Chapter Seven - Pretend for the day (Part 2 of 2)

Asher

I could tell Farrah was nervous as we walked in. I, however, was looking forward to it. I couldn’t wait to mess with everyone. It deserves them right for making assumptions, doesn’t it? I slipped my hand from hers and wrapped around her shoulder and pulled her close to me.

“Relax,” I whispered in her ear.

I feel her shudder in my arms. She looked up at me and gave me a small smile. Her eyes were so kind and soft, and you don’t see that often in people these days.

“I will try,” She said, blushing.

I wanted to move in and press my lips to hers. I wish she had agreed to the kissing part. It would make it more believable. Not only that but knowing that she has never been kissed made me want to kiss her more. I want to be the first to claim her lips. I want to be the first for many things, but I need to play my cards right, and take my time. I know Farrah will not be like other girls and give me what I want, so I need to tread carefully to get what I want.

We headed towards her locker, to let get what she needed. I never brought my books. I don’t think I even have any. I lose them all the time, and I got to the stage where I didn’t see the point.

I see Maisie glaring at me and whispering to her friends, and they were soon glaring at me too. I rolled my eyes and turned away from them. I guess she is still mad at me for blowing her off. I am sure me walking in hand-in-hand with Farrah hasn’t helped any.

“I have everything I need now,” Farrah said, closing her locker.

“OK, let’s go then, baby girl,” I said, offering her my hand.

She hesitated for a moment but took it. Her hand was tiny in my large one. I linked our fingers together, and the heat rises in her cheeks.

“You blush so easily,” I laughed.

“I know, it is embarrassing,” She giggled, turning away from me.

“I think it is cute,” I said, rubbing the top of her hand with my finger.

“It is not,” She laughed, shaking her head.

We got close to the class, but our path got blocked by Maisie and her friends. I feel Farrah tense, and her grip on my hand tightens. She was freaking out. I separated our hands and placed it on the small of her back, pulling her close to me again.

“What the fuck is this?” Maisie hissed, looking Farrah up and down.

Farrah looked at the floor, slightly rocking on her heels.

“None of your business, that is what,” I said.

“You blow me off, for her, are you blind as well as stupid?” She said, “Look at her? She is pathetic, and clearly a virgin,” She added, snickering cruelly.

Farrah flinches as the words fall from Maisie’s lips. I wrapped my arm around her hip, holding her firmly.

“Maisie, I thought I made it clear, I am bored of you,” I said, “You are annoying and needy as fuck. And what is happening between Farrah and me, is none of your business,” I added.
“Bullshit! You will come crawling back when you aren’t getting what you need from little Miss Prude here,” She said, “Watch your back,” She added, looking at Farrah.

“Stay the fuck away from her, Maisie or I will ruin you, you know I can,” I hissed.

Maisie went to say something, but I didn’t give her a chance. I grabbed Farrah’s hand, walking around them and heading into the classroom. Maybe this wasn’t such a good idea, at the time of suggesting it, it never crossed my mind how Maisie would react to it. I just hope she doesn’t give Farrah too much trouble. That is not what I want. The only trouble I want for Farrah is the trouble I can get her in, the trouble we could get in together.

Farrah has fallen utterly silent as we sat down. I knew what Maisie said to her was getting to her; she was worried. Farrah slumped down in her chair. I rested my hand on her knee, making her look at me. I could see the worry in her eyes.

“Don’t worry about her, OK? I will make sure she stays away from you,” I said, “I am sorry, I didn’t even think about her when I suggested this,” I added.

“It is OK,” She said softly, “But quick question, how are we breaking up?” She added.

“I will work that out,” I said, “It won’t be hard, everyone knows I am an asshole anyway, so I can find something,” I added.

“OK,” She said, “It will be my longest relationship to date,” She added, giggling.

I laughed along with her, and she seemed to relax. She really was inexperienced in many aspects. The teacher came in, so Farrah turned to the front of the class and fell silent.

I could feel Maisie’s eyes burn into the back of me, but I ignored her.

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The rest of the day had gone as planned. Everyone was whispering and talking about the “bad boy” and the new girl. I have spent most of my day laughing at people. And having Farrah as my pretend girlfriend for the day hasn’t been too bad. Though, having her close to me, touching her and holding her has just made me want to kiss her even more. And I decided I was going to for it. What is the worse than can happen? She slaps me.

I was waiting for her by her locker because we weren’t in last class together, but we had the last class of the day together. I see her coming towards me and smile at her, and she happily smiles back at me.

“Hey, babe,” I said loudly.

I wanted the people in the hallway to hear me calling her that.

“Hey,” She giggled as she approached me.

I reached for her, pulling her into my chest. She gasped, not expecting it. I moved the hair away from her face, brushing my fingers against her cheek. Farrah swallowed hard, searching my eyes and trying to work out what I was doing.

“Asher, what, what are you doing?” She stammered out.

“I am hoping for a kiss,” I said.

“What? Why?” She spoke.

“Tell me again, you don’t want to, and I will stop,” I said.

I inched my face closer to hers, placing my hand on her hip. Her eyes flicker between my eyes and my lips. She was thinking about it, and a part of her wanted to.

“But it, it will be my first kiss,” She whispered, “It will be terrible, for you,” She added nervously.

“One kiss, make today more believable, and then I will back off,” I said.

That was a complete lie. I wouldn’t back off, but I will tell her anything right now to get what I want because that is what I do.

“OK,” She whispers.

I smirked. I was anxious to feel her lips and steal her first kiss. I held her to me and closed the small space between us and pressed my lips to hers. The moment my lips touched her, she whimpered. Farrah froze for a moment, before letting her lips relax with mine. I slipped my fingers into her hair and putting a little more pressure on her lips.

I am tempted to slip my tongue into her mouth, but I think that would be pushing it, right now. She dropped her arms around my neck, and to my surprise, she pressed her body against mine. Her lips felt good. I can’t deny that. And for this being her first kiss, she is doing a damn good job.

Farrah abruptly pulled away from me, stepping back. Her breathing was heavy, and her cheeks flushed.

“I need to go,” She said, rushing off.

I stood there, having no idea what happened. That is a first, a girl running away from after I kissed her. I think it all got a little too much for her, but that told me what I already knew. She was attracted to me, she likes me, which I can use to my advantage.

Farrah may have run away, but I hope she remembers she promised she would come to mine and meet my grandma today. She won’t be able to avoid me for long.

I won’t let her. I am a determined person when I need to me. I go after what I want, and nothing is going to get in my way.