Summary: Imogen is afraid of putting her heart on the line.

Disclaimer: Don't own Degrassi. 'Nuff said.

Author's Note: So this is a direct sequel to Breached Walls.

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Part I

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She had just gotten out of the shower when her phone began to vibrate.

Imogen sighed. She didn't even have to answer it to know who it was, but picked it up and flipped it open to check anyway. Unsurprisingly, Jake Martin's name appeared on the screen, followed by his latest text.

r u free right now? ill pick u up

Imogen pursed her lips together. Knowing that he was probably already on his way, she sent him a quick "k" before tossing her phone aside and making her way over to her closet. After getting dressed and tying her hair up, she did her makeup and put her glasses on. By the time she was done getting ready, Jake was already there, his truck parked in her driveway.

She gave herself a quick once-over before heading out the door.

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A loud moan echoed throughout the room.

Gripping the bed sheets beneath her, Imogen bit back another one as Jake buried himself deep inside her. This was a new position, and so far she was enjoying it a lot more than she wanted to let on. The rest of the Martin-Edwards clan was out — where, she hadn't bothered to ask — leaving the house practically empty save for the two of them. She could hear Jake panting and grunting behind her and pushed back to meet his thrusts. A strangled moan erupted from the back of his throat and he picked up the pace, making Imogen drop her head and fist his sheets.

It had stopped hurting after the first few times, and now all she felt was mind-blowing pleasure.

"God, Imogen… you feel so good…" The teen behind her gasped as his fingers dug into her hips.

A particularly hard thrust sent Imogen spiralling over the edge, crying out in ecstasy. Her elbows threatened to buckle but she held herself up, chanting his name. It was a good thing they were alone — the walls were thin and had anyone else been home, they would definitely hear her. As Jake's thrusts grew more and more erratic, Imogen craned her neck to look back at him. Their eyes locked and Jake's breath hitched, his body going rigid as he came.

"Imogen…"

She tore her gaze away after a few seconds, staring at the headboard instead. Once Jake came down from his high, he slowly pulled out of her. Imogen shuddered, her arms finally giving out, and buried her face in his pillow. After throwing out the condom, Jake collapsed beside her, breathing heavily. When he managed to regain his composure, he shifted around slightly so that he was lying on his side, and watched her. The hairs on the back of her neck stood on end as she felt his gaze on her, and she reluctantly lifted her head.

"How was that?" He asked quietly. "I wasn't too rough, was I? I know last time I got carried away -"

"I'm fine." She cut him off, forcing herself to sit up.

"Are you sure?" Jake asked.

Imogen nodded, before turning away from him. Swinging her legs over the edge of the bed, she reached down and groped around for her underwear. Her fingers had just managed to brush over the flimsy material when she felt the mattress sink slightly and Jake's lips touch her neck, his arms circling her. Imogen rolled her eyes and shrugged him away, grabbing her underwear and standing up. She pulled them on before adjusting her skirt and putting her glasses, which were sitting on his bedside table, back on.

Her thighs felt sticky and sweaty and she knew she needed another shower, but she'd wait until she got home. Walking over to the mirror hanging on the back of his door, Imogen adjusted her pigtails, which Jake had managed to mess up earlier. She could still taste him, and feel his hands tugging and twisting in her hair.

"Do you have to go?" Jake's voice jarred her from her stupor and she glanced over at him. "My family's not gonna be back for a while. We could… I don't know… watch a movie or something…"

She didn't have to leave. It wasn't as if her parents were expecting her home for dinner or anything, but…

"I have to…" she started, but trailed off.

She had run out of excuses and they both knew it.

"Stay." Jake told her. "Please. Just… don't go."

Imogen tore her gaze away.

"Stop being so needy." She muttered. "We fuck. Isn't that enough?"

"Damn it, Imogen, I want more than that!" Jake snapped as he got up. "I don't want us to just be fuck buddies or 'friends with benefits' or…" He broke off with a frustrated sigh, running a hand through his hair. "I don't want that."

"Then what do you want?" Imogen challenged. "Because you didn't seem to mind being 'friends with benefits' when it came to Clare Edwards. In fact, I was under the impression that you didn't do commitment."

"This is different!" Jake insisted.

"How?" Imogen sneered. "How is this different? We sneak around and we fuck. You get what you want and your reputation remains in tact."

"Damn it, Imogen, I don't give a shit what anyone thinks!" Jake cried. "I just want to be with you, but you're so… fucking stubborn! I want to be with you!"

"You are with me." Imogen reminded him.

"In secret." Jake said, narrowing his eyes. "But I don't want to keep us a secret. I want you to… be my girlfriend. Imogen, I love -"

"Don't." Imogen interrupted, shaking her head. "Don't say that. You don't mean it."

"I do mean it!" Jake cried. "What the hell do I have to do to prove it?"

"Nothing! Don't do anything!" Imogen snapped at him, trying to hold back tears. "Why are you making this so complicated?"

"You're the one making this complicated!" Jake retorted, grabbing her shoulders. "For fuck's sake, Imogen. I love you, and I know you love me too but you're so just too fucking stubborn to admit it!"

Imogen slapped him.

Hard.

Jake's hand flew to the side of his face, where a red handprint was starting to form. He stared at her in shock while Imogen gasped, realizing what she'd done, and took a step back. Her eyes were wide and brimming with unshed tears, and she bowed her head in guilt.

"I'm sorry," she whispered, before unlocking the door and making her exit.

He watched her leave, but didn't go after her.

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Okay, so originally this was going to be a oneshot, but I've decided to make it into a twoshot instead because… I felt like it.

Anyway, I hope you guys like it so far. Please REVIEW and tell me what you think!