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Life and Chase Intro

Lexi Woods is sarcastic and usually has to bite her tongue from snapping at the human population in particular Chase Matthews. Chase Matthews is gorgeous, loud spoken, captain of the lacrosse team, a prankster and enjoys tormenting his best friend Nash's little sister. When Chase's house is getting renovated where else to stay except at Nash's house and what better way to have fun then to get under Lexi's skin. But everyone knows there is a thin line between love and hate. Will Lexi's feelings for Chase change especially when her best friend April has been in love with him for years? Will she sacrifice her feelings for hers? Will Chase risk going after his best friends sister and ruin his oldest friendship? There is only one way this story will end. In heartbreak, tears and plenty of broken friendships.

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Author Faye Aden

" Sometimes in life, we find someone that we believe in the pit of our stomach that we hate, that the thought of them is enough to ruin your day, but sometimes it is the person who gives you the deepest frown that also gives you the brightest smile. A person who loves you so much they can't control themselves with you around and are willing to walk to the ends of the world for you and maybe, just maybe love you enough to even chase you, that is until the road ends. "

c h a p t e r o n e

I woke up and felt the cold hard ground beneath me I placed my hand and felt layers of smooth grass between my fingers.

I felt a smooth, gooey texture coating my face.

I hazily looked around my eyes squinting.

That was when I saw the white blare of a flashing light directed on my face and two male voices laughing hysterically. I screamed and scrambled away from the blinding light.

" Nash you stupid loser. " I glared at my older brother and covered my eyes from the burning glare of the flashlight.

Every year, before school started my brother Nash and his best friend Chase, deprived me of my beauty sleep. This led to a super cranky me, along with me sporting dark circles under my face on the first day back and being in a generally bad mood for most of the day.

I stood up and attempted to rub the gooey substance that I had identified as maple syrup of my face.

" You're dead, " I growled.

" I'm so scared, " Chase said in a girly high pitched voice.

I lunged forward grabbing his shirt, which made him scream like a girl, making me smirk in delight.

Guys like him were all talk.

" What in the world is going on? " my mum asked turning on the backyard light.

She was wearing her favourite blue robe and her brown hair was in a messy ponytail. She covered her blue eyes from their flashlight.

I was still wondering how they dragged me out here without me waking up.

" The same thing that has been going on the beginning of every school year, I am losing precious sleep hours because of these imbeciles, " I said letting Chase fall to the floor.

My mom laughed at the sight of my face and I stomped past them to the bathroom to take a shower at this ungodly hour.

I plotted my revenge, I would get those two one of these days. They wouldn't even see it

coming.

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I climbed down for breakfast the next morning in the worst mood ever. I was supposed to dress cute today. Since it was an unspoken rule that every one dressed up the first day and dressed like crap the rest of the year.

It was the only day I ever made an effort in the entire school year. I applied makeup, to cover up the evident dark circles under my eye, and was wearing my cut off jean shorts and a stripped tank, my blond hair was in a bun. I barely dressed up this was so unfair.

" Don't you have a house of your own, " I said seeing Chase happily munching on a muffin in our kitchen.

Chase Matthews was going to be the bane of my existence. Even though he lived just a few blocks away, he was always here hanging out with my brother like the losers that they both were.

They were going to be seniors this year, while I would be a junior. The only good thing in that sentence was after a year I would be rid of the both of them.

If Chase didn't annoy me to no end maybe I would have a crush on him, even I had to admit he was attractive. He had messy blond hair and grey eyes, a perfect jaw line and a nice build which made girls go crazy over him.

He should never have moved back.

So, I stole his motorcycle.

" Yeah, but Nash asked me to stay and edit the video, " he said giving me a toothy smile.

" You videotaped it! " I exclaimed spitting out all my milk over his blue shirt.

" Shit, " he screamed, jumping back.

" Oops. " I giggled.

He got up and angrily stomped up the stairs probably to borrow a shirt from my brother.

" I hate you! " he yelled.

It was funny the small things that could set guys off.

My parents came down to eat, my mom in a chipper mood as usual.

" You're up early Lexi, " my mom said surprised " Considering last night’s affairs"

" Thanks for coming to my rescue, " I said sarcastically.

I swear my parents liked Nash way more than me.

He was the golden child and I was the awkward and sarcastic one who got way better grades, while all he got was football trophies. But trophies were obviously more important than grades.

Like I said the sarcastic one.

" Race you down, " Nash yelled, sliding down the railing.

They both barrelled into the kitchen, shoving and pushing each other.

" Hello, my lovely baby sister. " Nash ruffled my hair affectionately.

