All Chapters of Stuck With My Bully Until Graduation: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

_Harper’s POVStepdad number three lasted for thirty months. That’s a new record.Usually, all the men my mom has been with barely last twenty-four months except my dad.I stood at the edge of the city cemetery, rain soaking through my black dress as I watched them lower James into the ground.My mother sobbed into Klaus’s chest, and he patted her back as he checked his watch.Klaus is my mom’s best friend, and I have known him ever since I was little.Out of every man I knew with my mother, he is the only one that has stayed beside her for years without dying or leaving.I watched everyone else cry, but I didn’t.I stopped crying after David, my first stepdad.Soon, everyone departed from there and headed back home, and just like that, we returned to our normal life.For the next month, everything was good—or maybe not.“Harper, honey, come here,” Mom called as soon as I stepped into the house after a shitty day at school.I had to deal with some jerk taunting me all day at the cafe

_Harper’s POVMarla opened the door for me at a quarter past twelve and let me in.“I spoke with Jace after you left, and I assure you that you won’t have anything to worry about,” she said as she led me to the room I will be staying in.My room was next to Jace’s. I knew it the second Marla opened the door.The wall thumped with bass. Something heavy hit the floor and then a grunt.“He is just working out,” Marla said, pushing my boxes inside.“He is very dedicated to the team. You will get along, I promise.”I nodded like a statue, setting the bag in my hand down and staring at the room.“Your mother said you like pink a lot,” she said, referring to the designs.At least she knows that one thing about me.“Thanks,” I muttered.The door shut as she left while I stood there, surrounded by boxes.I listened to Jace Carter do push-ups on the other side of my wall.I can do this. It’s six months. I will tutor him, get my Harvard letter, and never see him again.I grabbed the sandwich I

_Harper's POVI sat on the edge of the bed, completely still, staring at the floor.The hunger I felt earlier was gone, replaced with a hot and uncomfortable feeling.I grabbed my pillow and screamed into it.I took a few seconds to calm down.Then wondered when she had gotten there.Like the universe decided there wasn't enough barrier between me and Jace Carter's personal life.I had to see his butt!I threw the sheets over my head to avoid hearing anything, but the image replayed instantly.Goodness, he is so disgusting.I pressed the pillow harder over my face, trying to block out the memory, to no avail.I shot up from the bed, frustrated."This is stupid."I rushed downstairs, grabbing a glass of water just to distract myself.I remained in the living room until ten, falling asleep on the couch before heading back to my room.She should be gone by now.I heaved, climbing back into bed, and closed my eyes.But my sleep was filled with nightmares and horrible sights of Jace.Drea

_Jace POV cont.The moment I walked into the house, I didn't wait before ascending the stairs to escape to my room. Mum stopped me and I let out a low grunt."What?" I snapped.Little miss Busybody spoke instead."Hey, don't be rude to your mum. You didn't even thank her for picking you up from school," she said.I let out a dry scoff."Maybe because she never did that before."Mum's face twitched into a frown. The same displeased look she always held for me, but I didn't stop, knowing how much it would upset her."It's really irritating to see you trying so hard, Dr. Marla," I said and didn't wait before leaving.As I opened my door, I heard the freak's voice."Don't mind him. He's just a big baby," she said.I clenched my jaw and slammed the door shut behind me.I threw my bag on the floor and jumped onto the bed. I took out my phone to check the hockey group chat. From their messages, they all seemed to be doing well without me.I flipped the phone onto the bed and shut my eyes,

Harper POVI was still fuming over my phone when Quinn rushed over, startling me from behind."Hey, girl. Are you still here?" she asked in a hushed breath.I frowned, not in the mood for any of her gossip. "What is it, Quinn?""Reagan is out there, accusing you of ruining her relationship with Jace," she let out.I clenched the phone in my hand. "That nonsense again." I breathed angrily.I ignored Quinn who was so flabbergasted by how calm I was and walked out of the bathroom. She didn't let it go but continued."Did you really do it, Perry?" she asked impatiently. "If it is true, I'm so glad you finally got your revenge…""I didn't," I stated firmly, turning slightly to her.I had barely turned into the hallway when something cold and sticky suddenly splashed all over me.A sharp gasp escaped my lips as bright red fruit punch soaked through my shirt, dripping slowly down my arms and onto the floor.For one horrible second, I just stood there frozen.My eyes dropped to the mess sta