CTD Chapter Six…In trouble

A.N.: I apologize profusely for not updating in a very long time. I didn't want to leave ya hanging. I just ran out of steam for this story but decided to pick it up again because I had some writers block with another fic. Enjoy! And as always, please review!

Disclaimer: I do not own PR, Buena Vista does. But don't even think about the OC's.

I knew right away that I was in trouble. I glanced over at Marley and Dana who both gave me looks that read. "Oh boy! Now you did it!"

I quietly and slowly walked to the front of the auditorium where Carter stood.

I gulped and then spoke. "You wanted to speak to me Mr. Grayson?"

He looked at me. Anger flickered in his eyes and that spelled trouble for me.

"Fuckably hot! What is that? I hope you understand that that is a form of sexual harassment."

"Look…" I started as Carter held up his hand.

"Let me finish. Here at MBU, we try to treat everyone with respect. If you're going to have a problem with that then I suggest you take your studies elsewhere."

"Oh get over yourself. In the first few minutes of speaking, you have decreased your attraction to that of a small bug. And I didn't say it. If you remember correctly, Mister Grayson, my friend Marley Oliver said that. That's just the way she is and I respect her for that. And if anyone needs to learn a little respect around here, I think it's you."

"What are you talking about?" He asked curiously.

"The simple fact is respect comes from an open mind. And you have clearly clouded your judgment for me by implying that I am a disrespectful person because of a comment that someone said. Nothing could be further from the truth. But now, since you blew it, you may never have the chance to find out."

With that, I spun on my heel and met Dana and Marley outside. We were nearly silent as we made our way out to the front and to the veranda. We chose a table towards the center and sat down.

"So what was that all about?" Dana asked.

"Mr. Grayson was getting a lecture on respect. That's all. I mean, who the hell does this guy think he is? He's only a student."

"But he's one of the most respected students on campus." A voice said interrupting us. We all looked up to see Joel standing behind us. "He also happens to be one of my closest friends."

All I could think about was how I blew everything. Joel was an RA and he was also one of Carter's best friends. Marley was going to hate me for blowing things for her and Joel.

Dana just looked worried.

"Relax, girls. I'm not going to run and tell him that you were bitching about him. Hell, I know he can get anal. That's part of who he is. Just give him a chance and get to know him. He really isn't that bad of guy."

"Besides Jer, he's fuckably hot." Marley stated, which only made Dana giggle in spite of herself.

"Oh! Jeri has a thing for Carter…That's interesting." Joel said.

I relayed the fact that I had crashed into him the day before and how he was the leader of our orientation. I, however, said that he wasn't worth my time after he berated me.

After our conversation, we headed to the campus hangout, Frothy Joes. It was a great little coffee place not far from campus. It also reminded me a lot of home. It calmed my nerves down enough to prepare for the first day of classes, which was coming sooner than I had thought.