Jax would never be caught dead hanging around you. Of course, the same thing can’t be said when he needs something.

He slams your locker closed, his hand flat against the red metal as he peers down at you. He was going to scare you off, but instead he gives a lopsided smile.

There’s something about nerds like you standing up for themselves that just gets him so angry.

“Hey, Ilaria,” he whispers, leaning in close. He presses his homework sheet into your chest. “Get this done for me, yeah?”