Chapter Ten

I walked back into the room and Zoey was sitting on her bed. "He's on his way over here now," She said happily. I nodded and sat on my bed and we waited. About a minute after Erik knocked on the door before walking in. "I'm here!" He said. "Say the obvious," I said to myself.

"OK Ali, what's the plan?" Erik said. "Well, you see I went off at Becca and Ashley because they want you Erik. They want to break you too up. They are going to start rumours that Zoey cheated on you. Ten they are going to try to make you fall for them and you are going to pretend you did. Also you guys have to pretend to hate each other when we are in public." I explained.

"Well, it's simple but why?" Z asked me. "Because they piss me off and I want to get back at them. They will be publicly humiliated because they will then spread rumours that they are dating Erik but it will all be a joke!" I laughed. "OK, so you want to do it Erik?" Zoey asked him. He nodded so the plan is going to start soon.

"But we have to wait until they spread the rumour for you too to have the fake break up." I added. "Already guessed that Ali" Erik said laughing. "Shut up," I hit him in the arm. "Now, I'm going to take a shower." I said before walking into the bathroom."

"I wonder when the rumours are going to start?" I asked myself. Well, I have to forget about that for tonight, I don't want to be worrying about that on my date with Stark. "Crap! The hot water ran out!" I cried out. I heard Zoey and Erik laughing at me from inside and I couldn't help but giggle a little.

I got out of the shower, dried off and got dressed in my favourite pair of designer jeans, heels and a cute sparky silver silk top. Stark and I were going out for dinner outside of the school. It will be the first time I ever left the House of Night after I got marked.

I walked out and Zoey and Erik where staring at me. "Ali, you look amazing!" Zoey ran over to me and hugged me. "Thanks," I said shocked. "The twins have to see this," Z said before running out the door. "So I guess you're out of trouble," Erik said laughing. "Thanks," I said again.

"You really do look great Ali. Stark's lucky to have you." Erik told me. I smiled at him and sat down petting Mimi. "Cute cat, she's smaller than most of the cat's here though." Erik said coming over and petting Mimi with me. "So, how long have you and Zoey been dating?" I asked since no one had told me yet.

"A few days after she came to the House of Night I think." He said smiling. "So…a few months than?" I asked again. He nodded and I smiled again. The twins and Zoey ran in and when they saw my outfit the twins smiles widened. "Our baby learnt from the best!" Erik said hugging me. What was with the hugs? I mean I like hugs but I'm only going to have dinner, seriously.

I smiled at them both and hugged Shaunee so the awkwardness left. "Nice pick of shoes," Shaunee stated. "They make you look like a model" Erin added. I laughed before we all sat down. "So when are you going?" The twins asked me. "Stark is coming to pick me up soon." I said excitedly.

"I swear if he isn't already in love with you now, he will be after he see's you tonight." Shaunee said happily. "I don't think he is in love with me right now, I mean we only met a few days ago." I laughed. "Well then he will like you even more!" Erin saved Shaunee. We all laughed for a minute before someone knocked on the door.

"Come in!" The twins and Zoey all yelled. Stark walked in and looked amazingly hot. He was wearing dark jeans with a red shirt on and a formal black jacket over completing his gorgeous look. "You look beautiful" He reassured me. "So do you" I said smiling. I grabbed my bag said goodbye to everyone and Stark and I left.

We only took 2 steps out the door before Stark grabbed me and kissed me. At that moment, I forgot about all my worries and everything I had to do. It was just Stark and I. I didn't care about the people that occasionally walked by. "Should we go," He pulled away and smiled. I nodded and we walked out hand in hand. The girls in the dorm all stared at us walking out which made things a little awkward.

"You know, you need the cover up make up to go outside the school?" I said joking. "Yeah" He nodded. "Well…" I started. "Here," I handed him the cover up make up I keep in my purse. "You know, you are very organised." He said staring at the ground. "What's wrong?" I asked him concerned. "Nothing," He lied. I knew it, he knew it. "Yeah right, really what's wrong?"

It took a hell of a lot of time before he finally answered. "It's Duchess, I'm worried about her." That is so sweet. "We can stay here with Duchess if you want. Or we could take her to the vet? I know the just the place!" I said making the situation seem light. "You really don't mind staying back with Duchess? Aren't you a dogs-are-for-humans fledgling?" He asked into my eyes.

"No, I used to have a dog but she died of old age when I was 13." I answered truthfully. "In fact I love both dogs and cats. I grew up with both so I don't hate either of them." I finished. He looked totally shocked. "Come on, let's go get Duchess." I told Stark. "There's one more thing," He said totally surprising me.

"No one believes we are together." He said quietly. "Why?" I asked him. "They think I'm still with Becca and because everyone thinks think's you are pretty cute and I'm a dork who's good at archery." He sounded upset. And I don't blame him, if everyone though I was lying about my boyfriend, and everything, I'd be pretty upset.

"Well, let's go show those jerks that you are good enough for me." I said grabbing his hand. His smile widened and we turned around and headed for the guys dorm. Stark stopped in front of the door for a second and I looked up to him. He sighed and opened the door.

Every guys head immediately turned all their attention to Stark and me. I smiled and kept on walking with Stark. We were still holding hands when his roommate, Tyson walked over to us. "Hey!" He said excitedly. "Tyson, this is Alice, my girlfriend." He said my sounding over confident and in a tone like I-told-you-so. This made me giggle a little and smile even more. "Hi, you can call me Ali, all my friends do!"

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