Me and the Bad Boy Next Door (and happenings between us)

Biscuits

Alex's POV: I woke up to the amazing world of cricks in my neck and my lower abdomen being ripped apart on the inside by the mini red sea. Note the sarcasm. God! I'm always falling asleep in these window seat things and I never wake up feeling good afterwards!

I got up and knew that I would have to shower. I had been so tired yesterday that I forgotten to do that.

I peeled out of the dirty clothes from the day before and then took a hot shower. It helped me wake up, soothed my internal dying, and freshened me up.  Damn showers can multitask.

I got out of the shower and blow dried my hair, but I didn't have quite enough time and I had to leave some of those annoying damp spots. I then dressed in some loose black shorts, a Superman tee and some Vans. Very fashionable I know. I hadn't yet unpacked all my clothes so my outfit was less than ideal.

After getting ready for school it was 7:30. I walked downstairs to ask Colleen what they had that I could eat. I hated being a bother, but I need sustenance and she had accepted my mom's request to look after me. After a little bit of debate in my head I decided that that includes providing proper nutrition.

Halfway down the stairs I realized that a wonderful and quite familiar smell was wafting up from the kitchen. Eggs and bacon. They are boyfriends in the morning until I dump them.... In my mouth.

As I got downstairs I realized that Colleen was probably cooking for her kids. That meant that Jasper might be down there already. That also meant little Peyton might be there.

As I reached the bottom of the stairs I heard Colleen "Is that you Alex, sweetie?"

"Uh yes ma'am" I replied.

"Alex?!" I heard the young voice of Peyton perk up. A small figure came running towards me. I half expected to see a messy face. She must be a neat eater. She grabs my hand and starts pulling me. "Ma is making biscuits! They are the bestest I've ever had!"

"Really? Then I can't wait!" I say joining in on her enthusiasm. What can I say? That much happiness is contagious. Plus I really love biscuits!

As we enter the kitchen I see Colleen pulling the biscuits out of the oven. I also see Jasper in sweats and a white tee. He still had his bed head and it looked sexy. He could go around like I woke up like this and it would be true. I wish I could do that. Unfortunately I just can't. I guess I don't have perfect genetics. Oh well.

"Morning Ms. McKinley. That smells delightful!" I say.

"Oh please don't call me Ms. McKinley. It makes me feel old. You can call me Colleen. And thank you. Now dig in guys!"

"You don't have to tell me twice!"I say as she pours us all a glass of orange juice.

At 8:00 Colleen got up and so did Peyton. She had to take Peyton to school and go to work. I still had thirty minutes before school starts.

I called Carter. He picked up on the third ring and I walked into the living room. "Hey Carter. So I wasn't able to hide the fact that I'm staying here, so you can pull up into their driveway."

"Yeah...so....about that... I can't pick you up today. My car broke down. I was about to call you, but it's a good thing you called this early because if you can't find a ride you're gonna have to walk." Says Carter.

"Oh okay then.... I'll see you at school. Bye." I say.

"Bye. See you at school." The line went dead.

"Shit!" I say a little too loudly.

"Oh, looks like Petal swears. What happened that made her so angry?" Asked Jasper sarcastically. I hadn't noticed him come in the room.

"I have to walk to school. Carter's car broke down." I say peeved that he is amused by my frustration.

"Aww, Pet, you know that if you just want to ride with me, you can ask. Come up with a believable excuse next time." He chuckles with a mischievous glint in his eyes.

"What? It's not an excuse and you're nowhere near ready to go. I'm gonna go now because I can't let you trick me by waiting forever and then leaving me." I say as I start to walk up the stairs to get my bag.

"No really. I'll let you ride with me on my beautiful baby. Just give me a second and we'll go."

"Promise?" I ask like a five year old.

"Promise." He answers and turns to go up the stairs.

"Wait... Jasper?"

"Yes Pet?"

"Pinky promise? Pweese?" I was really putting on the five year old act.

"Okay, but only because it's you." He answered as he linked our pinkies.

"...And Jasper I swear you don't wanna mess with me today! Unless you have food or a death wish!" I yell from my room whilst grabbing my bag.

Suddenly I feel hands on my waist as they started tickling me and I felt Jasper's hot breath fan across my ear "Noted" he whispered.

A squeal and a scream escaped my lips at the same time.

Cringe warning: this is a note from the author from the future who finds this annoying and hard to read but funny enough not to delete. Proceed now.*******
Holy mother of Oreo! How did he manage to sneak up on me? He scared the shit out of me!*Teenagers scare the living shit out of me! They could care less as long as someone'll bleed!* Subconscious would you please stop singing... I love MCR too but I can't have a serious conversation with you if you burst out in song when I talk to you. Alex you know you love me and you and havent had a good conversation in a long time. I missed you and why waste my talents talking when I could be singing! Just shut up I can handle this without you. You're annoying me and making me feel like Gollum. Oohh can I talk like that! No and this conversation is over. Goodbyes my precious.
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"Don't ever tickle me!" I yelled.

He started to tickle me harder and I fell to the ground. He hovered over me and gave me no chance to escape. "Or what?" He said with a smirk on his face.

I positioned my knee so as to not make an empty threat. "I'll make damn sure that you won't be able to have any Jasper juniors." Cockiness filled my voice. This is Carter's fault.

"Aww now that's not fair, Pet. You're going to make me cry" Ge dragged a finger from his eye down his face like a tear. He leaned closer, mere centimeters from my face. I could see each fleck of golden honey in his beautiful hazel eyes. "You wouldn't want to be the reason I cry now would you, Petal?" He said as hair fell in his face.

"Yes! I most certainly would." I said defiantly. It was also sincere. I felt like guys with feelings and vulnerability was sweet and showed that they had souls and brains and hearts and thoughts and strength that greatly surpasses any physical strength. It would make me feel special. It would let me know that this guy isnt some player douche and that he is capable of letting me in. And I find it all very, very attractive.

"I guess I've gotta keep that in mind now haven't I .. Alexis?"

"What?!" I panicked "I never told you my real name! How did you know? I hate it!" I yelled.

"My dear old mother told me your name and your own best friend told me you hated it. Now come on kitten let's go or we'll be late for school."

"Carter is going to pay for that! And kitten? What happened to Petal?"

"That was getting old. Deal with it, love." He said with his now signature smirk as hair once again fell in his eyes. Wow he's hot. Stop it subconscious!

I ran upstairs to get my bag then ran downstairs and ran out the door. Jasper came out soon, and got his bike out the garage. Holy mother of pie! This is gonna be one heck of a day.

Hey guys. This is a significantly shorter chapter, but...well I have no excuse. It's just short. Sorry. If you'd like you can comment a minimum word count you think I should meet before posting. If you like this chapter then please follow me, vote, and all that jazz. Thanks! -Nat