Jaded (Rock Star Trilogy) - By Mercy Amare Page 0,2

make one friend who isn't obsessed with me. Though, let's face it, that might be difficult.

“Oh my god!” I hear a voice from behind him. “Scarlett Ryan?”

And just like that, I am surrounded by a sea of people. People are screaming my name and pushing through to the front, trying to get a glimpse of me.

I feel somebody grab my hand, and begin to pull me through the growing crowd of people. We go inside the building and quickly step inside the first door on the right.

I look up to see Thor locking the door.

Oh, the things I'd love to do with him in this locked room.

“Who are you? And why are they acting like that?” he asks.

I stick out my hand. I know that I can no longer hide my identity, so I decide to introduce myself. “I'm Scarlett Ryan. I have won five Grammy awards, I've had 15 number one hits in the past four years, and I'm currently taking a break from music so I can finish out my senior year in peace, and not from the back of a tour bus.”

He accepts my hand shake. “I hate to break it to you, but I'm pretty sure the back of a tour bus would have been more peaceful.” He eyes me up and down. “And you look different in person.”

“Good different, or bad different?” I ask, biting my lip. I can't help but flirt with him. Just because I'm not supposed to fall in love doesn't mean I can't make out with him... Or more...

Ok, ok, I know what you're thinking. But I'm not a slut. The fact is, I've only had sex with like 10 guys, and I can remember every one of their names. Well, except that one guy, but I was really drunk and he doesn't count. Point is, it could be a lot worse.

He laughs. “Good different.”

The bell rings, and he reaches for the door knob.

“Do you think it's safe?” I ask. Really, I just want to keep Thor in this tiny room a little longer.

He slightly cracks open the door, looks outside, and then motions me forward. We quickly make our way to the administration office.

Thor starts to leave, but I stop him.

“Hey, what's your name?”

He smiles, then says, “If you want to find out, you have to eat lunch with me.”

I have to admit, the boys got game. “Then, I guess I'll see you at lunch.” I flash him a seductive smile, and watch him trip over his feet as he leaves the office. I decide at that moment that I'm going to like high school boys. Especially high school boys who look like that.

9:06 am

Please don't maul the new student.

An hour later, I make my way into the school's auditorium. The principal is making a “special announcement”, and I am the subject at hand. I stand beside him on the stage.

“We have a new student,” the principal starts out once everybody is seated, and I swear I hear excitement in his voice. I want to roll my eyes. He actually asked me for my autograph before we came in here. “And I know you're all excited that the Scarlett Ryan is here, but I ask that you all treat her with respect.” He pauses for dramatic effect. “Please, don't maul the new student.”

I look out, and literally every eye in the building is on me. Even the teachers are staring. Finally, my eyes find Thor's. He looks amused. And I am the source of his entertainment.

“Do you have anything you want to add, Miss Ryan?” the principal asks me. I almost don't hear him because I am too busy starting at blue eyes.

“Yeah.” I step to the microphone. “Guys, I'm human. I shit too...” After a short pause, I ask, “Am I allowed to say shit?” Silence is all that answers. “Anyway, I'm going to be here for the rest of the school year. I'm taking a break from touring to finish my senior year. Hopefully we can be friends.” As I step away from the mic, I suddenly feel faint. Did I seriously just talk about shitting in front of the entire high school?

Real attractive, Scar.

After the assembly, the principal walks me to my algebra class. When I go inside the classroom, the first thing I see is Thor. The principal asks for a volunteer to walk me to my classes and show me around, and he is the first to volunteer... Of course... I sit down in the