I forgot to say what the new characters look like. The Host ones are the same. I'm thinking Emily Browning for Wanderer just because she is rumored to be playing Pet in the movie so ya. For Aleyc I see Benjamin Stone from Nine lives of chloe king. Same cockiness too as the character Alek. I'm still trying to figure out Burns so for now stick with the description from the book. And Jodi isn't really an impotant character but I see her as Vanessa Hudgnes maybe.

I do not own The Host or TNLOCK

Chapter 2

Ian POV

Ugh. School. Not my cup of tea. I mean I am good at it, I have all A's but it is just getting up and actually coming that I really dislike.

Kyle practically had to flip my matress just to get me up this morning. I wanted to kill him right there on the spot but didn't have the energy too.

He is so lucky to be in his last year. I am still shocked he has made it this far though.

It will be nice though next year not having him around to embarrass me all the time. The soccer team will miss him though. We are a great team together, always have been.

But next year will be my time to really shine. No more hiding in the shadows of an older brother. Just me. One O'Shea.

We grab some protein bars from the cabinet and walk out the door. I hop in the passenger seat of his truck and he drives off to school.

As soon as we enter the building Kyle's girlfriend Jodi jumps in his arms. I swear she must have a GPS chip on him. They make out as I walk up the stairs. I know I should be looking for my girlfriend Jessica but we have been on the rocks lately so I decide to leave her be for now.

It is still kind of early so I walk down the main second floor hall to go to my locker in the two ninety hall. I say hi to some of my team mates that are along the wall.

When I come up to the corner I feel something small and soft bump into my chest.

"Oof" a high pitch voice says. Books scatter on the floor. I look down to see a mass of chocolate curls. "Really again?" she mutters to herself.

"I'm so sorry, I didn't see you" I tell her. I try not to laugh. I really didn't see her.

"Of course not" she mutters again. She shifts her weight to her knees and begin collecing her books. She has on a low cut tank that is giving a clear view of her chest, which is a good size for someone of her stature, but I shake my head and bend down.

"Here let me help you" I say resting on one knee.

"Thanks I got it" she says. She reaches for the last book at the same time I do. I see her tiny hand stop, perfect white and pink nails.

She looks up and our lips graze, her eyes close. I feel a shock of electricity shoot through me. Gosse bumps cover my skin.

Whoa. I've never felt like this before with anyone. I decide to be brave. She could slap me but it might be worth it.

I move my lips against hers and she follows in perfect harmony. I cup her right cheek pulling her closer. I tilt her head a little to the left to deepen the kiss. My tongue licks her bottom lip.

So worth it.

Just when I feel like she is opening her mouth, I feel her stiffen.

She turns her head to her left, pulling our lips away. I can't help but feel disappointed. She slowly opens her eyes. They widen at seeing how close we are.

I stare into her incredible blue-grey eyes. You can get lost in them. Her face is so delicate, like an angel. Porcelain skin, golden freckles across her nose and baby full lips, still pink from being kissed.

I can't help but smile at her. Her cheeks redden and quickly gets up and walks away. As she makes her way down the hall, she turns and looks at me.

Who. Was. That?

Melanie POV (lunchtime)

Another year of school another year of torture watching girls throw themselves at Jared. He is so thick headed to not see that I am practically in love with him.

Sometimes I just want to smack him across the face then kiss him all over. It's not like he is the only hot guy here, we have an abundance of them but there is something about Jared. I feel drawn to him for some reason. I can't place it. Everyone tells me is a player but when its only me and him he is so sweet. I don't get it. Maybe the bad boy act is just that an act.

I sit our usual table contemplating the mystery that is Jared Howe. Since I am captain of the girl's soccer team I have the privelge of sitting with the jocks including Jared.

I see one of my best friends Lily walking up. I wave her down and she lays her shoulder bag on the table. Right then Wes and Heath come running over to us. Both have major crushes on her but she is oblivious to them for her own crush on an O'Shea.

I hear a certain accent walking in and turn to see a gorgeous blonde Brit. I turn to Lily who is trying to ignore Wes and Heath who have placed themselves on both sides.

"Lily look. Here comes Captain Hotness" I call over nodding my head. Her smile grows. Wes and Heaths fall a little.

