Plugged into Michelle Caldwell

Jake successfully gets my essay back. I can't really explain what he did. He tried to describe what he was doing so I wouldn't have the same problem next time, but I just nodded along pretending like I knew what he was talking about.

Once he left, I called Cassie to give her the low down on what had just happened.

Cassie: Hey what's up I just got your email. That's crazy I didn't even know James was going out with someone. Sorry hun. What are you going to do?

Michelle: I don't know but I go bigger fish to fry.

Cassie: What are you talking about?

Michelle: I need your advice.

I then began to give her the summary of the agreement between Jake and I.

Cassie: Are you high?! You can't do that! You're knowingly letting the guy you like use you to make another person jealous. And all so you can get your essay back? You could have easily just looked that up on Google. And I heard the teacher we have for English doesn't even collect it. I'm about to not hand it in. I didn't even start the book to be honest.

Michelle: Cassie focus. I don't care about the essay. I did it to show Jake that I could be a fantastic girlfriend......Okay maybe this is not the way to do it. But I'm in it now so I might as well go to the party.

Cassie: Okay I'm just looking out for you. Oh! And for future reference I told you so.

Michelle: Thanks. Now why don't you actually be helpful, drive over here and help me pick out something to wear. I got nothing.

Cassie: Cassie to the rescue!

About 20 minutes later she arrives with a bunch of dresses hanging from every part of her body.

"Don't you think this is a little much.. It's just a party" I say grabbing some of the dresses but dropping most on the way to my room.

"Um are you serious? This could be your chance to impress Jake." She says once we reach my room.

Jake has been gone most of the day. Doing god knows what, but the party starts in an hour which is just enough time to get ready and drive there.

"Please, I'm just going to the party to help him, as a friend." I say while shuffling through the dresses.

"Okay. I believe you." She says sarcastically while holding a dress up to my body. "Perfect!"

"Oh! I like! When did you get this?" I say while holding it to my body and twirling.

"Well most of these clothes aren't mine. I 'borrowed' them." She says borrowed in air quotes.

"From who?"

"Um.....Chelsea" she says turning away because she knows what my reaction will be.

"Chelsea?!?! .....Your older sister....The one that hates me." I say incredulously. "Does she know you took them?" Lifting up one eyebrow quizzically.

"Uh. Not exactly. That's why I said borrow in quotations. Any way she's out somewhere in the city she won't be home till late. Were good. Now go put this on!"

"Fine, but this is your idea if we get caught."

"yeah. Yeah. Now go!" she says while pushing me into the bathroom.

When I emerge, a half hour later, I don't recognize myself. I'm wearing a short orange strapless dress that hugs my curves and brings out my blue eyes. My makeup is noticeable but not trampy. My hair is curled so it rests on my shoulder and I'm wearing heels that make my legs look great. I'm ready to make any girl jealous.

"Wow" I hear someone say from the hall. "Who are you trying to impress?" Zack asks folding his arms and leaning against the doorway. "I heard you're going to the party with Jake. Seriously Michelle" he says straightening up. "Jake's my best friend but he is a player. So watch out for yourself."

"We are going just as friends okay?" I say to both Zack and Cassie again. "So don't worry about me. Oh and I heard you're going too. Who are you taking?" I say trying to change the subject.

"No one at this point. Unless...Cassie you want to go with me?"

"Seriously?" She says in disbelief.

"Yeah. Why not? It could be fun, Right?

"Uh yeah. I guess" she says trying to play it off cool but fails miserably because she starts to giggle.

Cassie has had a crush on Zack since my dad first married his mom three years ago.

"Alright" Zack says smiling and clapping his hands together. "Well I'll let you get ready. Jake said he'll be here in like 10 minutes."

"Okay" Cassie says still giggling

I roll my eyes. And help her pick out her dress.

After We both are ready and looking gorgeous. We wait outside for Jake to arrive.

He comes in his car and quickly gets out and jogs towards me with something in his hand. He looks fantastic in some jeans and a tight shit with a button down shirt on top. His hair is tousled and he smiles brightly as he approaches me with flowers.

"Aww. What are these for?" I say excepting them. Zack and Cassie are already walking towards the car and are out of ear shot. "We're just going to make your ex jealous"

"I know but you are still my date nonetheless." He says matter-of-factly.

I smile but I try to hold in my feelings.

