"Jeni, ugh! Shut the fuck up!" My Friend Jeniffer was beyond pissing me off. Apparently she has a thing or the new guys or i should say Micheal and his egotistical, inconsiderate brother Colten. There is nothing remotely special about them, and personally i believe they were put on this earth to ruin my life.

"Have you had a good look at them Cassie? I mean they are incredibly hot, like smoking hot." Jeni stated. I was nodding before she completed her sentence.

"Yes, yes i have had a perfect look at them both, seeing as i stay right across the street from them." Jeni's eyes began to beam with excitement as she heard this.

"Jeni, you know the rules." Whitney interrupted our little chat. Jeni turned, surprised to hear Whitney speak to her. "Football, basketball, baseball, swimming and track athletes are OUR type of men whether you like it or not, we have a high status at this school and i expect us as cheerleaders to remain the prime leaders of this pathetic little place. Understood? You of all people should understand this since you went to great lengths to make the squad." Whitney gave Jeni an ominous expression, which indeed made her cringe in her seat.

"I understand Whit."

"Good." What was Whitney talking about? Jeni going through great lengths to get on the squad, what did she do? How far did she go? I will question this one day but not now. Its sad to know that Jeni cant date her exact type now that shes a cheerleader and i understand how she feels so maybe i should give her a little break when she begins drooling over Michael and...Colten. I looked up when i heard a familiar laugh. One i'd heard all weekend. Taking a seat in the farthest corner of my AP class, so they are smart. There is no doubt about it since they are in an advanced placement class. Micheal sat across from Colten and three other guys sat around them. They've made friends already. After what i'd said? I shook my head and began to stare at the surprising scene in front of me without realizing it and i caught Coltens eye. I immediately turned my head away but still stared out the corner of my eye, he wasnt frowning at all, he was...smiling...amused. Did my reaction amuse him? Did he expect my reaction to be the way it was. Embarrassed i placed my head, cradled in my arms, on my desk.

"Cassie?"

"Hmmm?"

"Are you okay?" I lifted my head to look at Candice. My real best friend, the one i can always count on. As a reflex reaction i nodded to answer her question. I knew she didnt believe me but i could've at least tried.

"We'll talk about it later, in private, we dont have to talk now." I nodded in agreement. She knows me so well. Candice sat down in the desk next to mine when the tardy bell rang loudly throughout the school. Mrs Cherry walked into the classroom and of course, as she does all the time, gets the attention from most perverted guys. Shes a beautiful woman but i dont think she should be aloud to teach at a grade level where male hormones are at their worst. Shes tall, thin, like me, and has straight black hair, her skin is rosy which makes me wonder...is that her real hair color?

"Welcome back class, i suspect you've had a safe and well-rested weekend? If not, im sorry to bust your teenage bubbles, but...POP QUIZ! Clear your desk except for a pencil and remember all pop quizzes in my class are 15 percent of your grade. It may not be much but they do add up, so think about the questions before you answer." Evil! I forgot to mention that. She is totally evil!

"I think Mrs. and Mr. Cherry need to have sex more often." Whitney whispered to me. Candice, Jeni, and I all chuckled under our breaths. "Whats funny? Im just stating the truth." She whispered.

"Well dont let Mrs. Cherry hear you because you know the truth hurts." Candice whispered.

"I suspect that you're jealous of Mrs. Cherry because shes getting more sex then you Whitney." I whispered through a laugh. Whit turned bright scarlet and faced forward in her seat. Right on time, Mrs. 'no sex' Cherry began passing out the pop quizzes. When i had gotten mine i mentally thanked God that it was multiple choice. Simple, simple, simple. Im usually the first person done with all pop quizzes. Within 5 minutes i finished my quiz and raised my hand for it to be picked up. Surprisingly, i wasn't the first one finished. Mrs. Cherry quietly picked up my quiz and placed it with the other. I scanned the room to see the other person not working and saw Colten staring at me. My face became hot. Am i blushing? I am blushing! Then again i cant look away. His beautiful blue eyes are staring straight at me. Why cant i look away, and why is my heartbeat speeding up.

"Cassie!" Candice whispered. I turned my attention to her. She had finished her test and were looking at me with a shocked expression. I must have still been blushing because her facial expression had changed. I shook my head. I dont need this. I cant believe i react so much to him. Does he make me that nervous? What is happening to me?

