Jagger

I watched her sniff the air.

"What the hell are you doing?"

"Making sure it doesn't smell like jock strap in here," she said, "How full of yourself are you?"

I looked around at my trophies and other awards for my sporty abilities and shrugged.

"Is it a crime to be proud of myself?"

She shrugged, but I could tell that this was completely amusing to her.

"Tell me about yourself, Jagger. You've gotta be into something other than sports."

I watched her step over to my desk where I had a picture of my family.

"Are they nice?"

"Why do you ask?"

"I'm just curious."

I shrugged, "They're alright, I guess. I'm the golden child..."

"Looks like you're the only son?"

"My sisters are doted on," I nodded,"But I gotta make those touchdowns."

Julia

That was an interesting admission.

I decided to keep it to myself when I stepped over to his closet.

"No letter jacket or jersey tonight," I told him, "And don't argue with me. You wanted me to go out with you so badly that this is what's happening."

I felt him eye me as I raided his closet, finding a nice pair of black slacks and a black, button up polo and handing them to him promptly.

"I'm not going to a debutante ball," he mused,"Want my hair slicked back, too?"

I smiled,"As a matter of fact, I do."

"Jesus Christ, Julia..."

I shook my head and placed a finger against his lips. I'm not sure why he did it, but I felt him plant a soft kiss on my appendages.

Jerking my hand away, I scowled.

"What are you doing?"

"Claiming you, of course."

Jagger

Her taste was sweet and I wanted more, but I couldn't let on that there was anything actually bubbling between us, but I was sure she could sense the boner I was getting.

"Well, this looks cool!"

She pointed to a drawing that I'd done of the main entrance to the school right after orientation.

"You drew this?"

"Yeah?" I shrugged, knowing that no one except for maybe Moose cared about my hobbies.

"It's amazing," she said, "Do you have any more?"

I sighed, "I have sketchbooks filled with my work actually, but no one's really cared to see them."

"I'd like to."

I studied her face and after a moment's hesitation, decided to show off some of my better pieces.

"Jagger, these are really good... like beyond good. Do you sell your work?"

I shook my head and decided to tell her the truth,"I've sold a few pieces, but no one knows except for you."

"Why?"

"Because no one needs to know."

Julia

He was very talented and I was little concerned that maybe he didn't want to share his work for fear of being made fun of.

"Your parents aren't very supportive then?"

He settled down on his bed and patted the spot beside him. I joined him, carrying the sketchbook with me.

"You can tell me. I won't let it slip."

Jagger leaned back and sighed,"I'm good at sports. That's all I need to be good at, Julia."

"But, -"

He glared at me, shutting me up almost immediately.

"I don't need anything else except for sports, booze, and pussy. You can have whatever you want and let me have what I want."

"Clearly that's not all you want!"

I didn't want to test him anymore. I'd seen what he was capable of with Eric and I barely knew Jagger anyway.

"Alright, I won't say anything, but do me a favor?"

"What?"

"I help you with your grades and you can draw me some pictures."

Jagger frowned, "No."

"Then no fucking deal. You can fail on your own."

Jagger sighed, "Fine, brat, you've got a deal."

"Shake on it?"

He held out his hand and we shook on the deal. I was particularly excited about this because my brain wasn't prepared to see this side of the brazen, arrogant jock.

Jagger

Ugh.

This wasn't happening. I was supposed to be the jock douche making her do my bidding... not the other way around.

It was working though and little miss nerdy pants was definitely enjoying it.

"So, should I even ask if you're gonna walk me back to my dorm?"

I eyed her curiously and then remembered her ex. Perhaps she needed me after all.

"I'll definitely walk you back, but only if you go for ice cream with me."

"Like a date?"

"Sort of. It's only from the cafeteria so it's not fancy," I winked, "I'll buy."

"Well, hell! I might get two scoops then!"

Laying the outfit out on the bed, I watched her exit my dorm with me following closely behind.

We didn't talk much and I could sense others staring at us as we made our way to the cafeteria. As far as I knew, others found Julia to be pretty adorable, but not someone I'd be interested in.

However, her we were.. going for ice cream together.

"I like pistachio."

I smiled,"Same. It's what I usually get here, actually."

"Then I guess we have that in common," she said, "Other than loathing each other's existence."

"But do you really loathe my existence? Have you seen how hot I am?"

"Watch out! That big head of yours is about to explode."

"I've got a lot of big things happening over here. Maybe you'd like me to show you?"

Her face turned beet red and she turned to face the ice cream selections.

"You're such a charmer."

I chuckled,"Princess, I'm no charmer, but I bet you by the end of the night, you'll be screaming my name."

"Yeah, when I'm running away from you."

I sighed,"I'mma put that mouth to better use, Julia. Just wait and see."