least tell me why you are ignoring me then?” The humor in his eyes told me he was finding this funny. I pursed my lips at him. “Usually when you kidnap someone, they aren’t supposed to talk.” He broke out into a grin and shook his head at me. I felt his chest leave the back of my head and then he swung over the back of the couch and took the seat next to me. “It’s not kidnap if you want to be here.” He explained picking up the remote and turning on the T.V. while smirking at me. “ Who said I wanted to be here?” I crossed my arms over my chest in defense. Maybe he did have more to drink then he told me and he was still drunk because I know for a fact I would rather be home where I can get away from all my problems (Jared) for a while then be here. He leaned closer to me and ran his finger down the side of my face. “It’s all in your expression baby. You’re happy that I asked you to stay-“ “ More like demanded.” I scoffed pushing his finger off of me glaring at it like it was poison. He shrugged looking back at the television screen. “Just drop the act and enjoy yourself. Once you let go, we can have fun.” He turned his head and gave me a look before returning to the program that was playing. “ I don’t get you.” I finally spoke turning my body so I was sideways on the couch and facing him fully. “ What’s not to get?” “ The first time I ever talked to you, you were a complete jerk! Then the second time too when we were in the lunch room.” He was looking at me now with a blank expression. “And now you joke around with me, act like my friend, and even try to kiss me.” I blushed as I remembered what almost happened at the party only like an hour ago. “ So?” Was all he said. I threw my arms in the air. “So?” I repeated with sarcasm. “What brought up that change? I was always scared of you because I thought you would kill me—“ Jared burst out laughing to the point where he was clutching his stomach. I glared down at him until he stopped. “You thought I would kill you? Emilie are you stupid?” “ No! You’re just scary!” I said pointing my finger at him exasperated. “ And you’re stupid.” He shot back smirking. I slapped his chest. “Stop changing the subject Jared.”
“ Are you trying to say you want me to be an ass again?” He cocked his head to the side rubbing his thumb over his lower lip. “Okay. Get out of my house now and find your own way home bitch.” With that he went back to watching T.V. leaving me with my mouth hung open. He still hasn’t answered my question! I lunged forward and threw myself on top of him taking him by surprise. We tumbled to the floor and somehow I stayed on top of him. His eyes were wide and I quickly positioned myself so I was straddling him, holding him down by the waist. “ Good. Now that I have your attention, why don’t you tell me your answer?” I smiled sweetly down at him. He stared up at me not saying anything for a moment. “I hated you.” I felt my stomach twist at that information not just because it was Jared but because hearing someone say they hate you, can make anyone feel low about themselves. “ Oh.” Was all I said. Looking away from him I got up and moved back to the couch. That was not what I was suspecting to come out of his mouth. If anything, I thought he would have said that he didn’t know me and he acts like that to everyone he doesn’t know but no, I get ‘I hate you’ instead. Jared got up from the floor and took the seat next to me again. He ruffled his hair a bit before speaking up. “What I mean Emilie is—“ “ That you hate me.” I said bitterly cutting him off. I didn’t need to hear it again. In fact, why would I want to hear it again? “ If I hate you would I have dragged you to my house?” He asked annoyed. I shrugged. “I don’t know, you’re a weird person. For all I know every girl you banged you could’ve hated but you still