Chapter 10 #3
My body fell limp as my legs dropped to the mattress and let out an exaggerated breath. A sexy little smirk crossed his face as he looked down at me. “Now, that’s my kind of wake-up call.”
“Mine, too. I’m glad I thought of it.”
He chuckled as he lowered himself onto the bed and pulled me over to his side. I rested my head on his shoulder and listened to the rapid beat of his heart. His arm curled around me, pulling me closer. “You got a big day ahead?”
“Oh my God.” Panic shot through me as I tossed the covers back. “What time is it?”
“Almost eight.”
“What! You’ve gotta be kidding me!” I jumped out of bed and rushed to the bathroom. “I can’t believe I forgot!”
“Forgot what?”
Without answering, I turned on the shower and got in without giving the water a chance to warm up. I quickly rinsed off, then rushed to dry off and get dressed. I was pulling on my jeans when Grayson asked, “Where’s the fire?”
“I have class in less than an hour, and I haven’t finished studying for my test.”
“Need me to do anything?”
“Nothing you can do.” I rushed back to the bathroom and brushed my teeth. After I pulled my hair up, I darted for the living room. I grabbed my bag and was rushing for the door as I called out to him, “I’ll be back in few hours.”
Without waiting for his response, I bolted towards my car and raced to campus.
Thankfully, I got to class long before everyone else and was able to get to my usual spot.
Once I was settled, I had just enough time to go over my notes and study before the other students started streaming into the classroom.
Doing my best to ignore their mindless chattering, I continued to cram for our upcoming test. I was so focused on studying that I hadn’t noticed that Drake had not only come into the classroom, but he was sitting right next to me. “Hee-ey, Kiersten. How’s it going?”
“What?” I glanced over to the desk next to me and found Drake giving me one of his creepy smiles. “Oh, hey Drake.”
“You ready for the big test?”
“Not as ready as I’d hoped to be, but I’ll be okay.” As much as I wanted to use the time to study for my test, I didn’t have that luxury. I cleared my throat before asking him, “I was told that you were looking for me the other day.”
“Yeah, I ah... I came out to see if you wanted to grab some pizza and do some studying together. You know, to get ready for this test and all.”
“Oh well, you could’ve asked me about that in class.”
“I know. I...ah,” he stammered. “I just didn’t get the chance, so I came out to your place to ask you.”
“But how did you know where I lived?”
“I kind of followed you out of class.” He shifted nervously in his seat. “And then, I followed you out to your car. I was trying to catch you before you left, but I didn’t get there in time.”
“So, you followed me all the way out to my house?”
“Yeah, but then, I felt stupid about it and left.” He shrugged. “I waited a couple of days, and when I finally got the nerve to ask, you weren’t even home.”
While his story was a little odd, it seemed like a reasonable excuse—especially considering it was Drake.
He’d been creepy from day one, and I didn’t have any reason not to believe him.
But that didn’t change the fact that I had an unsettling feeling about the guy.
It was time for me to put an end to this thing with him once and for all.
“Look Drake. I don’t know any other way to say this, so I’m just going to say it.
It’s not okay for you to follow me out of class.
It’s not okay for you to follow me to my car, much less to my house.
I need you to hear me when I say I don’t want to go out with you or eat pizza and study with you.
I’m seeing someone, and I want you to leave me alone. ”
“Fine. Have it your way.” He started gathering his things and stood. “But, one day, you’re gonna regret not giving me a chance.”
I was so relieved to see that he was moving to a different spot in the classroom to even think about his warning—not that I would’ve ever given it much thought.
Drake wasn’t like Grayson and his brothers.
He was a science nerd and wasn’t even remotely intimidating.
Once he was seated across the room, I turned my focus back to my notes and studied until the professor started passing out our tests.
As soon as I got mine, I immediately started and was pleased to find that I knew all the material covered in the assessment.
When I finished, I grabbed my things and stood.
I was on my way up to the professor’s desk when I noticed that Drake had already gone.
Relieved that I wouldn’t have to face him again, I turned in my work and headed out to the parking lot.
Once I got to my car, I pulled out my phone and sent Grayson a message.
Me:
I’m going to be a little later than I planned.
Grayson:
Everything okay?
Me:
Yes. I just have a couple of errands to run.
How’s everything there?
Grayson:
Good. Lynch just met Mia.
Me:
Tell Lynch to behave.
Grayson:
Not sure he has it in him to behave, babe.
Me:
It must be a Sinner thing.
Grayson:
Maybe.
Get home, and we’ll find out if you’re right.