" Delete it, " I said pushing his arm away.

He laughed and sat down ignoring me filling up his bowl.

" Oh dad, Chase needs a place to crash for awhile, " Nash began " His mom is renovating his house. "

" Again. " Chase sighed " I don't understand why she can't leave the damn thing as it is. "

" Doesn't this loser slum it here enough already? " I gaped.

" Don’t be rude Lexi, " my dad scolded, looking up from the paper " And of course you can. Chase is like a son to us. "

‘Chase is like a son to us. ’

Those infamous words that my parents liked to throw out so casually every once in awhile, always irked me, because then I imagined the scenarios if Chase was actually my brother which weren’t pretty scenarios at all.

Nobody as usual took my opinion into consideration like I said they liked Nash way better and maybe even Chase more than me at times.

" Awesome. ” Chase smiled.

“Lexi if I were you I would begin to pack your stuff. " Chase warned

" What madness! " I said surprised by his audacity.

As if he was ever going to take my room.

We all hopped into Nash's jeep with Chase shoving me out of the front seat and stealing it leaving me sit in the back.

" So Lexi, basement or couch? " Chase asked.

" I think you should take the basement the farther you are the better. " I smiled sweetly.

Nash almost hit a stop light and I shrieked.

" Shut up, you ugly banshee, " Chase said, covering his ears from my loud pitched squeal.

" You no good loaf of bread. " I lunged at him " Take that back. "

" Stop it, both of you, " Nash said " I'm trying to drive. "

" Trying is the key word. " Chase smirked " By the time we reach school I'll be dead and your poor sister will have died a virgin. "

I glared at his back. And whose fault was it that I was a virgin.

Theirs.

I could barely talk to a guy without both of them thundering in like my bodyguards.

Of course self appointed bodyguards, since I would never pay for their service.

Nash chuckled " Don't give her any ideas. "

We stopped in front of Oak High, named after the large Oak tree in front of the school.

How original.

" Nash, " a voice screeched.

Jessica my brother’s girlfriend skipped over in her red cheer leading outfit. Her shiny blond hair bouncing on her shoulder, like one of those shampoo advertisements.

My ears were bleeding, it was time for me to leave.

" Lexi. " Jessica fake smiled.

" Jessica, " I dragged.

" Did you gain weight? " she asked innocently.

" She has been eating a lot this summer. " Nash nodded.

Chase began laughing like a hyena, until I punched his gut which shut him up.

" Well I should go. " I hurried away.

" Lexi you just zoomed past me" April yelled.

I stopped in my track and turned to face my best friend April Tanner. I went to her and engulfed her in a hug, even though I saw her most of the summer it was always good to see her.

" Sorry April, " I said, " Jessica and my brother tag teamed me. I swear sometimes I wish I was the only child. "

Chase passed us smiling at something Nash said. April stared at him wistfully. A sigh escaping her glossed lips.

" He is so beautiful, " she said.

I shrugged " Whatever. "

" Lexi, I think I'm ready for him, " April said.

I doubt it, because April did this thing where she froze whenever Chase talked to her.

" You mean you're ready to have an actual conversation with him, " I said surprised.

She nodded.

April had been in love with Chase for year’s second grade to be exact, yet she never had the courage to tell him or have an actual conversation with him. I had no idea what she saw in him to be honest, besides his good looks of course.

" Okay, good luck, " I said.

I looked down at my schedule and headed for Biology class.

I walked in and realized I was one of the first ones here. That's what happened when my brother drove me I was either super early or super late.

The rest of class passed in a blur, where I tried not to sleep due to the lack of sleep I got last night.

" Hey guess what, " April said sitting in front of my table.

" What? " I asked eating my ham sandwich.

" Chase saw me in the hallway and said... " she paused dramatically " Looking good April. "

" That's so great. " I smiled genuinely happy for her.

" And I said thanks without stuttering. " she continued squealing.

" Congratulations, " I said knowing that it was a big deal for her.

Chase walked in then with a cheerleader draped on his arm. They sat at the table consisting of the cheerleaders and the jocks and I spotted him slide his hand discreetly up her skirt when they sat down.

How nauseating. Some of us were trying to eat.

" So how was class? " I asked distracting her so she wouldn't see her precious Chase with a girl.

" Boring. " she shrugged " Average. "

" Only two more years and we're done. " I smiled.

She nodded " Hopefully this year will be different. "

" Hopefully, " I said

And I had a faint feeling that it would.

c h a p t e r t w o

I opened the fridge and pulled out a Coke.

The first day of school was thankfully over and I could finally relax.

