axel and Chris walked up to the scene before Chris spoke.

“What’s going on here?” he said, looking Mason up and down.

“Ah, hi Christopher. Just chatting. Is there something you need?”

Chris huffed but said nothing, instead glancing down at Ivie.

“I heard you broke up with Becky. How did she take that?” Axel asked Mason.

“Not so well. She tried egging my car... but she’s calmed down now.”

“How did you even end up with her? You’re, like, nice. And she’s just a straight-up bitch,” Ivie blurted.

“Ivie! Watch what you say,” Xoey warned.

Mason laughed.

“Yeah, I know. I was dumb—I don’t even know how I ended up with her.

Before anyone could get a word in, the bell rang, sharp and sudden, signaling the end of class.

“Well, I’ll see you guys later. Bye, guys! Bye, Vie~”

he called out as he slung his bag over his shoulder and headed toward the door. His voice had that familiar teasing lilt directed at Ivie—a signature move of his. He always flirted with her in this lighthearted way, not out of genuine pursuit, but because it had become part of their banter. It was how they communicated: a game, a routine, neither of them taking it too seriously.

“Yeah, yeah. Shut it and walk away,”

Ivie responded, grinning as she shook her head. Her smile was half amusement, half exasperation—the kind reserved for someone you’re fond of but wouldn’t admit it out.

Chris looked at Mason as he walked away with an annoyed expression, then glanced down at Ivie again.

"You guys have biology next, right? Just like us?" Axel asked Xoey.

Xoey smiled and replied, "Yeah, we do. Shall we go?"

Axel smiled. "After you, m'lady~" he said, letting her walk ahead as he joined her.

"Gross," Ivie muttered as she and Chris walked behind them.

"Uhm, I forgot your jacket at my place. If you really need it, you can pick it up later?"

"It's okay, you keep it. I think you need it more than I do."

"Why would you want me to keep your jacket?"

Chris smirked before responding, "To remind you of me, of course."

"You're too full of yourself."

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