Chapter 4

Time wasn't on my side the next day. It seemed to zoom by, making the party come all too soon. I could feel his gaze on me all day, making me question if I would really end up begging him to kiss me.

School ended and I met up with Tess, Liz, and Isabel. We decided a trip to the mall was in order to find new outfits.

I got a new green halter top that went well with my eyes and a jean skirt short enougt to reveal my long legs, but long enough to keep the boys guessing .

Isabel went with a hot pink tank top that showed a little tummy with tight hip hugger jeans. Tess chose a baby blue tee and black dress pants while Liz got a red halter top with a black skirt.

By the time we arrived at my house, there were two hours left until we went to the party. We all scampered around doing each others hair and make-up.

We got dressed just in time to run out the door. The guys were going to meet us there, so we didn't have to pick anybody up.

Once inside, we could barely move. Everyone in the living room was dancing, most with a beer in hand. Personally, I'm not one for drinking. I like having fun that I can actually REMEMBER the next day.

We split up; Is and Tess to go dance, Liz to go find the guys and I was trying to make it away from the blaring speakers!

"Excuse me! Pardon me! MOVE DAMN IT!" I don't know why I said anything, I couldn't even hear myself think! I finally made it through, but only because of the help of another who grabbed my hand and pulled me through the crowd.

I followed the hand up and saw the face of Micheal Guerin. "I saw the crowd was about to swallow you whole," he grinned and I couldn't not smile. He looked me up and down, "Not too shabby, Deluca."

I scoffed. "Like I care if you've noticed me," he rolled his eyes and I continued, "have you seen Max, by any-"

I was bumped to the side. I was stunned for a second, but recovered to find Courtney all over my man! Wait, my man? Get it together, Deluca!

"Hey, Mikey G," she purred, not very sexy if you asked me. "Wanna dance?"

"Excuse me, Courtney," I pushed my way back. "I know that your ego is huge and all, but I think theres enough room for you not to push me seeing as you have such a small brain, and all."

"Buzz off, Deluca," she retorted, "this is between me and Micheal."

"Actually, Courtney," Micheal grabbed me and pulled me to his side, his arm around my waist, "I'm here with Maria."

I looked at him with large eyes. "Micheal-"

"There's no need to deny it, baby! Why should we?" Micheal pinched my cheek.

I snarled. My teeth clenched, "Listen, Guerin, I-" never got to finish that one as he turned me to face him. Both arms found their way around my waist as he kissed me deeply.

I was shocked to say the least. It felt so good, and yet so wrong! He was a pig! He said he would make me beg before he kissed me! And here he was, his tongue caressing mine. I thought, 'who the hell does this guy think he is?', but that was replaced with, 'ugh, this feels really good!' I gave in, wrapping my arms around his neck, hearing Courtney give up and storm away.

He pulled back suddenly. "Micheal," I moaned at the loss of his perfect lips pressed up against mine. I kept my eyes closed, savoring the taste of Micheal on my lips.

"I told you you'd moan my name," he whispered in my ear.

My eyes snapped open. I was furious until I saw a smile on his lips and not his usual smirk. "Well, I moaned your name AFTER you kissed me. Didn't have me begging for it."

He laughed and led me to a couch. "What has got me so drawn to you, Deluca? It's like I can't keep away," he brushed the hair from my face before putting his arm around my shoulder.

"Do you want to keep away?" I feigned hurt and he tickled my side with his free hand.

"Not really. You're like a drug. I'm addicted and it's only took one kiss," he said framing my face with his hands as I blushed. "Where did you learn to kiss like that, anyways?"

"Oh, here and there," I joked and then got back to something else he said, "addicted to me, eh?"

"Yeah, but don't let that get out. It would ruin my reputation," he raised his eyebrows and I laughed.

"Your STUPID reputation!"

"Hey! Don't dis my rep! I worked hard for that!"

"Yeah, I'll bet," I mumbled. We both moved closer and kissed again, pulling back when air became a necessity.

"Say you'll go out with me."

"Was that an order or a request?" I raised an eyebrow.

"Which one will get you to say yes?" he took my hand in his, dark chocolate eyes focused on my shimmering green ones.

"Request," I stated.

"Then, it was a request."

I acted as though I was thinking about it before saying, "Well, as long as you don't piss me off, I'll have to agree!"

He rolled his eyes and attacked my neck with kisses and rasberries. I screamed in protest, jokingly, lightly slapping his shoulder until I gave in completely.

NO POV

Courtney Banks stood 10 feet away as she watched Micheal kiss Maria...again. She hated Maria before and now she despised her. Trying to take her man? She wouldn't let that happen! Micheal would be hers once and for all once Maria was out of the picture.

Billy Darden was watching the same scene with similar thoughts directed towards Micheal. How he would love to bash Micheal's face in! He'd get Maria back if it was the last thing he did!