"I need you," he whispered from the passenger seat. Why would I trust a bad boy? But I felt, for some reason, that I needed him to. I turned to look at him, but he was already leaning in to kiss me. Why is love so complicated? Maya Reeds is a seventeen year old girl thriving on independence and drive. She thinks boys are mindless, immature imbeciles and has steered clear of the entire concept of love in general. Her single mother is not just a role model, but an inspiration. Leaving for a business trip to China, Maya's mother has high ambitions for her future. However, she can't leave her daughter alone for all those months. That's where Carrie Groom comes in. Carrie has been friends with Maya's mom for years, and her home seems like a harmless place to stay for the duration of Maya's seeming abandonment. Never thought that Carrie could've raised a bad boy. As Maya endures this temporary move, she is sent into a whirlwind of desire, heated emotions, and betrayal- all fueled by the boy who lives just down the hall.

You're strong. You're amazing. You're beautiful. You're worth it.

Have you ever had that feeling that someone is watching you? You can't explain the feeling, but you just have a strange hunch. It's that feeling that someone is breathing down the back of your neck and watching your every move. *This story isn't appropriate for all readers. Some very dark things are in this story. If you are sensitive to stuff like depression, kidnappings, etc, please seek help. Talk to me if you want to. My DMs are always open.* *This story is fiction, I just took a teacher that I thought was creepy and made this whole dramatic FICTIONAL story.*