"Aleyc Kozlov" Lily says dreamily resting her head on her palm.

Aleyc Kozlov. Gorgeous blonde haired, brown eyed Russian. He transfered here last year and immediately made a name for himself. He creamed the competion at basketball tryouts becoming team captain, not to mention his looks and that accent. He is Russina but lived in London for most of his life. Can you say dreamy?

"Dream on Stryder" an irritating voice says behind me. Lacey. Ugh! Can't stand her. She thinks she is all that and then some. She is just an annoying little troll. And when I say troll i mean troll. She is so short with black hair and onyx eyes that buldge out. And as always my annoying cousin is with her.

"You heard her Sharon dream on" I say standing up. I swear one of these days her hair is going to blind someone, probably me.

"Whatever Mel" Sharon says back rolling her eyes. She looks back to Aleyc and has a devilish smile. Of course she likes him too.

"He is so out of your league" Lacey spits out as I look back at Aleyc. I glare at them as they walk off, Lacey laughing like a goose.

"What about Jason?" Lily then asks me. She is talking about Jason Adams. Aleyc best friend. They came about the same time last tyear and hit it off. While Aleyc does basketball Jason plays soccer. I give him credit for that.

"He is cute to but Aleyc has that sexy accent" I tell her shrugging. It's true he is cute and really nice too but I can't get over he has reddish hair like Sharon. I do not really go for red heads. I didn't think I even like blondes until Aleyc came.

"Really Mel you'll go for that english muffing?" Jared says from behind Lily. I quickly turn around to look at him. He has his arms crossed. Is he jealous? Who am i kidding? No he isn't jealous. Why would he?

"Jealous Howe?" I tease looking back at Aleyc and Jason.

"Actually I am" he admits. I whip my head back around expecting to see him smirk or something but he looks serious. Didn't see that one.

"Good" I recover from my shock.

"Jared you know Mel could never go for someone else" Heath laughs out. I snap my head to him.

"Heath!" I shout at him. He is drinking his Gatorade. I don't know why I am upset. Jared hasn't got a clue as to what he means. I am still mad a Heath though.

"What?" he asks putting the bottle down. In the blink of an eye I get up and put him in a head lock. The others crack up laughing.

"What did he do now?" Ian asks walking up with Kyle and Jodie.

Just then a new voice spoke up. A softer, calmer, more subdued voice. One that I have never heard before. I turn to look for the voice.

"Hey guys sorry I'm late. I got lost. This place is huge. I ended up in the land of the giants" a petite girl laughs.

The whole table turned and looked at the new person. She was walking up to Aleyc and Jason. She is short and petite just their type for flirting then walking off.

"Typical" I mutter. More of their groupies. Jason has his foot on one of the chairs hunched over talking to Aleyc.

"I'd hate to hear what you call me behind my back" Jason says straighteneing up. What? They know her. He has a goofy smile on his face. She walks up and hugs him. She drops the hood of the jacket. I hear Ian suck in a breath. I glance at him. He looks like he has seen a ghost or something.

"Finally I am starving" Aleyc shouts. Jason and the girl laugh.

"Hey Ally" she cooes. Ally?

"Don't call me that here" he tells her wrapping his right arm on her shoulders. She gives him a side hug. The light reflects off the small stud in her left nostril.

"Why? Will it ruin your reputations neither of you told me about?" she scolds him. Both look a bit sheepish.

"Sorry didn't seem that important" Jason tells her. She gives him a look.

"Really? Cause from the looks I recieved today I should have been dead and buried at least six times" Aleyc and Jason laugh at her. She hits Aleyc on the stomach and he releases her from the hug.

"So Wandy how are your classes so far?" Jason then asks her.

"None of that Wandy buisness Burns" she tells him pointing her finger at him. Burns? Who is this chick to have nicknames for each other?

"Fine" is all he says but is still smiling.

"Classes are good I guess. In second period I had to play the viola for a very scary teacher. And next period I am going to have to stand up on the theatre stage and sing" she sighs.

Music and drama. Didn't know they were into girls like that. I thought only airhead cheerleaders made the cut. But she could be a relative or something too.

