Leah

"Leah? Earth to Leah?" A voice said, trying to bring me out of my day dreaming. I was just to deep in to care for the voice.

"Ow!" I yelped and looked at the perpetrator who pinched my cheek. I rubbed my cheek soothingly. Damn that hurt.

"Finally, what the heck has you so lost in your head ?" Kayla asked curiously. We were currently sitting at my kitchen table working on an English assignment that was due tomorrow.

I looked down at my paper only to see a blank sheet staring back at me. Not a single word was written on it.

"Leah, what were you day dreaming about?" Kayla asked once more trying to pry some information out of me.

A blush rise to my cheeks as the memories came rushing back flooding every inch of my mind.

"Didn't think I would let you go twice in one day, did you?" Jace said a devious smile played on his lips.

I glanced up to his face. He had recently showered the tips of his hair was still slightly damp and brushed slightly across his forehead. The scent of his body wash filled my senses. Does he use Axe body wash? It smells like it.

Leah, not the time.

I stepped back to put some space between us. We were just a little too close for my liking. "Should I remind you that I was actually kidnapped?" I told him.

"Uh, funny. I see that you didn't make an attempt to escape." He said with a quirked eyebrow.

"Sorry. Unlike you, your friends are actually fun." I threw the insult directly at him.

Jace's face flashed fake hurt as he place a hand on his heart. "Excuse me? You think those idiots are fun?"

"Excuse me, they are not idiots." I defended as I crossed my arms across my chest. Okay maybe they are, but just a little bit.

"Thanks Leah!" I heard a voice yell from afar. Sounded like Luke.

I shook my head, but couldn't help the smile that landed on my face. They really are idiots.

Jace shook his head also. He grabbed my arm and tugged me towards the exit of the building. "As great as this day has been," Jace said with sarcasm laced in his voice. "It's late and we have to get you home."

I pulled my phone out of my back pocket and looked at the time. 8:50pm it read. Crap. I was too wrapped up with the guys that I didn't realize the time. My mom is going to kill me.

Jace led us to his black Audi RS 5. I will never get over how gorgeous that car is. He held open the passenger door and allowed me to slide into the seat. I let my body settle into the smooth leather of the seat.

He started the car allowing it to roar to life and pulled out onto the main road. "Don't fall asleep, yet." He warned sparing me a pointed look.

"I'm not gonna fall asleep." I said defensively as I returned the look.

"Address." He demanded.

I narrowed my eyes towards him and huffed, but still gave him my address. "1483 Meadow Creek Drive."

Jace nodded and continued driving towards the direction of my house.

I looked out the window and towards the passing street lights. The weight of the day fell heavily on my eyes and I could feel myself drift in and out of consciousness before I let it take over completely. I know and even after I said this wasn't gonna happen.

It only felt like a minute past when I felt a warm presence near my body causing my eyes to fluttered open to see Jace's face near mine. His hazel eyes stared deeply into my own. So many emotions swirling within them, I couldn't pinpoint one.

Unconsciously, I bit my bottom lip. It was a nervous habit I had picked up and automatically his eyes landed on it. His eyes flashed back to mine, only this time darker than before. His hand reached forward taking a piece of my dark hair and tucking it behind my ear. His fingertips slight brushing against my cheek. Such a small action cause tingles to erupt with me.

Jace leans forward and on cue my eyes fluttered close. I felt his warm breath against my cheek as he inched closer.

The anticipation rising with in me. Waiting for him.

His lips ever so slightly brushed against my own.

Waiting.

Wanting.

And the next thing I know the warmth of him was gone. Poof. My eyes shot open to see Jace back in his seat looking straight ahead, not sparing me a glance. His aura ridged.

"We're here." He stated with a steady voice as if what just occurred never happened.

I looked out the window to see my house right in front of me.

Oh.

"Thanks." I said softly reaching for the car door handle.

"What are boyfriends for?" He said with humor in his voice. It was forced. I looked back to see a smile on his lips. Even that was forced. What was running through his mind right now? 

"I'll see you at school tomorrow." He nodded and I bid him goodbye before walked into my house. I heard the sound of tires on the gravel as I opened my front door signaling that he had left. Closing the door once inside, I rested my back against it.

What was I expecting? What did I want?

Surely I didn't want to kiss Jace.

Did I?

The thought of our almost kiss sent heat running through my body.

What the hell is going on with me?

"Nothing." I told Kayla knowing very well that the blush on my cheeks said differently.

She narrowed her eyes towards me not believing a word that left my mouth. I had already filled her in on my day with the guys because if I didn't she would of had my head. I also needed to tell her that I didn't ditch her on purpose. But I did leave out the almost kiss part with Jace.

I didn't even know what it was.

Kayla was excited that I was venturing out a bit as I am always locked away in my room or just hanging out with her. But I can tell she's a little disappointed that she's was not included and I'm not about let her feel left out.

Speaking of Jace.

I haven't seen much of a him the pass couple of days after our encounter. He wasn't in class or even around school. Honestly, I'm starting to wonder where he is. Or if he just fell off the face of the earth.

Seems like someone is starting to care.

I swatted that thought away like it was a mosquito that was in my face. No way.

