The Bet

Chapter 6

"Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else." - Margaret Mead

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Noah is the one I'm currently being held against. Against my will. Against my power. Against all humanity. The only thoughts and questions that clearly crosses my mind are, how is he able to carry me? I know I'm not big but I'm not tiny either. Why do I feel safer in his arms than anyone else's? Why did he say something to Kelly when she belittled him? Like he just brushed it off his shoulder and went on his way. Why did I not only bust her in the mouth for her words towards me but also how she degraded Noah? Why was I defending that jackass for? What has gotten into me?

"Seriously, you can put me down now Noah. We're so far away from the party. Too far for me to turn around and bust her teeth out. Just put me down." I grumble like an angry toddler.

"I would say I would but seeing that little devil on your shoulder earlier and how you reacted.... I am most certain you would sprint back to give her another lesson. So no can do Sunshine. Sorry." He chuckles at the end.

"Why do you even care what I do anyways? You fucking hate my existence." I snap in a low voice. Even with my low voice, everyone around heard me.

"You think I hate you?" He says in shock.

"Why else would you act the way you do? I mean your acting earlier proved my point." I sass back.

My sassiness causes him to halt in his steps. I simple elbow him in the gut and I'm dropped immediately to the concrete behind. Quickly, I bolt down the sidewalk as soon as our dorms come into view; my quick steps become quicker. It's like I'm running from a Hellhound that's nipping at my heels. Before I could safely walk through the doors; I'm grabbed roughly from behind. I watch as all my friends enter the building through the other door; each with different expressions that range from amusement to smirks. Noah has yet entered the building so my only guess; Noah is the one holding me. I'm suddenly turned around and pushed into the "Pull" door. My back is against the cold glass as my eyes are completely shut as soon as my body made impact.

"I'm a guy? Why else would I do the things I do Aria? If you think I hate you than your brain has a lower IQ than I thought." He grumbles out his words.

"What's that supposed to mean?" I fire back looking into his eyes.

"It means.... Just forget it Aria. My question is why the hell did you attack her for?" He questions in a breathy whisper.

"What's it to you? She your next fuck buddy?" I snap. Why am I getting jealous for?

"Kelly? Hell no! Girl gets more dick than I do pussy." He cracks his joke.

"Than why does it matter to you why I punched her?" I fire my question back.

"Because I have never seen you snap like that before. Why did you do it?" His voice is low and husky.

"Why do you care?" My words hang in the air. He doesn't answer; he just give his pointed look that makes everyone freeze and answer.

"Fine! Quit staring at me like that. Because she gets under my skin. Her words weren't against me. They were also foul words were against you as well. Why didn't you put her in her place to begin with?" I state my reasonings.

"Little Ari coming to my defense is she? And because people believe what they want about me. To them I'm playboy, a fuckboy, I don't give them any reason to see what I truly am. Nor do I attend to give them reasons to think differently. Her words don't hurt me Aria. My skin is tougher than you think." He explains as he boops my nose. I just stare at him like he's an alien. I hadn't expected his explanation one bit.

"Come let's get you to your dorm before you freeze to death against this door. How would anyone get out with an Aria frozen to the door?" Noah says as he guides me through the other door with a small chuckle.

We walk at a slow pace, side by side towards my dorm. I hadn't expected him to walk me back to my room. Hell, I didn't even expect to have a conversation with this guy. We make it to my dorm door when his hand is on my arm, stopping me from going in. Before I could question what he was going. His lips were against mine in seconds. This kiss wasn't rushed, wasn't deepened, and it wasn't rough. This kiss is soft, gentle, and made my brain explode into fireworks. Never in my life have I felt a kiss like this. My head has bells ringing in it. The air from my lungs feel like it's been hit with Thor's hammer. The fire in me has been extinguished. Noah pulls away and kisses my temple.

"Goodnight Ari. Sleep tight. And don't let anyone tell you differently." With his words, he sends a wink.

I watch as he walks down the hallway and out the doors that lead to the stairs. What the hell did he mean by "and don't let anyone tell you differently." Like what is that supposed to mean? Is it an encrypted message. Like sir, I'm slower than a blonde with no common sense. I need you unencrypted your words for me.

With a sigh, I waltz into my dorm. Standing in front of me are Emily, Leslie, and Delilah. All having mischievous looks in their eyes. I gulp and know it's going to be a horrible and long night.

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