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actually capable of cognitive function, and yes that is how I feel about the character.” I went to storm away, but he blocked my path.
    “Whoa, hold on a second. I wasn’t saying anything bad about you.” Clarissa laughed from behind me. He turned his eyes to her. “Is she always like this?” he asked, gesturing to me.
    She put an arm around my shoulder. “Yep this is Maribel, she is pretty amazing but also gets pissed off almost as easy as I do, so be careful.”
    I couldn’t believe that they were talking about me like I wasn’t even there. “What does him being rude have to do with my temper? I’m going to be late to class. Please move.” I pushed past him and scuttled to my art class as quickly as possible, leaving them both behind.
    It felt good to sit down next to my paint-splattered easel. There weren’t very many students in the class, and none of them liked putting their works next to mine. So I had a nice bubble of personal space around me that I missed in my other classes. People liked me for the most part because I wore pretty clothes, had money, and was nice to almost everyone. But I was by no means part of the popular crowd. I could have been, but I was allergic to petty idiots. A group of cheerleaders in the corner of class giggled as one of them made fun of the teacher’s wardrobe. I rolled my eyes. I wasn’t a hermit, per se, but I definitely enjoyed ‘me’ time. Being absorbed in a new canvas was a welcome break during my too full of people school day.
    “This seat taken?”
    I jumped in surprise. My thoughts had me so distracted I hadn’t notice anyone approaching. I already knew who it was, my brow lowered into a glare at the sound of his voice. Jaron was looking down at me with his gorgeously dark eyes and I hated that I noticed just how dazzling they were. “Yes.”
    “Really? It looks pretty empty,” he said.
    I had to stop myself from grinding my teeth. “You ask me a question. I gave you an answer… Did you notice the open seats on the other side of the room, I’m sure the girls over there won’t mind if you call them idiots.”
    His eyebrows rose and his mouth fell open.
    I smiled at his astonishment. He really was breathtakingly attractive; I could see why it would be so shocking for a girl to turn him away. I was sure none ever had.
    “I never called you—” He sighed and pulled out the stool next to me.
    “I said that seat was taken.”
    “My hearing’s fine, thanks.”
    “Sit there if you have to, but don’t expect me to be chatty. I actually work during this class. ” My voice was much more even than my shaking insides should allow. Adrenaline coursed through me and tightened my throat. My body’s reaction to Jaron made no sense. I had met lots of cute guys that were actually nice. Why couldn’t I get weak in the knees over them?
    His eyes narrowed a miniscule amount before he sat next to me. “Didn’t you hear what Mr. Walker said?” he asked, raising an exquisitely arched eyebrow.
    What was he talking about now and why was everything he said a complete shock to me? “Um, I’ve heard him say many things. What in particular are you wondering about?” I used to be so eloquent. When did I start sounding like a badly programmed robot?
    “He introduced me to the class… Jaron, by the way,” he said, putting a hand to his chest. “And proceeded to say that it was my first day and you should all take it easy on me.”
    “Oh!” I said in surprise. A small smile stretched his soft lips. Lost for a moment, transfixed by his grin, I shook my head. No more staring! “Well, if you explain your comment, I might take it easy on you. Since it’s your first day, and Mr. Walker, who is one of my favorite teachers, suggested it.” Ah, that sounded more like me.
    “All right, but it isn’t that complicated. I just honestly wanted to know,” he said, looking around. He must have been wondering when or if class would start. Ms. Reed didn’t really have a formal