doing?” I held back an eye roll. “I am not your bad girl and fine considering some asshole almost gave me a heart attack.” “ You’re feisty today. I like it.” He winked pulling me closer to him by the hips. I slapped his hands but he didn’t flinch. “ Jared what do you want? It’s too early to deal with you.” I practically whined not caring that I sounded like a bratty three year old. He let me go and smiled. “Since you asked. Want to go to a party tonight?” I blinked surprised at his question. Then I smiled. “Is Jared McKingsley asking me out on a date?” I laughed because it just wasn’t like Jared to do something like that. He scoffed giving me a disgusted look. “Emilie I told you I wanted to bang you not date you. There is a big difference.” Ouch, that hurt a little. “It’s just there is a party tonight and since you will be over at my house already for the project, I thought it would be cool to check out.” I bit my lip thinking it over. Was going to a party with Jared smart? I mean when I got there I could just ditch him and it would only look like we walked in at the same time. I don’t want rumors going around that we are hanging out. I don’t need Conner getting any ideas. Being in school with Jared is different but if Conner thinks we hangout outside of it, there will be trouble. And I know for a fact Conner will be there, he rarely missed parties. I nod finally. “No funny business though! I don’t want you drugging my drink and then I wake up the next morning in bed with you and I find out we had sex.” Jared pretended to be offended. “Please Emilie; I wouldn’t have to drug you to get you in bed.” “ You’re right.” I answered back. His eyebrows shot up with surprise. “ You would have to kill me first.” I laughed slapping his cheek and walking around him. He caught up and walked next to me slinging an arm over my shoulder. “Babe, why do you fight it off so much? You are just in denial. We both know we want each other.” I turned my head a little and looked at him with an ‘are-you-stupid’ look. “Jared, I can barely stand you most of the time. What makes you think I want to have sex with you?” “ Have you seen this body and face?” He asked like I was the stupid one. “Plus, you need a really good lay, you seem stiff and I am just the guy to help you with that.” He started massaging one of my shoulders. I glared at him shrugging off his arm. “You are the reason I am so tense. You cause me to go crazy.” “ Crazy with lust. I bet all you think is how hot I am.” I halted in my steps and pushed Jared up against the locker’s. His eyes went wide and his breath hitched. I leaned in so our lips brushed the tiniest bit. I took in a rugged breath and let it out fanning his lips. “You’re so right. All I can think about is ripping your clothes off and taking you. Hard.” I ran my lips over his jaw and up his cheek. Looking him right in the eye I said, “I like being in control.” I moved off of him and smiled. “Is that what you wanted to hear?” His mouth was agape and I don’t think I have ever seen him so surprised. “Like I told you Jared the only way you will get me is if I am dead.” He composed himself. Adjusting his shirt and fitting his jacket back into the right place. “Whatever.” Then his eyes meet mine and a spark grew in them. “Wait. You aren’t a virgin anymore?” I cocked an eyebrow. “How did you come up with that and why are you asking?” “ Well you said you like being in control. I’m pretty sure a virgin wouldn’t say that about sex.” I mentally hit myself; I just had to give him payback didn’t I? Lying I answered, “I like to be in control with everything.” Vague. Perfect, all I had to do was be vague and he couldn’t catch me. I didn’t want to have the discussion of losing my virginity. Especially of all people, it to be Jared McKingsley. Not on my lists of things to