I wake up as a chill runs down my back. Rolling over, I realize I'm alone. I sit up with my brows furrowed in confusion. Where's Keith? Spotting a not on my desk, I stand up, grabbing it.

Morning babe,

Have to run into town to get some things. I'm staying at home for the weekend, so I'm not coming back to the dorms. I'll miss ya!

Keith

Wow Keith thanks for telling me, your girlfriend, that you were going home for the weekend. Jerk. Climbing back into bed, I hear a knock on my door. I, being a little pissed off right now, chose to ignore it and go back to sleep.

"Riles!" The knocking and yelling continues.

I grab a pillow in attempt to block out the sound. However, my door only ends up being opened. Funny… I always lock my door. Why bother if Reid has those damn powers?

"Riles, get up!"

"No. Go away, Reid. I'm sleeping."

Figures, when one jerk leaves, another arrives. Keith goes home, Reid comes to my dorm. Wow, they have great timing.

My bed sinks down and an arm places itself across my back. "Wake upppp."

I crinkle my nose. "But I don't wanna."

"I don't care. Get up. Come work out with me." The pillow is pulled off of my face and is replaced with Reid ruffling my hair.

"Uggggghhhhh." I whine as I'm pulled up from my warm, cozy bed. Purposely leaning back, I try to stay in bed; although, my wish is quickly diminished as I'm thrown over Reid's shoulder.

"Reid! Put me down!" I hit his butt numerous times in attempt to get myself out of his grasp.

"Oooo Riley, keep smacking my ass. Yeah, I like that baby!"

I immediately stop hitting his butt and dangle from his shoulder. I'm placed on the floor in my bathroom, in front of my sink.

"Brush your teeth. Then we're leaving. You got 5 minutes."

I stare up at him blankly. "Don't look at me like that, Riles. Start brushing."

He walks across my room, opening the middle drawer of my dresser.

I don't want to work out. I frown as I put toothpaste on my toothbrush and meet it with my mouth.

Well, I haven't worked out in a while. Maybe it'll be good for me.

As soon as I enter my bedroom, a pair of basketball shorts and a sports bra collides with my body. A glare replaces itself over my face as I stare at the annoying blonde.

"Come on! Get dressed, Riley!" He picks up the clothes that had fallen to the floor after I was hit with them and pushes me softly back into the bathroom. He shuts the door behind him as I stare blankly at the door. He's being very pushy this morning. What's his deal? Geeze.

As soon as I walk out dressed in the shorts and sports bra, Reid grabs my hand, leading me out of my dorm room.

"Reid, I don't have my keys or cell phone!"

He dangles his right hand in front of my face, holding my keys. "Well, I don't have my cell phone." His hand reaches in the pocket of his basketball shorts, revealing my cell phone.

I look up at him, smiling slightly. "Thanks."

"No problem. Now come on!" He grabs my hand again, walking quickly to the parking lot.

"Reid, seriously! What the hell is your problem? What's the rush? I'm sure the gym isn't going anywhere."

"I know the gym isn't going anywhere, but I'm trying to make a quick exit. So if you would kindly stop stalling that exit, I would greatly appreciate it, Riles."

I quicken my pace to keep up with Reid. "What exit? What are you running from? Reid, what did you do? Are you gonna get my in trouble?" I stop and glare at him.

"No Riles, I just- what are you doing? Keep walking! Don't just stand there! Come on!" He turns around, staring at me in panic. Grabbing my hand, he starts running towards my car.

"Reid Garwin! What is going on?"

"Just get in the car, Riley." He pulls out my keys and hops into the driver's seat. Funny, why am I sitting in the passenger's seat of my car?

"How come we're not taking your car? Reid, tell me what's going on!"

He peels out of the parking lot, squealing my tires for a few seconds. Once we get on the main road, Reid takes a ragged breath and relaxes against the seat.

"Sorry about that, Riles. But I had to get out of there fast."

"Reid, what's up?"

"Lauren is what's up." He says, running his hand through his hair.

"Oh, please tell me you fucked the shit out of her last night. She really deserved it if you did."

He laughs uneasily. "No worries, I handled it. I'm sure she'll be pretty sore."

I smile. "Good, cause she was being a bitch last night. I really don't like her."

"Well, you're not the only one. But now I can't get rid of her. That's why I was so adamant on getting out of the dorms quick."

"Not go well waking up to her this morning?"

"That's an understatement. She wanted to go at it again, Riley!"

I laugh, turning my face towards him. "And you turned her down?"

"Well, not exactly."

I frown. "So you fucked her brains out again this morning?"

"Again, not exactly."

"Then what, Reid? Why are you so freaked out right now?"

"Well, she woke me up…" He glances at me, biting his lip uneasily, "by fucking my brains out."

I purse my lips together, trying not to laugh; however, my vocal chords go against my will and release a tiny laugh.

