Last To Know

4

Only I would get arrested on my first date. And not even for something cool like smoking pot or indecent exposure. Nope, we got arrested for fleeing the scene—which somehow turned into resisting arrest—and were being charged a fine for trespassing.

"This is unbelievable." I grasped the metal bars of the holding cell in my hands. "You told me we wouldn't get arrested for feeding the ducks," I hissed.

"Hey, at least it will be a nice story to tell your grandchildren one day," Maddox reasoned. "And we didn't get arrested for feeding the ducks." I guess he was right about that—but feeding the ducks, did lead to the reason for our arrest, so it still counted in my mind.

I turned around to glare at him where he sat on the thin metal bench. "You think this is real funny, don't you?" I shivered, because my clothes were still wet.

"I think it's hysterical," he grinned. "I mean, who knew swimming in a pond could get you arrested?"

"Apparently when there are signs telling you not to swim," I glared at him. He wasn't taking this seriously at all.

"Admit you were having fun," he challenged. "Sometimes a little fun is worth the consequences."

"And sometimes a little fun leads to getting arrested!" I shrieked. "And other times it leads to babies!"

He laughed, leaning his head against the cinderblock wall. "Boy, that escalated quickly. From arrests to babies—does this mean the next time we want to have some fun we try for the baby part?" He grinned crookedly, waggling his brows.

My mouth fell open. "You are unbelievable!"

"And you're adorable when you're angry," he smirked.

"Oh, if you think this is angry then you haven't seen anything yet." I put my hands on my hips and leaned forward, leveling him with a glare.

"I see your boobs, does that count?"

With a squeak I threw my arms over my chest and turned around. Maddox's chuckle echoed around the small space. He might've been driving me nuts, but I was secretly glad they hadn't separated us.

An officer passed by and I implored, "When's my mom coming?"

He stopped, looking at the two of us, and shrugged. "If they'll do the right thing then they'll leave you in jail tonight to teach you a lesson."

He walked off, leaving me standing there in shock.

I turned to Maddox. "All night?! I won't last a night in jail! I want to go home! I want my bed!"

"Yeah, well I want my bed too, Em. And Sonic."

Why the fuck was he talking about Sonic right now? Food was the last thing on my mind.

"You are so infuriating."

"And yet you like me," he countered, leaning his head back and closing his eyes. "Just sit down and relax. I'm sure your mom will be here soon. There's no way she'd leave you here."

I sat down beside him, but not because he told me to. It came from the fact that my body was no longer strong enough to hold me up. I sniffled, wiping the tears off my face.

I felt his body turn towards me. "Are you crying?"

"Y-yes," I stuttered, wiping away more tears.

"Please don't cry, Emma, it'll be okay." He wrapped an arm around my shoulders and pulled me close. I let him, simply because I needed the comfort. "I know I didn't say it, but I'm so sorry. I didn't mean for this to happen."