A/N: I just figured out how to view stats on my stories, and I realized how much traffic went down on this over time. I just wanted to say I'm so glad for everyone who's taken the time to review and everything, I never really understood the feeling until I started writing, but it seriously makes my day whenever I get a review, so starting now, whenever someone reviews I will personally PM them. Virtual hugs to everyone! Oh, and I probably should've mentioned this earlier, but I'm kind of taking a break on BM. At least until I finish this story. Now, about the story. The MCs both fell asleep in the same position they were in while awake (With Alex hugging Jamie as she was basically draped over the…thingy…in between the driver and passenger seats.) That is actually not very comfortable, as most of you probably know. Oh, and Jamie's mom is finally going to appear! Fun fun fun fun! Anyhoo, I'm sure you easily get bored reading my erratic thoughts, so…on with the story!

I shifted slightly, taking notice of the dull pain in my back from sleeping in an odd position. My eyes opened partially, blinking away the sleepy haze. I stretched, hearing a few pones pop, and slowly became aware of my surroundings.

I was in a car; the sun shining obnoxiously through the windows, and the scent of leather and…something else surrounding me. I brushed the hair covering my face behind my ear, and my hand came in contact with another appendage that didn't belong to me. I traced my fingertips across it lightly, and up the shoulder it was connected to. I halted my actions, recalling the previous day's activities.

"My mom's gonna kill me!" I squeaked.

Alex jumped, ramming his arm into the car horn, causing us to both cry out in panic. "Holy shit, I…" he shook his head, "Never mind."

I let out an awkward laugh.

"So, you probably need to get home, right?"

"I need to, but that doesn't mean I want to." I sighed. "I'm going to die."

"Well, have fun with that."

I gave him a look, but couldn't help the small smile that appeared.

"Hey, I doubt you'll die, just make up something if they're opposed to you being out with a guy," he shrugged.

"Actually, they'd probably be thrilled. My mom's been asking me if I'm a lesbian because I don't have a boyfriend when guys are always following me around."

He snorted. "Your mom sounds cool."

"She is." I sighed, looking around. "But she's not that lenient about stuff like this, so I'll probably still be in deep shit when I get home."

"Would you like to die now or later?"

"I'd like to live a bit longer, but maybe I won't be tortured if I go now."

He nodded, and revved the engine, speeding towards my house.

When we pulled up I stared blankly at the house that now seemed much like a looming execution. "Thanks," I mumbled, climbing out to lean against the door. "Hey, if anyone asks, my last words were 'Balls to you!'" I grinned.

He smirked. "Right. How amazing, I'm the last one to see the Jamie Miller alive. I will always remember this moment."

I flipped him the bird casually, while marching valiantly to my door. I listened to him speed off as I timidly slid the door open. It was unlocked; this was a bad sign.

"Just what do you think you're doing, young lady?"

I flinched. Yep. I was going to die.

"Walking back inside after a lovely morning stroll?"

"Yeah, nice try." My mother frowned, her blue eyes narrowing.

"It was worth a shot," I mumbled.

"Well, what have you been doing? You never came home last night."

I was silent as I thought of an excuse. "I was hanging out with Maddie and Shelby until late, then we fell asleep."

"What were you doing?"

"We were watching movies, gossiping…you know? Being girls," I lied successfully.

"Really?" She raised an eyebrow, looking skeptical.

"Yes." I said confidently.

"Then whose car did you just get out of, 'cause I know it wasn't Maddie's or Shelby's."

Or not.

My confident expression slid right off my face, and I stood, frozen, no words coming to mind for a change.

"Was it a boy?"

"No…"

She smirked, though it was small, "Are you going to take the morning after pill?"

"Mom! Oh my gosh, no! I've only known him a few days!"

"Trollop," she mocked me.

"That is so not true. I called him this morning and-"

"A booty call?"

I ignored her, "-we went to Great America. We were there all day and then we ended up falling asleep in the car."

"Yeah, 'cause I haven't used that excuse 100 times when I was your age."

"TMI!"

"I'm just kidding," she giggled devilishly.

I shifted awkwardly. I knew she just liked to make me uncomfortable because she thought it was funny, but that didn't make it any less mortifying.

"Well, I guess I'll let it slide since this is your first offence, and all."

"Thanks."

"Come on, let's eat for a change." She dragged me into the kitchen, pulling out pancake mix and other ingredients.

"So what's his name?" She asked casually while I helped mix batter.

