The Love Game

♥ Chapter 18 ♥

• Kaci •

I scanned the halls for Gabby, steam coming out of my ears. How could she not tell me she dated Justin? Why would she lie?

I finally spot her. She was stuffing things into her locker as if she'd just arrived at school. I zigzag through the halls until o reach her, startling her by slamming her locker shut.

"Why!" I demand, my voice echoing through the hall and winning looks from a few students.

Gabby seemed confused but that didn't stop her from being bitchy. "Oh, so we're talking now?"

I ignore her comment. "How come you never told me you and Justin dated?! Where the hell was that piece of information when you told me to stay away from him? Why is it that I have to find out from some Karly chick I just met?!"

Gabby's mouth had formed into a small 'o' when she realized what this was all about. "I'm sorry." She says at last, leaning against her locker. "I didn't want you to know because...because things ended badly and I was just trying to save you from what happened to me."

I cross my arms. "What happened?"

She shakes her head. "Nothing. It's not important. If you want to date Justin, go for it."

My eyes widened in surprise. "When did- how-"

"It's none of my business who you date, even if he is my ex. Go for it, Kaci. It doesn't bother me." She shrugs and turns, walking away and leaving me standing there with my mouth open.

That...was unexpected.

• • •

"Have you ever thought of getting a record deal?" I ask Justin hours later. We're in his room. I'm sitting on his lap and casually playing with the buttons on his shirt as he scribbled down lyrics onto his notepad.

He throws his notepad aside and shrugs. "It's crossed my mind."

"You should try to get one." I wrap an arm around his neck and kiss his forehead. "You've got serious talent. I doubt anyone will turn you down."

"You turned me down." Justin points out.

I roll my eyes and push him back on the bed, crawling on top of him. "That was before. Now...things are different." I lay my lips on his and kiss him for a while. His right hand his tangled in my hair and he uses his left hand to hold me down, kissing me deeply.

"You should really consider it." I mumble at one point, still on the same topic.

Justin just keeps kissing me, his tongue exploring every inching of my mouth and occasionally getting tangled with mine.

"When's your mom coming home?" I ask between breathes.

"Tomorrow." Justin manages. "She has an out-of-town job and is staying at a friend's."

I moan and bite his bottom lip, allowing my free hand to makes it's way down to Justin's jeans, slowly taking ahold of his zipper.

"What are you doing?" Justin questions when he realizes my hand's whereabouts.

"I want you." is all I say, teasing him by slowly pulling down his zipper.

I feel Justin shake his head. "Kaci, we can't. You...have you..."

I chuckle. "If you're trying to ask, then yes, I'm a virgin." I tell him. "But I don't have to be." I add seductively.

"Kaci," Justin's nervous. I can tell. I know this wouldn't be his first time, unlike me, but he's nervous. Which makes me wonder...why is he nervous with me...of all people?

"Kaci, are you sure?" He says at last.

I nod and tug at my jean shorts, cleanly able to slip out of them and throw them aside.

Justin's eyes widen. I was well aware that I was wearing a thong. I was also well aware that the only boy that's ever seen my naked, or half-naked, was my brother. But there was something about Justin... I don't know. I guess...I really like him as much as he claims he likes me. I do. I really, honestly do.

"I'm all yours." I inform Justin, a smile falling onto my face. Justin doesn't do anything. He seems to be thinking about it. Why is he thinking about it?

Finally, he flips me over and his lips make their way to my neck, his hands tugging at my shirt.

I smile and allow him to rip it off, leaving me in only my undergarments.

I actually felt happy. I wanted this. I wanted him. No one else. Just him.

Just us.

• • •

I was awoken the next morning by light shining through the bedroom window. My head rested on Justin's bare chest and his arms held me tightly. He was still asleep, his breathing soft and gentle.

I smile and blush, cuddling closer and breathing in his scent. He smelled like a mixture of axe and men's cologne with a hint of that everyday, normal, sweaty boy odor. He smelled good. I could get used to this.

I suddenly hear a low beep that sounded like my cellphone. I untangle myself from Justin's arms and reach over towards the floor, grabbing my shorts and slipping out my cellphone.

I had 5 texts from Jake. I cursed beneath my breath.

- Mom thinks u went 2 bed early. Where r u?! -

- Why dont u answer? R u ok? -

- Are u w/ someone? Kaci, Im worried -

- If ur not home by noon tomorrow, Im calling the police -

- Told mom ur still asleep. If ur safe, better get ur ass home now. Im worried sick -

"Crap." I curse. If Mom finds out I spent the night with a boy, she will kill me. And Jake? Yeah, he'll kill me too.

I scurry out of the bed and collect all my clothes, throwing them on as quickly as possible. Justin was still fast asleep. He hasn't even stirred.

I walk over and lean down, ever-so-softly laying my lips on his cheek.

"Last night was the best night of my life." I whisper, unsure of whether he even heard it. Most likely not.

I couldn't help but notice how cute he looked when he was sleeping. His light brown hair was messed up and his face looked peaceful. If I could, I would go back into his arms and stay there for the rest of my life.

I snap back into reality, realizing that Jake couldn't cover for me too long. I considered leaving Justin a note but I didn't have time. Giving him one last look, I grabbed my cellphone and sprinted out the door.

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Author's Note: (; This chapter didn't have much drama, but there is more to come. If you're thinking "whoa, that was too fast", please note that this isn't as "innocent" as my other stories. I've got the whole story figured out. What do you think is going to happen next ? Hmm.... Comment Vote Fan !! (: