LITTLE SECRET

CHAPTER 10

I just stood in the shower, the tears still leaking down my face. Every now and again I would let out a sob that would shake my body, but other than that I was completely still, letting the water cascade down my tanned body. I could hear Landon calling my name still, trying to get my attention, but I didn't want to hear it.

"Dakota," he screamed for about the thousandth time. I was just able to hear him above the roar of the water.

"Just shut up already!" I screamed right back, causing more tears to fall and a large sob to escape my mouth.

"Stop crying, please! You didn't even let me explain!"

What is he going to tell me, that he can't date a student because I'm not worth it? Wow, that will make me feel a whole lot better. I finished up in the shower and got out, grabbing a clean towel from the shelf right outside the shower. The tears seemed to of subsided for now, but I knew once I seen him they would threaten to leak out again.

I got dressed in the clothes I was in previously, considering I was at Landon's house and unlocked the door cautiously. I stepped out and Landon was there sitting on the ground right outside the bathroom with his head in his hands. But of course, he had heard the door open and his head snapped up in my direction.

"You didn't let me explain," he started but I interrupted him.

"You don't like me, its okay. I get it. Just next time, don't get all touchy feely with me, because that just makes me fall for you even more," I snapped and tried walking away from him but he grabbed my arm."Kota, stop and let me-"

"Explain what Landon? There is nothing to explain! You don't like me, it doesn't matter just-"

I was cut off when he spun me around and pinned me lightly against the wall. His eyes boring into mine shut me up. "I never said I didn't like you Dakota," he whispered huskily.

"You don't have to lie to-"

I was cut off again, but this time it wasn't by his words or him spinning me around. It was his soft, smooth, luscious lips placed on mine. My eyes were wide in shock from the tingly pleasure just from this little action of our lips touching together. He pulled away and pressed his forehead against mine.

"You talk too much," he smirked. My cheeks were as red as tomatoes and the only thing I wanted was to feel his lips back on mine. Now that my body had got a taste of what his lips feel like on mine just for a few seconds, I wanted an actual kiss, one that I could kiss him back with every bit of passion I had in me.

I couldn't even form a coherent sentence; I was too shocked and enjoying of the tingly feeling that was still on my lips. Did he seriously just kiss me?

"I didn't want to tell you until you were eighteen, I felt like such a pedophile," he murmured softly. He brought his hand up to stroke my cheek affectionately. I of course melted right into his palm, enjoying every minute of our skin-on-skin contact."Do you know how much it hurt when I thought you didn't feel anything for me?" I whispered. "You could have just told me what you felt, it would have been better than crying."

"I know that now, I'm so sorry Dakota."

"If you give me a proper kiss than we can be even," I said shyly, my face going red once again. Why does he seem to have such an effect on me?

He smirked and pressed his lips to mine softly. I responded almost immediately, the fireworks going off continuously. My eyes were shut, and our lips were moving against each other in sync. My, oh my, was it the best kiss of my life. I know this sounds clich�, but where has he been all of my life?

We broke apart after a few seconds, not wanting to take it too far, since it was our first real kiss, and I couldn't help but be full of joy. The guy I like, and possibly love, likes me back, and I just shared the most passionate kiss with him; leaving my lips burning and wanting more.

"You're so beautiful," he whispered while stroking my cheek. I smiled brightly, and he gave me another kiss, but this time it was only a soft peck, leaving me wanting more. Oh my God, I think I just found my new drug. "What are you thinking about?" he asked softly.

"You," I whispered back, my cheeks heated up once again, but this time I didn't feel as embarrassed as before. I had a reason to be thinking about him. He just gave me the best kiss of my life, and I wanted more. I knew I was being a little greedy but I was longing for another kiss just like the previous one."Oh, really?" he asked cockily, "Why me?"

"Maybe it's because you just gave me the best kiss of my life," I stated, sighing dreamily. I don't know why I said that, considering it's just going to boost his ego times a thousand, and he's going to tease me about it constantly, but I couldn't help but tell the truth.

"Funny, you just gave me the best kiss of my life as well."

That made my heart beat increase a significant amount, and I felt all tingly inside. I could tell I was falling fast for Landon, and I didn't want to know what it would feel like to experience any time of heartbreak from this relationship. Well kind of relationship? He never actually asked me to be his girlfriend yet...

"What are you thinking about?" I asked quietly.

"You," he responded, his eyes boring right into mine, making me feel like I was floating. Is this what it feels like to be in love? If so, I'm beginning to love the feeling.

"Oh," I whispered with a slight smile on my face.

"I wish you were legal age," he whispered back.

"We are already breaking one law, why not break another?"

He smirked widely, "Is that what you want?" I had a feeling I was going to regret answering this question, but I did it anyways."Yes."

"Oh okay." That little asshole, I knew he was going to do something like that!

"I was just kidding, I'm going out to the club to pick myself up another man that might actually want a relationship with me," I joked. But then a thought hit me, we should go to a club, Landon, my friends, Jaxson and I! That would be awesome.

"Oh, that's what you think," he smirked slightly.

"Let's go to the club tonight!" I exclaimed loudly.

He looked at me with a shocked expression and then it turned smug, "And how do you think you're going to get in, Miss. Underage?"

"If I had my wallet here I would prove to you that I have a fake I.D, but I only have my debit card that is in the back of my phone case," I said frowning. I changed my expression to the puppy dog look, and he looked torn. Debating whether we should all go to the club or not, or if we should stay home and do something.

"Fine, we will go to the club," he muttered, looking defeated. I smirked evilly; I guess we both know he can't handle the puppy dog look anymore.

