AN: Changed the rating to 'M', this story is going to contain much profanity and some 'suggestive' themes that I would rather be on the safe side about. I also want to thank the people who took the time to review; seriously put a smile on my face!

"Komi! Hurry up! Just because your ass doesn't go to high school anymore doesn't mean mine doesn't!" I yelled out as I banged on my bathroom door.

It was my first day as a senior and I had to look my best; why Komi prefers the shower head in my bathroom is beyond me. Technically, I don't have to arrive at school for another thirty minutes, but that little rule doesn't apply to me since I have to catch the bus.

I know it's pretty hard to believe that I haven't a car of my own, especially with my family being nothing but wealthy, but if you knew my parents you'd understand.

I looked at the clock on my phone and whimpered as I was already running ten minutes late and I haven't even showered.

"Komi! Hurry the fuck up! I'm going to be late because you don't know how to use your own shower!" I exclaimed as I banged my door some more.

I raised my hand above my head ready to pound on my door once more, until I heard my door knob turning. I let out a relieved sigh as I saw my sister come out my bathroom with steam following her trail.

"Stop being such a drama queen little sis. Just call your love Dick to pick you up." Komi said as she wrapped her purple towel around her head.

I simply glared at her and trudged into my bathroom; shutting my bathroom door hard to make a statement. As I turned on my shower, I looked at my phone once again and cringed at the sight. It was too late for me to catch the bus and I knew I had no other choice but to ask Richard.

I dialed his number as I prepared myself for the conversation. I hadn't seen him all summer; from what I heard he had partied it up with his whore of a girlfriend in Cancun. While he was having the time of his life, I stayed home; not sulking but working on myself, my body, and peace of mind. I even met a guy who was visiting, but after a week I stopped seeing him around.

"Hey Kory! What's up?" Richard's voice exclaimed over the phone, interrupting the trance I was in.

I almost fell over my bathtub at the sound of his voice but quickly shook off the nervous feelings reminding myself of my task this year. I sucked in a huge breath and puckered up the most happiness I could.

"Hello Richard. I'm sorry to ask this but do you mind driving me to school today? If it's not too much to ask I can-"

"Kory, you live right next door to me. Of course I wouldn't mind! I'll be there in twenty minutes tops." He interrupted my blabbering.

I started to undo my robe and looked into the mirror; a puzzled face staring back at me.

"Twenty minutes? School doesn't start until another fourty?" I asked quizzically.

"Erm, yeah but I have to pick up Kitten. I hope you don't mind" said Richard with a hesitant sigh.

My brow furrowed at the sound of her voice, but I knew I had a duty to myself to follow my façade.

"Of course I won't Richard. Well thanks again, I'll see you in a couple minutes." I said quickly and turned off my phone before he could respond.

I gave myself a big sigh as I gingerly sank down into my bathtub and was immediately welcomed by the warmth of the water. I was glad I did my makeup and hair while Komi was hogging up my bathroom, so now I could just relax for ten minutes.

Those ten minutes must have turned to twenty when I dozed off because before I knew it I heard pounding on my bathroom door.

"Kory?! Are you alright? I called you to tell you I was outside but my call went straight to voicemail and after hearing it for the tenth time, I thought you might have got hurt or something."

I stirred up in my tub, creating small waves in my tub.

"Shit, how long did I doze off for? Why the fuck did I turn off my phone! This day is going completely wrong." I thought angrily to myself as I quickly wrapped my soft purple towel around my wet and soaking body.

Without thinking, I pulled open the door and completely forgot that Richard had called out to me moments before.

I gave a small 'eep' as I collided into his hard chest and immediately blushed on contact. I looked up to see him blush as well as he quickly looked away. It was then when I realized what exactly he was blushing about; I was completely naked under my towel, a towel that doesn't cover much in that case.

"You always know how to make an entrance Kory." Richard teased as he made his way across my room to sit on my desk chair.

I simply grunted at this and carefully made my way to my bed to extract the clothing I had set for myself.

"I'll be out in two minutes, I just have to change." I said to Richard who was too busy looking at my photos that were placed on my desk to even hear me leaving to my bathroom.

As I came out moments later, I was welcomed to his rich deep voice,

"I can't believe you still have some of these photos." Richard said when I came out from my bathroom, fully clothed I might add.

I strided over to where he was and looked at the photo he had in his hands. Coincidently enough, it was of us at his parents anual Christmas party when we were 7. Both of us were hugging each other; I smiled at the memory.

"Yeah well I like to remember the happiest parts of my life." I said as I placed the photo back to where it was on my desk.

Richard stood up and from the corner of my eye; I couldn't sworn he stole a glance up and down my body.

"Well you've grown over the summer." He said with a gulp.

I gave a confused look at him as I looked down, suddenly feeling conscious of myself. Richard must have caught the drift because he suddenly turned a light pink color.

"No, not in a bad way; far from." He said and gave a cough immediately after.

I let out a small smile and nodded towards my door,

"C'mon we better go pick up the princess."

Richard returned my smile and nudged me with his shoulder,

"Well hurry up then Star."

I felt a joyous shock embark my body when hearing the old nickname he gave me when we were only children. I quickly shook it off; I couldn't fall for him, he already made his choice, we're picking her up for god's sakes. I gave myself once final look over myself and nodded in satisfaction. Richard was right, I have grown; so much that I've grown to become so over him.