Jason's POV:
Okay, I get it. I'm officially hopeless and borderline crazy, but I can't help it. The moment I thought she might be expelled, something inside me snapped. All my usual calm and logic went out the window, and suddenly nothing mattered but her.
I could tell people were shocked when they saw me sit down next to her. I'm sure it was the last thing anyone expected, especially after all the tension between us. But I didn't give a damn. Let them stare. Let them whisper. Anyone who had any plans of taunting her, of throwing snide comments her way because of the rumor Amber spread, quickly changed their minds when they saw me sitting there, throwing glares sharp enough to cut through steel.
One thing I've learned over the years is that power comes with its perks. People don't mess with you. They don't dare cross lines they'd usually toe if you weren't around. And right now, I was using every ounce of that power to shield Ella, whether she wanted it or not.