"What's the problem? You sing great" Aleyc tells her. She rolls her eyes at him.

"What you think we can't hear you belting Katy Perry while you're in the shower?" Jason asks her. Wait what? Did he just say when she is in the shower? Her head snaps up and her eyes widen.

"Well Burns can. He sits ouside the door" Aleyc remarks.

"Do not!" Jason snaps at him.

"Yes you do" Aleyc argues.

"Great, that is my only private time away from you two" the girl says pouting.

"Next time we can share the private time together" Jason tells her suggestively wiggling his eyebrows up and down. Huh? I look at Lily who is just as into their conversation as I am. She shakes her head in confusion.

"Yeah you can see how far his freckles go" Aleyc jokes. Jason rolls his eyes at him.

"Oh I know how far they go" she says raising her eyebrows up and down. Jason's eyes widen. I hear a chair move but don't look to see who it is.

"W-What?" Jason stutters. His face quickly turns beet red. The girl, Wanda jumps excitedly.

"Ha! Now pay up Kozlov!" she says jumping up pointing to Jason's red face.

"No fair" Aleyc whines digging out his wallet from his back pocket.

"Did I miss something?" Jason slowly asks looking confused.

"I bet Aleyc I could make you blush" she tells him as she counts the money Aleyc handed her.

"I am not blushing" Jason says angrily folding his arms across his chest. The girl gives him a peck on the cheek and the glow returns. She laughs touching his red cheeks.

"You're as bright as your hair" Aleyc laughs.

"Speaking up collecting" she mutters to herself. "Yo, Jockos!" she shouts to a group of baskettball and soccer guys. They smile and walk over. Who is she?

"Whoa she did it" one of the baskettball guy named Nate says.

"Pay up Jockos" she tells them holding out her hand.

"Seriously Wan?" one asks. Wonderful even they have nicknames for her.

"Don't you 'Seriously Wan' me. Nate you're the one who said Jason can't blush. Never underestimate girl power" she says winking at Jason.

"Way to go Jason" Nate complains digging out his wallet.

"Thanks guys" Jason shouts sarcastically, "Real supportive"

"Pay up" she says again. The guys each dig out their wallets and hand her the cash. "Thank you" she says after each one.

"Call me the next time you want to lose some cash" she calls out as they walk away. She turns to Jason stepping closer.

"That was for the private time comment" she narrows her eyes at him. He shrugs and laughs.

"Since you won does that mean your paying for lunch?" Aleyc asks her wrapping his arm around her tiny waist.

"Dream on" she tells him smirking. He leans in closer, their noses touching. I swear you can hear the other girls around hold their breath. But Wanda she doesn't even flinch.

"I will" he says smirking back. She rolls her eyes and pushes him back as he laughs. They start to walk towards the lunch lines.

"Oh wait. Here. It is too hot to wear this" she says pulling off the hoodie. It also pulls up her shirt revealing a perfect toned stomach. Jason grabs her exposed hips and pulls her close. The hoodie is over her head and she drapes it on his shoulders while he pulls her shirt down. His hands linger on her hip, his thumbs on the exposed skin.

"Nice" Heath says. Lily and i look at him with raised eyebrows. He smiles and shrugs. I see Jared isn't here anymore along with Kyle, Jodi and Ian.

"You should have kept it on" Jason tells her.

"Why?" she asks.

"It swallowed her whole" Aleyc tells him. She hits his stomach.

"Exactly. No more low cut tanks" Jason orders joking but it still has a serious undertone. She rolls her eyes at him.

"Hey I worked hard to look the way that I am"

"And there is nothing wrong with that but maybe here isn't the best place to show it"

"Whatever" she tells him walking away to the line Aleyc on her heels with Burns following close.

"Who is that?" Kyle asks excitedly. I turn around. Jodi smacks his arm. I laugh but then I see Jared sitting down. He winks at me. I contain my joy and roll my eyes at him.

"I think Wanderer Everett" Lily says staring at the girls face. "Oh ya that is her. She was in the office with them getting her schedule"

"Wait did you say Wanderer Everett?" Jared then asks sitting up. He looks at the trio walking near and smiles.