He checks out my dress.

"You look beautiful Michelle." He says while leaning down and kissing me on the cheek. There's an electric shock between his lips and my cheek. I gasp and he pulls back quickly, but smiles.

"Well at least we know if we ever get together there'll be sparks between us" he laughs.

"Ha ha ...yeah" I laugh along while secretly freaking out.

He grabs my hand and leads me to the car where Cassie and Zack are already sitting.

Cassie is staring at me with her eyebrows raised.

"What?" I ask Cassie with my eyes.

She gives me the 'you know' look and then I give her the 'whatever' look. Then I look at Zack and Jake who are looking at us confused.

"So, where is the party?" I say trying to start a conversation

"Oh, it's about 10 minutes away. It's actually right between your mom's house and your dad's" Jake says starting to drive away from the house.

Everything is a little awkward in the car, because no one really knows how to feel or act towards each other. We finally arrive and everyone breaths a huge sigh of relief. I begin to open my door, but Jake is there before I can even touch the handle.

"Thank you" I smile as he opens the door for me.

"You're welcome" He says while taking my hand again.

We walk in with Cassie and Zack behind us, who are holding hands as well.

The house is more like a mansion. It has beautiful columns on the outside. There is a big oak door that Jake knocks on.

Someone who I don't recognize opens the door and holds his hand out so Jake can slap it. Jake lets go of my hand to do this. And instantly it gets cold. Fortunately for me, right after Jake slaps the guy's hand he returns his hand back in mine, interlacing our fingers. I smile and he leads me into the house.

"Wow." I say in disbelief.

The house has a huge staircase with people scattered on it. It has marble floors and statues of famous people's heads. It's like really classy. Jake squeezes my hand and leads me into another room. He scans the room obviously looking for his ex.

"She's not here yet. But do you want something to drink?"

"Umm sure I guess"

"Okay. Stay right here. I'll be right back."

"Yeah. I'm good. Go."

He leaves into what I guess is the kitchen. I begin to survey the crowd. There are some people who are making out. Some who are obviously drunk. There is also one group where people are playing a game and doing shots. But mostly everyone is dancing.

Jake comes back with two red plastic cups. He hands me mine and begins to drink his. I slowly sip mine because I really want to be sober to remember this night.

"Do you want to dance?" extends a hand towards me.

"Sure" I say taking his hand. "But I got to say I'm not much of a dancer."

"I don't want to waltz" he says laughing and leading my onto the dance floor.

We begin to dance and he brings me close to him so that there is not one part of us isn't touching. I get butterflies in my stomach and smile seductively.

Jake slides his hands down to my waist and we sway to the music.

I look around and girls are looking at us in envy and the guys are checking me out.

In my new found confidence, I turn around and put my back to his chest. I take his arms and put them around me. I look up at him and he's smiling but looking at me intensely with his smoldering blue eyes.

We dance for a while when suddenly he turns me around so I'm facing him and leans in so our faces are an inch away. I gasp and I look into his eyes to try to see what he's thinking. He leans an inch more and closes the space between our lips.

The kiss was like nothing I ever felt before. We stop dancing and just kiss. I'm in his arms and I melt a little bit, but he just holds me tighter. We're completely in sync. We turn around together and he presses me against a wall. He deepens the kiss and I moan a bit.

When I finally open my eyes, I look over his shoulder and see a girl staring at us with hatred in her eyes.

The girl looks almost identical to the girl at the house. She has the same hair the same slim body. And with the look she was giving us it had to be Jake's ex.

Was that why he kissed me?

Because he saw her and wanted to make her jealous?

I stop moving my lips and Jake senses that something's wrong.

He breaks the kiss and looks at me quizzically. He looks to where I'm staring and his deep blue eyes grow wider once he sees who I'm looking at.

He looks back at me and then at her, then back at me again
I step away from Jake. And I look over at the blond.

She grabs what must be her 'boy toy' and begins making out with him, while keeping her eyes open and focused on us.

Jake's reaction doesn't change because he's looking at me.

I'm still staring at the couple making out and when they turn around my eyes open in shock because now I can see the boy that she's kissing.

And that boy is James....

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Sorry if this chapter was a little predictable. I'm trying my hardest :)
let me know if you liked it.

I'm going to write the next chapter in everyone's POV so it should be interesting.
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