Maybrook Prep

Jace: "I can't let a lady walk home."

Tara: "Well, if you won't let me out then I'll let myself out - and then I'll definitely get hurt even if I tuck and roll, and you'll definitely be sued," I threatened.

Jace: I sigh. "Look, we're almost there."

Tara: I gritted my teeth. "You said we weren't going anywhere..."

Jace: "I lied."

Tara: "Well, I don't date liars. Take me home."

Jace: "I can't."

Tara: "Why not?" I said irritatedly.

Jace: "Because we're almost there."

Tara: "Fine." I looked out the window in silence.

Jace: I smile. "I'm here."

Tara: "Thank God," I mumbled and slammed my door as I got out.

Jace: "You don't like me, do you?"

Tara: "Not right now, no," I said, but my eyes softened - feeling guilty for some reason.

Jace: I moved closer. "I'm paying."

Tara: "Why? I have my own money...and why would you pay for me if I didn't like you?"

Jace: "Because I like you."

Tara: "You hardly know me," I said, though not as harshly as before.

Jace: I smile wider. "Do you believe in love at first sight?"

Tara: My breath caught in my throat, but I took a step away from him and turned to the restaurant without answering. "What kind of a restaurant is this, anyway?" I asked quickly, trying to change the subject.

Jace: "Something with fire."

Tara: I nodded, and didn't look at him. Good - the subject change worked. I began walking to the door of the place "Let's go in then."

Jace: I opened the door.

Tara: We walked in and the hostess led us to our table. The restaurant was a little fancier than I expected...

Jace: "Are you surprised yet?"