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Here's the next update. It's kind of short, but it's just a set up for what is coming next.

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Patricia POV

I have to admit that I was having an amazing time hanging out with Jerome. It was starting to feel more like a date than just two friends hanging out but I was completely okay with that. I think it was the way we'd been holding hands the whole time and the way Jerome insisted on paying for my muffin that made everything seem date like.

When I actually sat down and thought about it I could honestly admit that I'd love to be on a real date with Jerome. I'd love for Jerome to be my boyfriend and that scared the bloody hell out of me. I wasn't one to let a guy have my heart just so he could play with it.

Something about Jerome was different thought. I trusted him for some unknown reason and I had a feeling that he wouldn't hurt me. I hoped my feeling was right because there was no turning back after I'd fallen this hard.

I knew what I had to do. As soon as we got back to the house I was telling Joy I was done with the dare. I'd come to the conclusion that Jerome wasn't going to hurt me; now I was worried about me hurting him. I knew if he ever found out about the dare I would.

"So are you having a good time Trix?" Jerome asks as we walk away from the deli we just ate lunch at and yes, I'd paid. If there was any chance at any romantic relationship between us I needed Jerome to know that I wasn't; going to be treated like some girl who couldn't even buy her own lunch. I wasn't like Amber; I didn't need to be showered with gifts and attention. No, I just needed someone who was willing to give me a shot.

"Surprisingly I am Jerome," I smile up at him catching the happiness in his blue eyes. I reach out and grab his hand in mine again loving the spark of connection that shoots through me at the contact.

"Great," Jerome smiles down at me. "So am I," he squeezes my hand gently before we start to make our way down the street. "So, are you ready to head back?" Jerome asks looking down at the ground as we walk. I can tell he doesn't really want to head back, but he's giving me an out. An out that I don't really feel like taking, but I know I have to. I have to talk to Joy and end all of this dare business before it's too late.

"Honestly Jerome, I don't," I say as my eyes scan the profile of his face, he still hasn't looked up for the ground. "But we probably should," I answer, the look of disappointment on his face makes my heart hurt. Almost as soon as the look of disappointment appears he wipes it away and replaces it with an unaffected expression.

"Let's go then," Jerome nods and we start to move in the direction of school.

The walk back is in silence, both of us are lost in thought.

When we reach Anubis House we both pause at the steps, neither of us wanting to go in and end this amazing afternoon we'd had.

I grab Jerome's other hand in mine and look up at him, waiting for his blue eyes to meet mine before saying, "I really did have a great time today Jerome," I admit as my eyes search his blues ones.

"So did I Trix," Jerome smiles down at me. I can tell that he's waiting for the but. Well, he's going to have to keep waiting because it's not coming.

"We should do this again," I smile as I move closer to Jerome. Before I even knew what I was planning on doing my lips are pressed against his. Jerome doesn't waste anytime as he pulls me closer and gives into the kiss. The feeling of his lips on mine is amazing. It's not the first time I've kissed Jerome. It's not even the first time I've kissed him in the last twenty-four hours, but every time never ceases to surprise and amaze me. There's a spark between Jerome and I and I don't want to lose it.

All too soon we are pulling apart and smiling at each other. I want to keep kissing Jerome, but there's something else that needs to happen first. I need to talk to Joy and end this dare before it's too late.

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