Just Pretend With Me

11

~Damian~

Shit...Why did I say that..?!

I paused. But maybe it's for the best...someone like her shouldn't get involved with someone like me..it's dangerous..how much I want her..but she doesn't feel the same anyway.

"DAMIAN!" I turned. "What?! Why are you yelling my name!" She put her hands on her hips. "I've called your name 6 times and you didn't respond!" "Oh.." I run my hand through my hair. "I was just thinking about... stuff. What did you want to tell me."

She looked into my eyes and then sighed. "N-Never mind..it's not like you'd feel the same." I searched her eyes for answers. "What do you mean-" "Forget it. Call Larry and let's go."

"Tch, fine. But only because I know you won't tell me no matter how many times I ask." "You're right." We walked out the front gates and jumped into the limo so Larry could take us to school. I rolled down my window and lit up a cigarette, raising it to my mouth before she snatched it out of my hand. "No smoking! It's bad for you!" I reached across the car. "Athena.. give it back!" But instead she dropped it out the window. "Oops.." The side of her mouth twitched as I clenched my fists. "You know if you weren't a fucking girl I'd have killed you by now."

~

We stood in front of the school, side by side. "Are you ready to pretend?" She stuttered. "I'm not sure how to..." but I cut her off, grabbing hold of her hand. "Just follow my lead."

It only took a few seconds before people started talking. "Oh my god!" "They're dating?!" "I knew something was up!" "Guess she's off limits then..."

Perfect, just the kind of talk I need.

Huh. I felt Athena's grip on my hand get tighter so I pulled her in close enough to me so that I could whisper in her ear without anybody noticing. "It's alright..calm down..no one will talk shit about you...you're my girlfriend after all." My girlfriend. Just the sound of those two words together made a smirk tug at the sides of my lip.

We were the last ones in so once we got into class, the teacher made no comment and instead watched us as we walked in-- all the way from the door to our seats. I cleared my throat. "If you have something to say, say it." She hesitated and looked at the rest of the class for help but they all stayed silent. As they should. "I d-don't have s-something to say..I'm just a little surprised.." I squinted my eyes. "Why's that? You don't think we look good together?" "N-No! T-That's not what I meant.." "Good." I kicked my feet up, over the desk. "Then zip it or start today's lesson."

"Yes s-sir!" I scowled and tapped Athena's shoulder, egging her to sit on my lap. She whispered. "Are you crazy?! We're in school!" I raised my eyebrows. "So?" "So...it would be weird!" I smirked and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "Did you forget who's girl you are? You belong to me."

"F-Fine!" Red bloomed on her face as she moved as little as possible, sliding on to my lap. "Oh," My eyes widened. "You're light." She pinched my cheek still speaking pretty low. "Uh-huh, don't act so surprised." I wrapped my arms around her waist, bringing her closer to my chest.

And I kept telling myself..it was just so people would believe we were dating and so I wouldn't have to marry Reagan, but the truth? I enjoyed teasing the hell out of her.

~Athena~

More and more weeks went by where he'd jokingly kiss my cheek, whisper things into my ear, or just straight up tease me until red covered my face... and soon enough I gave up all hope of controlling my feelings. Sure he was hot...but honestly, he was so much more than that.