"Riley! It's not funny! I never fuck the same girl more than once! I just sat there the whole time. She did everything. And to make matters worse, she kept staring at me when she was done doing her thing."

"Well Reid, you always complain when you have to do all the work. So maybe she's a keeper."

He glares at me. "She's so not a keeper. I don't think you're getting all of it Riles. "

I burst out laughing and watch Reid continue.

"She was staring at me like she was in love. It gave me cold chills. It had to be the freakiest thing I have ever seen in my entire life."

I continue laughing at him. "Riles! I'm serious! I went to get a shower and when I got back to my room, she was still there! So I had to find a quit exit. I said I forgot something, so I ran back into the showers. Luckily no one was in there so I used to get these clothes."

"Reid! You need to stop using. You're going to-"

"Oh shut it, Riles! It was a needed using. So after I changed into these clothes, I ran to your room. And obviously, you know the rest."

I nod. "So you wanted to take my car so Lauren will think that you're still at the dorms."

"Exactly."

I begin laughing even more, causing Reid stare at me evilly.

"What? Reid, you can't say this isn't funny. To think you would actually be afraid of a girl is hilarious. Wait until the guys here about this!" I say ruffling his hair, resulting in my hand being swatted at.

"Don't even think about telling the guys about this." He looks at me seriously. I stick out my bottom lip and bat my eyelashes at him.

The corners of his lips pull into a small smile. "Shut up Riles. Let's go work out." He pulls into the gym parking lot, getting out of the car.

I shut my door as Reid's arm is placed around my shoulders. "Ready to lose all that ass weight?"

I hit his side. "I don't have any ass weight. If I do, it doesn't look bad. You on the other hand, need to firm up your ass so Lauren and grab it for leverage when she's fucking your brains out tonight." I lightly tap his butt, making him crinkle his nose.

"If anyone is gonna be grabbing my ass for leverage, it'll be you once I win this bet. Which, by the way, I just got my number 40. Which means, one more, and we're tied. You better drop Keith soon, babe."

I glare up at him as we walk inside. He just smiles at me, walks towards the weights and pulls his shirt off as I set up on one of the treadmills. Luckily, there aren't too many people in the gym, so I grab the TV remote, changing the channel. For some reason, I can run longer when there's something on that I'm interested in. I think it's because I forget in running because I'm so involved in the show.

However, for some reason, I catch myself watching Reid instead of the TV. Have you ever realized that when a guy lifts weights, his back muscles flex? Well, let me tell you; they do. It's very nice to look at. Although, I think he's facing the wall for a reason. He knows I like backs. I guess it's a good thing that he's facing a wall that doesn't have mirrors. If he was, he'd be getting a big ego boost right now from my staring.

And I really wish Sarah and Kate would stop thinking about me liking Reid. I do NOT like him.

I think.

Maybe.

Ugh… I don't know.

Ok, truth is, I think I might have been a little jealous last night. I think. Hell, I'm so confused right now. I kinda want to lose this bet. I'm not saying I want to have sex with Reid, but I want to see if he treats me any differently.

But sometimes, I think it'd just be the same as now. Only he thinks he's going to get some from me. And that actually scares me. I'm afraid that I'll just be like every other girl. Once he fucks me, he'll never talk to me again. I don't want that at all.

My thoughts are interrupted by Reid standing in front of me.

"What are you thinking about, Riles?"

"Nothing, why?"

"Cause you keep staring at me."

"So? I got to have something to look at while I run." I say smirking at the blonde.

He ponders for a moment, and then shrugs as he turns on the treadmill beside me. He quickly falls into my pace. I turn my attention towards the TV; however, the channel soon changes to some sports news.

"Reid!"

"What?"

I roll my eyes and try to get interested in the show. Although, I'm finding it difficult to concentrate, considering that Reid is staring at me while I run. I act like I don't notice him at first, but after a while, I become uncomfortable.

"Reid. I'm going to start calling you Lauren."

"What? Why!?"

"Cause you're staring at me and I don't like it. I'm going to leave here soon and you'll have to walk back to the dorms."

"Am I making you uncomfortable, baby?" He says, brushing my cheek.

I swat his hand away. "Actually, yes, you are."

He pokes out his bottom lip, making a pouty face. I roll my eyes at him and turn my attention back to the TV. I slow down the treadmill so I'm walking. I can't break a sweat now can I? That's not attractive. Reid continues running beside me.

"Reid, how can you work out so much? Are you not tired yet?"

He smirks. "Years of swimming I guess. I just have good stamina. Plus, the girls gotta have something nice to hold onto."

"Ugh… didn't want to know that Reid."

"Of course you did. Plus, you'll be holding onto me in a few weeks. Two, to be exact, Riles."

"Yeah, yeah… You don't have to remind me Reid. I'm well aware that we have two weeks until the end of fall semester." I say glancing at him.

He smirks. "Just making sure you remember."

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Well the end of fall term is near!!!!!! Anyone getting excited yet???

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