Chapter fifteen: The first hit is always free

(Y/N) POV
I was at my locker chatting with Tooth when Jack came bounding up to us.
"Hey Jack." Tooth said waving to him. He held a hand up and panted,
"Hi Tooth." Before all but collapsing against the locker next to mine.
"Jack, are you ok? You look like you ran a mile." I stated with a surprising amount of concern. He grabbed his water bottle and took a long drink before gasping,
"I missed the bus." Tooth and I winced , knowing just how far he'd had to run to get to school. After a minute he recovered and pushed off the locker.
"Hey, (Y/N) you just got your license right?" He asked suddenly.
"Yeah.....?" I raised an eyebrow, getting a sinking feeling.
"Did you drive to school today?" He asked excitedly I nodded hesitantly my heart dropping like a stone. Then much to my surprise he grabbed my hands and looked me right in the eye.
"Would you mind giving me a ride today (Y/N)? I'm sorry to ask but I have to stay after so that I can get some extra practice in before this week's game and there's no late bus." I tried to think of a response, which should have been really easy because I always say no, but for some reason looking at his eyes made my mind go blank.
"Yeah.....sure......." I said weakly. He grinned and let go of my hands.
"You're the best!" With that he headed off to his locker leaving me leaning limp against my locker.
"So.... What was that all about?" Tooth asked smirking as me. I blinked and said,
"I... Promised to help him get through the big game, he was really stressed out and I felt kinda bad so....." Nice save!...Wait what am I saying? I did promise that. Not gonna lie prom is probably going to suck a bit.... I thought sighing. Tooth's smirk widened and she said,
"Oh no, that's not what just happened, I've seen other girls with that look. You my friend have lost your immunity." I choked on air when she said that.
"W-what?! No way! Why would you even say that! You do know I'm actively trying to get you back together right?" I asked trying to ignore the faint pang I felt saying it. She laughed and nodded before asking me one simple question that made my mind and heart race.
"Then how do you explain the blank, lovestruck expression you got when he asked you?" I opened my mouth to respond but closed it again. Why did I make that face? I mean I didn't see it but my mind just went blank.....
"He hypnotized me." I stated confidently. Tooth stared at me like I'd grown another head and both of them had one brain cell between them.
"He did....what? You... Do hear yourself right?" She asked sounding very concerned. I nodded seriously and explained my point,
"I totally blanked the second we made I contact, so my theory is when I was babysitting yesterday he either payed someone or something to make it so that every time he holds my hands and looks me in the eye I'll agree to anything he says or asks. It must have been when he said I fell asleep while the three of us were watching a movie." She nodded sagely and took a minute to process my hypothesis.
"Ok, I'll humor you. So you know how we're learning about altered states of consciousness in psychology?" She said suppressing a smile. I nodded warily starting to feel concerned.
"Well we just went over hypnosis and, as it turns out, it can only make you do things that you're already subconsciously willing to do so......" She didn't need to finish, I already knew what she meant and my face couldn't have possibly been more red.
"So you're saying she's already willing to do anything for Jack? Wow, never saw that coming." A soft, sarcastic voice stated from behind us. Tooth and I nearly jumped out of our skins as we turned to look at Sandy.
"We have got to put a bell on you." Tooth stated pinching the bridge of her nose. I chuckled at this before the three of us made our way to history.
"By the way sandman, what did you mean when you said that? It's not like Jack and I are friends.... Or generally get along." I stated matter-of-factly as I looked over at the blonde boy on my right. Both him and Tooth stared at me before grinning.
"Ok what now?" I asked suddenly feeling exhausted. They exchanged a glance before Tooth tactfully asked me,
"What did you just call Jack sweetie?" I blinked before responding,
"Um... 'Jack'? Why what's that matter?" Sandy smirked knowingly and asked,
"And what do you call me, Tracy, Eric, and Jamie?" I frowned thinking carefully before rapid-fire responding,
"Tooth, sandman, bunny, and Bennett. Again what does it matter?" The two of them sighed and asked,
"What's your nickname for Jack?" I internally groaned as it dawned on me what point they were trying to make.
"Ok look just because I haven't been calling him snowflake does not mean that I've developed feelings for him." I said sighing.
"No but both of you calling each other by your first names? That's a clear sign of something going on." Sandy quipped slyly. I tried to argue but just sighed and yelled,
"I do not like him!"
(Time skip through the school day because it's too boring to think about)
Jack POV
I had just finished with practice and was about to head to the locker room to change when three guys in Nightmare sports jackets walked up to me and cornered me against a wall.
"Hey fellas, what's up?" I asked glibly trying not to sound scared.
"You Frost?" One of them asked gruffly as the other two growled. Oh this is not good.... I thought nervously as I shot (Y/N) a quick SOS text.
"If I said no would you let me leave?" I half joked glancing plaintively at the exit. The one on the left, who was built like a mountain, grunted a short
"No." Before cracking his knuckles, I gulped and muttered,
"I was afraid you'd say that...."
(Y/N) POV
I was sitting in my car waiting for Jack when my phone dinged. About damn time! I thought angrily as I looked at his text.
Cornered by Nightmares by the field, SOS!!!!!!!!~❄. I blinked at my phone as I tried to process his text.
"Oh shit!" I hissed as it finally sunk in. I grabbed a hair tie and put my hair up into a flirty ponytail(AN: Sorry if your hair is too short for this😅) and practiced a ditsy smile before rushing off to where he said they were. Once I caught sight of him I waved wildly and, in the cringiest, whiniest tone possible, I yelled
"Ja~ck!" His, and the three thugs heads shot up to look at me. He shot me a questioning look as I ran up to them. I threw my arms around his neck and whispered,
"Just play along, I'll enjoy this just as much as you will." Then leaning back so I could look him in the eye I pouted and whined,
"I've been waiting forever baby, when are you gonna be finished playing with your friends?" Understanding dawned in his eyes and his arms snaked their way around my waist.
"Sorry babe, I'll be in the car in just a second ok?" He said smirking slightly. I ignored my accelerating pulse and gave him a quick, and unfortunately intoxicating, peck on the lips before running to my car.
Jack POV
For the quick moment when she kissed me I felt like I'd just drank the fastest acting, and shortest lasting, alcohol ever made. Even though it only lasted a second I felt heat spread throughout my body and I don't think I've ever felt that lightheaded before. I stared after her after she ran to her car, probably to get it started so we could get the hell out of dodge, with a sudden insatiable longing. Turning back to the punks I shrugged in mock apology.
"Sorry boys, but the siren calls. You know how it is right?" Once I said that I started heading after her in the most casual way I possibly could while also walking as quickly as possible. As soon as I got to her car I threw the door open and jumped in. Once I'd shut the door I turned my head to her and ordered,
"Drive!"

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