When a letter pops up from Lauren's deceased mother, she's thrown into a world of money and power.
Shipped off on a plane ride from small town Michigan to The Golden State California, she meets 5 brothers she never knew she had.
And these brothers...
"Lauren lets go! We are going to be late for school!" Owen shouts from downstairs.
"Coming!" I yell back.
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I throw on my outfit and hobble down the stairs since I'm still in a freaking boot. I make my way into the kitchen and grab an apple to eat in the car.
"Lauren remember you have your doctor's appointment after school for your ankle," Liam shouts from the kitchen as the four of us walk out.
"Ok sounds good!" I yell back.
We all pile into the car and head to school.
God, I freaking hate Mondays. I just love when my teachers give us hours of homework!
Not...
Finally we arrive at school and I can escape the tortorous conversation of titts being better than butts...
I swear, I honestly think they forget I'm a girl. Or they just ignore me which now that I think about it, they probably do.
I sit down in my seat in my math class. I pull out my phone as I wait for Tana to come.
"Hey hey heyyyyy," Tana exclaims, taking the seat next to mine. "You look happy?" I accuse her.
"That's because your girl has an open crib this weekend! Help me set up?" she asks. "Of course!" I cheer.
We then talk about what we are gonna wear and what drinks to get. Our convo sadly ends when we have to take our math quiz.
I turn in my quiz once I am done and now I'm back in my seat just staring at the door. I kinda grew accustomed to Nick always coming to pick me up.
I hear Tana giggling and I turn to look at her. "What?" I frown at her.
"Waiting for your prince charming to sweep you off of your feet," she grins. I roll my eyes slouching in my seat.
Where is he? He's usually here by now...
Crap am I actually sad that he's not picking me up?
My mood instantly vanishes when his face pops up in the doorway. A small smile forms on my lips as I get up grabbing my bag. Tana wiggles her eyebrows at me and I try not to rolly my eyes at her. I say goodbye to my teacher and meet Nick in the hallway.
He grabs my backpack and slings it over his shoulder. "Is it me or do you seem happy to see me?" he smirks and I feel my cheeks heat up. "Just you," I shrug my shoulders and he lets out a laugh.
He holds his arm out for me to grab and I eye him hesitantly. "Wouldn't want you to trip and hurt your ankle more now would we?" he states. I think it over and slowly latch onto his arm. His warm and very muscular arm, I must add.
I hope he doesn't notice when I moved closer to him feeling his warm body heat radiating off of him. I slowly look up to him to find that he's starring down at me. His emerald green eyes are shining down on mine and I feel like butterflies are having a party in my belly.
He brings his hand to my face and wraps a piece of hair behind my ear.
Oooo baby, does this boy do something to me...
We jump when we hear a voice over the intercom.
"ATTENTION, SAINT MARY'S IS ON HARD LOCKDOWN. ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF PLEASE REPORT TO YOUR CLASSROOMS AND LOCK ALL DOORS," a computerized voice says.
My eyes widen with fear as I look to Nick with a similar expression. He takes hold of my hand and drags me down the hall. I begin to panic more and more when no one opens the doors for us.
"Nick we need to go somewhere. We can't stand out in the halls," I nervously say. He runs a hand through his hair and looks around the hall.
He drags me to the Janitor's closet and pulls me inside. He closes the door and moves a self infront of it since the door doesn't look.
"Nick..." I breathe heavily. Is there actually an intruder or is this just a drill... If we were in a classroom the teachers would be able to tell us if it is a drill or not.
"Hey hey hey, I'm sure it's just a drill. There's nothing to worry about," he says grabbing both of my arms trying to calm my nerves.
"But what if it's not?" I look up to him with a worried expression. He sighs and pulls me into a hug. In a different situation I would've pushed him away but his touch right now seems to calm me down.
He tucks my head under his chin while I bury my face into his chest. His warm arms wrap around my lower torso and mine wrap around his.
Who would've thought I'd find comfort in Nick freaking Carver.
My rapid breathing slows down when he starts to rub soothing circles on my back. I slightly pull away and look up to him in the dark lighting. He's looking at me so intensely, I'm sure my cheeks are the darkest shade of red the world has ever seen.
He leans forward and I don't pull away.
His warm lips land on mine and I freeze. If sensing it he pulls away. "I-I'm sorry, I don't know why I-"
I cut him off by grabbing and pulling him down by the collar so his lips crash on to mine.
Fireworks... that's what it feels like kissing Nick Carver as cheesy as it sounds.
Our lips move in sync perfectly. I wrap my arms around his neck as my fingertips dig into his hair. He grabs me by the waist and pulls me flush against him.
He moves me backwards so now my back is against the door. His hands slide down my back lower and lower...
They land on my bum and he grips it tightly. He then lifts me up and I wrap my legs around him pulling him even closer to me if that is even possible. We pick up the pace as we literally attack each other's lips.
Our tongues sliding against each other sends a warm feeling down to my core. His mouth moves down to my neck leaving a trail of kisses and nibbles slightly on my skin. I grip his hair tighter and his lucious lips land back on mine. I can feel him smirking, making me smile as well.
Holy shit I'm making out with Nick fucking Carver...
And I fucking love it.
I'm in deep shit.
✦Nick✦
I feel more and more guilty as I spend time with Lauren...
She will absolutely hate me and never forgive me when she finds out.
The news will drop any week now and I'm savoring up what could be my last good moments with Lauren till she no longer even wants to see my face.
I wish I had a say in the situation because if I did I would most definitely back out. My father wouldn't allow me if I asked. I do everything he says and that's always how it has been.
At first all I saw out of this was a business deal with Lauren's family and my dad so I didn't really care about the Brookes reactions when they find out. I was actually excited to see their reactions since we are rivals.
But Lauren...
She came in the most unexpecting and best way possible. I didn't think I would develop feelings for her. Yet here I am kissing her in a janitor's closet. Which only makes things harder and harder.
