(Chapter 9- Terms and Conditions)
“Good choice.” I said to Austin while starring the window at Starbucks.
“It’s the best.”
I nodded my head. “Now that I agree with.”
Austin and I both got out of the vehicle and walked side by side into the shop. The smell of hot chocolate and pastries hit my nose making my mouth water.
I followed Austin to the back of the line and stood behind him as I studied the menu for what I wanted. Everything looked so appetizing that it was hard to choose between them.
“I’ll have an iced caffe’ with Mallorca sweet bread.” Austin told the cashier.
“And for you ma’am?” The guy asked me.
“I’ll have a Peaches and cream muffin with a large hot chocolate.” I answered.
He typed everything in and gave Austin the total. Before I could make a move to buy my own food he already paid for it. We picked up our stuff from the counter and went to find a seat. I quickly spotted a window seat and took it before anyone else could sit there.
While eating my muffin I glared at Austin suddenly remembering why we were here.
“What wrong with you?” Austin asked.
“Don’t we have things to discuss?” I hinted.
“Don’t act so happy about it.” he joked.
“Don’t worry I won’t.” I smirked.
I was kind of dreading hearing his terms on our most recent agreement. There is no telling the ridiculous stuff he has already come up with.
I crossed my arms over my chest waiting for him to begin.
“Ok. I order for this to work and be believable we have to act like we are together in front of your parents and mine as well.” He stated.
I nodded my head in agreement. “I know.”
“When we are in front of them we will hold hands kiss and say sweet things or whatever is it couples do.” He said looking at me.
“Don’t look at me. I don’t know what couples do in relationships I’ve never been in one before.” I confessed.
“Me either.” He added.
Ok note to self. Look up what people do in relationships. I don’t know if movies will help with this or not. Most of them are not true anyway.
“I’ll find out.” I said.
“Ok now on to the fun stuff.” He smiled evilly.
“What?” I groaned dreading what I would hear.
“Well we have already gone over what you’re getting out of all this now it’s my turn.” He said. “If you’re using me as an excuse to do something then let me know in case your dad happens to ask or something.”
There was no way this was fair. I just have to keep reminding myself of the benefits and I’ll make it through.
“So I have to tell you when I’m going out?” I said annoyed.
“It’s the only way to make this work.”
Damn he’s right. Well this sucks.
“Fine what else?” I asked.
“You have to go with me to the parties people at school have.”
I open my mouth to protest but he spoke before I had the chance.
“We have to look real and a real couple would go together, I’m sure you know why.” He smirked.
Oh you mean the countless hook ups and grinding on each other? Please I’m not stupid. I have been to lots of parties with Tins.
“You know, I get the feeling you’re getting more out of this than I am.” I stated.
“Hey it was your idea.” He defended.
“Don’t remind me.” I mumbled.
Austin smiled at getting what he wanted. Well at least it wasn’t as bad as I thought. I figured his terms would be worse than that. Oh well I won’t complain, I’ll just consider myself lucky and leave it at that.
I finished the rest of my drink and stood up to go before Austin stopped me.
“Hold on, one more thing.”
“I knew it.” I sighed.
“We have to appear dating at school so a few people will leave me alone.” He said.
“You mean the ones that want a relationship?” I said raising an eyebrow.
“You get it.” He shrugged.
“Fine but as long we are on this page I have something to add.”
“Go ahead.” He said.
“When we are on our own time we do what we want. Date who we want, Kiss who we want and whatever else you do.” I said last part to him.
“Deal.”
“Just as I stuck out my hand to shake on it he quickly added. “But I’m still not giving up.”
I laughed. “That’s up to you; it’s very entertaining to watch.”
After we finished up at Starbucks Austin drove me home. Luckily my parents weren’t there or I would have had to put on the show. When I got in the house I noticed a note on the table and went to read it.
Shannon,
We went out to meet with some people from work. We will be back later tonight. There is some food in the fridge for you if you get hungry.
Love, Linda and Dad
Well that’s a relief now I can have some alone time to myself. I went up to my room and put my stuff away from school and decided on a shower. Once I was done I was feeling a little hungry so I went to the kitchen to see what there was. I noticed a plate on the top shelf covered up with plastic wrap and took it out to heat up. I put it in the microwave for 4 minutes and then went to get my laptop so I could check my Facebook for anything new. When I logged on I noticed I had four notifications, one message and a friend request. Yeah my life was that exciting. (Note the sarcasm)
I click on the friend request first and seen it was from Jace. I squealed in excitement. Come on he is so hot would you be? I accepted and went to his timeline to write a message:
So now you’re stalking me on FB too! lol JK
I laughed and posted the message to his wall. Soon after my food was done so I went to get it out of the microwave getting it out and sat back down at the computer.
Next I clicked on my notifications but there was nothing important just some game request mainly. I really hate those so I just went on to my messages.
From Tinsley:
‘Hey how was your date with the player? ;) Call when you get this, I didn’t want to interrupt.’
I rolled my eyes at her message. She knows very well it wasn’t a date but she still insists on calling it that anyway.
‘It wasn’t a date but I’m back now. I’ll call you in a minute.’ I typed and hit reply.
After I was done online I shut down my computer and finished eating then put my plate in the sink. I went and sat down on the couch and called Tinsley before she had a chance to call me and ask why I hadn’t called her yet.
“So “ She drug out. “How did it go?”
“Tins it wasn’t a date for the hundredth time.” I said again. “And it was fine. We just talked about terms and agreements.”
“Either way you like him.” She sated.
“I do not.” I replied.
“Whatever but you have to admit he’s hot.”
“Ok fine he’s a little hot.”
“A little?” She laughed.
“Ok fine a lot but I’m not going to let him play all because he’s hot.” I said.
Before Tins could reply back to me there was a knock at the door. I wondered who it could be. I wasn’t expecting anyone.
“Uh… Tins are you ate my door?” I questioned.
“No, Why?”
“Because I have a visitor, hold on.”
I got up off the couch and went to answer the door. As soon as I pulled it open I groaned. What the hell was Austin doing here? Didn’t we just talk a couple of hours ago?
I sighed in annoyance into the phone. “Tins I’m gonna have to call you back. My stalker is here.”
“Ok bye.” She laughed. I figured she got what I meant.
I put my phone away and placed my hand on the door not letting him pass.
“Twice in one day? I think we’re getting pretty serious don’t you?” I hinted.
“Funny.” He said with no humor. “Your dad said that it may be late when they get back and asked me to keep you company.”
“My dad actually said that?” I asked not sure if he was telling the truth.
“How else would I know?” He said. “Oh and I brought movies.”
Austin pushed past me and put in one of the movies he brought before sitting on the couch. I walked over to him and scoffed.
“Where am I suppose to sit you’ve taken up the whole couch?”
“Right here baby.” He motioned to his lap.
“Yeah right.” I picked up his feet and dropped them in the floor. “I’ll sit right here thanks.” I smiled and sat down.
As the movie played on I realized what he was doing.
“You picked a scary movie so I would get scared and cuddle up to you didn’t you?” I asked board.
“You know me so well.” He smirked.
I couldn’t help but feel this was going to be a long night. First at school now home, am I ever going to get away from this hot guy? I mean guy. Damn Tinsley!
I sighed and leaned back resting my body against the couch only for Austin to wrap his arm around the back just behind my head. And here we go, the first play of the night.
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