Three days. It's been three hellish days since I've seen Promise.

I went to her dorm, I received no reply.

I ask her best friend Chaz, he completely ignores me. No matter how much I bug him. He refuses to tell me where Promise is.

Hell I even asked Kayleen, of course, she has no idea where she is either.

I was so desperate I even went to the main office. They would not give me any answers. Because I'm not her mate. I knew I should of reported it.

Dawson doesn't have any idea where she's at either. We're both at a loss.

It's becoming extremely irritating.

I don't know what else to do. I'm at my wits end.

That's why I'm actually camped out in front of her dorm room at this very moment. The last words she spoke to me still tares me up inside.

It's over.

There's no way in hell I will allow this to be over. Me nor Dawson will. I'm still on the fence about Knox. But at this point I can seem to bring myself to care.

"Excuse me." Startled out of my thoughts. I see a wisp of a girl standing to my right. She's extremely beautiful. Her white hair hangs below her shoulders, showing off her soft brown skin.

"You're leaning on my door." I scrunch my eyebrows in confusion. Her door?

"This is Promises room." I try to clarify, she beams a bright smile at me.

"Yes it is. I'm her new roommate," she offers her hand out to me "I'm Tanga, nice to meet you." I shake her hand, almost hesitantly. The girl has a firm grip. Sensing that she is a Sprite, her looks kinda fit the image.

"Nice to meet you. Do you know where Promise is?" She drops her hand from mine. Looking around in every direction but mine.

"You do, don't you? Where is she?" I'm desperate to know where she is. I would practically beg this little Sprite to know.

"Are you Jaye?"

"Yes, please where is she?" Tanga hesitates, if I could read a persons mind I would do so at this very moment. That's how desperately I want to find my mate.

"I can tell you're worried about her. But she's fine. She just...needed to get away from all the drama. She will be back soon. That's about all I can tell you. Sorry." Drama? Hell! She has to be referring to Knox. Why is he always fucking up my shit!?

"Look, I'm sure you mean well and all but I really need to contact her. So please tell me where she is. I won't tell her the information came from you." Hell, I would nearly bribe her for information. Tanga sighs in aggravation, I can understand her dilemma. Not wanting to squeal on a friend.

"She's with her dad but you didn't hear from me." Ecstatic from the news. I stand from the door, thanking her repeatedly. Before I leave I turn back to her.

"Wait! Do you know where he lives?" I should know these things about her already. I could kick myself for not knowing having this information.

"Sorry no, good luck." Tanga enters her room leaving me clueless on how to find where Promises father lives. Dammit! I need a witch!

I think I know one that can help me out. At least, she better.

"I don't have to that Jaye I know where her father lives. I've known her forever. I don't have to do a locaters spell. Geez!" Why is Promise friends with this girl? It boggles the mind.

"Fine then," I grit out "where does he live?" I caught up with her before her third period class. We're standing in the hall gaining a huge amount of attention. Riley is standing directly behind her not even trying to hide his amusement over this. Bastard!

"I can't tell you that. She would kill me?" I'm going to kill her.

"Kayleen please I just want to make sure she is ok!" She doesn't falter.

"Nope. She wanted a break from all the drama so I'm not telling you. Especially you!" What the hell is that suppose to mean?

"What do you mean?" She rolls her eyes at me. She fucking rolls her eyes. I hate that shit!

"Because you and your friend have done nothing but cause her trouble since she's met both of you and she doesn't want to get in between y'all's friendship. So you and Knox need to figure your shit out. Pronto!" Yep! I want to wring her pretty little neck. Riley continues smiling behind her. Prick!

" I'm serious Jaye she's talking about rejecting you both and I can't say that I blame her." Kayleen walks off before I can usher another word, with Riley right behind her. He looks back at me over his shoulder as I watch them both walk away: fucking grinning!

She wants to reject me? What the hell? I have to fix this shit and quick.

I race off to confront Knox. I know he's on the football field, waiting on our practice to start. So I head off in that direction.

He's leaning against the fence talking to Lola of all people. I stop, watching them both. Waiting to see if he has actually changed any, he claims now he doesn't want her rejection but I can't bring myself to believe him. Though Dawson thinks he's earnest about what he says. I don't.

Lola puts her hand in his forearm rubbing it up and down as she steps closer to him. She whispers something in ear. I stand and watch. I feel like a damn perv watching them.

Knox laughs at what she says to him. He's getting his flirt on. He grabs her hand, tugs along with him. They both walk off going under the bleachers. I hate what I'm thinking. I don't want to think he's actually about to fuck her. I want to think better of him. After a few minutes, I can't hold back any longer. I walk slowly trying to find out where they went to.

I see them under the bleachers. Near the back of them. Lola is on her knees giving Knox a blowjob. I knew the fucker wasn't serious. She's sucking the soul out of him. Knox has his head thrown back, eyes closed enjoying every second of it. I can't tear my eyes away from his deception.

Hearing footsteps I crane my head looking to Dawson walking over to me. Fuck! If he sees this he's going to blow his top. I'm basically clueless on how to prevent him from seeing it. If I yell out then they will both know I was watching them like some damn creep.

