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AN: Hello lovlies! I thought I'd hit you guys with a double header and post the second chapter since I'm completly done with it. This chapter introduces even more new characters, so check my author page for pictures of all of our beautiful characters. Have a good read!

ps, i just ordered a new phone and im crazy excited for it to come!

chapter two: harder to breathe

"A party? Who's?" Riley questioned, fishing through her bag for a stick of gum.

Megan twirled a piece of her dark hair "The guy I was sitting next to. Reid Garwin. He said that Tyler guy was his best friend."

Taryn grinned devilishly "Speaking of which, he's showing me around after our last class."

Lia laughed "You are such a skank!"

Taryn replied innocently "It's just a friendly tour!"

"I bet it is…"

how dare you say my behavior is unacceptable?

After her last period, Taryn walked into the hall, blindly bumping into Tyler. She smiled, noticing who it was, "I wasn't expecting you here so soon!"

He grinned back "Well, I didn't want you to get lost…"

"So chivalry isn't dead after all."

"Not with me around. So, you ready? You're about to go on the best school tour of your life."

"Oh yeah? Let's go!"

As they walked down halls and into rooms, Taryn said "So, tell me about your friends. I've heard you boys are pretty popular, especially with the ladies. 'Ooh The Sons of Ipswich!' What are you, some '90's revival band?"

Tyler laughed "Well, first off, we're only called that cause our ancestors basically founded the town, we're like the oldest legacies here. It's been the four of us since we were kids; our families have always been close. "

"Ah, I see. Still sounds like a boy band."

"Well, I'm pretty sure we're all tone deaf. But, so there's Caleb. He's like the perfect boy; he can do no wrong in anyone's eyes. His girlfriend Sarah and he are practically the golden couple of Spencer. Then there's Pogue. He keeps us all together, and when he's not with us, he's working on his most prized possession- his Ducati. And his girlfriend Kate is attached to his hip. They've been together since middle of freshman year, and she's really nagging. He's got a big jealous streak, and she loves to egg him on."

Taryn nodded "Okay, got it. What about that other guy, who's having the party? Reid?"

"Yeah Reid. He's been my best friend since we were toddlers. He…he likes to have fun. It usually involves him doing something illegal, and he comes off really transparent and cocky. I mean, he is cocky, but once you get to know him, he's much easier to tolerate. All of them are. Reid's the real reason girls like us though, he's practically got a new girl every week. I don't think he even does notches anymore."

Taryn laughed "Are you serious?"

Tyler nodded "Yeah I know, I couldn't believe it when he told me either. But it makes sense, like his bedpost would be all fucked up by now…"

"Tyler! I wasn't talking about that. Reid getting ass is not the reason girls are drooling over you left and right. It's 'cause you four are hot. Do you own a mirror Tyler? You have got to give yourself some credit. You guys are really sexy. Just saying."

He blushed "Well…thanks. You should hear what the guys have been saying about you guys."

"Somehow, I think I'll pass…"

"Good idea. Well, last is me. I'm the baby of the group, and they love to remind me. I don't really have a huge story; I mean I'm not the golden boy, or the one with the psycho slut girlfriend, or the man slut. I'm just Tyler."

"I think I like your story the best."

"Yeah? Thanks. Are you going to Reid's tonight?"

"I am. The girls are pre-gaming as we speak."

"Yeah I should head over there soon. I have to make sure Reid didn't order strippers again."

Taryn snorted "Typical. Well, here I am. Your tour was great, thanks. See you in a little?"

Tyler smiled "Sounds like a plan. If you guys ever get bored, Reid and I are right across the hall."

Taryn winked "I won't forget," before walking into her dorm.

there's no way we're gonna give up.

"Where are you?" Reid yelled into the phone.

Tyler rolled his eyes "Outside your house, you moron."

He laughed "Okay creeper, hurry the hell up!"

Tyler hung up are jumped out of his Hummer and walked into Reid's house.

"BABY BOY! Caleb and Pogue have been here forever, where the fuck have you been?" Reid demanded

Tyler scratched his head "Uh, I was showing Taryn around."

"I'd like to show her around. First my bed, then the wall, then the floor, your bed next…"

"You are a complete douche, did you know that? What do you need help with?"

Reid rolled his pale blue eyes "Caleb wants us to actually move the kegs ourselves, the jackass."

"Better move Mama Garwin's china while we're at it..."

not fit to fuckin' tread the ground i'm walkin' on.

The girls pulled up to Reid's at ten thirty. Lia remarked "Hot, and rich. My kind of guy,' staring up at the large Garwin estate.

They walked in, and were bombarded by loud music, laughing girls, grinding couples and lots and lots of alcohol.

Taryn announced "To the bar!"

i have a tendency of getting very physical.

Many drinks later, the girls were loose and ready to party. Megan and Riley disappeared minutes before, and Lia was taking her time finishing her drink.

Taryn whines "C'mon, lets dance," wiggling her hips in time to the music.