I took a long cold sip, before it was snatched from my hand.

Chase gulped it down, crushing the bottle in his hand.

" Idiot, " I said, " That was the last can. "

He grinned widely.

" Gross take a shower. " I wrinkled my nose.

He had just come from lacrosse practice and was sweating on my kitchen counter. His hair was plastered on his forehead.

" Give me a hug. " he spread his arms.

My eyes widened " No please, Chase don't. "

He came over to me. I hopped off my stool and made it two steps on the stairs, before he grabbed my waist and pulled me down. I screamed for help but we were the only ones home.

He turned me around wrapping his arms around me. His sweaty body touching mine I could feel the wetness coating his bicep as I struggled to push him off, but my hand kept slipping.

" This feels nice doesn't it, " he murmured against my hair rubbing my back soothingly.

I fought against his strong grip. I gave up after awhile and waited for him to pull back.

He finally pulled back.

" I hate you, " I said.

" I hate you, too. " he smiled.

" I have to take a shower now, " I grumbled.

" Let's save water and shower together. " Chase smirked.

I stared at him appalled.

" Not if you set me on fire and that was my only source of water, " I said.

" Whatever, it's your families bill that I was trying to save. " he shrugged.

I walked away to my room and took a shower.

I came out, hearing my phone and answered it.

“Hello. ”

“Lexi, I want to go shopping tomorrow after school, ” she said.

“Okay sure, ” I said.

“I need you to do me a favour before that, ” she said.

“What? ”

“It’s just that I realized today that I will have a lot of completion vying for Chase’s attention and I think it would be easier if I knew his type, ” she started.

I had no idea where this was going.

“Could you dig his mind tonight and find out what his type is? ” she pleaded.

“You know I hate talking to him unless it’s necessary, ” I said.

“Please for me, just this once, ” she begged.

“Fine. ” I sighed.

I hung up my phone just as my mom called me down for dinner.

Everyone was already seated, except my dad who was working late tonight. He had an important lecture tonight at Pepperdine University where he taught History. I saw Chase sitting in my seat. He smirked at me and took a large bite of his pasta.

I sat beside Nash, because it was either beside him or Chase.

" So how was the first day of school? " my mom asked.

" Dull, " I said.

" Well I had a great day, " Chase interrupted " Every girl wants to be with me, since it’s my last year. "

April’s crush ladies and gentlemen.

" I wonder why, " I murmured.

" What about you Nash? " my mom asked.

" It was great, " he said.

" That's good to hear" my mom nodded " Lexi, Sweetie why do you feel that way? "

My mum was a therapist and always asked how I felt and why I made that decision? She rarely grounded us, but just asked what was the reason behind our actions.

" Maybe next year, when tweedle dee and tweedle dum are gone. I can have some fun, have a couple dozen boyfriends, make some new experiences, " I said emphasizing the word experiences.

Chase dropped his fork dramatically and Nash looked like he wanted to scold me and shield me at the same time.

" Not funny, " Chase said.

" Lexi you’re upsetting them" my mom said.

" Don't be angry Lex. " Nash grabbed my hand " We're just trying to protect you, you haven't seen the way guys talk about girls in the locker room. "

I pulled my hand away " Well it should be my choice if I want to date or not. "

" Boys I don't understand why you're not giving her space, especially you Nash did you forget how it feels to fall in love already? " my mom asked.

Clearly he did, he was dating Satan after all.

" I'm not hungry anymore. Excuse me, " I said pushing my chair away.

I went to my room and collapsed on my bed closing my eyes. I didn't appreciate the way they were so protective, when they could do whatever they wanted with their lives and be with whomever they wanted. Especially Chase who hooked up with nearly every girl at school.

Someone knocked on my door.

" I don't feel like talking Nash" I called

The door opened anyways. I sighed annoyed.

" Just Chasey, " Chase said poking his head in.

Meet Chase Matthews everyone, the only person to have a nickname for himself.

" Get lost, " I said throwing my pillow but it missed and hit the door instead.

He strolled in, kicking the door closed with his leg.

" Get out, " I said.

" Cheer up, kiddo, " he said " You should be grateful you have two boys who are thinking about you and keeping you safe from the big bad wolf. "

" How funny, because I always thought that was you, " I said drily.

He laughed and placed his head on my lap.

I laughed despite myself. Damn his contagious laugh.

" I am the only person who can bring out so many emotions in you, " he said proudly.

" Maybe, " I said.

" I guess this is probably as good a time as any to tell you that I ate the last pudding, " he said.

" Chase! " I yelled.

