"So you don't want to kiss me?"Ethan smirked after kissing her without her permission. Skylar stared at his infuriatingly handsome face. She wanted to slap him but something made her stop. "I shouldn't be doing this." She murmured and looked into his mesmerizing eyes. "God fucking damn it!" She growled after cursing and taking his face and she kissed him as if there's no tomorrow. ~ Would you believe it if a rumour spread about a popular guy who kissed an ordinary girl? No, right? Skylar Carter. Eighteen years old, virgin and recently transferred to the USA's elite Archibald Academy, she has only two targets to fulfil: 1. Maintain 4.5 GPA 2. Stay out of trouble But what would she do when trouble comes knocking at her door and kisses you breathless? The lingering stares, stolen touches and one hot KISS exchanged with the sexy Quarterback threatens to break them all. One kiss and now she was his target. Trapped in his very own game, where he was the rule maker and the heart breaker...
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This is a work of fiction. Unless otherwise indicated, all the names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents in this book are either the product of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.All rights are reserved.No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior permission of the copyright owner.----Beautiful pearls of rain were down pouring everywhere. I have always enjoyed and cherished the earthy smell of rain. The soothing comfort that used to calm my soul before, was now making me feel pain and restless as the grey clouds stretched over the rainy sky.I wish I had bought my favourite red umbrella. It was my favourite because it was a gift from my grandmother on my twelfth birthday.She used to say this red polka-dotted umbrella was mom's favourite and even though mom was not with us anymore, this umbrella would always carry her essence and will protect me from the downpours.Now I was entirely drenched by the rain, nearly shivering in this freezy weather. My quest for an umbrella went as futile as knocking on a deaf person's door. I didn't want to protect myself, in this moment, all I wanted was to protect a mesmerizing species of human who has been standing right in front of me at the bus stop, equally drenched and staring so intently into my eyes.I wished for him to leave me alone and go away,if not for me then at least for his sake.Watching me tremble due to the cold, he pulled his dark leather jacket out and gently wrapped it around my upper body. His warmth started invading through my frigid exterior. I should have thanked him but at that moment, I didn't.Since when did my heart got replaced by a rock inside my chest? Maybe it was him who turned me like this.Those sparkling deep dark pool eyes were reflecting a thousand emotions but in return mine were blank.People were wondering what was he doing here at the bus stop, with his car being parked beside him.But he kept all his attention on one person in particular and that was me."It's over Ethan, you and me, we are done."Thud. I heard a thunder roared across the rainy sky."I love you, Skylar, why are you doing this to us?" He painfully whispered, making me wince."Don't say such words that you don't mean. To whom you are lying? "I blurted out."I am not lying. You would know so only if you fucking look at me Skylar! Do you think I am telling an untruth?He was taking a step ahead, pulling my hands in his, giving it a gentle squeeze, letting me know he was still here for me.He was trying to convince me in his way. Was he trying to convince me or is this another way of him trying to manipulate me?I don't think my mind could comprehend the difference anymore.No, no! I can't look at you. I don't want to become vulnerable again."It does not matter anymore, Ethan. You are not the one to whom I cherished and loved, You became entirely someone else, or maybe you were you but I was the blind one who failed to see you. You know what! Ethan, I don't even love you, 'cause you don't deserve it" Never in my life I had ever thought that I could lie so easily."No baby, you saw me! You saw directly through me which everyone failed at doing so. You can't abandon me like this, we need to talk to sort things out, can't end everything which we had built up." He spoke all those words so easily as if nothing has ever happened. I was the one crying already but I was extremely thankful for the rain which has been masking my tears, emotions and feelings.Why now Ethan? Why could not you think about it before? Was this your plan from the very beginning?"We are talking and now there is nothing to talk about it's you who abandoned me. I hate you" I spoke with a heavy heart, making him flinch.I don't remember how long we have stared at each other, thinking about every moment that we shared.All I wanted to do was to escape from him but his magnetic eyes were so connected with mine that I forgot to move and breathe.After what seemed like an eternity, I noticed the arrival of the bus. Without breaking our eye contact he slowly leaned forward to kiss me.Our lips were just a centimetre apart when he whispered –"Please