"Well, hello," a lilting baritone commented, a hand touching her waist. "I don't think we've been properly introduced. Reid Garwin."

"Taryn Phillips."

"Having a good time?"

"I am now," she replied mischievously, leading him to the dancing throng of people.

"YO REID, some chick – oh, hey!" Tyler said, walking towards Lia. "Lia, right?"

She smiled in return "Body shots?"

Tyler glanced down "Whoa, what happened?" and attempted to button up his striped shirt, but fumbled inebriatedly.

Lia giggled "Let me help you with that."

Tyler stared at the pretty girl and murmured "Mmmmhmmm…"

Her delicate, small hands gently buttoned up his shirt, taking her time, fingering his muscled chest. He looked down, getting a clear view of her chest, and clearly enjoying it. Once she was finished, she grinned "Wanna dance?"

Meanwhile, Taryn and Reid immersed themselves into the crowd, and she pushed back against him, swiveling her hips. He pulled her closer, his hands latching onto her moving hips, and he grinded into her. She moved her hips to the pulsing beats of the gratingly explicit song, placing her hands over his, feeling his fingerless gloves.

He murmured in her ear "Like those baby?" before kissing her neck softly.

She turned around slightly, and smiled up at him.

"Well, I wanna show you something you might like even more," he said, grabbing her hand and leading her up the stairs.

She smirked to her self "How predictable…"

They finally entered a room that Taryn presumed was his, and he quickly kissed her. She kissed him back, pushing him against the nearest wall. The kisses grew fiery and more passionate, and he began to trace small circles on her lower back. She reached up to intertwine her hands in his pale hair, and continued to kiss him. Boldly, he began to creep up her coral top and down into the waistband of her jeans. She pulled away, "Whoa cowboy, hold your horses."

Confused, he moved to touch her again, but she quickly extracted herself from his hold. "Sorry Garwin, but you're gonna have to work a hell of a lot harder to get this…," before sauntering out of his room, and back down to the party, leaving Reid alone, and frustrated.

"What the fuck?!" he growled before walking out, slamming the door behind him.

hoping someday someone will do you like i did.

Megan navigated her way out of the dancing crowd, to cool off and grab a drink. As she weaved in and out of the crowds of drunken teens, she noticed too very cute, forlorn looking boys. She walked over, sipping her drink, and commented "You two look pretty excited to be here."

One of the boys laughed "Well, I'm just not into brain dead jocks puking their guts out on my shoes."

"One of the downsides to the open bar…I'm Megan Szhor by the way. One of the new seniors."

He smiled "Ryland Kennedy, at your service."

His greenish hazel eyes glowed against his tawny complexion, and his short cropped brown hair framed his face. His smile lit up him entire face, and his fitted shirt hugged his toned chest and abdomen.

Megan grinned "So, if you aren't into drunk jocks, why are you here?"

"I was just asking myself the same exact thing. I'm just here to keep an eye on this one," gesturing to the younger boy at his side.

"Your boyfriend?"

"Funny. My cousin. He wanted to come here, but I wasn't about to let these idiots tear him to shreds"

The boy glared "I was invited here. Remember, I'm on the swim team jackass?"

"Well he just looks thrilled to be here…"

"I would be, if this d-bag wasn't watching my every move. I'm not a kid you know. I know how to hold my own Ryland, I don't need to you baby-sit me! You're scaring off all the girls my age. And Jesus Christ, would it kill you to just stand ten feet away! They think I'm with you!"

Ryland rolled his eyes "That whiner is also known as my cousin, Jack Kennedy."

Jack had clear hazel eyes and dirty blonde, light brown hair that fell in his eyes. His face was still young, but had the beginnings of a strong jaw, and an already had a smile that gleamed.

Megan smiled "Hi, I'm Megan. How old are you?"

Jack grumbled "Fifteen. I'm a sophomore."

"Seriously?! I wish boys were as cute as you when I was a sophomore! They were all short and awkward."

He looked at her quizzically "Thanks?"

She grinned down at him "You two have got to meet my friends!"

Jack look hopeful "More hot seniors? Lead the way!"

this double vision i was seeing is finally clear.

The next morning, Lia groaned out "My head is on fire!"

Taryn sat up, devoid of a pounding headache, or cottony mouth, and grumbled "Please, shut the hell up."

"MY HEAD IS KILLING ME!" she yelled, glaring at Taryn.

"Jesus Christ, I'll go get your some aspirin if you shut the fuck up!"

Lia smiled smugly "Grab me some breakfast while you're at it."

Taryn glared at Lia, and she got out of bed, slipping on one of her brother's lacrosse sweatshirts, and a pair of Lia's old volleyball shorts, and attempted to tame her bed head.

She started walking down the stairs to the dinging hall, when someone called her name "TARYN! Hey, wait up!"

She turned to see Tyler's smiling face, as he blearily stumbled down the steps.

"Hey Simms."

"Hey. You look…non-hungover."

