Temptation

chapter 5

We ended up losing the game by one touchdown, never regaining our lead after that little brawl. As people exited the stadium I followed Mary out to where all of the football players stood greeting their friends, girlfriends, and family. Looking among the crowd I spot Joe a few feet away, placing a sweet kiss on Taylor's cheek Joe looks up spotting me. Waving for me to join them I look at Mary and give her a warm smile. "I'll see you tomorrow." I say as I hug my best friend then make my over to Joe.

Once I am at Joe's side he smiles at me. "Did you watch the game?" He asks as he steps closer to my side leaving Taylor alone to gossip with her fellow cheerleaders. "I did well huh?" Of course his cocky attitude had to show above his sadness about the loss.

Nodding my head I look away "Yeah you did well. Could have done better without that little brawl."

"I did well?" He says narrowing his eyes. "Don't you mean great?"

"Yeah, sure." I nod as Taylor eyes me from the other side of Joe. Taking this moment to seize her boyfriends attention even more Taylor flaunts her way back into his arms.

"Great job babe!" Taylor smiles. "You did so well I saw that thirty yard touchdown! That was amazing!" The more Taylor praised the man, the more Joe began to beam. Shaking my head I look around to find Samantha and Jessica right behind me as they started to flirt with football players from the other school.

"Yo!" Joe says making me turn to him again. "Iverly come with me real quick." He says with a smirk as he kisses Taylor once more. Giving him a wave Taylor heads into the school to change as Joe and I headed for the parking lot.

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The last car of the night pulls away once Joe and I make it to his car. No one was left but him and I. The night sky is dark with a full moon that shines down on us. "I needed someone to talk to." Joe confessed as he looked around the empty parking lot. "I feel horrible about the loss. I mean although I had that one great touchdown I let the team down once the fight between that guy and I broke out." Joe admits

Feeling a small bit of sympathy for the guy I pat his arm. "It's okay Joe. It's one game of many to come. I think you guys can get them in a couple of weeks." I say trying to reassure him.

"Yeah I suppose." Joe says looking into my eyes. His deep brown eyes hold something in them other than sadness. And that look makes me want to turn and run. "You know you're right. We will get them in a few weeks. With that out of the way how about you keep me company? I need to festered after a loss like that. Help me out." Joe says with a sinister smirk. Pulling me into a surpise hug Joe quickly switches our places and I find myself up against the side of his car. Looking at Joe I feel fear creep it's way into my body. Taking me by the waist Joe's smile widens as he sees the look on my face. "Oh come on. You cannot keep playing hard to get. Just give in already, I know how much you liked me in junior high. There's no way you're over me now. I mean I'm the QB as well as one of the hottest guys at our school. Girls love me."

"Joe.." I begin as his hand stops at the crease in my back. Leaning in Joe's hips brush against my own. "St-stop.." I stumble over the words as I feel my knees become weak for a second time today. Once again my heart begins to pound in my ears making all sense of running away disappear.

As Joe leans in close he begins to grind his hips against my own. "I'm so glad you are too big a wuss to run away. I need someone to make me feel better after this loss. I know you want to Iverly." Bring his head down I feel Joe's lips brush aginst my neck. Placing both of my hands on Joe's shoulders I try with all my might to push him off. But that idea failed, he over powers me with ease. Without consent Joe's lips make full contact with my skin making my body shiver. Not from delight but from fear, is he really going to do this?! Right here? Right now?!

"Get off me!" I scream now full of panic. I don't want to be potentially raped here in the school parking lot! I don't want Joe to kiss me! I want to get away! Pounding my fists against Joe's chest just causes him to move in closer pinning my arms between my chest and his own. His lips start to drift up my neck to my chin, and although I try to turn away there's no where for me to turn. I'm stuck.

Joe covers my mouth with his free hand while the other slipped out from behind my back and began to move it's way up my shirt. Screaming into Joe's hand is all I could manage to do as I look past Joe with frantic eyes. Searching. Searching for someone to stop by, for someone to save me.

Someone help me! Please!
Shutting my eyes I let the tears escape down my cheeks feeling the warm liquid slide down my chin to my neck. Please god, don't let this happen. Please.

"It's not nice to force yourself onto a girl." I hear a deep voice say. Looking past Joe I see Jesper. A wave of relief rushes over my body. I forgot that I was suppose to meet him after the game in the parking lot on the north side by our mascot. He must have come searching for me. Or simply came back this way to get his car.. who knows. All I now is that I am grateful to see his face.

Quickly Joe jumps off releasing me. With weak knees still I fall to the ground, wincing as pain rushes through my knees as I hit the asphalt. "What the hell are you doing here?!" Joe snaps from embarrassment seeing as he has been caught in action.

"I was about to ask you the same thing." Jesper says as he takes a step closer. I catch a glimpse of Jesper eyes meeting mine, all I can see is anger in his eyes.

"I don't have to explain myself to you!" Joe shouts his body tenses as Jesper eyes snap to him. Narrowing his eyes Jesper stands only a few feet from Joe. Throwing his hands up Joe prepares himself to fight.

"You're right. You don't have to explain yourself to me. But there's no need to, I saw the whole thing. Why don't you just fess up and admit you tried to make a move on Iverly? You tired to have sex with her right here right now in this parking lot." Jesper pushes seeing Joe become angry now.

Before I knew what was going on Joe let's out a loud frustrated yell as he throws a punch Jesper's way. Quickly Jesper dodges the punch. Angered even more Joe swings again this time trying to hook Jesper in the left cheek. Once again Jesper simply moves away avoiding the punch. Quickly bringing his hand up and over Joe; Jesper elbows Joe in the middle of his back causing Joe to scream out in pain as he flops to the ground.

Rolling over in pain Joe is now in agony. Hearing his scream makes me cover my ears as the whole situation scares me. Is Joe in that much pain? Is he going to die? Closing my eyes again I wait for the screaming to end. But it never stops.

"Iverly?" Hearing Jesper's voice I open my eyes as I am met by a worried expression. "Are you okay? Joe didn't do anything to you did he?" Jesper asks as he takes hold of my upper arm. Slowly helping me up Jesper gently walks me away from Joe. Whose hands are clenched along his back, he lies face down unable to move anymore.

Shaking my head I feel larger pools of tears roll down my cheeks as I couldn't help but be grateful someone was there to help me. Embracing me into a hug I find my face buried in Jesper's shirt. "I'm so glad I came when I did." Jesper says his voice sincere.

Feeling his arms around me makes me break down even more. Wrapping my arms back around Jesper I began to weep more until I'm a sobbing mess. Jesper's warmth is so comforting to me. I don't know how long he stood there letting me embrace him like that. But I think it was over half an hour.

Joe's screams finally die down as he lies on his stomach breathing heavily. Jesper allows me to clean myself up a little as he calls 911.
"Hi? Yes, I have a student here at Blackridge stadium with a blow to his lower back. He might need some medical assistance. Mhmm. Okay. Thanks. Have a good night."  And with that Jesper hung up the phone.

Looking down at Joe Jesper bends down so that he can be somewhat level with Joe. "The ambulance is on their way. If you mention what happened tonight I'll make sure to expose you." Whispering that threat Joe's body tenses more. Straightening all the way up Jesper stretches before walking over to me. "Let's take you home shall we?" With a small nod I agree and walk away from Joe letting him. Lie there on the cold asphalt alone, in pain, and broken.