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jennifer

"mom, i'm mentally and physically capable of watching over myself!" i groan as my mom packs up all of her work supplies. she would not let me stay home alone while she went on her business trip.

"jen, i'm aware. i know you're capable of watching yourself and doing adult things but, i would feel so much comfortable if luke watched over you while i was gone." she explained to me.

i huffed and crossed my arms like a child would. "fine, but don't expect me to like him or emjoy his presence." i mumbled and made my way back to the living room.

as my mom finished packing, i heard the doorbell ring. i reluctantly got up and opened the door, i was greeted with a tall boy. he reminded me of a fucking giraffe and for some odd reason, it annoyed me.

"you must be jennifer." he said, his thick australian accent ringing through my ears. i nodded my head at him and let him inside, closing the door and locking it once he was all the way in.

to say that "luke" wasn't attractive would be a lie. he most definitely was, but i would never admit that aloud. he has blonde hair that was covered by a beanie and a lip ring that instantly made me cross my legs.

"i'm luke." he said and stuck out his hand. i raised an eyebrow at him, confused at his gesture.

"how old are you? fifty?" i questioned rudely. "this is 2017, no one shakes hands anymore."

luke looked down sheepishly and i could tell i was already being way too rude. i didn't care, though. i was not fond of his presence and i didn't even want him in my house. i let out an annoyed sigh, "i'm sorry for being rude."

luke looked up at me and rolled his eyes, a scoff leaving his lips. he lowered his head down to my ear and i could feel his warm breath against my skin.

"just know, sweetheart, when your mom leaves. i'm in charge." luke growled. he stood up straight again and smirked at me, "nice meeting you jennifer." and with that, the blue eyed boy walked off into the living room, helping my mother with her things.

i was appalled and absolutely star struck. i didn't know how to feel but if he already had an affect on me, i knew that this week would not be comfortable.

i shook his words away and pushed my black hair behind my shoulders, walking up the stairs and into my bedroom. i ignored the chatter that came from downstairs and stared at my ceiling.

i haven't even known the guy for an hour and he already makes me want to choke.

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things have most definitely escalated quickly. i hope you all enjoy this chapter and i hope you all enjoy the book when everything comes along.

—xoxo a