(Sierra’s POV)

We had a lot to do for the homework. Math, English, and history. It wasn’t too bad, since we had some of the answers on our laptops. I put my blue-light glasses on, and started to read the history assignment. 

(Jacob’s POV)

As I was doing my math homework, I noticed Sierra putting her glasses on, and I watched her read. Her eyes moved really quickly as she read, it was a bit of a turn-on. I shook my head, and continued working on my math. 

(Sierra’s POV)

After an hour or so, I finished everything. I do things pretty quickly, including reading quickly. The math homework wasn’t too bad, but the 5 last questions were kinda difficult, so I used a calculator. I also helped out Josh with the last 5 as well. 

He is a pretty smart guy, including a cute one too. *gasp* Omg, his birthday is coming up, including mine too! I should plan something for him. Maybe a weekend trip? I don’t know what to do?! I’ll ask some of his friends for some ideas. 

(Jacob’s POV)

I finished everything a couple minutes after Sierra did. So, in total, I finished all my homework in 1 hour and 10 minutes. The 10 minutes were me just watching Sierra read. She’s the prettiest thing I have ever seen in my life. I don’t know what my life would be like if I hadn’t met Sierra. 

Also my birthday is coming up, including hers. I have something planned out already, and it includes something that is her most favorite. So, I am hoping she likes it. 

(Sierra’s POV)

There were 9 days until Jacob’s birthday, and I had told all of his friends to meet up at the field. “Alright, so I want all of you to write down some ideas for his birthday, and then put them in this bucket right here, when you are done.” I told them. They nodded their heads, and started writing. 

(Jacob’s POV)

It was a cold spring day, and Sierra had been sleeping over at my house for the past couple weeks. Her parents have been pretty mean to her, and I remember the night she first came over. 

(FLASH BACK)

It was raining heavily, with the wind pounding on the door and windows. I could barely see the outside with the rain covering everything. I suddenly then heard a soft knock on the door. Huh, I didn’t know mom invited someone. I went over to the front door, and as soon as I opened it… Sierra stood there shivering, with a cut on her lip, and her knees were bleeding. 

I felt great concern for her, and I was about to open my mouth to speak. “Jacob..” She managed to say. I sighed softly. I gulped. I then let her inside, and took off her wet jacket, shoes, and socks. Tears slowly started filling my eyes when I saw her back. 

“My baby…..my sweetling,” I whispered to myself. I pulled her to me, and she soon started to cry. “Can you tell me what happened to your back?” I asked her as I lifted her chin. She quietly sighed. “I guess.” She sniffled. 

“It was about an hour ago that everything was completely normal, until my dad started talking about his boss to my mom. He was kinda obsessed with her. My mom then got angry, and slapped him across his face. Then my dad stood up, and aggressively choked my mom. His exact words were: Don’t ever slap me ever again. But after he said that, my mom kicked him to the floor. ” She then started to cry. 

I pulled her to my chest. “It’s ok, you’re safe. I’m here to protect you.” I whispered. I then heard her sigh. She then took a breath. “I know. Anyway, after that happened, my mom went to the pantry closet, and grabbed something to protect herself. My dad then got up from the floor, and walked toward me. I then got scared: Dad, get away from me.” “He didn’t move away, his eyes kept focused on me and then started to punch me. Now, the scars you see on my back, those are from my dad when I was 10, for some odd reason, he thought I was being a horrible kid, so he whipped me across the back twice.” 

“Then, I fell on the ground and skinned my knees when I was running to your house.” She finished. “Oh, Sierra, I’m so sorry you went through that.” I said, as I brought her close to me. She then wrapped her arms around me, and then started to cry heavily. I wrapped my arms around her more tightly. 

I was in tears when she finished, I couldn’t believe she went through that. My chest rose and fell with each breath I struggled to get. I was completely dying of pain when she finished her story. 

Her blue eyes were still full of tears, and I saw she was about to go on another verge of tears. I brought my face close to her, and gently kissed her trembling lips.I pulled away after a few minutes of gentle kisses, and looked at her face. 

I don’t deserve someone like her. She’s perfect, but I’m not perfect for her. 

(After this, imagine a night of *smeggy time* That’s what they did, and why I wrote, Sierra is dressed in her pajamas from last night. Just letting you know)