Chapter 20 Neo

After I drop her off at her class, I make it to my business 105 course. Each step seems like I'm moving through molassass. I know she's fine and we will see each other in another hour, but I suddenly realized I hate leaving her. I want to keep her with me all the time... I'm sure if she were with me in my classes I'd be able to focus on my lectures much better... or not.

Thinking about it with a mostly clear head, I'd probably have her sitting on my lap and end up with us getting kicked outta class... That fog of lust I've been resisting all morning seems to be seeping back in my brain, jumpstarting my hormones that I need to lie dormant at the moment. I can't do anything about it at the moment...

Ryan was actually in this class with me. Ironically, we are working on the same major. If this class goes the same way the last one went, I may have to borrow his notes, too. But then again, he owes me big time, so I won't feel too bad. He has a long way to go before I can forgive him for what he did last night! *And to think I bought him pizza!*

"Ry, why the hell did you have to show Ax and Crew that picture? *Now everyone thinks we had sex last night*," I grumble under my breath, taking my seat next to him. I really don't want people to hear this conversation. But I'm so pissed right now. I mean, really. Does no one understand the concept of privacy? Is everyone looking for the next bit of gossip to slander others with?

"Well, it was a bit of a shock. I'm gonna warn you, Neo saw the pic, and now he might be thinking Jamie is easy," he blushed, embarrassed.

I turn to my roommate in almost slow motion, trying to keep my tempter in check. Did she just say he showed the picture to *NEO?* Who the hell gave him permission to do that? He said he only needed 'proof' for Ax and Crew! *He said NOTHING about NEO!*

"Why the hell are you showing pictures of *my girlfriend* to that bastard?" I demand. Now I'm ready to strangle the dude! *What the hell was he thinking?*

*He looks scared and he damn well should be. I don't lose my temper often, but when I do you'd better pray you are not the object of my wrath!*

I didn't realize I'd raised my voice until I was shushed by the girl in front of me. I feel bad for raising my voice in the lecture room, *but not that I yelled at my so-called friend!*

"Sorry, Sara," I grumble.

I give Ry a death glare. He is gonna be sorry by the end of the day if I have to deal with that bastard!

"Sorry, man. I didn't realize she was your girl. *I was a little drunk when I showed the picture to Ax.* I just wanted to show him why you weren't at the party. I didn't mean for it to get passed around..." he says, looking guilty.

*"What do you mean it got passed around*?" This is exactly what I was afraid of when I saw him with his camera out. Every muscle in my body is tense at the thought of something like that getting passed around a party. *NO ONE HAS A RIGHT TO SEE SOMETHING LIKE THAT!* I grind my teeth to keep me from shouting profanities in class. I'll do it in the privacy of our dorm!

I swear I'm gonna be looking for a replacement roommate soon *because this one is going to be dead!*

Ry gulped, but before I could do anything about it, our teacher walked in and put her stuff down on her desk, and began the lesson. I guess the teacher just saved his life, but he won't get a pass for long! *He'll have to come home at some point!*

Well, in this class, instead of remembering Jamie in my bed last night, *I spent the whole time contemplating ways of torture that I could get away with. Yep! He'd better be taking notes, too, because I'm gonna need 'em.*

When we are released from class, I storm out of the lecture hall and march my way across the buildings to see Jamie. I couldn't sit there next to that idiot one more second without giving him a bloody nose! He better be grateful I left so I could cool down or his pretty face would not be so pretty anymore!

When she sees me, she looks worried. I try to school my features, but it's no use. I pull her in for a hug. *I really needed her today*. She's like my anchor when I feel so lost in my emotions. She brings me peace. I can't stay here forever, though. I need to take her somewhere much more private... But that will have to wait for a bit.

"Wes? Are you okay?" Her sweet twang fills my ears and soothes my agitation. *I absolutely love her voice.*

"I will be. Let's get lunch," I suggest. I needed to take her away from this crowd, somewhere where I could *just be with her*. The dining hall was the closest thing we had at the moment. There might be a ton of students, but at least we wouldn't stand out.

We make our way to the dining hall, and this time, we grab some tacos. I'm really enjoying Jamie's choices. I don't normally go for tacos, but they sure look good, and my stomach seems to appreciate the smell. I'm taking it my princess likes spicy food... I wonder if that is true in all areas of life?

Just as we sit down at one of the smaller tables, we get another unwelcome visitor.

A platinum blond spiked hair, with five piercings in his right ear and three on his left. He's got a dragon tattoo peaking out of his shirt he left half unbuttoned. He's wearing his signature leather jacket and skinny black jeans, with his big black biker boots.

*"Neo, what the hell do you want*?" I grind my teeth. This was the *LAST* person I wanted around Jamie! *Did the universe just hate me?* Why can't we just be left alone for one freakin' day?

"Well, I just wanted to introduce myself to the new girl. Ry said she was hot, and I have to agree! Hey, hot stuff. Wanna ditch this loser and head back to my place?" He smirks at Jamie, scooching into the chair beside her and wrapping his arm around her waist.

I grind my teeth, *trying* to control my building agitation at the bastard trying to swipe my girl. I swear I'm gonna murder Ryan in his sleep! The last thing I want is for my temper to scare her away. Normally, I'm pretty good at keeping it under control, *but sometimes I just can't help it!*

"I'm sorry, but my boyfriend is *not* a loser. And as far as goin' back to yours, *I'm gonna say no*. But thanks for the offer," she says before taking a bite of her soft taco and proceeds to take my hand and thread her fingers through mine, giving me an adoring smile.

*Damn! I think I could really fall for this girl!*

"Oh, sorry. I didn't realize you were taken," Neo says, looking somewhat confused as he backs away slightly, with a hard look between the two of us.

"Well, *now you know*. If you're interested, go for Gwen. *Please take her off my hands,*" I grumble, sending him a death glare for trying to ruin my lunch.

Jamie chuckles and kicks me under the table playfully.

"No thanks. Been there, done that. Don't need no crazy clingy chick right now," he grumbles and finally leaves us in peace.

"You know, *you're kinda adorable when you're jealous.* But you got nothin' to worry about sugar. *He ain't my type*," she promises with a wink.

I feel myself sigh in relief. Finally I get to spend some time with my girl and just enjoy her company!