Scarlet Lies

Chapter 3

Skylar

Knock. Knock. Knock.

"Time for school kiddo."

She sighed, rolling over in bed. She didn't really want to go. Jackson was still very happy with his lady friend. And she wished that she could hope for the best for him. But she couldn't. She'd been worried about Brianna their entire relationship, and apparently had been right to do so. He'd made her feel crazy for it it numerous occasions, yet there he was, making out with her in the cafeteria for all to see. She grabbed her phone, opening her messages. The unidentified number was at the top, and she sighed. Eventually she'd have to figure out a contact name for him. She opened the messages, suddenly sitting up in bed. He'd sent a picture. One like she'd suggested. He was shirtless, the arm not holding the phone stretched back behind his head, making his chest more pronounced. She could see the waistband of his boxers and nothing more, and that smirk sent butterflies tumbling into her stomach.

Unknown-'Goodmorning my love, hope you slept well.'

Despite her annoyance at his picture, she found herself smiling and blushing.

'Worst possible way to wake up.'

Unknown- 'Oh darling, you woke up on the wrong side of the bed? I should've been there. Would have made sure you woke up with a smile on your face. And maybe a moan on your lips.'

She scowled at the feeling surging through her at the thought, quickly shaking her head.

'Do you want my opinion on the picture?'

Unknown- 'Don't worry love. That ones for you and your eyes only.'

'Sure sure.'

She laid back on the pillow, looking back up at the picture. She bit her lip, taking a moment to enjoy the butterflies in full effect. She was playing with fire texting him of all people. And it was exciting. Jackson had never matched her pictures before. He wasn't comfortable sending them, but constantly asked for her to send them. Oliver had sent them, and then matched her demands. And for now, she'd do the same.

Fair is fair.

She'd regret it if he ever found out who she was, but she'd make sure not to slip up and not to give him any hints. She'd remain anonymous, no matter what it took.

* * * * *

He was sitting across the room, arguing with Blake about something to do with their project. Her's was already completed, as was half the class, so it was rather loud in the room as people talked about their weekends rather than their work. She hummed, shifting so her back was against the wall, and no one could see her phone. He was sitting similarly, sideways in his seat as he talked to the person across from him. From here, she'd be able to see his face. To see if he actually enjoyed the more tasteful nudes. She pulled out her phone, propping it behind her bag so if he looked up, he wouldn't see her on it.

'How's school going?'

He kept talking, pulling out his phone and checking it. A small smile formed on his lips, and those butterflies from this morning were back.

Unknown- 'It's okay. You not at school today?'

'No I'm here.'

He looked up at that, and she immediately turned her gaze back to her phone, wiggling her pencil so it looked like she was writing.

Unknown- 'Care to tell me where?'