Nobody Said Life Was Going to be Easy. And I, Should Have Known Better

18: You're Gonna Make Him do What?

Okay for everyone who's reading this story...I'm sorry it took so long to update. I have been having trouble with my carpal tunnel in my right hand and it hurts to type. So I apologize.

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I was laughing in the back of Jace's car at this ridiculous situation. Todd is beside me, blind folded because in Jace's exact words 'he can't figure out where he is'. Now we're in the local grocery parking lot doing donuts and driving crazy, trying to confuse and scare Todd. I'm sure its really working though because he hears all of our laughter and is chuckling right along. After the "scaring crap out of him" phase was over we found ourselves at the mall, well, everyone except for Todd, who was still blind folded. Jace hauled him out of the car while Vince quietly shushed me and took my place next to Todd. Todd however, must have thought it was me walking beside him though because he reached down and grabbed Vince's hand. I started snickering, along with everyone else just as Todd stopped abruptly. He squeezed Vince's hand, let go and pushed him away.

"Annalise, I see how it is, let people come on to me." He said in a mock hurt voice.

"What's the matter babe? Don't like Vince?"

"Uh, hello? I am dating you."

"Well, you did grab his hand." I mocked.

"I thought it was you, dummy."

"Sure you did, admit it, you have a thing for me." Vince egged him on.

"I do not!" Todd desperately denied it.

"Sure, whatever you say Toddy."

We were brought to the food court and sat Todd down before Jace and Vince left. I quietly leaned over and kissed  Todd on the lips. Although he must not have thought it was me because he pushed himself back, knocking his chair backwards and landing on the floor. McKenna who was sitting next to me burst out laughing while I was trying to hold back my own giggles. I knelt down next to him and pulled his blind fold off.

"What just happened?" Jace asked when we stood up.

"I tried to kiss him while he still had the blind fold on. He must've thought it wasn't me, probably Vince playing another trick on him."

Everyone laughed again and I hugged Todd.

"I love you." I cooed while stretching out each word. He smiled and pecked me on the mouth.

"Alright the next thing you have to do is stand on this table and sing 'Baby Got Back' on the top of your lungs." Jace beamed.

"Why would I have to do that?!" Todd argued.

"Because, it proves that you aren't ashamed to be with us and you're up for anything. Total way to show loyalty."

Todd looked a little pale.

"Aww, guys he's scared. Don't make him do that." McKenna sincerely plead. She was always the nicest out of our group. Jace scratched his chin like he was tihnking.

"If you do it...Anna will blow you!" Jace yelled.

My jaw dropped. I definitely wasn't expecting that. I'm sure my face was as red as an apple. Why would I do that just for him to stand on a table and sing? I was nervous already about the whole sex issue now we both were being pressured. I expected Todd to say no way but I gasped when he climbed on the table. Almost immediately all eyes were on him, including a few girls whose eyes bulged. A sickening feeling formed in the pit of my stomach as I shot daggers in their direction. Wait, why am I jealous? I mentally shook my head and looked back at Todd.

"I like big butts and I cannot lie!" Todd started yelling/singing. He only had sung half of it before Jace pulled him down. Jace and Vince slapped him on his back, the weird way guys show affection. A few people actually clapped and Todd took a bow. I just shook my head and smiled. The rest of the day was fun. We just hung out as a group and talked about random things. By the time they dropped us off at my house it was around 4. We headed back up to my room and shut the door.

"So, how 'bout that reward?"

"What reward?" I squinted my eyes before a wave of realization hit. My face turning a deep shade of red and my heartrate increasing exponentially.

"I...we...what?"

"Relax, 'Lisey. I was kidding. I don't want you to do it until you're ready."

He pulled me onto his lap on the bed and kissed me, sending shivers down my spine. Was I ready? Did I really want to wait any longer? He was the first guy I have been with like this. Sure I've had past boyfriends but the most I ever did was kiss them. How am I supposed to know what to do? There should be a class for this. I sighed.

"Anna, I'm not expecting you to do it. Relax, sweetheart."

"I want to though, I just won't be any good."

He chuckled. "You'd do fine, trust me."

He started kissing down my jawline to my neck and collarbone. I could feel the heat continue to spread throughout my body. I pushed him on his back, straddling over top of him. I kissed him the same way he had me and as I traveled down ot his neck I quickly undid his pants and zipper.

"Annalise, no, wait." He breathed.

I put my finger over his lips and shushed him as I pulled his pants off.

~*~

I was laying with my head on Todd's chest, listening to his slowing heartbeat.

"That was...amazing." He whispered while pulling his pants back on. I smiled, somehow feeling proud of myself.

"I still don't understand why we couldn't do more?"

"I told you babe, I want it to be special." I sighed and smiled into his chest.