fun, but he wanted her to like him, not call the cops because he was a crazy stalker.
He’d just stepped out of the locker room, when he saw her. The pink shorts and white tee were modestly cut. They also did nothing to hide Lyssa’s amazing curves. Damn. Besides the disliking him part, she was the total package. But that was ok. He had time. They only just met and it wasn’t as if it was love at first sight. It was interest. That, and a lot of lust at first sight. She was hot. And, she was cutely pretending she wasn’t attracted to him too.
“Hey, Stone!”
Lyssa kept walking to the gym, as if she didn’t even hear him. That was odd. He tried again, “Lyssa!”
That got her attention. She turned and looked up at him. Then her eyes roved his body a moment, her cheeks and the tips of her ears turning pink. Kyle let an easy grin spread across his face. She was attracted to him. That was great, because she was definitely attractive to him. For a moment, he just stared at her. As she was about to turn he hurried down the hall to her.
“Wait up. Don’t be so cold, Stone.”
She blinked and it was as if she realized something, “You…you called out Stone back there didn’t you.”
Letting his eyes wander a moment, he grinned, “Yes I did, and you completely ignored me.”
“I’ve never had anyone call me that before…I mean, by my last name.”
“The teachers were calling you Miss Stone.”
Lyssa looked away, like she was trying to gather her thoughts before answering, “Yes well, that’s different. They’re teachers and they call me Miss Stone. It’s just…different.”
She seemed to be lying, but he couldn’t figure out why. Especially over something like this, there was no point to it. Well, it could be because she was so damn private. She was the complete opposite of her talkative sister.
“So, I’m putting in my bid today.”
“Um, your bid for what?”
“Tomorrow. After school. You. Me. How about we go out sightseeing? You’re new in town, right?”
“I have Lexa to consider. Besides, I’m not about to drive off alone with some guy I just met. How do I know you aren’t some crazy date rapist or something?”
Kyle stopped and stared at her, “Wow, that’s…that was harsh. I’m not, by the way.”
She turned to him and he saw the moment she realized she’d gone too far. Eyes went wide and her whole face turned bright red, she said quickly, “Oh my God! I am so sorry! I didn’t even think that… that just came out.”
“Why would you even say that?”
Lyssa looked down and turned away. She started walking towards the bleachers where everyone was sitting. Softly she said, “In my last school, I encountered one.”
Kyle’s brown eyes widened. Had he…?
Lyssa looked back at Kyle, and smiled, “Oh, I beat the snot out of him. No harm done.”
“You…Wow. You must be pretty strong.”
“I am.” Lyssa looked back at him, “Look, I don’t believe you are one. I just…I’m not used to guys talking to me. They usually back off pretty quick.”
“But that guy…”
“Didn’t attack me. I,” she paused, almost as if gathering her thoughts, “happened upon the attack and defended a girl from school. I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have said that.”
“I’ll accept your apology, only if you agree to go out tomorrow like I said. Hell, you can bring Lexa if you want.”
She had backed herself into a corner and provided him with an advantage. Therefore, he decided to use it. He had seen the softness of her gaze, and the protectiveness, when she had looked at her sister. There was more to this girl than just the cold exterior she was determined to show. No point to friends? Well, he would show her