"Hmm?"

"His name. What is it?"

"Oh, you don't know him." I really didn't want to talk about this right now.

"I know that, which is why I'm asking," she smiled.

I sighed. "Alex."

"He cute?"

"…I guess." I hoped she didn't see the light blush in my face.

"Hmm. Had any less-than-pure thoughts about him?" Her tone stayed light.

"Mom! Okay yes, he's a little cute, but I'm not a slut. It's not like I'm going to throw myself at every hot guy I see."

"I hope not. And he's hot instead of cute now?"

"I hate you," I grumbled, my tone dropping to that one no one at school dared to trifle with, but my mom still found enjoyable to poke fun at.

"Good, that means I'm doing my job." She smiled.

"Whatever," I tried to hide my smile.

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"Hey! Where you been all of yesterday? We were trying to call you!" Shelby squeaked.

"I know, I was…out."

"Out, huh?" Maddie asked skeptically. "Out doing what?" I heard the smile in her voice.

Maddie, Shelby, and I were currently in a 3-way conversation on our phones, with me trying to explain why for the first time…well, ever…I hadn't responded to any texts or phone calls.

"I…was with a guy." I don't know why I admitted it so easily, but I did, and I couldn't take it back now. But why was I so secretive about everything in the first place?

"Oh my God!" They screamed at the same time, forcing me to hold the phone at a safe distance away.

"I mean, I love that we had the possibility of all being lesbians together and all, but I'm just so glad you finally found a fuckbud- a boyfriend!" Maddie was ecstatic.

I giggled, "He's not my boyfriend. It wasn't even a date, he's just a friend. Not the type of friend you're thinking about, Maddie."

"Is he cute, though?"

"…Yes."

"Just plan the wedding now!" Shelby mocked me through the receiver.

"Shut up. I don't want to date someone just because I find them attractive. I want to actually have a future with someone."

"Aww!"

I laughed.

"I totally get what you're saying, and I think it's adorable, but really, we're in high school. It's kind of stupid to be looking for a soul mate now, don't you think? Just have some fun!" I could just see Maddie putting a hand to her hip.

"Maddie's right. But I'm not going to tell you what you can and can't do. But I can try to discourage you," Shelby joked.

"Thanks guys."

"Any time!"

"Okay! So, back to this boy. What does he look like?" Maddie asked in interest.

"Emo, like in your dreams?" Shelby asked with a mock loving tone.

"Actually…yeah."

Silence.

"OMG! We have to meet him! You better let us meet him! If you don't we will never let you live this down!" Maddie threatened.

"Yes! And then we'll lock you in a closet together for an hour!" Shelby sounded like she was jumping up and down at the thought.

"What goes on in your minds? Oh yeah, the same thing as mine." Suddenly, the barrier broke, and my bubbly side burst forth. "Yeah, he does look emo, but he's so cute! He has shaggy, black hair that always hangs in his eyes – they're gray – and he has a lip ring and…" I paused. "And he's just really nice. He's kinda goofy like me, but at the same time he's all reserved and mysterious." I bit my lip. "I think it's sexy."

"Woah there! You just used the 'S word,'" Maddie giggled.

I groaned, "What I wouldn't give to just…take that lip ring between my teeth and…do all sorts of things…"

"Whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa! J's gettin' all sorts of crazy right now!" Shelby sounded shocked.

"Yeah. I've never heard you talk about a guy like that."

I blushed slightly. It was true. I had pretty perverted – okay, really perverted – thoughts swirling around in my head all the time, but never focused on one specific person. Just wait for the wet dreams to start, I thought sarcastically. I couldn't say I wouldn't like them, though.

I gasped. "Oh no. I'm…"

"What? You're what?"

"I'm…in Lust."

"…As in Love and Lust?" Shelby inquired.

"I most definitely mean as in that. And now, if I keep thinking like this, I'll never be able to look at him without dying of embarrassment."

I heard nothing but muffled laughter.

"Hey! It's not funny!"

"Oh, believe me, it is." Maddie said, "But I've only ever been in Lust, so I don't know. Actually, my Lust switch is basically always on, so I don't really know any different," she laughed.

"So what's his name?" Shelby asked.

"Hmm?"

"Your sexy emo. What's his name?"

"Oh…" How was I going to tell them? As soon as I said his name, they'd know exactly who he was. "You don't know him."

"Obviously. That's why we want to know!" Déjà vu, much?