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When the final bell rang for school to be out for the day i rushed out of my American history class, Candice trailing behind me.

"What is up with you, ever since this morning you've been acting strange and what is up with you and that guy? Why were you two staring at each other like that? Cassie, im suppose to be your best friend, you dont tell me anything anymore. Cassie! are you listening to me!" Like what? How were we looking at each other?

"Like what?"

"What do you mean?"

"How were we looking at each other Candice, i dont know?"

"Like you both share some dirty little secret, like you two are hiding something. What are you hiding from me Cassie?"

"Im not hiding anything, and i dont know if he is! we hardly know each other and he's a fucking pain in my ass! I could never love him!" I blabbed on.

"Cassie...no one said anything about you loving this guy...i was just asking if you two knew something everyone else didnt know."

"Oh, umm...i knew that." Candice looked worried. I dont blame her. Im worried about myself. My own thoughts aren't safe right now.

"Hey Cassie!" Michael called from a distance. I knew that voice anywhere. I turned around to face him and saw Colten standing next to him. This guy is haunting me.

"Hey Michael, whats up?"

"Heading home, what about you?"

"The same."

"Wait, Cassie we have cheerleading practice, aren't you coming?"

"No." I said sadly. "im grounded."

"Oh damn, why, how'd that happen?" I didnt really feel like explaining the whole ordeal.

"Long story, kinda tired, dont feel like explaining."

"Are you riding with that guy again Cassidy or do you need a ride home?" Colten asked.

"I can walk!" I replied, my voice raising an octave.

"Well i'll walk with you then." Colten said, his voice cool, calm, and collected.

"Why? I dont need an escort home Colten!" He shrugged.

"I guess chivalry is the only option i have right now."

"I told you already, that i hate you so leave me the fuck alone!" I yelled. I could feel my face heating up and the look on everyone in the parking lots face was shocked. I said such harsh things, and in public. "Colten, im sorry."

"No, its ok."

"You can walk me if you want, im sorry." This is so embarrassing. I grabbed Colten by the arm and dragged him towards the sidewalk. "What are you doing, are you trying to embarrass me! You know damn well you aren't that nice!"

"Im sorry Cassidy. I only wanted to walk you so i could apologize about yesterday. Im really sorry."

"yeah right."

"Im being completely truthful. Actually, truth is, i like you." W-w-what! He w-what! Me? He and me i mean I? WHAT!?

"What?"

"I like you."

"Wait? What? You cant be serious! You hate me!" There was a long silence as we walked.

"Yeah i do,"

"Okay now im confused."

"I hate you because i like you, does that clear anything up?"

"No"

"Stop acting like a blond." I glared at him. "sorry."

"Okay, explain what you're talking about Colten because from what i remember, you absolutely, positively hate me with a passion and i feel the exact same way about you, there is no like in this relationship."

"You really think you can fool me Cassie Mai? You know somewhere deep down, you think im hot, and i know in the two almost three days we've known each other, you've at least once thought about banging me so tell me the truth. By the way, no girl in her right mind would let some guy she hates kiss her by force without as much as a knee in the groin so admit it Cassidy, you have a little thing for me."

"No...the fuck...i dont!" I dont know what to say, everything he says is true but i cant say that to him. "Okay, ok, you're right, deep, deep, deep, deep, deep, DEEP, DEEP, very deep...deep"...

"Okay we've establish how deep it is!"

"Whatever...deep down i do have some type of feeling for you, no matter how much of an ass you are, but that still doesnt settle the fact that i could never, ever, ever-ever, never ever"...

"I get it!"

"Ever like you."

"Oh yeah?"

"Yes."

"Any reason why you say that?"

"Well for one, you're an ass. Two, you're not at all my type. Three, you dont know how to treat me. Does that clear anything up? I hope so because...we are home."

"Listen Cassidy, im sorry i got you grounded but i'd like to make it up to you when you're ungrounded."

"How?"

"Let me take you to a movie at my expenses."

"...Why?"

"Look! Stop being a bitch about it! Im trying to be nice for once in my damn life!"

"Well thats not a way to ask a girl out on a date. Hmph! Let me think about it and i'll get back to you tomorrow after school."

"Why not in the morning?" Colten smiled. "Why wont you let us drop you off?"

"Because...I cant stand to be cramped up in the same area as you, now if you'll excuse me, I have homework and so do you."