"Yes" Lily answers confused. He then jumps up and walks across the cafeteria.

"Jared!" I shout at him. What was that all about? I look at everyone else who seems confused too.

Wanderer POV

"And when were you going to mention you got your navel pierced?" Burns asks as we walk to the lunch lines.

"I didn't think I needed to tell you" I honestly tell him. He sighs and is about to say something but is cut off.

"Wanderer!" I hear a deep voice call out. I turn around to see the beautiful sienna colored eyes that helped me out this morning.

"Jared?" i ask as he comes to a stop in front of me.

"Told you we be seeing each other again" he says smiling. I smile back.

"Besides second period" i say crossing my arms.

"I guess so" his smile grows bigger. We stare at each other. Then someone clears their throat. Burns. I look up at him and he has a serious face on.

"Uh guys this is Jared Howe" i tell them.

"Aleyc. Jason" Jared replies, his forehead slightly crinckled. i give him a confused look. The three guys just stare at each other. Did I miss something?

"Howe" Aleyc says.

"How do you two know each other?" Burns asks me not taking his eyes off Jared.

"Yeah Jared" a girl says walking up behind him. She is really pretty, tall and lean. She has long auburn hair and hazel eyes.

"Hey Mel" Jared says slightly turning. Is that his girlfriend? She looks ticked.

"He helped me when I ran into a certain fiery red head" I answer quickly not wanting him to get in trouble. He smiles at me.

"Sharon?" Mel asks.

"Yeah. Her latest victim" he laughs looking at me. I blush lightly. "Melanie this is Wanderer. Wanderer, Melanie" Jared introduces.

"Hi" I say to her. She eyes me for a second then smiles.

"Hey" she says. There is an awkward silence until Jared breaks it.

"You were great today in second period" Jared tells me.

"It was nothing." I say.

"Are you kidding me? If you handed me a viola it would sound like a rabbit dying. Why do you think I had a guitar?" he laughs. I laugh too.

"The teacher scares me though" i tell him.

"She scares me too" he pretends to whisper leaning in. I laugh with him.

"So what classes do you have Wander?" Melanie cuts it.

"It's Wanderer" Burns and Jared say at the same time. They look at each other. Weird.

"You know typical sophomore stuff. World history, English 2, Biology Honors..."

"Biology Honors" Jared interrupts me. I nod.

"Hey Ian has that too. It's a junior class" Melanie then says. They both look to their table for someone.

"Where did Ian go?" Jared asks.

"I don't know" she says. Jared shrugs his shoulders. He looks at me again and smiles. Aleyc tugs on my arm to go get lunch. Jared notices.

"See you around Wanderer" he then says.

"Maybe" I reply back. He laughs and walks away with Melanie behind him.

"What was that about?" Burns quickly asks when they are out of hearing range.

"What?" i ask him confused. He looks upset.

"You and Jared" he says plainly. I give him and confused look and shrug my shoulders.

"And what was with Ian O'Shea staring at you?" Aleyc then asks.

"Who?" I ask truly confused now.

"The guy with jet black hair that was sitting with them, staring at you" he explains. Oh him. I did notice him stairng when i first came in. It's the same guy that I kissed this morning.

"Oh"

"That means you know him too" Aleyc says a little shocked.

"Not exactly" I tell them.

"Explain. Now" Burns orders. What's his deal? He looks...jealous? They stare at me waiting.

"Ugh! Fine. After Jared showed me to my locker, then I ran into someone else and was on the ground picking up my books. He tried to help so I looked up and we...kissed"

"What!" Burns shouts at me. I jump.

"I didn't realize he was so close. So when I looked at him our lips touched. He was the one who continued"

"And you didn't?" he asks angrily.

"I was shocked and then pulled back, got up and walked away"

"Nice Wanda. Lip locking on the first day" Aleyc jokes trying to lighten up the mood.

"Shut up Aleyc" Burns snaps at him again.

"Let's just forget it and go eat some food. Aleyc is starving remember"

"My saviour" Aleyc says pulling me close and kissing my temple.

I hope you like it. And yes I know Wanderer is a little more bold than in the book but i like her like that but she is still going to blush easily once Ian comes in the picture