Chapter 6: The butterfly effect.

Three years ago.

Jace's POV.

Turns out, getting suspended is worse than getting arrested.

I always get bailed out the next day after getting arrested but this suspension gets me stuck at home, with my mum who doesn't want me to lock myself in my room and smoke weed all day, she wants me to help her out at the Pizza restaurant and smile while I'm at it.

I spend the whole day glancing at the clock, waiting for the time everyone gets off school.

I don't know why I'm nervous and anxious at the same time, it's not like I'm going on a date with her.

But then again she said that her parents are away and that painting someone takes hours. That means we'll be alone in her house for hours.

I've had three encounters with this girl, and I've wanted to kiss her twice during those encounters.

The clock hits five and I sneak out the back without notifying my mother, she objects to everything.

I hop on my bike, turning on the engine and taking off.

I'm used to facing the consequences of my actions,