He scrambled off my bed and dashed out the door.

“Wait Chase, ” I called.

He poked his head back in.

“I wanted to ask you some questions for my class, ” I said.

I might as well pick his brain for April, as I did promise her.

He narrowed his eyes “You’re lying. ”

“I promise I won’t hurt you, ” I said.

I pulled out a notepad and a pen to show him I was serious.

He walked back in and sat on the floor.

“What’s up? ”

“I’m doing a behavioural analysis on human mating and the attractions different people develop on each other, ” I lied, “So I wanted to know what kind of girl would attract you? ”

He stared up at the ceiling thoughtfully “A hot girl. ”

“Can you be more descriptive like blonde or brunette? ”

“Both, ” he said.

“Dressing style, casual or provocative? ” I asked.

“A little of both, ” he said.

“Music type? ”

“Rock or Indie, no Pop, ” he said.

“Vegetarian or Non? ” I asked.

“Doesn’t matter. ” he shrugged.

“Okay that’s all I need to know. ” I closed my notepad.

He stood up and walked to the door, before turning around to face me.

“This is for class right? ” he asked.

“Of course what else would it be? ” I asked innocently.

“Just some crazy idea that you were interested in me. ” he grinned.

“That is crazy. ”

“Let me tell you one thing Lexi, ” he said, “I love a challenge. ”

c h a p t e r t h r e e

I woke up the next morning and was in the midst of taking a hot shower, when suddenly the water ran cold.

I stepped out shivering in my towel.

" Nash, " I called.

" What? " he asked.

" Did you finish the hot water? " I yelled.

" That would be Chase. " he chuckled.

I stormed down to the basement, staring at Chase in his boxers. His finger on the waistband I struggled to tear my gaze from his tanned, muscular chest courtesy of all the time he spent on the lacrosse field.

He turned around.

" Oh you’re a little late. " he frowned " But I'd be happy to start the show all over again. "

He pulled a little of his boxers down.

" Stop! " I screamed.

" Or would you like to go first. " he smirked slowly looking at me.

I clutched my towel tighter and his smirk widened to a full blown grin.

" Why did you finish the water? " I asked annoyed.

" Because I can. " he shrugged.

I would have attacked him, but I'd rather not take the chance of dropping my towel.

" But since I hold you quite near and dear to my heart I should tell you there is a little hot water left in my bathroom. " he added.

I walked by him, regretting not having worn a robe.

He placed his arm blocking the door.

" I forgot to mention there is a condition. "

I raised a brow.

" I'll have to join you. " he smirked.

" Nash" I yelled " Chase wants to joi-"

He clamped his hand down on my mouth.

" Just take your shower, " he said " I'll revoke my condition this once. "

I made a show of untying my towel before slamming the door on his excited face.

Idiot.

I finished showering and got dressed, grabbing a bagel on the way out. Chase was standing in the driveway leaning on his white escalade. He looked like a model and I found it hard at times to handle how attractive he was, his dirty blond hair was in curls thanks to his shower and his white shirt hugged his chest perfectly.

" Where's Nash? " I asked, looking around.

" He's driving Jessica to school, until she gets a new car, " he said.

So I was stuck with him.

I loved Chase's car, it was so comfortable I always feel asleep in it, it was as comfy as my bed. I sat in my seat sighing in relief and I always got shotgun.

" So April got prettier over the summer, " I said trying to play cupid.

He started the car.

" You’re right she did, " he agreed.

" But you probably don't have a chance with her. " I shrugged.

" What do you mean? " he asked.

" You’re not her type. " I lied.

" I'm everyone's type, " Chase said proudly.

" Sure, " I said looking at my nails.

I looked up at him under my lashes and saw him thinking. I could practically see the hamster wheels spinning in his head. The only thing that bothered Chase more than studying and getting rid of his Spiderman sheets, was a girl not being interested in him.

I just got Chase to go after April.

I got off and slammed the door, before realizing my top was stuck between the door.

" Chase can you unlock the door, my top is stuck, " I said.

" Well I guess you’re in an itty bit of a situation, " he mocked.

" Come on, I'll be late, " I whined.

" Nope. " he smiled brightly.

I attempted to pull it out myself, when I heard the fabric rip. I then made it worse by moving back to assess the damage and it ripped through the middle revealing my black lace bra.

" Chase, " I called to his retreating form.

" What? " he asked annoyed.

Oh so he was annoyed. I was the one who could get suspended for this.

" I ripped my top, " I said.

“Really? ” he asked eagerly, turning around.

I attempted to cover myself.

“What am I supposed to do about it? ” he asked.