Skylar doesn't go away from me. You are mine and only mine! I am begging you, please don't do this us."Saying this he pulled our bodies together and placed his beautiful soft lips over mine.This could have been very romantic. Kissing your loved one in the rain, but here we are breaking up something that wasn't even there in the first place.His lips were begging me to not go, to open up myself, to not end this wobbling, fragile relationship that was built upon games and lies.I was not going to back down, so I pinned my fingers into fists, resisting the urge to curl them around his neck and withstood my desire to kiss him back."I was never yours Ethan, loving you was my biggest mistake which I don't want to repeat. Try to forget me, cause I will be doing the same" saying this I nearly ran inside the bus, as fast as I could.I guess this was the end for us.The back of my hands were shaking while I wiped those damn tears that were now flowing endlessly and I was not in a state to control them.Even though I was the one who pushed him away, my heart could not stop longing to get one last look at him.So I peeked outside with hurtful and tear stroked face through the glass window watching him bang his fist in his car's window, shattering the glass into pieces, just like he did to my heart.Blood was dripping from his hand but all he was not even paying attention to it. His piercing dark eyes were pinned upon me, begging me not to go.But I did not. I could feel his pain. I hugged myself tightly, pulling his jacket around my body, inhaling his musky scent for one last time.Tears started to overflow uncontrollably from my eyes mixed with pain, helplessness and love.As my heart began to feel heavy and helpless, my mind started to reminisce about how it all started with Ethan, after that one kiss.Gran invited him inside but he politely denied this time and took Gran's permission to pick me up next morning.Gran being gran didn't took no for an answer and not only she invited him inside but also made him eat a large slice of apple pie which she freshly made.Ethan bid his good-bye to both of us with a sugar filled stomach and infectious happy smile.Gran asked me about my date and of course I had to spill the bean or else she won't let me go.Finally after midnight I retired to bed but not before receiving a text from Ethan."Reached home, can't wait to see you tomorrow Carter. Good night.P.s. I know you will be dreaming about me."It was a typical Ethan kind of a text."I won't be dreaming about you." I texted back with an eye roll emoji."You need to learn how to lie, Carter.""You leave me alone.""Don't plan to. P.s. Don't go for acting, you already know why." Ethan was again referring me as a bad liar and I guess I really was a bad liar.That night I went into sleep with
The feel of Ethan's hot breath and the taste of his lips were like nirvana unlocked. Even though I didn't hear him utter the words to state that he liked me as well, his actions did.His ferocious way of kissing and claiming me was enough for me to understand that he feels the same way about me as well.We took a pause from our french kiss session to fill some air into our lungs.With a sudden jolt Ethan lifted me from the cold surface of the bench and made me sit on his lap. I squealed at the sudden movement while he smirked unapologetically. His eyes were reflecting warmth while his lips were smiling with a sense of mischief. Took me a few seconds but it was then When I finally understood what his intentions were.Ethan's hand gently cradled my body, while I hooked my fingers around his neck, and gently planted a soft kiss on his cheek. My heart was beating like crazy throughout the intimate moment that we shared.Ethan's fingers skimmed across the lapels of my coat and he swiftly
Ethan: I will see you at seven, till then you can watch my pictures.Me: I am not 'watching' your pictures.Ethan: I know you do cause you are missing meMe: I am not MISSING you.Ethan: sure! Whatever makes you feel better.I could feel him rolling his eyes while typing the last text.It was almost 5 and I was doing the same thing as 70% of ladies all over the world do before their date. Wasting time on deciding what to wear.Damn. Is this how girls feel almost every week. Thank God I am not one of them. Wait a minute, now I am. I felt like having a mental breakdown. I had several casual pieces in my mind but when the time came to try it on in front of the mirror I was good on my own but beside Ethan, I would look like I came to park his car. Nope, this won't do. Time to switch to semi-formal.I took out my black jeans, and a cream coloured silk blouse with a boat neck that goes perfectly well with the same coloured high heels. Lastly a scarf and Overcoat. Perfect.A light rosy make-
