Saturday night, check. Seven o'clock, check. Booth at Pop's, check. Now all Jane was waiting on was a tall, raven haired boy.

She couldn't get him out of her head. Still, she wasn't sure where this would go or how it would go. Hell, Jane wasn't even sure if she was ready to get involved with anyone else since Isaac. He was more different than she thought. Where Sweet Pea looked like he'd bite the head off of anyone who spoke to him the wrong way, he was very friendly and intriguing to her.

"There she is," came a deep voice from above her, and watched as Sweet Pea slid into the booth across from her.

"Well, it's about time." remarked Jane, allowing herself to give Sweet Pea a forceful smile.

"Don't worry," the boy started. "I already put in your salty and sweet order." he smirked at her, then his gaze moved downwards to his fingers. His hand sat on the table and he flexed his fingers, showing Jane his assortment of metal rings.

"You have more jewellery than I do." She indicated to his dog tags and the rings.

He let out a chuckle. "I guess you're right. I collect the rings, they help with a more powerful punch. Leave a deeper bruise."

Jane raised her eyebrows, ready to change the topic. "So, what's with the blonde girl who enjoys staring at us like we've just chopped her pony-tail off?"

"Jealous, pathetic, scum of an ex. Cheated on me for months. Sweet Pea waved his hand dismissively. "Enough about her. I'd like to know why you asked me here."

Jane looked down at her white and pink glittered nails, anxiously chipping the paint with her thumb. Thankfully, she was interrupted by the waitress that came with two vanilla milkshakes and orders of fries. Sweet Pea and Jane both muttered a thank you and the lady walked away.

"You got the same thing as me?" Jane asked the boy.

"Yeah, I wanted to try dipping a fry in my milkshake." he said with a shrug.

"Well, alright." Jane watched as Sweet Pea plucked the cherry off the top of the milkshake, pulling off the stem before popping it into his mouth. He was so handsome it nearly killed her. Tonight he'd exchanged his Serpent jacked for a denim very over a black hoodie.

"Sorry for choosing the typical hang out spot for tonight," she indicated the many booths filled by students from their school. "I just really love milkshakes."

Sweet Pea chuckled at the girl. That made Jane realize that she'd never seen him laugh before. He was always so serious and cool. "Don't worry about it. Speak of the precious devil…" Jane followed Sweet Pea's gaze over to the entrance where the tall blond jealous, pathetic scum of an ex sashayed her way towards their table. This time, Jane really got to look at her. She had a long pointy nose with a silver hoop through it, ripped jeans, high heeled black boots and a denim jacket covering a mesh-see through top. The girl had her hair done in the exact same braids as Jane. Strange.

"Sweetie. How are you tonight? Bored? Alone? A bunch of us are heading over to Talon's for a huge banger. Care to join?" Savannah didn't even look in Jane's direction, and Sweet Pea noticed.

"I'm with someone right now, Sav. I don't think she'd want to come to a party on the South Side." Sweet Pea shrugged.

"Actually, I'd love to go. Never been to a South Side party." Jane interjected, sitting up a little straighter in her seat.

Savannah rolled her eyes. "Fine, whatever. See you there, Sweets." She winked at Sweet Pea before twirling on her heel and strutting away. Jane noticed Sweet Pea averted his eyes back to Jane.

"No offense, but do you really want to come to a South Side party? There's going to be Serpents there." He asked.

"Oh shut it, Sweet Pea, I go to school with Serpents, I can party with them too."

"I never really pegged you for a partying type, little girl." he replied, sitting back and crossing his arms. "You took your car here, right? Well I'll just follow you home and then take you to the party. I won't drink tonight."

"Are you sure? I won't ask you to do that. I can just walk home." Jane shrugged, and the waitress came around. Sweet Pea was quick to pass her some paper bills to cover the costs. "Thanks." she said, taking a final sip of her milkshake before her and Sweet Pea got up from the booths. It was then she realized how much he towered over her, almost a foot in size difference. Cute, she thought to herself.

"After you." Sweet Pea held the door for Jane and she nodded in thanks and stepped into the chilly night.

"You're on a bike?" Jane asked, as Sweet Pea grabbed his helmet from the back of his motorcycle.

He gave her a small smile. "Of course." Sweet Pea swung a leg over the side of his bike and Jane started backing towards her car. "Safe drive home, Princess. I'll be right behind you."

"Don't judge my driving skills." she countered, returned the smile before climbing into her own car, the feeling of butterflies in her stomach overwhelming her and she hoped Sweet Pea didn't notice her pink tinged cheeks after he called her 'Princess'.

A/N: Short but sweet! Next chapter will be interesting, I promise!! xo B