She shrugged "I only had a few last night. You on the other hand…I'm surprised you got back her in one piece. And with a shirt on nonetheless."

He laughed "I had one too many…I don't even know where that shirt went."

"Yeah, well you look like you were having fun. You and Lia were all over each other. It was kind of cute in a drunkenly spastic way."

"Really? Lia is the tiny one right? Really pretty, brown hair?"

"Yep, that'd be her."

He looked worried "I feel horrible saying this, but I really don't remember anything after she helped me with my shirt…"

Taryn laughed "Don't worry; her memory is always in the shitter after a night of drinking."

He relaxed "Huh… what about you? Caleb told me he saw you and Reid go up to his room."

She snorted "Yeah, nothing happened. We kissed, and he tried to put his hands down my pants, but I wouldn't let him."

He raised an eyebrow, "Boyfriend?" gesturing to the Boston University lacrosse sweatshirt she was currently sporting.

Taryn shook her dark head "I'm not into incest. It's my brother Tanners. Anyways, I rejected Reid because he expected me to sleep with him."

"That's Reid for you," as they walked into the busy dining hall.

"YO TY!" Pogue called out, motioning him over while they waited in line.

Tyler turned to Taryn "Come sit with us."

She shook her head "I've got to get back to Lia and give her some food. She's like a corpse up there."

"Let her sleep, I want you to sit with me."

Taryn was reluctant to meet the golden boy and the other Sons of Ipswich, and their bitchy girlfriends, but Tyler's hopeful baby blues won her over.

"Okay…fine."

"Atta girl," he smiled, as he loaded up his plate with food.

They walked over to the table together, and sat down next to each other, while everyone stared at Taryn.

Tyler cleared his throat "Guys, this is Taryn. She's one of our new transfer students."

Caleb stared at her "Hi, I'm Caleb."

Pogue took a sip of his milk, and said "Pogue Parry, and this my girlfriend Kate and Caleb's girlfriend Sarah."

Kate had a snide expression on her face, as she mugged Taryn, before going back to filing her nails obnoxiously. Sarah was a pretty blonde, but her skin was pale, and she had a disoriented, worried expression on her face. Taryn dismissed it as being hungover.

Taryn glanced, across the table, and saw another girl, a brunette, who was currently engrossed in a magazine. She looked up and smiled warmly "Hi, I'm Samantha George, but you can call me Sam."

Sam had warm light brown slanted eyes, and long chestnut hair. Her nose was slightly upturned, but her face glowed with happiness, and her smile exuberant.

"Taryn."

"So, where'd you transfer from?"

"Salem Prep."

"Oh, do you know a guy named Tanner? He graduated a few years back."

"I do actually. He's my brother."

"WHOA! Oh god, I remember you, I've seen a million pictures."

Taryn looked at her questioning "So, wait, how do you know my brother again?"

"Uh, we dated last year actually…For about eight months."

"You said your last name was what?"

"George."

"Oh Jesus, I remember you now! You came over for Thanksgiving! Your hair was darker then…"

Sam shrugged "Yeah, I've been experimenting lately. How is your brother?"

"Probably being a slut at BU, no surprise there right?"

Sam's eyes were downcast "Yeah, well…that's always how Tanner is. How's Talan?"

"He's good. He's started lacrosse and is still wrestling. He's so tall now too."

"Just like his brother…"

Tyler leaned in, and said "You have a little brother too? I swear, it's like I learn something new about you every five minutes."

"Yeah, well I guess I'm just a complex girl," she said

"Huh, look who it is…" said a new, but familiar voice, as they plopped down next to Taryn

She turned to face Reid Garwin, looking annoyed, and hungover, with his hair disarray, but his blue eyes narrowed.

"You're in my seat Tayler."

"Seeing how your fucking names not on it, Reid-tard, I guess you're just gonna have to make yourself comfy on the chair that you're currently sitting on, because I sure as hell am not getting up for a pompous asshole such as yourself. Oh, and my names Taryn dickwad. Remember it."

Pogue laughed "T'D."

Reid clenched his jaw and leaned into Taryn, so only she could hear "Tell me, exactly how hard did Baby Boy work to get into your pants last night? Or was it a quickie this morning?"

Taryn showed no emotion, as she reached down to his knee. She caressed it with her hand, before clenching her fork, and ramming it into his knee.

"OW! THE BITCH STABBED ME!" Reid yelped, as he shot up from his seat, clutching his knee as he made his way to the infirmary

Taryn called out after him "YOU SHOULD PUT SOME ICE ON THAT, IT'LL HELP THE SWELLING!"

Pogue laughed again "You are officially my hero."

Sam smiled "I like you. You've got spunk."

Tyler leaned over to Taryn, and gently squeezed her knee, and murmured in her ear "See, my friends really aren't that bad. Right?"

She nodded her head lightly and she spun her straw around in her glass.

With a final squeeze of her knee, he said "They're gonna love you guys."

AN: Awful? Amazing? Let me hear it :D