"Listen Smythe, we need to talk..."

He looks around with curious eyes and then finally down at me, "Oh hi, beautiful. I've missed you..."

I can't even hide the disdain in my voice.

"What do YOU want?!"

Hunter seems slightly taken aback while I stand there, arms crossed in front of my chest, glaring up at him. "Since you're just going to stand there like an ass, I'll ask again. What do YOU want?!"  He shakes out of his stupor, looking quickly past me into the room and then smiles down at me smugly.  "Feisty.... You're incredibly sexy when you swear.   So your 'boyfriend' decided to leave you alone in an all boys dorm...."

I narrow my eyes at him, "He'll be back soon.  What's your point Hunter?  Why are you here?  What do you want??"  He laughs haughtily at me, moving closer.  "I wanted to speak with Smythe.  But since you're here Beautiful, I want you of course.  Because unlike that 'boyfriend' of yours I'm not even remotely bi-curious."  Suddenly I realize why I find him so off putting.  He reminds me of a rich kid version of Jason and that leaves me somewhat unsettled.

I back up slightly and attempt to close the door on him, but he inches even closer. "You want me?! Oh Sunshine, you don't even know me. Plus aren't you the SAME person who is trying to convince all the Warblers that I am a harlot from the New Directions sent here to bring Sebastian and the rest of the guys down?" I raise my eyebrow at him and tap my foot, anticipating his response.

He visibly flinches at my words and barely whispers out, "Who told you that?"  I shake my head slowly and smile, "A magician never reveals her secrets.  Am I the reason you want Sebastian's spot or are you just naturally a dick?"  He sighs and runs a hand over his face, suddenly looking rather tired.  "I left the military academy because I was offered a scholarship here and promised a leadership position in the Warblers.  So yea..."

Wow.

I never expected that kind of response. He almost looks human now. Sort of makes me feel bad for him. I uncross my arms and place a gentle hand on his arm. "I'm sorry, but that still doesn't excuse the malicious rumors you are spreading. Because you're hurting me in the process and I won't even consider being your friend if you just want to be a jerk."

His face softens some and finally loses that stupid smug smile as he shrugs at me.  "That's competition babe.  And no offense but Smythe IS major competition here, for everything I want.  Sorry if I made you collateral damage.  But I can always clear up that rumor if given the chance...."

I really don't like the way he is looking at me right now.

Hunter moves closer and pulls me to him, pressing his lips to mine.

I go into instant shock.

What the hell?!

Not kissing back.

Definitely NOT kissing back.

I pull forcefully away from him and bring my hand up to his face, slapping him with as much force as I can muster. He clutches his cheek which is rapidly turning red from the contact and mutters out you bitch.  I ready myself to slam the door in his face.  "I may still be fairly new to Ohio but trust me, I know PLENTY of people that could hurt you much more than that if I ask them to.  Now leave, before I have Sebastian kick your ass like he already wants to. And if you dare tell anyone I wanted you to do that, I'll destroy you myself!"

"Oh god, I'm a dead man..." He pales and steps back into the hallway so I slam the door in his face. What in the world?! I'm heading back towards the bed and Sebastian's discarded photo album when there is another knock on the door. I mumble to myself as I go to answer it that better not be him again...

Standing on the other side of the door is a smiling Sebastian holding a pizza box and a plastic bag full of goodies.  I launch myself at him and all but drag him into the room. He laughs and places the food down on his desk. "Miss me that much Princess?" I hug him tightly and kiss all over his face, "Please never leave me alone here again..."

He ushers me over to the bed and takes my hand. "You look like you did okay here alone. Stole my shirt, which looks amazing on you by the way.  And I see you found my photo album, after looking through it do you still love me??" I nod up at him as I cling to his hand and sit on the bed beside him.  He gently runs his fingers through my hair. "You're doing that thing where you don't talk again.  Did something happen??"

I nod at him again and glance down at my hands.  "You had a visitor show up..." He stops and detangles his fingers from my hair, using one hand to lift my chin gently so that I can look into his eyes. His beautiful green eyes, so full of love and concern.  "Who was it Pretty Girl?"

I bite my lip and glance down quickly before looking back into his eyes.  "Hunter...."  Sebastian tenses up slightly at that answer.  "Love, did he say what he wanted?"  I nod again, a small frown gracing my features.  "Somewhat.  But you're not going to like it."

He looks into my eyes and softly kisses my forehead, "Princess, just tell me. You're starting to worry me now." I take a deep breath, may as well get this over with. My hand clings desperately to Sebastian's as I tell him about my conversation with Hunter.

"So just when I thought the Tin Man had a heart, he flipped on me.  Said 'that's competition' and that he could clear up the rumors if given the chance.  Which is when he pulled me in and kissed me. I did NOT kiss him back!"

Sebastian looks from our interlocked fingers to my face in absolute horror. "He kissed you?!  That bastard kissed you?!   He is a dead man, I swear..." I pry my hand away from him and cup his face in both of mine, he calms some but still looks at me with searching eyes.

"No Sebastian. You CANNOT retaliate..."

"But Princess..."

I place two fingers gently on his lips and for once he doesn't take it sexually. "Sebby, no. That will just give him what he wants. Dalton has a strict non-violence policy, right?" He nods, eyes going wide, realizing the same thing I did. "So if you go after him, you'll be kicked off the Warblers or lose your captain position and he gets what he wants anyway."

He kisses my fingers and grabs both of my hands in his.  "So then what do we do, Love?"  I smile sweetly at him.  "Well I already slapped him, hard.  And threatened to sic my friends on him.  But I told him if he tries telling people it was a mutually acceptable kiss that I would ruin him myself..."

Sebastian just shakes his head and laughs softly, "That's my girl. But what is seriously up with all these Dalton guys kissing you?" I shrug and lean closer to him, "I'm irresistible but you already knew that. Although the only Dalton boy I ever want to kiss is you. As a matter of fact..." I lean in further and place a gentle kiss to his lips.

He pulls back slightly and looks into my eyes, "But Pretty Girl, the pizza will get cold."  I just wave my hand towards his desk and pull him closer to me, "Screw the pizza Sebastian.  We'll eat it cold..."

He smirks at me, "I'd rather screw you Love.  So how about we continue what we started earlier?"  I nod eagerly and pull him towards me.  "All I want is you, no one else Sebby.  Just you..."

After all, cold pizza isn't so bad.