"See you tomorrow Cassie." Colten said in a low voice.

"Talk to you later Colten."

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Today was a load on my shoulders but finally i can settle down and calm my nerves. When I had gotten home i went straight in the bathroom and took a bath. When i'd gotten out I brushed my hair and teeth and began to work on my homework for American history, Calculus, and English. By the time i was finished, i could smell food cooking...Odd, we usually have fast food. I walked into the kitchen to see my mother cooking a full course meal.

"Wow mom, what that occasion." Mother turned around, as if i'd insulted her.

"Remember that guy that i met. Well he's coming to stay the night and well i wanted you to meet him."

"Really mom? How long have you known this guy?"

"I've known him a while. We just never had the chance to go out."

"Whatever...So you really think this one will work out?"

"Yeah...I do."

"So this one is not another bum like, Josh, or Keven, or James, or Craige?"

"No Kitty he is not. He's a smart man. A doctor as well as the owner of the gym and a personal trainer."

"Oh wow, im impressed." When i heard the doorbell ring i rolled my eyes. "shall i get that madam? I guess i shall"

"Enough with the sarcasm Cassie okay."

"Whatever mom." I do wonder what this man looks like and why the hell he would pick my mom of all the woman that come to his gym. I was extremely surprised when i opened the door. Helloooo Mr. tall, tanned, and handsom. Not to mention toned. "you must be that gym guy?"

"And you must be Cassie."

"Thats Cassidy to you. Whats your name?"

"Brent Kennedy." I held out my hand for him to shake and he did.

"Im Cassidy Mai, my friends call my Cassie, Kitty, KitCat, Sisi, Cass, but you can call me Cassidy."

"mmhmm, so where is your mom Cassidy?"

"In the kitchen Brent."

"Which is where?"

"You would like to know wouldnt you...its down the hall and around the corner."

"Thank you ma'am."

"No problem Brent." I followed him into the kitchen and watched as he walked up behind my mom and kissed her on the cheek. Yuck. My mom giggled and turned to face him so she could kiss him back. I made a low grunting noise to acknowledge my presence.

"Oh sorry." Brent took a seat at our table and began looking around.

"Nice place you have here Chloe."

"Thanks to me." I said lowly. Its true, this house would've looked like a junkies home if it wasn't for me. This dinner is going to be long and painful. Hopefully I can get through it without ripping someones head off. My mother finished cooking and passed out the food. I hope its safe to eat. I took my first bite of my mothers home made mashed potatoes. Very delicious.

"Mmmm this is great Chloe."

"Thank you...my own secret batch. You will love the meat loaf."

"When is meat loaf ever good mom?"

"All the time Kitty." My mother said with clenched teeth.

"Well thats persons opinion over anothers."

"You're a smart girl Cassie."

"Please, feel free to call me by my name."

"Cassidy then? Well you're a smart girl, but its too bad that all your intelligence has to be over used on your mother."

"Whatever Brent...mom im not hungry, so im going to bed." Without another word, i stood up and headed off towards my room. As soon as i walked in there, to my surprise Colten was laying on my bed.

"What the hell are you doing in here." I whispered, shutting the door.

"I wanted to see you."

"Well i dont want to see you, so-so go back to where you came from!"

"I cant, its to small to get back in there and i dont think my mother would enjoy that feeling."

"Gross." I laughed. "okay well, what do you want?"

"I want you."

"No seriously, what do you want?"

"You Cassie."

"Well you cant have me."

"I cant, well would you scream rape if i took you?"

"Yes." Colten and i both laughed.

"So if i walked over to you and caressed your cheek you would scream?"

"No because thats not rape."

"What if, i kissed you without your permission?"

"You've done it before what difference would that make?"

"And what if i tried to undress you?"

"I'd castrate you."

"No seriously."

"I'd let you." His eyes grew wide.

"Well then that's a surprise. What is i tried to touch you here?" He placed his hand on his chest.

"Then i'd make a plan to lead you on, get you out of your clothes, trick you next to the window, push you out and let you go home naked."

"Hahahaha! Okay ok, enough of that. I just came to say goodnight."

"You couldnt have text that?"

"Well i wouldnt be as entertained as i am now if i did that."

"Goodnight Colten." Colten climbed back out my window and to be safe i shut and locked it. Sleep is the only thing on my mind right now. I need it more than anything. Sweet, peaceful sleep.