WARNING: DO NOT READ IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE WHOLE SERIES SO FAR (PRIVATE-PARADISE LOST + LAST CHRISTMAS) CONTAINS SEMI SPOILERS.

Disclaimer: I don't own, it is the property of Kate Brian.

"Finally, only five more minutes of this." I muttered under my breath, my ice blue eyes, or so I'd been told they possessed an icy disposition, focused on the clock. As soon as class ended, I booked it towards Gwendolyn Hall, making sure to slow down when I was in front of 'Hell Hall', it was really Hull Hall but nobody ever calls it that because that's where all the teachers offices are. I also slowed down so people wouldn't stare, when I was near enough I started on a slant towards the back, where he told me to go. When I was sure I wasn't being watched I went to the back of the building. I got their just as a group of kids were leaving.

"Hey." He said after getting rid of the last kid.

"Hi."

"So, I have a proposition for you." He said sexily, he was leaning against the crumbling back wall. I nodded so he continued. "Would you like to go to dinner with me on Friday, off campus?"

What. How? Why me? The only thing I could think was 'Is this a dream?' or 'Do my ears deceive me?' "Wha-what?" I stuttered, looking bewildered at his gorgeous ocean blue eyes.

"I said; do you want to go to dinner with me on Friday off campus." He repeated, looking slightly amused, only slightly. I can't believe it Thomas Pearson asked me out, me! I giggled.

"Yes." I squeaked out.

"Great, I'll meet you outside Billings Friday at 7:00, be there and dress nice." He made to walk away, but I stopped him.

"Umm… can we meet at the circle?"

"Sure but why?"

"Because I don't really want anyone except us to know about this."

"Meaning Noelle and the rest of Billings?"

"Yes meaning Noelle and the rest of Billings."

"Well then, see you Friday." Then he walks away. I just stand there in awe for what seems to be forever, but in reality was only two minutes. Shoot, I'm going be late. What am I going tell Noelle? Hmm… I could just skip going back and leave lunch early then go to Billings and go to the library after class. Yeah, that's it now off to lunch, there's Noelle and the rest of the girls half way across the quad. I ran the last few steps and ended up in the back next to Taylor.

After an interesting lunch, with an argument between Josh, Dash and Gage about what's more attractive in a girl: looks, brains or how good they are in bed. Each having a different choice: Josh was with brains, Dash with looks and of course Gage was all about 'how damn good it was'. I was repulsed. Then someone had to go and throw boobs and/ or butt into the mix, it almost turned into a full out riot, then Noelle stepped in and started flipping out at Dash when he mentioned how great her ass looks and then Gage gave his two cents about her boobs. But Thomas never showed, and I'm glad he didn't because I probably wouldn't have been able to keep my eyes off him.

After class, I'm just leaving Billings on my way to the library when he pops out of nowhere. He's holding a huge bag of what looks to be white pills with blue spots on them, I knew he supplied everyone that needed it on campus and all of Billings but who the heck is that for?

"Hey have you seen Cheyenne, I have something for her or rather some things?"

"No, but are those really all for her?"

"Nope, well at least not all of it just enough for her not so little velvet bag, girl likes this stuff, downs it like its candy, but I guess that's why she's so horny all the time." He noticed my puzzled face. "They're kinda like a date rape drug but it makes her fucken horny, it doesn't affect her like it used to when she first started she only used to pop one when she needed a serious de-stress, but she got addicted."

"Oh." Was all I could think to say.

"Yeah, well if you see her tell her 'Pearson has the goods.' Okay."

"Mhmm." I managed to get out. Then I turned and made a beeline for the library. Once I got there I headed to the back where the rest of Billings and Ketlar sat studying. I immediately noticed Cheyenne sitting in between the 'Twin Cities' London and Vienna.

I walked over. "Umm… Cheyenne can I talk to you for a minute?"

"Sure."

"Alone."

"Oh, BRB ladies."

"Pearson said to tell you that he has the goods." I looked into her face for any recognition.

"Oh, umm… thanks, but promise me you won't say anything." She practically begged.

"Your secrets safe with me." After I said that I headed to the stacks to pick out a good novel. I came back with Wuthering Heights, one of my favorites. I checked it out and headed back to Billings, where I changed into my pajamas and brushed my teeth, homework can wait, so I snuggled under the covers to read and after about an hour I started to drift off and eventually fell asleep.

Noelle woke me up around midnight after coming back from a heated make out session with Dash McCafferty, I could tell by the layer of sweat on her face. But I ignored her and fell back asleep. I woke up around six-ish and showered and dressed then we all headed off to breakfast and then to morning services, as usual Thomas slipped in late.

After that I headed off to class which was a boring as usual, he just drones on and on. It's stupid really I already did most of my course work via Taylor, so I just sat there staring into space outside. The rest of the day went by in a blur.

Next thing I knew it was Friday morning and I had no clue what to wear.

After countless outfits tried on I finally settled on a strapless black Chanel dress with a black and gold sequin wrap and a pair of black and gold stilettos, it was perfect. I was wearing a minimal amount of make-up and my white-blonde hair was curled in perfect little ringlets framing my face. I was ready.