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Previously on What Could Go Wrong:
Jack's POV:
I looked at Erin in shock and she glanced at me, obviously shocked herself.
"Erin Marie Wilkes, are you saying that you are dating Jack?" Aunt Audrey asks trying to hide a smile while Erin looks at me and mouths "help me".
"Yes Aunt Audrey, Erin and I are dating." I say as I stand up and put my arm around Erin who tenses up, but forces a smile.
"Well that's...wonderful," Aunt Audrey spluttered. She, along with the rest of our family, seemed to be at a loss for words.
"If you'll excuse us then," Erin said through clenched teeth. They simply nodded, not saying anything. It took everything in me not to laugh.
When we got out of earshot, Erin threw my arm off her shoulders and dragged me up the stairs.
"Oh, I like where this is going," I teased her. She glared at me as she slammed the door.
"What the heck were you thinking?!" Erin asks still glaring at me.
"You asked for my help." I pointed out, causing Erin to roll her eyes.
"When I asked for your help, I didn't think you'd pull a stunt like that." Erin whisper yelled.
"Next time you ask for my help, you could try to be a little more specific." I say raising my hands in defense.
Erin's POV:
I glared at him. I hate it when he's right. It's one of those things that gets on my nerves more than anything else in the world. But then again, this was partly my fault.
I sighed. "Listen, the way I see it is that it's best if we just try and keep this up, right? Make everyone, not just our parents but everyone, our friends included, think we're actually dating. Because I don't know about you but I'm getting about sick of everyone saying we're so in love."
"And you think that's going to stop if we say they're right?" He raised an eyebrow.
"Yes!" I said, slapping his arm. "Keep up, won't you? People lose interest shortly after the people they want together actually get together."
"Why's that?" He wrinkled up his nose, looking confused. I shook my head at him.
"Just say you'll do it, alright? Trust me, this will benefit us both."
He seemed to consider this. "I might...if you do something for me in return."
His eyes seem to gleam. "And what's that?" I asked, gritting my teeth.
"If we are going to convince our friends and family that we are dating, we need to convince everyone at school we are dating." Jack said and I looked at him with wide eyes.
"No way." I said, shaking my head.
"Then I won't do it." Jack said with that annoying grin plastered on his face.
I sighed and looked at Jack who looked eager to hear what my answer will be.
"Fine, I'll do it." I say, glaring at Jack.
"Good, then I'll play along." Jack said with a smirk and I sigh in relief.
"We need to get back in there, the in-laws are waiting." Jack teased.
I bit back a snappy retort. Again, I was wrong. I should have known if we were supposed to be making our friends and family and "everyone", as I'd said earlier, think we're dating that that would include school too. I'd just hate to think everyone will look at me and see me as...I shudder to think...Jack's girlfriend.
"Oh," Jack said, "and I'll only play along if you do...everything that I say."
"Um, let me think about that," I said, rolling my eyes. "No. That was not part of the deal."
"Then there is no deal," he said with a smug smile. "Er, you got us into this. I can get us out in a jiffy if you decide you don't like it when I call you 'Baby' and reach for your hand or-"
"I get it," I told him, putting a hand up. "I'll do things to look couple-y, but I swear Jack if you try one thing-"
He laughed. It was a laugh that held absolutely no promises. "I'm glad we're in agreement," he said. "Now come on, they'll probably think we're up here getting it on if we don't get down soon. In fact..."
He leaned forward and messed up my hair. Then, he unbuttoned the top two buttons of his shirt and gave his head a shake, making his hair fly everywhere.
"That's better," he said with a grin, and turned to walk away.
"Jack!" I shrieked, trying desperately to fix my hair as I ran after him, knowing that will only make the situation look much worse. "I hate you!"
"Ah, ah, ah," he said, throwing a glance at me as he ran down the stairs, "that's not what my girlfriend would say."
I glared at him. "I hate it when you do that, darling."
"Much better."
Chapter 3: I Hate This
Erin's POV:
What have I gotten myself into? I mean, how stupid could I have been to suggest that Jack and I should pretend to date around everyone, our friends included? I'll never hear the end of this!
Kim was smirking as Jack told her, Jerry, Milton and Eddy at our lunch table that we are a couple.
"I knew it!" She squealed. "I knew it was just a matter of time!"
The boys, who'd always hit on me every chance they got, seemed a little put out by this, but said they too had always known Jack and I would end up together. This didn't help. I hate it that everyone assumed from the start I would sink so low. I hate it that Kim, my absolute best friend in the world, doesn't know me well enough to know that I hate Jack with a living passion and would never date him, unless one of my loved one's lives were on the line.
Never date him for real, that is.
But of my own accord? She should know me better than that.
"This doesn't change anything," I muttered darkly. "He still isn't getting away with half the crap he-"
"Now, now is that anyway to talk to your sweet baboo?" Came an amused, drawling voice from my right side.
I pinched his side when no one was looking. Jack's grin widened.
Jack grabbed my hand and I forced a smile as I glanced at him, noticing how he was trying so hard to keep from laughing.
Kim, Milton Jerry and Eddie all smirked and while they kept mentioned how perfect we are for each other, I looked down to keep from glaring at them.
"Aww, look she's blushing." Jack teased and I gave him a warning look.
"Watch it Brewer." I said in a serious tone, but apparently it came across as playful banter.
I hate this. I may well kill him before this is all over.
Well, that's an exaggeration, but I would like to put him in the hospital with a broken arm at the very least.
"Have you guys kissed yet?" Kim asked. This time I really did glare at her.
"Don't you think I would've told you," I told her through gritted teeth.
She shrugged. "Well, I'm only just now hearing that you like this doof, let alone are dating him."
I grabbed my books. I couldn't stand anymore of this. "I'm going to class."
Just as I stood up and started to walk away, I felt a large hand wrap around my wrist and pull me back.
Reluctantly, I turned to face him. "What, Brewer?"
"If you are going, then I'm going with you." Jack said.
For a moment, I thought he genuinely cared about me and how I'm feeling right now, but that thought was gone as quickly as it came.
It was just part of Jack Brewer's act to convince everyone that we are so in love.
"Ok then, come on... Babe." I said through gritted teeth.
Jack's POV:
I'm just loving this. Erin's so cute when she's angry, and I intend on making the most of this little situation she's put us in.
"Where to next, my dear?" I asked, putting an arm around her.
She gave me a fake grin and pushed my arm away. "Well I'm going to class. You can go somewhere else."
I laughed. "Oh Erin, is that any way to talk to your boyfriend?"
She stepped towards me, glowering. "If you use that line on me every time I insult you, this is going to be very difficult Jack Brewer. I may not be able do anything about our situation, but I can make it as miserable for you as possible. So cool it, alright?"
I shrugged. "I dunno, it feels pretty hot in here..."
She groaned in frustration and walked off to class. I grinned as she disappeared from sight.
"Erin Wilkes, you will be mine someday."
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