Every time he touched me, my body never failed to feel the spark. I closed my eyes and let that thrilling spark run down my body along with excitement and anticipation.I let myself drown in that kiss.Drown with him."Go on a date with me tonight," Ethan uttered breaking the kiss.Though I felt frightened at first, there was still a pinch of excitement that made its way into my heart, just by thinking about going on a date with him."But I am helping Gran at the restaurant tonight." I didn't want to appear too eager in front of him about the date.I didn't know how I managed to keep my calm from outside, cause inside I was practically screaming with excitement and anticipation."Then we will help Gran together." Ethan smiled.I liked how he decided to help Gran along with me instead of asking me to skip the restaurant tonight."Do you even know how to help?" I asked raising a brow."Is this some sort of job interview?" Ethan mimicked me by raising his brow."What if it is?""Then I w
"You want me to take you to my bedroom?" I asked Ethan, unbelievably."Yes." His answer was short and to the point."In your dreams Maxwell." I rolled my eyes and went ahead to the stairs."Oh common Carter, I am sure I have visited you in your dreams right in your bedroom, don't you want me to make your dreams come true?" Ethan asked, raising a brow. Yes, he could actually raise a brow, and somehow that made him appear more attractive.Why does his smile always make me so weak?"I have many other things to dream about, Ethan. Besides, I don't dream about boring stuff." I teased."Open the door and I will show you how 'interesting' your dreams can become." The smile that Ethan was giving me before had now turned into something darker, just like his eyes.It was evident that Ethan was not at all joking.I don't know what possessed me, but feeling a rush of adrenaline, I decided to invite him to my bedroom.I flicked on the light switch and opened the window
Oh My God! Could it go any more embarrassing than this situation I have tangled me into? Watching Ethan smirk in front of me was making me go red with embarrassment. "I don't recall giving you my handkerchief?" Of course you never 'gave' it to me. All right, I could take this situation in two ways from now. First, feign ignorance and second come clean. Since the former sounded way overrated, even in my head, I thought why not go for the second one? "You never gave it to me." "Then how did you get it?" Ethan asked dangling the hanky in front of us. He was smirking like a predator who has just got a whiff of its prey. "Remember our first meet at the mall?" I asked. "Of course I do." "You left it there by my side when you went away," I said lowering my voice in the last part. He took a step towards me and took my hand in his. "You have it with you since then?" Not knowing how to answ
"Skylar who's there at the door?" I heard Gran question from the kitchen. Good question Gran but how do I answer that question? I saw Ethan smiling at my state of trouble. "Why are you here?" I asked. "Ouch!" Ethan feigns hurt by placing his hand on his chest, just over his heart. I rolled my eyes at his overacting but also a smile was breaking its way out on my face. "I am here to give you something." "Give me what?" "Skylar, why are you not answering my question?" Gran asked again. Jeez! Gran, why so impatient? "It's a friend, Gran," I answered from the door watching Ethan's smile slowly turning into a scowl. That scowl even made him look like an absolute hottie. "Invite your friend for breakfast Sky." What! Gran you can't honestly ask me to do that! What happened to put the distance between us? I spent last night with his thoughts through and through only to find him st
Gran and I chatted for a bit longer than usual. After having my late-night dinner I decided to wash the dishes before going to bed. I went to the washroom and was stunned after gazing at my reflection. My lips were a little swollen. My eyes were shining with an irrevocable brightness that I have never felt before. My heart picked up its erratic pace every time I thought about the kisses that we shared. "Get a grip, Skylar!" I whispered to no one. I shook my head and patted my cheeks a bit to compose myself and my tangled thoughts. After removing the make up I washed my face with cold water from the sink. I changed into my comfortable clothes and plopped on the bed. Tonight felt like one of the longest nights of my life. I was never the kind of girl who gets hung up just because of a kiss. Guess you can't escape from the teenage phase out of your life. Gran was so elated! Earlier she used to nag me to get a boyfriend and now. Wh
I was utterly stunned by what just happened. Before I could contemplate, Ethan kissed me again with the same passion. "Just like I imagined," Ethan muttered. Before I could reply, he went to his car. I did not miss the flash of his victorious smile at my shocked expression. Ethan drove away into the thin air, leaving me stunned and confused. HE KISSED ME TWICE TONIGHT. The goosebumps on my arm and absolute shocked expression were enough evidence to prove that I was not hallucinating. I lifted my fingers and brushed them lightly across my lips. The essence of his lingering kiss was still there. I could still taste his clean minty breath on my lips. This was real. His kiss was real. Ethan Maxwell was real. Oh my God! I just kissed the hottest boy I ever met in my entire existence. My perception of him being an arrogant jerk, felt so petty. He drove me to my home. Made sure I feel saf
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