Ok, so I'm posting this chapter early cause I kinda made a Boo-boo and I need to fix it by hurrying up and writing the next chapter. MORE SHALL BE REVEALED SOON! Until then, please enjoy this while I go fix some things in the next chapter! ^_^

Chapter 10

The next couple of days seemed to drag by. Sadly, there was nothing new going on for the men to follow. It seemed like the Dark King had disappeared.

One evening, I found a small gym in the basement.

Cool! Nothing like passing the time by working out.

I quickly changed into sweats and went to the punching bag.

I started swinging for about five minutes when I felt my arms tire out.

"God, this is a workout…" I muttered.

Laughter came from behind me and I spun around to see Andrew.

"Brie, you really need to work on your fighting technique."

I blushed as I took in the sight of him. He was shirtless with simple black basketball shorts on.

He approached and smiled at me.

"Would you like to learn how to fight?"

"Uh… sure?"

Andrew came up behind me and positioned my fists.

"Keep your fists here. Now move your legs," He bent down, making me blush even more, and moved my legs. "Here so you have good balance."

"Uhh… Ok."

He went over and stood behind the punching bag.

"Now try it."

I swung and felt a lot more power to my punch.

"See? Wasn't that better?"

I panted a little. "Yeah… but if I can throw Jaiden thru a wall, why couldn't I beat the crap out of this bag."

He chuckled. "It takes time. You could do it then because you were angry and channeled your strength that way. In time, your powers will come to you and nobody will stand a chance."

I smiled and continued to beat the crap put of the bag. As I swung, I felt Andrew watching me.

I tried to ignore him, but I felt as if he was looking right thru me.

After another few minutes, I had to stop. My arms felt sore.

Andrew came up and patted me on the back.

"You have guts honey. Were gonna toughen you up, yet."

I smiled at him, and then felt the hairs on my neck stand up.

I turned and saw Jaiden looking at the both of us. I blushed and noticed he was not only shirtless, but was only dressed in a towel and was dripping wet. His skin was slightly pink form the shower.

I couldn't help but notice his eyes narrow as he looked from Andrew to me. I felt Andrew's hold on me tighten slightly.

After a moment, Jaiden turned and walked out of the room.

Andrew smirked. "I don't think he realized you were in here."

I shrugged but looked away.

Why was he glaring at me? What did I do wrong now?

…..

Later, Andrew took a walk with me in the gardens.

"I hope you don't mind being stick in here."

I shrugged. "I guess I can understand why. I'll survive somehow."

He smiled. "I guess that's why I like you. Your not afraid to speak your mind and see the positive in things."

I blushed. "Yeah…"

We sat down on the park bench and Andrew wrapped an arm around me.

"Listen Brie, I was hoping… maybe when this is all over, me and you could go out sometime."

I froze and turned red. "Uhh…"

Looking around, I felt slightly dizzy.

Hot guy just asked me out…hot guy just asked me out…

A moment later, I figure caught my attention. Looked ahead and saw Jaiden standing in the window.

The look on his face confused me.

Is he glaring at me again?

Before I could look again, he was gone.

I suddenly jolted forward and sat on the edge of the bench.

"Well… I like you Andrew… but in light of things, I don't think I can answer that until it's over."

Andrew thought for a moment, and then nodded. I felt a weight being lifted off my shoulders.

"I can understand that."

I gave him a small smile and looked back towards the window.

Why do I feel so…guilty?

….

Later, I was heading to bed when I slammed into a large figure.

"Crap! Sorry!" I said and looked up.

Jaiden looked down at me, and narrowed his eyes.

"In a hurry to find Andrew?"

I raised an eyebrow. "Why would I look for him?"

He raised his own eyebrow. "You two certainly looked cozy together earlier."

Anger filled my chest. "It's none of your business that me and Andrew do!"

He grunted and moved passed me. "As if you two would ever go out."

He started to walk down the hall and I turned.

"I guess that's why he asked me out then, huh?"

I turned away and started walking again. I almost made it to my room when I felt strong arms grab me and slam me against the sidewall. Normally, that action alone would enrage me, but the look on his face scared me.

Jaiden was pissed off.

And all I could do was stare.

"WHAT DID HE DO?"

I gulped. "He asked me out…"

Oh god… He's pissed because someone else wants a relationship… I thought, thinking of Daniel and Kristin. But this time, he couldn't have my memory wiped.

I saw him take in a few deep breaths.

"And? What did you say?"

I raised an eyebrow, fear leaving and being replaced with rage.

"Why does that matter?"

Jaiden lowered his face to mine.

"It matters to me…" He growled.

Anger filled me. "No! None of this is your business! What I do in my life doesn't concern you!"

"Yes it does, little girl!"

"STAY OUT OF MY LIFE!" I screamed.

"NO!" he screamed back.

Finally, I reached my limit.

"WHY DO YOU CARE?"

Jaiden didn't scream back. Instead, he did something I could never predict.

He slammed his lips against mine.

I froze as his tongue entered my mouth. If anyone suspected he was a cold-hearted prick, his kiss could prove them wrong. I had been kissed before. Mostly when I was a young teen who had no idea what I was doing. This kiss spread a fire from my mouth all the way to my toes.

After a moment, he pulled away and leaned his forehead against mine. His eyes were closed and he was breathing heavy.

I stayed against the wall, frozen and afraid to say anything.

After a minute, he pulled away completely and started to head back down the hall, never looking at me. After a few steps, he turned, and slammed his fist thru the wall. I jumped and covered my mouth with my hands, holding in a scream. I continued to watch him disappear down the hall.

Shaking, I pushed away from the wall and forced my legs to walk.

The moment my bedroom door closed, I fell against the door and slid to the floor.

What…just happened?

….

Hehe! Cliffy! now i'm off to fix my Boo-boos! Enjoy till then! Will update ASAP!