Deciding that Knox actually deserves what he gets. I say nothing.

Dawson draws nearer. He can hear the grunts leaving Knox's throat now. He looks directly at me, then his eyes snap to Knox and Lola. Whatever is going through his mind at this moment is not good. He is furious.

He storms over to Knox, Dawson grabs Lola by hair flinging her down on the ground. Knox's eyes pop open suddenly searching around. He locks his eyes onto Dawsons steaming face. This shit is about to get ugly. I step out, eyeing them both worriedly.

Lola stands up, frightened. She looks to both of them. Without saying a word, she runs off quickly. Neither of them watch her as she goes.

"Why the hell did you do that?" Is he really that stupid?

"You are a fucking moron! That does it Knox, I'm done playing these games! I'm going to ask, no I'm going to fucking beg Promise to reject you! You don't deserve her!" Knox looks totally flabbergasted. He puts his dick back in his pants. Rearranging his attire.

"You don't have the right to ask Promise to reject anybody! She was my mate first. Who do you think you are?" I can not believe the stupidity he's trying to spit out. Of all the nerve.

"I'm the one who is going to make damn sure you will no longer be in her life period! I'll make damn sure of it." Well you can't say he didn't ask for this. Acting like a damn hormonal teenager.

"You can do that." He scoffs at Dawson.

"That chick will be begging me for my dick. You wait and see." He is being a pompous ass!

"I don't think I'll beg! In fact I wouldn't want you're dick anywhere near me!" Promise! Man she looks so good. She is literally a sight for sore eyes.

"In fact. I Promise Lee reject you Knox Marios in the-" her words get cut off by Knox covering her mouth. I didn't even see him move. I was to captivated by Promise.

"You will not reject me Promise! I won't let you!" This time it's me who becomes vocal.

"And why the hell not? You have done nothing but show her that you don't give a damn if she's your mate or not. Knox you let Lola suck your fucking dick in broad day light. You don't care about her so let her reject you and be done with it!" He looks at me with sadness in his eyes. He's upset? Why? This is what he wanted all along. Isn't it?

"I can't handle it if she rejects me Jaye. Don't you understand I'm fucking scared. I'm scared I'm going to fall in love with her. I can't fall in love with her Jaye. I'm no good enough for her. I'm just not good enough!" Knox actually chokes back a sob. I've never seen him cry. Never. He's always been so strong.

"Thn wh r yu doin ths?" Promise mumbles under his hand. But we all understood what she is asking him: why?

"I did it to get you off of my damn mind. You surround my every thought. It's driving me insane!" That still doesn't make this shit right!

He drops his hand away from Promises mouth. She just stares at him with disbelief.

"That's no excuse for the way you have been acting. All you had to do was explain what you were feeling. I would have understood. But now it's too late. I have two mates I don't need three. Just help me let you go. Then you can return to your whatever you were doing." The sincerity in her voice almost makes me crumble. I know that if she does reject him I'm going to lose my friend forever. I don't think I could ever forgive him for this.

"You've proven that you don't want her. Just get it over with Knox." Dawson tells him as he walks over to Promise placing his arm around her waist. He kisses her cheek.

"Hey bunny. Glad you're back." She leans her head down on his chest. Not being able to wait any longer, I walk over to her, grabbing her hand I twirl her around to me, embracing her luscious body.

All of our eyes lock onto Knox's. This is the defining moment. Either he's in or out. I can't keep up with yo-yo effect he's putting us all though. Not anymore.

"It's up to you Knox. This is it. No more chances. You wasted them all up. You in or out?" I ask him, we all wait patiently for his reply.

He's fighting an inner dilemma within himself. We all are. I can't actually believe that he thinks he is no good for her. That he's scared to love her. Who could be scared to love her? Love should not be terrifying.

"Just give me time please. You don't realize how hard this is for me. Just give me a day. One day. That's all I ask." What is one day going to change? I can't imagine it would change a damn thing.

"Fine. One day Knox. Not a day more. I'm done with all of these stupid games. Don't say I never gave you chance or two." Knox nods his head, walking off.

Promise is more compassionate than I am. I wouldn't have given him another chance.

"Want to go to my dorm after practice? We can watch a movie or do whatever." I miss her. I want to spend more time with her.

"But won't Knox be there?" I don't care if he is. I just want her with me.

"Doesn't matter. I want to spend time with you. I missed you and Dawson you're more than welcome to join us." I secretly want to ask her to claim us as her mates at the main office so we can all live together. I want to broach the subject tonight. Regardless of Knox is with us or not.

"Sure sounds good." Yes!

"Around seven we should be done by then."

"I have cheerleading practice right now. It usually ends around six or seven, so that sounds great." Awesome! Now I need to figure out how to ask her to basically move in with me. I'll talk to Dawson about it after practice. To see what his opinion is on this. Hopefully he will feel the same as I do.

We need to get our life's started!

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I know this is sort of a slow burn book. Be patient. The juicy stuff is coming up! Everyone likes the juicy! Well I do anyway. Lol