"Go run a lap!" yelled Mr. Rogan at us for being late. It’s not my fault that my class is a mile away from the locker room.

"So Lynn, since when are you and Prince Charming going out?" giggled Sissy.

"We're not going out." I spat out in annoyance.

"Oh, but you admit he's Prince Charming material!" said Adri, almost tripping over herself trying to keep up with us.

"I never said that, anyways he is cute… Plus what if I had a small crush on him, is that bad?" I felt my cheeks flare with heat as I turned away. I can't believe I was falling for him, especially when I barely knew him.

"It's not bad, I mean look at him, he's freaking cute but I don't want you to get hurt." murmured sissy. She stopped running and bent over trying to regain her breath.

Hurt? What did she mean by, "Hurt?"

But before I can ask, Adri had beaten me to it.

"What do you mean she'll get hurt?" we all stopped and looked at sissy who was still bent over trying to retrieve air.

"I mean, haven't you heard about Jake? His reputation isn't the best. He flirts with every girl he can, making you feel 'special' for a second and before you know it, you end up heartbroken. He captures your heart and makes you feel undeniably good and than before you know it, he crushes it to a million pieces the next day. Romantic, right?"

"What a douche!" yelled out Adri.

"Wait Sissy, how do you know this is avowedly accurate?" I asked curiously, feeling remorseful the second after.

She sighed, turning away from us and lowering her head to the floor.

"I don't know... I just know I don't want you to end up hurt. Guys like him are game time players, not just literally." She looked at me straight into my eyes.

I didn't know what to do. It felt like no matter what I chose somebody would end up getting hurt. Whether I could admit this infatuated feeling i was beginning to develop for him, I knew this intuited sensation would become something bigger. But I couldn't let my two best friends know that, especially not him.

"It's ok sissy, I promise I won't fall for him, I promise."

*********

Science. To be honest, I've never liked science and not because I'm not good at it but through my past experiences, I've found it pointless.

"Hey, aren't you that girl I met earlier near the girls restroom?" I saw him come closer, every step becoming louder as he awkwardly stood in front of me.

Jake. He's in my science class? How many more classes do we coincidentally seem to share? I couldn't blame him though; something about him attracted me, like a child being offered candy.

"I just don't want you to get hurt." This kept repeating over and over every time he got closer to me.

"That's me." I turned my head away blushing. He remembered me.

"Did you do the homework?"

There was homework. Shit.

"No."

"Well, you can always copy mine."

"Really? Thanks Jake, your not as bad as I thought you were." I said giving him a quick hug.

"What is that suppose to mean?" He pulled back, reaching in down his backpack to expose a worksheet.

"Nothing, I just didn't think you'd be the "sweet" type of guy. Rumor has it, you only date girls for..."

"For what?" He leaned in closer to me. He looked like a toddler during story time. Concentrated to find out the ending. He looked adorable.

"Well... more preferably, sex." My cheeks turned a slight shade of red, as he looked a little dismayed off my un-validated comment.

He looked at me for a second and started to laugh. "Rumors. I'm not going to lie, I have dated a couple girls throughout the year but between me and you, I've actually never had sex." He said, looking calm as usual.

"What? You’re joking, right?" I let out a sarcastic chuckle, offending him by my reaction. I can see the hurt in his eyes as we made eye contact.

"No, I've never had fucking sex, I'm sorry I haven't gotten into physical activity just to wait for someone special."

Ouch.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean it like that." I cursed under my own breath, regretting my last comment.

"It's ok, not everyone knows though." He said, giving me a reassuring smile.

I couldn't figure out if he was telling the truth. For god sakes, he was the captain for the Varsity Football team, on the male lacrosse team, track and field, swim, and head leader of the jocks. He couldn't fool anyone. Not me. But by the look of my facial expression, I was convinced.

"Well, seems like you have everything worked out. You don't seem to give a care what people have to say about you plus your doing really well in school." I said giving him a weak smile.

"Like I said, I try not to pay attention to the drama, it's only out there to bring you down. But drama makes me stronger, it reminds me of the person people believe I am, but I'm not."

"Oh, so reverse psychology?"

"Yeah, something like that."

I didn't know what hurt more. The fact that what misunderstood this boy our peers thought of him or the possible chance of feelings I've developed for him. Loved or not, I wanted to help this boy with whatever he was struggling with.

"Can I copy the homework?" I said extending my arm.

"Sure... but in one condition." He said giving me a somewhat evil smirk.

"Shoot for it, as long as it gets me full credit on this assignment." I bit back. I felt a tenuous smile creep upon my mouth; I was always the quiet type when it came to boys.

He walked a step closer to me, our bodies an inch apart. We were able to hear our own heartbeat fall between each breath.

"You can copy my work, if you give me a kiss." But before I can answer I felt his warm lips press against mine. He caressed my hips gently with each palm of his hand not tightening his grip. The way our lips synced in rhythm left butterflies run through my stomach. Our kiss lasted for a good minute or so but something made if feel like this never-ending sensation. Before I can pull away my science teacher yanked my arm away and sat me on a desk.

"Leave the smooching for later, ok?"

"Yes."

"You hear that Jake?"

"Got you, Mr. Dyne." he said as he smoothly jumped into the seat next to me.

This 'Bad Boy' image Jake had characterized made me like him more. I don't know why people misjudged him. He was sweet, caring and up my potential. But no one could see that, no one but me.

"Hey, want to hang out during lunch?" whispered Jake, not trying to disturb our science teacher from his lesson.

"Sorry I can't, me and my two friends are going out to grab lunch instead."

"You drive?"

