Invisible To Her Bully (Jessa and Noah) novel Chapter 56

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Chapter 56

Jessa

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The stadium was still buzzing, cheers echoing through the cool night air as the scoreboard flashed WINNER in bold, glowing letters. My heart was still hammering, my voice hoarse from yelling as I clutched Mariah’s

arm.

Our school had pulled it off.

Jackson had led the team like the star quarterback he was, and Noah… well, Noah had played like a man possessed. That last tackle? The interception? My chest swelled with pride just thinking about it.

Mariah squeezed my arm, practically vibrating with excitement. “Come on, Jessa! Let’s go congratulate Jackson and the guys!”

I froze.

Standing on the field, in the middle of all those people–most of whom probably didn’t even know my name -felt like stepping into a spotlight I wasn’t sure I wanted. My stomach twisted, anxiety creeping up my throat. “I don’t know…” I mumbled, biting my lip.

Mariah rolled her eyes dramatically. “Oh no, you are not backing out now. Your brother just crushed it out there, and Noah-” she smirked knowingly, “-well, Noah might appreciate seeing you a little closer too. You look amazing tonight, Jess. Let’s go.”

Before I could protest, she tugged me down the bleachers and into the flow of students heading toward the field.

As we reached the bottom, I spotted Jackson surrounded by a swarm of teammates and fans, everyone clapping him on the back and shouting congratulations. He looked completely at home in the chaos, his grin wide and confident.

But then my eyes found him.

Noah Carter.

He stood a few feet away, his dark hair damp with sweat, his jersey clinging to his broad shoulders and chest. Even from a distance, he looked like a force of nature–strong, unstoppable, untouchable.

And then… he saw me.

It felt like the entire stadium went silent. Our eyes locked, and something inside me fluttered wildly. His expression shifted, softening in a way that made my breath catch.

Mariah gave me a sly grin. “Uh–oh. Someone’s got tunnel vision,” she teased, but I barely heard her.

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Before I could even speak, his thumb brushed across it, smearing it slightly. Then he stepped even closer, towering over me, his presence so overwhelming I forgot how to breathe.

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