Nope, can't be.

"So, I heard that there's a party tonight." Kayla said stealing me away from my thoughts once more. I glanced over at her to see her dark eyes filled with hope. I knew where this was going.

"A party? Didn't we just go to one?" I asked turning my attention back to my paper. Maybe if I don't look at her I can get away with it.

"Technically, no. That was kind of a school event." She answered lowering her head to find my eyes. I turned my head away from her. I was not falling into her trap.

"Well technically, I'm not going." I told her plainly.

"Leah, please." She pleaded. "It's Jax Livingston's party, you know the captain of the basketball team? The super hot captain?"

I turned back around and arched a brow. "Is that suppose to convince me?"

She gave me her puppy dog eyes. No! I thought I was safe from those! "Please." She said using her cute voice.

"Kay." I said sternly trying not fall into her trap.

"Please Lee."

"It's Thursday night." I countered.

"Please." Her voice getting cuter.

"We have homework." I told her trying not look at her.

"Pleaseee." She tried once more the cuteness level at an all time high.

I felt my walls breaking down. Damn you, Kayla. "Fine! Only if your homework is finished." I told her channeling my inner mother.

Kayla smirked and handed her finished English assignment to me. "Done."

"I hate you." I muttered in frustration.

"Love you too, Lee."

***

Walking into booming house, all I could see is people dancing, drinking, and playing beer pong. Your typical and very cliché high school party.

Kayla decided to dress me up in a black high waisted mini skirt that hugs my hips and had a small slit at the side and a white long sleeved crop top with black lace stockings underneath. Trust me, I tried to change the outfit but she wasn't having it.

My dark hair was down in wavy curls and of course she got her hand on makeup. It was natural, I made sure she didn't go too crazy with it.

I honestly didn't have a choice in anything on my body right now. But, I'll give Kayla credit, she did know how to dress a girl up.

Kayla herself was dressed in a navy blue corset top with a white mini skirt. She made a simple outfit look amazing. Her dark blond hair was done half up and down. Her makeup a bit more glam then mine.

I let my eyes scan the crowded house for a moment taking in everyone and everything and they landed on one person.

Nate.

And I'm not gonna lie, just the sight of him made all the old memories flood back into my mind.

He was dressed in a light blue button down shirt, sleeves rolled up to his elbow and dark blue jeans which somehow seem to complement his dark blue eyes. His light brown hair was in his usually up position but slightly messy like he ran his hand through it a few times.

He was talking to one of guys who were on the basketball team, his name I'm not sure of. And as if he felt my eyes on him, he looked over. Our eyes connecting and for a moment I froze.

He scanned over my body, from head to toe and back. And I would be lying if I said that didn't cause me to blush. When his eyes met mine again, they were darker than usual and intense like he craved something.

I broke eye contact and focused back on Kayla who was weaving through the crowd. I followed her trying to clear my thoughts of Nate.

We will never happen.

Get it together, Leah.

Nate only likes you as a friend.

I was still so wrapped up in my thoughts that I only snapped out of them when a pair of hands covered my eyes.

"Guess who?" A deep and familiar voice whisper in ear. Small tingles ran down my back. Who else would it be? Jace.

"The asshole that's been ignoring me for the past couple of days." I turned around and gave him a pointed look or I tried too.

Cause damn, he looked hot. Too hot for my anger to stay.

He had a dark red t-shirt on that just had to hug his upper body perfectly, the color made his tan skin stand out even more, and a pair of black jeans. His dark brown hair was his usually tousled and sexy style.

His hazel eyes just scanned down my body taking in every inch. Just his small action caused heart pick up it's pace.

I could feel a set of a familiar eyes on us. I knew without turning around the intense gaze was from Nate.

"Who are you looking this hot for?" He questioned with his eyes glued to me. Oh Kayla, this was the reason for this outfit. To get him all riled up.

And it was working.

I couldn't help the blush made its way to my cheeks. He thinks I look hot? Ugh, Leah stop being a hormonal teenage girl.

I internally shook my head. No.

This is a game.

Play the game and play it well.

I took a step closer, closing our distance. We were face to face. I placed a delicate hand on his chest and leaned in close to his ear, not before catching the sent of his intoxicating cologne.

Does he always have to smell this good?

"Definitely not for you." I whispered softly into his ear. Just as I was about to take a step back, Jace grabbed my hand that was on his chest and held onto it keeping me in place.

"You're getting into dangerous territory." He warned with a mischievous smirk on his lips. "Be careful, sweetheart."

I quirked a brow. Sweetheart? "Mhm, I think I'll take that chance." I teased. I could tell he was enjoying this banter. I would be lying if I said I wasn't also. "Don't get too jealous tonight." I gave him a wicked smile as he released my hand.

"Don't temp me." He said with his eyes glancing down to my lips for a brief moment.

I didn't say anything else. I gave him one last smile before turning on my heels. I grabbed Kayla, who was talking to a friend and pulled her towards the opening to the kitchen.

I could feel Jace's eyes burning into my back as I walk away. Perfect, exactly how I want it.

I wasn't sure where the courage was coming from, but I wasn't ready to let it go.

It's time to have fun.

And I need a drink.

***

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