As we continued to kiss I felt him pull me close and somehow I adjusted myself that I was straddling him as we kept going. I never wanted anything in my life that I couldn't earn. I knew that there wasn't going to be much choice left and no one knew this location. Yet he pulled away from me and I looked at him shocked.

"Not that this isn't nice Britt but not in the sand. You deserve so much more for your first." Atem said

I blushed slightly realizing he was thinking things as I stood up. I turned away knowing that I hadn't planned for this trip to be like this. My heart was racing in my chest and I closed my eyes to calm myself when I felt him wrap his arms around mew which surprised me cause I hadn't heard him stand up.

"No rush." Atem assured me

"You make me confused." I admitted

"How?" Atem asked

"When we met I thought you looked at me as something to win, like you wanted to own me." I said

"Well you are not to be taken lightly. You have many sides to you that you don't show to anyone else." Atem said "You are unique and you don't throw yourself at anyone."

I realized we were both in the same area that we were born in and that here he wasn't the Mafia leader. He was a man who had the money to do whatever he wanted. He wasn't going to make me submit but sometimes I wanted to.

"You seemed into that kiss." Atem said

"Yeah I guess so." Britt said

We headed back to the ranch where there was a limo waiting and I got down. Atem let me put Heb away and then he took my hand leading me into the limo. Sitting there I saw the group he came with as they smiled at me while the limo driver drove. When they stopped we ended up at the hotel and once again his men took the luggage as he led me inside.

"Petrova, what are you doing here?" A familiar voice said approaching and looked at Atem "Who is your friend?"

"He's with me, not that it's your business Atiyah." I said

"Excuse us." Atem said

He took me to the desk and he got all the keys to the rooms as he had the men follow. People were shocked to see me since I never stayed in a hotel. He seemed to notice as he led me to the room.

"So did you know her?" Atem asked

"Laila's friend, one of my school bullies." Britt said

Once we decided the room arrangement I noticed that this room had a living room and two bedrooms. I realized pretty quickly he chose this arrangement on purpose which I didn't mind. Maybe I would have before but there was just so much going on I didn't mind.

"I hope this is ok." He said

"This is one of the best rooms?" I asked

"Well yes, it's a suite so that we each have our own privacy." Atem said "I figured you would agree to this than sharing a room."

I was shocked at how much he thought ahead of what I might want. I had to admit it was kind. I was never one to be around a bunch of boys so I never knew much about it. Atem seemed to notice and he had me look at him.

"Have you ever dated before?" Atem asked

"No, Never." I said

Atem thought of my words then he realized that all these things the dates and the kisses were new to me. That he'd been my first kiss ever.

"Well then I hope I've made things special for you." Atem said "Nothing against your will."

I thought about what Kayla said and I knew her party was before the tournament. I looked at him and I knew that if I didn't ask then I would be risking probably too much. I knew there was going to be alcohol involved in Kayla's party.

"This might be sudden but would you be my date to Kayla's party?" I asked

Atem was surprised "Of course Britt. When is it?"

"In two days." I said "Maybe we could go by my parents place tomorrow."

Atem's pov:

When I heard her ask for me to be her date to this party I was surprised and then when she mentioned that she wanted to go see her parents tomorrow. I realized she was coming around to the idea of being with me so I had to respect her wishes.

She seemed to get ideas during the kiss and if this party has anything else in store. I thought

Britt seemed to be thinking and suddenly we heard the sound of rumbling stomachs. We both were hungry and I offered to get us dinner. I figured she'd reject but instead she accepted and since we didn't have a car to go I ordered room service for us. I let her choose what she wanted and then we waited for it to be brought.

When there was a knock on the door I went over and answered it.

"You ordered room service sir." The man said

"I did." I said letting the guy in, Britt had gone to her room but when she came out after putting her suitcase in her room when she seemed to recognize the person who brought the food. "Hal?"

"You know him?" I asked

"We went to school together." Britt said to me and looked at him seeing he must have gave her a reserved smile.

He left the things on the table then left without saying a word, the look of hurt passed her eyes. I realized he must have been a friend but then there was a time and place to socialize.

As we ate there wasn't a lot said but I hated to see her so upset. I knew I hadn't spent a lot of time with her so I knew there was things about her I still didn't know. Though she wasn't one to open up when it came to things.

"You seem upset." I said

"It's complicated." Britt admitted

"Did you like him?" I asked

"Kinda, but I never told him and now my feelings have changed." Britt said

Her feelings have changed? I guess she's referring to her feelings towards me. I thought

I didn't pry for the rest of the time and I let her do as she wanted without questioning her. We went to our separate beds and went to bed.

Britt's pov:

I had so much on my mind when it came to seeing Hal, the what never was lingered with me. I had moved on and my new affections were toward Atem. I closed my eyes to rest but it was difficult so when morning came I went to the bathroom. The water eased my senses and I smiled when I came out dressed.

I called Dante who was a limo driver for my parents to pick us up and then we headed out. When Atem saw the limo he looked at me but I got in without question which he soon followed me. When the limo drove it wasn't long till we were at my parents and the door open.

"Thanks." I said getting out

Atem followed but he noticed the man who was the driver. He looked at me curiously probably wondering how many men did I know. I led the way to the door and knocked on it when not long after my mom answered.

"Hi mama." I said

"Britt welcome home." Mom said then noticed I wasn't alone "Who is this?"

"This is my boyfriend." I said

"My name is Atem.." Atem said

"Please come in." My mom said

I really just said that...but it's easier than saying kinda boyfriend. I thought