Jeremy made it a point to hold Sasha's hand tightly in his when they got to school the next day. He walked her to every class and set so many tongues wagging. It was as clear as day that they were in a relationship, especially when he kissed her lightly on the lips when school was almost over.
More importantly, he had found a very capable campaign manager, a freshman named Cassidy. She had a serious fit of hero worship for him and hadn't found it difficult at all to organize for posters and banners. Already, he had spotted some eight graders handing out fliers of him, all thanks to Cassidy.
Even Tony seemed to back off. All through the day, he made no jabs at Jeremy for dating Sasha. In fact, he was suspiciously well behaved.
Jeremy let himself calm down enough to actually enjoy the time with Sasha. She was proving to be one of the brightest features of his day. He didn't feel the usual pressure to impress others with his relationship. Everything he did felt natural. It also helped that she wasn't a whiny bitch like Cara. Her jokes made him laugh, her laugh made him smile and her smile made him happy and fulfilled.
He still rejected the idea of actually liking her. In his head, they were just friends with benefits. He really loved being her friend. And he was fine with being her boyfriend. But he wanted to see how it would turn out when the two weeks were up.
The only fly in the ointment was his parents return. He could already foresee the problems with them showing up. First, there was the sky painting on the ceiling. Then there would be an inquiry as to why he had spent such a ridiculous amount of money in their absence. Then there was Sasha, of course. They would never approve of their relationship as friends much less as a couple. He was dreading that face off.
His parents were superficial. They cared a lot about keeping up appearances. The same way he cared about his empire in school. They would FREAK at the sight of Sasha and freak some more at the sight of his room. Especially his mom.
He kept up the appearance of all being well, all day, but those thoughts churned at the back of his mind. He was worried. Worried about what may happen. Worried about how Sasha may take it. He couldn't even make himself tell her that his parents were going to show up tomorrow. He was exhausted by the pretense.
Which is why he told Sasha to stay over at her place that day. He didn't want to face anything. He just wanted to lie down and sleep the rest of the day away.
"Something's wrong, isn't it?" Sasha guessed, as he dropped her off at her house.
She could see that something was bothering him even if he hid it so well. It was clear because of the panicky way he drove and the constant rubbing of his lower jaw.
"No, I'm cool. Bye!" He practically pushed her out of the car, slammed the door and drove away like a pack of hounds was on his tail. Sasha would have laughed if she wasn't so worried.
She still had her own problems to face at home.
"So you're a couple now, huh?" Solomon spat out sourly, once she entered the living room.
"Oh not this again!"
"He's full of crap! I can tell, Sasha I know these things! Break up with him now before he breaks your heart."
Sasha rolled her eyes and plopped onto the couch. She reached for the tv remote but he snatched it from her grasp.
"Seriously Sasha! Why won't you listen to me?!" Solomon nearly shouted. His fists were squeezed at his side and he looked about ready to cry.
"'Cause you're being biased."
"I'm trying to protect you!"
"I don't need protection. All I see is you trying to tell me that I'm not good enough for him! That a guy like that can never go after a girl like me! Am I right?"
Solomon went really quiet all of a sudden. He took a deep breath and took her hand in both his smallish ones.
"Sasha. I'm a guy, okay? I know how guys think. I know guys don't go for ... girls like you on a normal basis. And sure ... that's not right... but it's the truth. So unless Jeremy has some abnormal tendencies, then I'd say he's using you. And I don't want my big sister to be used by a boy like him."
She pulled him into a fierce hug. "Don't worry about me okay? I just want to see where this goes. Okay?"
He mumbled a reply about hugs not being manly at all. She laughed and messed up his hair before Malory jumped onto the couch and occupied the space between them.
"Is Sylvie home?" Sasha asked, after nearly twenty minutes.
"Nah. Cheerleaders and their crazy practice." Solomon eyes gleamed as if he just recalled the sight of a hot cheerleader so Sasha nudged him to bring him back to earth.
Malory licked her face half heartedly before struggling to get her entire huge body onto Sasha's laps. How much she loved that dog.
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Jeremy was surprised to find Sylvie waiting for him at his doorstep.
"Hey... I don't recall inviting you over."
"You didn't. So the dare is literally on right now?"
Jeremy nodded and went past her to open his front door.
"Do you like her? Like her in that special way I mean."
He froze at the question. He had asked himself this question a million times and had answered it the same always. No.
Yet when he said it to Sylvie, it seemed instantly wrong.
Sylvie sighed with relief. Not that she wanted him to not like her sister. She just wanted him to like her instead.
"So... you wouldn't mind if I did this." Sylvie quickly pecked him on the lips.
Jeremy was surprised but he hid it with a smirk. He wondered what Sylvie's goal was exactly. Was she here to check on her sister, or did she want something... extra?
"No I don't mind. But I'm sure Sasha will."
"That depends on if she hears about it... which she won't."
She pulled him closer to her in a hungry kiss. He responded more from instinct than passion.
So she had come for something extra.
"Sylvie, you're making me cheat on your little sister. Isn't that a big no-no?" Jeremy asked, breaking off.
He hadn't yet opened the door. He knew that if he did, he would probably have sex with Sylvie, damn the consequences. She was sexy and beautiful, the two qualities that caught his attention in most girls.
Sylvie's lust filled gaze faltered for a moment. She had liked him first! The relationship wasn't real. It was based on a stupid dare. So really sleeping with him wasn't that bad especially as it would end in two short weeks. Plus, Jeremy didn't really like Sasha so she was doing him a favor.
"It's not like it's a real relationship anyways," she purred, pressing herself against him.
Jeremy weighed the pros and cons in his head.
Pros:
She was sexy and beautiful. It would be fun. He was already stressed and worn out with thinking, so he needed something to take his mind off it. She came onto him. It's not like he actively went out hunting for her.
Cons:
Sasha may find out and be heartbroken.
He filed that away. Chances of her finding out were nearly zero. Plus, their relationship was a dare. She was basically his friend.
All this thinking took place in less than 2 seconds. He tilted Sylvie's chin and kissed her, rubbing his steady hands over her smooth exposed skin.
Then he unlocked the door and let her in.
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