I took a deep breath, preparing for 100 different reactions. "…Alex Hawthorne."

Silence. Dead silence.

"I'm sorry, did you just say 'Alex Hawthorne?'" Maddie asked.

"…Yes."

"…I…really don't know what to say to that."

"I don't expect you to. I know his rep, but I really don't think he deserves it."

"Yeah, that makes sense."

She and Shelby knew what went down before we'd known each other. I'd spared them the details, but they still knew. It was only fair she would feel that way about Alex if she had for me.

"I agree." Shelby said.

"I'm glad. I gotta go, guys. I'm exhausted." I yawned, as if proving my point.

"Aww. Fine. Go." Maddie pouted.

"Bye, J."

"Bye."

I groaned, tossing my phone away, where it landed with a soft thud. I rolled over, falling to sleep effortlessly.

(A/N: Sorry for the interruption, but I strongly suggest listening to "I Like That" by Luciana while reading this next part.)

"Can I kiss you?"

Alex was standing in front of me, looking sheepish, but with the hint of a smirk on his lips. A blush warmed my cheeks at his request. "Of course."

We were in the confines of my room, seated on the edge of my bed late at night. The moon shone through a window, illuminating the gray in his eyes, so they appeared almost silver.

He slowly leaned forward, his lips barely brushing mine. I turned my head slightly, angling it upwards so I could press them more firmly against his. Before, there had been little tingles on my mouth, but now there was a full on electric shock running through my body.

I gasped at the feel, and clutched onto his shirt, pulling him closer. I felt the smirk on his lips at my actions, but wasn't deterred in the slightest. He tangled his fingers in my hair, creating wonderful sensations. I did the same, tugging gently as my lips became more urgent, and reveling in the moan I received.

I didn't hesitate to take the cold piece of metal attached to his mouth between my teeth, and pulled on it. I heard a growl deep inside his throat, and it let out a feeling of desire. He shifted his mouth slightly, taking my lower lip between his own, and sucking on it. He didn't stop there; instead he slid his tongue past my slightly parted lips, slowly raking them over my teeth. I challenged him by intertwining the muscles, making a slow sucking motion.

I pulled away after a minute, only to push him down onto the bed, where I straddled his hips. He pulled our lips back together, and I rubbed myself against his growing erection, creating delicious friction. We both groaned at the feeling, and I became annoyed by the layer of clothes that needed to be shed. I trailed my lips down his jaw, kissing hungrily along the hard edge. I went lower, nibbling on the soft flesh of his neck. My actions halted when I felt him lick the shell of my ear.

That did it.

I yanked my shirt over my head, hearing the seam tear. Oh well, I could buy a new one. He smirked devilishly, in a way that was definitely far too attractive. He removed his own shirt painfully slowly, and began sucking on neck, finding pulse points I didn't even know existed. I gasped, fumbling with the button of his jeans. I managed, yanking them down around his ankles. He looked momentarily surprised, but it was quickly replaced with lust as he turned, switching our positions so he was on top. I smiled, in a way that was far from innocent.

I shimmied out of my skirt, kicking it carelessly across the room, then unhooked the clasp of my bra, removing it slowly with a wink. He let out a noise that screamed 'Desire' and busied his mouth with my breast. I let out a moan, my fingers twisting into the bedsheets. As he did this, his finger traced the curve of my hip, hooking under the lace of my panties.

I breathed out a barely coherent 'Yes' and he slid them down. During the action, I realized neither of us had bothered to remove our shoes, with him still in his Converse, and I in my stilettos. For some reason, that just made everything sexier.

I pulled his body even closer to mine, and became painfully aware there was currently only a thin sheen of fabric separating us. I jerked the offending garment down, giving him a look with no room for excuses. He smirked, giving me the most amazing feeling as he thrust into me.

I gasped, with a heated blush all over my face and neck. Oh my gosh, did I just have a wet dream? My body was covered with a sheen of sweat, and I felt a slight dampness in a certain area. The room seemed much too heated for my liking.

Yep. I was definitely in Lust.

A/N: Heheheh, I'm sure all you perverts now have your Smut fix – at least partially – filled. Maddie and Shelby are probably sitting here right now, fapping to it. I kid, I kid. But how do we know for sure, hmm? (; If you were wondering about Jamie's mom, I just wrote in the relationship my mom and I have, so yes, some parents do act like that. Anyway, I actually don't have much to say for a change, so just keep in mind I'll be PMing anyone who reviews from now on. R&R!