He followed me home, Can i keep him?

chapter 9

Hi all... Not feeling too well :( so im going to try and post two chapters today! Thanks to you who have read my other story that I'm working on.  I really appreciate all your support. 

SPECIAL REQUEST:

          I actually have a question I would like to ask you all.  Would you be mad if I changed Luke's name?  I don't know what it would be yet but almost every story I read has the name Luke in it.  It makes me feel bad that I can't be more unique.  But I won't if you guys don't want me too.  So it's all up to you guys!

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LUKE'S POV

          The first couple weeks of my new life seemed to fly by.

          Arthur and Katherine were so kind to me.  They said I could do a few chores around the house and earn a few extra bucks.  But there version of a "few extra bucks" was completely warped.  Since I came to live there I had earned at least $600 for doing petty chores.  They even bought me a cell phone! How was I ever going to repay them?

          School has been interesting even though I'm a little behind on Geometry and Spanish so Anne offered to tutor me.  She is so amazing and just really nice.  She's been so welcoming and introduces me to everyone she knows.   

          I can't exactly say the same about Anna.  She's been a little cold toward me at school.  At home though we seem to get along well enough.  Was she embarrassed by me?  She would only talk to me when she's with Lacey.  Except Lacey was the one who did most of the talking.  Oh right, Lacey.  I finally learned her name by listening so intently for it. I was pretty proud of myself for finally figuring it out.  Lacey seemed like a good person just slightly annoying.

          I need to ask Lacey what I can do to win Anna over.  There has got to be something she knows.  They are best friends.  I really like Anna but it's hard when she absolutely detests me.  I need to make a plan soon.

          Today there was a certain announcement on the intercom that caught my attention.

          "Ladies and gentlemen!  It's that time of year again.  The Halloween Ball!  Set the date: Saturday October 31! Tickets will start being sold at lunch in the cafeteria today.  You only have two days to find a date and pick up your tickets.  So you better hurry!"

          Everyone ignored the rest of the announcement and started chattering about the dance. Should I ask Anna?  She would probably say no.  Dances didn't seem like her cup of tea.  Lacey? Uuhhhh... the thought made my head reel. Just then my eyes wandered to Anne.  Our eyes met and I smiled at her.  She returned it with a grin that made her eyes sparkle.

           Maybe I should ask her. 

ANNA'S POV

          Around thirty minutes after the last bell rang I waited for Luke at the front of the school.  Lacey already got picked up so I was left al alone and bored.  My stomach rumbled loudly so I reached into my bag and pulled out a hostess Twinkie that had lain dormant at the bottom of my backpack.

          I checked to see if anyone was looking.  The coast was clear!  I tore open the packaging and stuffed the entire thing in my mouth. I sighed with delight.  Heavenly!

          I heard a chuckle from behind me and I swirled around to see a hot dude shaking, trying to contain his laughter.  My eyes widened and my face felt hot with embarrassment.  Fuck! Why is it always me? He didn't make it any better when he said, "You look like a squirrel!"

          I gulped down my Twinkie as fast as possible and stood up.  And somehow someway I must have lost my balance.  Before I could fall to the ground I felt an arm around my waist.  Our bodies were pressed together as he helped me regain my stability. He smiled down at me and I was mesmerized in his dark blue eyes.  Which was complimented by his sun-kissed blonde hair.

          "I'm Jaden."

          All I could choke out was, "Anna."

          He let me go but I kind of didn't want him too.  I regained my composure.

          "Are you new?" I asked.

          "Yeah.  I just came to check out the school. I'm starting on Monday."

          "Oh that's cool." This school was going to have a riot.  Two extremely hot guys transferring to this school around the same time. I could only imagine the stories.

          "I also heard about the Halloween ball thing.  I kind of want to go but I don't know anyone here."  He grinned at me and I could almost feel what he was going to ask.  I already knew my answer. "This may seem a little sudden but would you go to the dance with me?"

          I pretended to think about it for a moment.  "Well I don't know."

          "Oh."  He looked a little disappointed until he saw the smile play on my face. 

          "Pick me up at 8?"  He laughed and it made me laugh too.  I saw him reach into his pocket and pull out a cell phone.  He handed it to me and I punched in my numbers.

          "I'll text you later?"

          "Sounds good to me." I reply a little too enthusiastically which made him chuckle again. I hand him back his cell and my hand lingers on his.

          "AHEM!"  I swirl my head around to see Luke glaring at us.  Why was he glaring? Could he be jealous? No, that's not possible.  But then why did I feel so ashamed when I caught his eye? 

          "I should get going now."  Jared finally said.

          "Okay.  Bye."

          "Later, Anna."  He walked over to the parking space with a motorcycle.  He rode a motorcycle?  How hot was that!  He put on his helmet and waved back to me before he sped away.

          "Who was that?" Luke questioned from behind me.

          "A guy."  I give him a smirk.

          "So specific." He says sarcastically.  I playfully shove him and he pretends to come close to falling over.  He can be a really awesome guy sometimes.  I wish it was like this all the time but if I act to friendly with him I'm afraid of what Lacey would think.  Or anyone else for that matter. 

          "Time to go home."

          "Wanna take a little detour at central park?"

          I grin up at him and he returns it. 

LUKE'S POV

          Who's that guy with Anna? Did she just give him her number? I was feeling slightly jealous. Oh no.  I hope I wasn't turning into one of those overprotective freaks.  But the fact I felt a little bit threatened was not good.

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JARED JARED JARED :) tell me what you think of him.  Hate him? love him? I probably know what nightwalker is going to say.  (Yes you!) :)

          So as I said at the top tell me what you would think if Luke had a name change... I wouldn't have minded but it could become an issue since we are already so far into the story... so that's why I need your guys help to decide!