" Okay you know what never mind, " I said " I'll just walk around with my bra showing and hopefully. I'll get some potential suitors. "

" Suitors? " he walked towards me.

Oh he picked up his pace, when he heard about other boys, not that one of my favourite tops was destroyed.

He saw me and gulped, his Adams apple bobbing up.

" You can't walk around like that, " he said, his eyes glued to my chest.

I pulled the material tighter to cover myself and he raised his eyes to my face.

Pervert.

He removed his t-shirt and tossed it to me.

I tossed it back.

" I like my top better now. It's less constricting, " I said taunting him.

" Alexandria, you will put on my shirt, " he growled stepping forward.

" Make me. " I raised my chin.

He ripped the rest of my top and pulled it down my shoulders, leaving me in my bra. I gasped my eyes widening. He pulled his shirt over my neck. I let him put my hands through, dressing me.

He stood shirtless.

" That wasn't so hard, " he said back in his cheerful mood.

" Don't touch me again, " I said blushing from his touch.

" If you listen to me, " he said " I won't have to. "

He walked away. I tied his shirt which was covering my shorts into a knot a little above my waist.

" So Chase was totally flirting with me today, " April blurted her green eyes shining.

We were on our way to the mall and I knew April had been holding back something the entire way to her car.

" I may have given him a little encouragement, " I said.

" Really, what did you say? " she asked leaning forward.

" That you weren't interested in him. "

" But I am, " she said confused.

" Chase likes girls, he can't have, " I said.

" So that's why he has been so nice to me today" she said.

I nodded.

" Thank you so much Lexi, " she squealed " You are the best friend ever. "

" I also know his taste, ” I said.

She leaned forward eagerly.

“You have to start listening to Rock and Indie, ” I said.

She frowned “But I like Pop. ”

I wrinkled my nose, like Chase I hated Pop music, in my opinion it was overplayed and repetitive.

“Well not anymore, ” I said, “And for clothes he wants a little trashy. ”

She stared at her shorts and graphic t-shirt, April loved graphic t-shirts and owned a large collection.

“I guess I’ll have to do a lot of shopping, ” she murmured.

“April I have to say this, but do you really want to change yourself for a guy? ” I asked.

“I’m not changing just advancing, ” she said.

She parked and we walked out. We were at Malibu Country Mart and I knew I was in for a long day of walking and exhaustion.

“That looks like something Jessica would wear? ” I said.

“I don’t know, I like it, ” she said.

So far most of the clothes April bought looked like something Jessica would give her stamp of approval to.

I watched as she rang up her final purchase of the day. April had just drained her allowance for the next three months which was quite sad since she was trying to save up for a new car.

“If this doesn’t have Chase falling for me, I don’t know what will, ” she said.

After everything she did today Chase had better fall for her or I might just have to push him.

c h a p t e r f o u r

I was walking towards April's locker when I saw Chase leaning on her locker talking to her I had to admit April looked great, her brown hair was in curls and she was wearing a short green dress and heels.

I heard her giggle and flip her hair and saw Chase smirk. Huh maybe all it took was a new wardrobe and a boost of confidence to get Chase's attention.

She walked away towards me, her face glowing.

" I had an actual conversation with him, " April said, " I never stuttered or freaked out or anything. "

" Good for you, " I said.

We sat at our lunch table.

" No lunch? " April asked, noticing my lack of a packaged lunch.

" Chase stole it, " I said, " He's crashing at our place and he is so annoying. "

" He's staying at your place, " she said.

" Unfortunately. "

" Lexi you have to let me sleepover tonight, " she pleaded her eyes widening " Please, please, please. "

I laughed " Fine. "

She threw her arms around me overjoyed " It will all be worth it, when we finally start dating. "

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" I bought my hottest pajamas, " April said, spreading out a cute blue tank top with matching short shorts on my bed.

" Adorable, " I said.

" I hope Chase likes it, " she said, biting her lip.

" He's a boy, he'll like anything short, " I reassured.

She nodded, " Okay I'll go change. "

I was eating popcorn on my bed, in my sweats. I forgot what it was like to have a crush, to dress up and flirt. It had been a long time, since anyone had made my heart flutter.

" You look cute, " I said " Just let your hair down. "

" Popcorn, " I offered.

She waved it off, " I don't want butter breath. "

She pulled out her hair tie, letting her brown hair cascade down her shoulder. I gave her a thumbs up and stood up.

" Now let's go watch TV downstairs, " I said, grabbing my bowl.

Nash and Chase were sitting on the couch watching some football game. I sat beside Nash letting April sit beside Chase.

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