"No, but my sophomore recently got a car... and well you don't know her." I let out a small giggle, over thinking how crazy Sissy could be when it came to decisions.

"I'll come with than, I got nothing to do anyways." He confidently responded.

Cocky much?

"I guess..." I annoyingly retorted back.

"Great, see you than." He gave me a quick smirk before walking out the door as the bell rang.

This isn't good. I'm going out to lunch with a boy I just met today, I mean Adri and Sissy would be there too but it wouldn't make a difference. My head is still recovering from this un-hinged dream from earlier.

"Lynn! Ready to go eat?" Shouted Adri as she jumped on my two shoulder blades.

"Yeah, but-"

"But what?" Asked Sissy, examining my mouth desperate for my respond.

"Hey Lynn' friends, I'm Jake."

We all turned around at the same time, our eyes all landing on him.

"Oh, hey Jake!" I gave him a hug and saw Adri making an appeared to be a "kissing" face. I winced at her and shook my head lightly at the idea.

I took a quick look at Sissy who looked very annoyed that Jake had showed up.

"Ahem, are we going to eat or not?" said Sissy furiously interrupting our intimate moment.

"Oh that's right, food! I almost forgot. Lets go!" said Jake as he held out his finger-pointing straight indicating we should follow him.

We walked out of school and looked for Sissy's car. Once we spotted the sky-blue convertible we all hoped in, Sissy taking the drivers seat, Adri slipping in the passenger's, leaving Jake and me the two back seats.

"Finally, I'm starving!" yelled out Sissy as she put on her shades and turned the ignition on letting the radio blast through the thin air. So loud, I'm sure the front office was able to hear the music play.

As she drove, Taylor's Swifts, 22 started playing. Though I didn't like Taylor I couldn't help but sing along. I threw my arms up in the air letting the strong pressure push my hair back. Normally I'd complain and tell Sissy to put the roof back on but I didn't. Something about this moment that made me feel liberally free, like this whole time I've been trying to escape this forsaken place that has caused me so much pain, stress, and damage. This whole time I felt like I've been trapped in dark sorrows and having him next to me made me feel secure, this search for my identity has ended.

Jake.

As I continued to sing, I turned to face Jake who seemed to have a huge smile spread across his face. I knew that whatever we went through in that desolated place, it had been forgotten in this moment. All the negativity and desperate opinions that were said were left behind. As the song ended, I realized we were at least an hour away from school. What can I say, Sissy was a fast driver.

"Ok, here we are." said Sissy taking off her sunglasses and getting out of the car.

"Sam's Burgers and Diner?" asked Adri confused.

"Yeah, best diner in town." replied Sissy.

"How do you know this place?" asked Jake, I looked at Sissy who seemed to be having trouble to respond.

"Uhm, Jake I really don't thin-"

"It's ok, I don't mind telling him." said Sissy cutting me off.

I walked over to Sissy and hugged her before she spoke.

"My dad and I used to come to this place everyday after school. We did this for a good 6 years until-" she took a deep breath and sighed.

"Oh, I'm so sorry..." he walked towards us and gave Sissy a small hug.

"It's not your fault, it’s been two years since he's been gone and since than I've been coming here whenever I have time." she said giving him a weak smile.

We all walked to the diner, it was small and covered with self-portraits of artistic paintings. This wasn't your typical cafe but something about this place felt secure and like home.

"This is so cute! I love this place already." squealed Adri.

"What would you guys like?" inquired Sissy.

"I'll have four burgers, ribs, 2 large fries, union rings on the side, garlic bread, and a large coke,” responded Jake.

We all looked at him in awe.

"I'm kidding, I'll have a iced caramel macchiato and a double cheese burger combo, what about you guys?"

"Your really funny, it's cute." We exchanged eye contact and he smiled back.

"Your cute too Lynn." he put his hand behind his back of his head and smiled.

I felt my cheeks blush as we kept as a constant eye contact with each other, but soon to be interrupted.

"That's so adorable, but leave that stuff when no ones around before I puke." insisted Sissy while ordering the rest of our meals. As minutes went by I knew we weren't going to return to school, which I was happy about.

"So Jake, Do you play any sports?" asked Adri while dipping a French fry in ketchup.

"Yeah, basically every sport haha." he chuckled while biting into his burger.

The way he laughed sent a warm feeling down my spine. It was the cutest thing I've ever heard, something fascinating.

"Show off,” joked Sissy. I hit her arm playfully making her wince at the pain.

"I don't mean to brag but they don't call me All-Star for nothing." he winked at me. I turned away feeling my cheeks flare with heat.

"This is nice, I love this! We should do this more often." suggested Adri while smiling at us.

Before we can say anything we heard a large bang against the glass windows, causing us to jump out of our seats. Oh crap.

"Everyone put your hand ups!" yelled two men dressed in midnight black holding two assault rifles in each of there hands.

"Nobody move or scream before I shoot!" one of the older men yelled as he held two people in-between his arms hostage.

My body froze. I've never felt this frightened in my life. This wasn't supposed to happen, not today. I wasn't going to hide anymore, especially when I didn't know what would happen if I died today. Besides, if this were a dream, I wake up during the night relieved it was just an idea of what my mind created.

"Jake!" I whispered to him as he held a still position, like his feet were glued to the ground.

"What?" he replied in the quietest voice.

"I know a way we can escape but I need you to listen closely."

"No, we can't."

"Yes we can, please do it." I begged.

"Do what?"

"Trust me.

Notes

Here is chapter six, my friend wrote this chapter so all credit goes to her, hoped you enjoyed this chapter.ill update chapter 7 if i get another subscriber?