Finally Safe

Chapter 5

After getting a large iced coffee I head for my first class which is...Intro to US Law. I'm a few minutes early so I take a seat towards the back. Students start filing in, and I keep my head down and don't make eye contact. Finally the professor arrives and begins handing out the syllabus. We spend the rest of the class discussing it and I almost fall asleep due to my lack of it last night, and because the professors voice is so soothing.

Once class is over I head to find my next class, Women and the Civil Rights Movement. As I'm walking someone grabs me from behind, and pulls me against him. I can't see his face and I'm scared out of my mind as he places a kiss on my cheek. Without turning around, I raise my foot and kick him as hard as I can in the balls. He let's go of me and I turn around and pull out my pepper spray. I'm about to use it when I notice it's Jase kneeling on the floor holding his junk.

I rush over to him and grab his face "Oh no I'm so sorry!! I didn't know it was you, I'm so so sorry!!" I'm still holding his face and were looking straight into each others eyes. He is exactly my height when he's kneeling. He gives me a big, goofy smile and I feel my stomach flutter. My cheek is burning from where he kissed me, confusing me even more.

"It's okay Sunshine, you can kick me in the balls anytime, I would prefer if you didn't but if it makes you happy then go for it," this makes me giggle and I give him a real smile.

I realize after a few minutes were still in the same position except his hands are now around my waist. This is weird one minute I can't even converse with men without having a panic attack, and the next I'm holding and conversing with this gorgeous man in front of me. I'm even more scared of this fact, and I realize Jase is leaning into me like he may try to kiss me. I jump out of his arms and start to back away.

"I have to get going, again I'm sorry...bye," I say right before taking off as fast as I can for my next class. I luckily made it at least a minute early and a seat in the back is available. I get situated but I feel like someone is staring at me. I hear someone clear their throat and I look up to see Jase next to me.

"Do you think I could borrow a pencil I forgot one," he gives me a playful smirk and I sort of want to slap him.

"Are you stalking me," I ask totally serious.

"No, it may surprise you but I'm smart enough to be in this class," he's teasing but I feel a little bad judging him. I hand him a pencil and turn back to the front.

I feel him poke my arm so I turn his way again, "are you coming to the first football game Friday." I've never been to one before and I'm not sure if that's a great idea for me, I really can't deal with crowds very well.

"I don't think so, I will probably just go to practice then back to the house," I answer positive that it's the right choice.

"Aww come on, we're in college this is the time that were suppose to be partying it up!!"

"I've been to more than enough parties in my lifetime I don't need another..."

He gave me a puppy dog look "please come and watch me play, Lex, Blaire, and Nickie will be there. Please I want you there too Sunshine." He makes it really hard to say no and I actually really want to go.

"I guess, as long as the girls are also going," his grin takes up his whole face and I want to trace my fingertips over his dimples. Okay... I have no idea where that thought came from...

He smirks at me and I'm a little afraid about what he's about to say, "let's make it a little more interesting... If I win the game you have to go out on a date with me afterwards. But if I lose you don't have to unless you want to."

I love challenges and there really isn't any damage with one date.

* Don't you remember what happened last time it was "just one date" *

I push that thought to the back of my mind, "Your on Taylor, better not get your hopes up, I heard the team your playing was #1 last year" I tease, what has come over me I've never done this whole flirty thing before.