Jake was surprisingly being a real gentleman at dinner. He didn't put his hands on me once. Which was a huge feat for him. He always seemed to be touching me when he was near me. "So..." we both started at the same time and then laughed, feeling awkward. But Jake continued, "You're okay with being out with me right? I know you were having a secret affair with Asher and... well, with him being my best friend, I just want to make sure you're cool with this." Wow. I wasn't expecting that. Even though I had no idea what I was expecting. "Why wouldn't I be cool with it? Asher and I were just having fun." Yeah, I was using his words. "Now it's over with." I gave him a fake smile and sipped from my drink. Jake raised his eyebrows and lightly laughed. "Asher is probably going to kick my ass for this." "Why? I was never his." Now if that wasn't the biggest lie that's ever come out of my mouth. "That's not how he portrayed it to me and Tate. I've never seen Asher sleep with a girl more th
"I'll play!" This coming from Jake next to me as he nudged me. "Maybe I'll get that kiss from you tonight after all."I laughed and shook my head as Harper begged me to agree."Fine."Asher's date annoyingly clapped her hands. "Oh! Me too!" She grabbed Asher's arm. "Please play.""Whatever," Asher replied dryly, "just spin the fucking thing."Harper giggled and went first. She landed on Asher's date and they leaned forward and kissed. A little too deeply if you ask me."Shit dude," Jake started, "that's hot.""And that's my sister..."Asher growled, glaring at Jake.Asher's date went next and landed on Jake, who basically made out with the girl right in front of me. But whatever. I was already over this game.It was now Asher's turn and it landed on Harper. The entire room screamed re-spin and so he did. But this time it landed on me.Fuck!!"Nope. Not playing anymore." I threw my hands up and tried to stand up but Harper held me down."It's just a game, Layla. I won't hold the rule o
I sat up farther, bringing my legs back in front of me. "I should go inside now."Jake snorted. "Seriously? You tease me all night and now you don't want to do anything? But you can make out with Asher." He moved back to the driver's side and shook his head as he turned his car back on."I'm sorry..." I replied shyly. I didn't know what else to say."You can get out now." Jake was cold and distant and didn't seem to care that I was upset.I stayed still for a moment, but when I saw that he wasn't moving or even looking in my direction, I opened the door and slipped out. I barely had the door shut when he tore away from the curb, his tires screeching."Asshole!!" I screamed at his taillights before I made my way up to the front door.When I went to open the door, it was locked, and I didn't have my keys.I started banging on the door but there was no answer. Was Dillon even home? I kept banging, but nothing.I went around to the back, that door was locked too."Fuck!!"I knew none of t
He tasted so good.The familiar taste of mint and sweet apple greeted me when our tongues collided and I moaned into his mouth.His hands slid down my side and cupped my ass cheeks as he pushed against me with my back hard against the door. My arms wrapped tightly around his neck as my hands buried themselves in his hair.But then my eyes whipped open and I glared into his closed eyes. No. I can't do this.My hands slid down over his shoulders until they were pressed against his chest and I shoved him away.Our lips separated with a sucking sound and our heavy breathing filled the quiet space around us."I can't." I shook my head, crossing my arms over my stomach."Layla..." His voice was like sandpaper and it sent chills down my spine, my knees going weak.When he stepped up to me again and placed his hands on my hips, I pressed my hands against his chest and held him back."Please, Asher. Don't," I begged, my eyes traveling down to his swollen lips.He stared into my eyes before he
"Asher..." He just kept teasing me and my body was relentless to his touches. "Asher!"I pushed off from the counter and stepped away from him. I could feel that my cheeks were flushed and I was breathing heavily, the ache between my legs throbbing.He was flushed too and his erection pushed against the tightness of his jeans. His eyes were dark and stared into mine."I need a ride home," I said before I stepped out of the kitchen as quickly as I could and headed upstairs to Harper's room to find some pants.What the hell was that?!My body was still reacting to his touch and I desperately wanted to go back down there and jump his bones. But no! I can't! He doesn't want the same things that I do.And the rule!!It was still intact and Harper would kill us if she ever found out. She can never find out, ever!~~~~~~~I found Asher back in the kitchen after I put some pants on and was thankful that he was now wearing a shirt, sporting a backward hat, and waiting patiently with his nose i
I felt completely numb.Even though I was probably right about how things would turn out for me and Asher, I still should have chosen him over my stupid brother.What was I thinking?!But now it was too late. I texted Tate, staying in secrecy, asking where I could find Asher. In which he replied with... 'he's messed up. Drunk. Sucking face with some brunette.'I don't know what pissed me off more; that he would go back to the old Asher within the same evening, or that he didn't care about me enough to fight for me.But who am I kidding?! We're talking about Asher Creed here! I never should have let him leave without me. I couldn't stop thinking about how he didn't deserve me either. If he can go do what he's doing right now then I didn't mean a thing to him.I have to stop beating myself up. I have to move on. I have to forget about Asher Creed.But when I arrived at school the next day it was nearly impossible to do so, because the first thing I saw as I walked into school was Asher
I nodded. "I know, but tonight is special. She's throwing a going-away party for her brother. He got signed with Etnies and will be leaving this weekend."She looked confused. "I don't know what Etnies is." She looked at Dillon who just rolled his eyes at her."Etnies is a skateboarding brand, Mom. They signed him to be a professional skateboarder," I replied, glaring at Dillon."Oh! How amazing! Well, good for him! I always knew that kid would do something extreme with his life. Tell him goodbye for me and tell Mia I'll call her tomorrow to set up a time for a coffee date."I nodded and went to answer but she disappeared out of the kitchen before I could say anything else."Are you ever going to tell me why you were kissing Asher Creed in front of our house?" Dillon crossed his arms over his chest and glared at me.I groaned. "It's none of your business, Dillon. So, no, I'm not going to tell you anything.""Maybe I should ask Harper about it. I'll bet she'll know what's going on." He
Asher gently set me down on his bed as he leaned back on his ankles and stared up into my face, but he didn't touch me."Are you okay?" He whispered.Am I okay?! No, I am most certainly not okay! Him and Jake both just completely humiliated me in front of everyone. I'm angry. I'm embarrassed. But most of all, I'm hurt! I just lightly nodded. "I'm fine." My voice was quiet and dry.He raised his hand and I flinched when he touched my stinging cheek."I'm so sorry," he stated but stopped to look me dead in the eyes."It's a little too late for apologies now, don't you think?" I stared right back at him, not feeling an ounce of remorse.He lightly nodded. “Yeah, I guess you're right."Asher stood up away from me and paced around the room, running his hands over his face.I didn't know what to say. What do I say? Everything I wanted to say earlier had fled my mind and only anger filled me now."Why did you come tonight?" Asher finally asked, spinning to look down at me.I scoffed. "Harpe