"Does it bug you that I didn't ask you to be my girlfriend yet?" he questioned, looking like he was enjoying this now.

"Yes," I said, narrowing my eyes at him.

"Good," he said and left me there, still pressed against the wall.

"Jerk," I muttered.

"Hey, I heard that!" he shouted."Good," I said trying to mock his deep voice

"I don't sound like that," he said laughing hysterically.

"I don't sound like that," I mocked again.

"Don't be so childish," he stated, frowning at me.

"Don't be so childish."

"Dakota, stop."

"Dakota, stop." With that I had to take off running, because Mr. Sonic Speed started chasing me.

*

"Do you think your mom will like me?" he asked looking quite nervous. I looked him up and down for at least the thousandth time since he had gotten dressed in his 'club outfit'. It was a black dress shirt that he rolled the sleeves up to his elbows and then a pair of denim jeans with slight rips in them. Man, he looked sexy as hell, no exaggeration needed.

We had to go back to my house so I could get ready, and I didn't feel comfortable walking home alone right now, with what happened last night, so Landon had to drive me. But of course, as soon as we pulled up into the driveway I noticed my mom's car parked there, but thank goodness my car wasn't there, meaning Derek wasn't home, I didn't know how he would take it. We both decided that I would tell my mom about the whole almost r***d thing when I was ready, I didn't feel completely comfortable.

"I'm sure she will love you, and that's the reason I took your picture in class the other day. My mom wanted to see what you looked like because I was-" I stopped short, not wanting to say that I had been telling my mom about his good looks, but it looks like he already got the drift.

"Tell your mother about my amazing good looks?" Landon asked with a smirk on his face.

"I think you should stop being so egoistic," I laughed.

"Baby, we all know that's why you love me!"

No we aren't dating, but I guess he is going to call me baby? Not that I'm complaining, considering my heart is about to beat right out of my chest. Oh my, the things this guy does to me.

"Come on, before my mom runs out the front door. There's no doubt she's already in the front window waiting for us to get out so she can get the latest gossip."

"Your mom sounds just like a teenager..."

"Oh you have no idea."

Landon followed me up the pathway to my house, and I opened the door to be met by my mother's large, welcoming smile. Oh great, here we go!

"Mom, Landon, Landon, mom," I introduced quickly.

"Hi Miss. Spence, I'm Landon Castelo," he stated, trying to compose his nervous face, and actually succeeding.

My mom gasped, and giggled wildly. "You're dating your teacher?"

"No," I grumbled, "He won't ask me out." I narrowed my eyes at the smug looking Landon, which made me want to punch him in the face. Actually, I want to look at that gorgeous face all day, so maybe I won't punch him. He's a pretty lucky guy; I don't want to break his face. Ah, who am I kidding, I'm like an old grandma, no muscles."So, she has been talking about me?" Oh shut the Hell up already.

My mom's eyes widened, "No, she hasn't said one thing about you," she lied, but you could always tell when my mom was lying. Her right eye would twitch, and apparently so does mine, but I'm still waiting for everyone to prove it to me.

"Oh, really, because you just said, 'you're dating your teacher?' How else would you know who I am?" he grinned in victory.

"Sorry Dakota," my mom whispered. I just rolled my eyes and crossed my arms over my chest. "My name's Amanda by the way, but anyways, so you're the one that called me this morning? What happened that she couldn't come home last night?" my mom asked suspiciously.

I felt my eyes start to well up and I guess Landon could sense that because he pulled me into a tight hug. I didn't want to think about that wretched moment ever again, I wish it would just disappear out of thin air.

"Can we talk about it some other time? Dakota still quite sensitive about it," Landon said softly.

"Sure," my mom agreed, "But I better find out soon what's going on. I don't want my baby in any danger."

"You will, just wait until she's ready, it's quite traumatizing."

"Okay," my mom replied.

"I'm going to go get ready, are you going to wait with my mom, or?" I asked Landon quietly so my mom couldn't hear him."Nope, I'm coming in the shower with you," he said with a wink, obviously joking. He just wanted to get the satisfaction of seeing me blush, which I did.

"Oh whatever," I smiled, smacking him lightly on the chest. "I already showered this morning, so I just have to do my hair and get dressed."

"Okay, I'll talk to your mom for a little bit then," he stated, caressing my face softly. He bent down and kissed my lips softly, which earned an 'awe' of adoration from my mom, and I took off up the stairs, completely embarrassed. I knew he was doing it on purpose. But I'm glad my mom and Landon got along fine so far. Well that was until the dating started, then she would probably crack down on certain things if you know what I mean.

I curled my hair and then put on a strapless purple mini dress with sparkling sequins on it. The dress had a sweetheart neckline and the short skit fell just above the knee. It was quite tight on me, but it wasn't uncomfortable, it made me feel sexy. Plus I wanted to make myself look good for Landon, not that I need to...

I walked down the stairs after putting on a pair of matching purple high heels and getting my clutch as well as my fake I.D. When I walked into the living room Landon had his back to me, but my mom, who was talking about embarrassing baby stories, seen me and her mouth dropped and her eyes widened significantly.

"Oh my God Hunny, you look so pretty!" she gushed.Landon's head snapped around, and he had the same reaction as my mom. I decided to go au natural tonight, considering I don't really like make-up.

"Wow, you look gorgeous," Landon murmured, looking at me with what seemed like lust in his eyes. I couldn't help but feel the same way about him. I wanted him, but I knew I wasn't ready for that, especially after what happened yesterday. Just thinking about it made me shudder.

"Thanks," I responded with a blush. I was happy that I looked okay for Landon's specifications, and now all that was left was to go to the club, where we would be meeting the rest of the group, and their dates.