You know that feeling you get where you just want to run and hide behind a bush when you sense drama, but still peer over the bush because your a nosy ass person? Well, that's me at this moment. But instead of being behind the comfort and safety of the bush, I was stuck between two alpha males and this time the drama was my own.

Not a word was being said. Just an intense stare down, each waiting for the other one to make the first move.

Now was I gonna let a fight break out here?

I mean I like a good fight more than anyone else, but I was not gonna let it break out here of all places.

What if one of them gets pushed into the fire?

I would have a roasted best friend or a roasted..

Wait, what is Jace?

A friend? My fake boyfriend?

We never established a title for this 'relationship'. I know I asked him to be my fake boyfriend, but he never actually agreed to that term. So, what are we?

Not the time, Leah!

My conscious was right, I'll figure that out later. Now for the matter at hand.

"Guys." I said trying to get their attention, but no avail. "Guys." I tried again and failed.

"Guys." I gritted out putting my hands on each of their chest pushing them apart. Trust me it was a lot harder than I expected. Too much muscle.

But is that something I should really complain about?

I was only able to move them a few inches apart. I stepped between the two trying to block them from one another, with their towering heights of six feet and over and my short stature of five feet five didn't do much.

"Nate." I called out. His harden dark blue eyes landed on my own brown ones and soften slightly. "I promise we'll talk, but this is not the place for it."

Nate nodded. "I know, but we need to talk soon."

"We will." I told him. "Soon."

"Fine, I'll wait for you." He said taking a step forward and planting a soft kiss on my cheek. I felt like his words held some kind of double meaning to them. Was I reading into them more than I should have?

The affection from Nate is something I should be use to after the many years of friendship, but after two years of no contact I'm sure my face held shocked. Nate's lips filled with a smirk as he turned and walked away.

I heard someone clear their throat. I turned around to see Jace glaring at me with intense hazel eyes. "Oh please, don't let me interrupt your lovey dovey moment."

I narrowed my eyes. "Excuse me? That" I said pointing spot Nate was standing at. "Wouldn't have happened if you weren't being a jerk."

Jace arched his perfect brow. "Did you not ask for my help?"

"Yes, I did!" I exclaimed. "But-"

"But, what Leah?" He cut me off as his cold eyes stared into me.

"I don't want you to fight him!" I told him throwing my hands up in the air.

Jace just shrugged his shoulders. "Afraid I would wreck his pretty little face?" An icy smirk on his lips.

I groaned. "You know what, I'm done talking to you and I'm done with this party. I'm going home." I turned to walk away from Jace and his jerk face when I felt a strong hand grab my arm.

I turned around. "What?" I asked annoyed.

"I'll take you home." He stated matter of factly. I arched a brow.

"And why would you do that?" I asked curiously.

"Aren't we suppose to sell that we are a thing?" He asked and I nodded. "Well, if we leave together then that would start the spark. The whole senior class is here to witness us leaving together."

I didn't know what to say, Jace took my silence as a yes and took my hand into his pulling me out through the crowd.

Many people looked at us with curiosity, some didn't even give us a glance. They must think I'm Jace's next conquest. Another one to add to his book.

If only they knew.

My eyes caught Kayla's gaze as we walked pass the makeshift dance floor. Her eyes widen in shock and disbelief. If she didn't think anything was going on with Jace before, she does now.

Jace led me towards his sleek black Audi RS 5. I would be lying if I said I didn't ogle over his car. It was freaking gorgeous.

"This is yours?" I questioned when we stopped in front of the car.

Jace glances back to me with a smirk playing on his lips and pulled out the keys from his pocket and unlocked the car. "Why? You wanna drive it?" He asked dangling the key in front of my face.

"Hell yeah!" I exclaimed reaching for the key. Jace pulled his arm higher.

I narrowed my eyes as Jace brings the keys back to a reachable level, a cheeky smile on his lips.

I need to play this smart.

I need those keys, but he will just continue to raise his arm higher.

Damn my short height!

I darted my hand forward, but instead of grabbing the keys I grabbed Jace's arm to stop him from moving it higher. I was ready to grab the keys, but someway somehow Jace used this position to his advantage, using his arm he spun me around causing my back to collide with his solid chest.

His hand rested on my opposite shoulder as his arm kept me in this position. I felt the heat radiating off of him on my back, the scent of his cologne filled my senses once more. I was fully aware of every hard muscle of his pressed against my back. I felt a blush creep up on my cheeks from our position.

I felt his warm breath fanning my cheek. He leaned in close to my ear and whispered. "The day you fall for me is the day I'll let you drive."

Jace then released me causing my back to feel cold from his missing presence.

Of course.

This is all a game for Jace.

If he thinks I'll be the one falling for him, he has another thing coming.

I turned around and rolled my eyes towards his direction. "Just take me home."

Jace gestured towards the car for me to get in and that exactly what I did.

As soon as I settled on the seat I felt my phone vibrate. Pulling out my phone, I unlocked and opened the message.

Ding

Ding

Ding

I shook my head from the amount of messages I was getting from Kayla. I don't blame her for freaking out, but damn she literally blowing up my phone.

I wouldn't be surprise if the damn thing exploded in my hand. I decided to send her a quick message to calm her nerves.

I sent the message and turned my phone to silent just as Jace pulled onto the main road.

"Who was blowing up your phone?" Jace asked.

I glanced over to Jace to see one arm resting on the steering wheel, the other on the console. His hazel eyes trained on the road in front of us. His jaw set firmly. His dark hair was slightly messy from the amount of times his hands went through it.

He even made driving look hot.

"You gonna stop checking me out and answer my question?" Jace said turning his eyes towards me, a small playful smirk on his lips.

I felt my cheeks warm up. "Why? Are you jealous?" I teased.

Jace let out a low chuckle. "Sweetheart, I don't get jealous." I shook my head at his response. "Well?" He pressed.

Now it was my turn to smirk. "I'll just leave it up to your imagination." I said slipping my phone back into my pocket.

Jace's eyebrow shot up. "And so it begins."

"What?" I questioned.

"Our game." His eyes held playfulness and a glint of mischief.

I rolled my eyes and decided not to respond. We fell into a comfortable silence.

I rested my head on the headrest of the seat. All the events of the day started to set in. I could feel my eyes slowly start to get heavy as the seconds passed by and before I knew it I fell into a peaceful sleep.

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