"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.

He looked at me like I was supposed to agree. Did he honestly expect me to think that it was a good idea? Think again, buddy. I may be not the smartest, but I am no idiot. "B-but I hate you," I said, stumbling over my words. God, why did this happen? "And I the same, but you got dumped and I need experience, so what have we got to lose?" I considered this. "Nothing around school, right?" I asked. No way was I going to damage my rep by acting like I liked...him. "Jesus, no." He shook is head vehemently ,like the idea disgusted him"In private. " "So, what . . . like, enemies with benefits?" "Yeah." He stuck out his hand. "Enemies with benefits." We shook on it.