"First things first, learn how to loosen up. If you really want to learn, you can't be so uptight." He said as he circled around me. "It's just weird, I'm not used to it." I said shyly. He stopped, standing in front of me. He sighed. "Look Gracie, I'm not saying you should be totally open and comfortable with this, but I'm saying, if you want to learn, you're going to have to learn to trust me. Do you trust me?" I hesitated, then nodded lightly. "Good." He said with a small smirk. "Now lesson one," he started to circle me again, "You're going to learn how to kiss." (cover by: BeautyDoesntWither)

The passionate story of Tessa and Hardin continues as family secrets, deep betrayals, and career opportunities threaten to tear them apart.

This is the sequel (continuation) of After. Hardin and Tessa's relationship will be tested in ways she never expected, but he knew of all along.

Tessa Young is an 18 year old college student with a simple life, excellent grades, and a sweet boyfriend. She always has things planned out ahead of time, until she meets a rude boy named Hardin, with too many tattoos and piercings who shatters her plans.

❝Then - why don't we, you know, have a relationship without any feelings, Ariana. No strings attached. No feelings. Just the sex.❞ Justin stated, confidently. ❝I don't know, I mean your my bestfrien-❞ Justin cut me off as he pressed his soft lips on mine, kissing me gently, his hand coming up to caress my cheek. He deepened the kiss as his hand slightly ran up my shirt. His lips felt amazing against mine and no part of me wanted this to stop. Nothing had ever felt this right. ❝Let me know if that changes your mind.❞ He spoke softly as he pulled away, his eyes not leaving my lips once. The next thing I did was uncontrollable - I smashed my lips against his. But, everyone knows no-strings-attached relationships never work out.

"It is better to be feared than loved" Fanfiction #4 Teen Fiction #13 Copyright © 2013, JustinsAvenger