Hello all!

I have decided to re-write Jailbait and I have a completely different idea for my Rei/Jed story. Political Games MAY come back-but if it does, it will be completely re-vamped as well.

The Queens should be coming to a close very soon (I'm hoping within the next two weeks?-we'll see)

However, I have been working with VbabeFanatic and due to her amazing skills, we have come up with this story. We have the story "outlined" and I am in the process of writing it. I wanted to give you all a taste though. ;)

She came up with the title-as we both realized we like Demi Lovato! =D

Anyways, I will be working on my writing and I hope you all see that within this story. I hope you all will also notice that in the final chapters of "The Queens" and the re-vamping of "Jailbait"

Anyways, here is the first chapter!

p.s..sending it to my editor too!

p.p.s. I don't own the characters. The story line was created by VbabeFanatic-I'm just writing it!

Chapter 1 : Little Girl

"Tell me,
Do you feel the way I feel?
'Cause nothing else is real
In the La La Land machine"

Mina stared into the mirror as cornflower blue eyes stared back. She pulled her hair back in a ponytail and turned left. Admiring her form, she turned right. Turning around, she moved her head to look back in the mirror. The large grin couldn't be helped as she admired how her new swimsuit fitted her.

Victoria's Secret wasn't cheap-but she had saved all of her allowance to purchase this one suit. The orange two piece fit perfectly. She grinned at the push up halter and admired her knew curves. "He can't say no!" giggling like the school girl she happened to be, Mina did one 360 in the mirror and nodded her head. Grabbing her white sunglasses, cell phone, and beach towel, she headed out to the pool area.

She had practiced her entrance a million times prior-though she was still unsure if she could pull it off. "Don't trip Mins." She counted the seconds until she reached her parent's french doors that would take her outside. Taking a deep breath, she put her hand on the handle and pulled down.

Stepping out onto the terrace wasn't difficult and Mina held her smile in place as she watched her brother's friends socialize all around their backyard. Her older brother by six years, Jedrick, had returned home for spring break just two days ago-inviting over some of his college friends with him. Mina had admitted that she missed her brother-the house seemed too quiet without him. Though, she realized, it was easier to keep clean when he wasn't present.

Shaking her head from those thoughts, Mina glanced around. She smiled knowingly when a few of his friends stopped to gawk at her. She slid her sunglasses down on her perfectly arched nose and walked over to her favorite sunbathing spot. Unfolding the towel and placing it gently on the chair, she sat down-that too had been practiced.

With her sunglasses on, Mina could admire that which she had desired since the moment she laid eyes on him when she was five years old. Their families had come together when her father, Fredrick Gregorson, and Malcom's father, Henry Gunner, opened up a marketing firm together. From that moment on, Mina found her life completely intertwined with Malcom. And she found herself thanking God every time she saw him.

Malcolm Gunner was a prize specimen to behold, and Mina found that she simply couldn't get enough. His tanned skin stretched over a perfectly sculpted chest. Her eyes feasted on that said chest-as it was bare, glistening with water. She squirmed a little in her seat. His platinum blonde hair was tied back in a lose ponytail, scrapping his shoulders. She never thought she'd like a man with long hair, but if anything, it added to his masculinity. Her eyes traveled down to his swim trunks, almost nodding her head in approval of the deep blue and orange that lined around the trunks. Her eyes traveled back up, wondering what his hands would feel like. She licked her lips as her mind began to wonder. Then finally, her eyes came to the sexiest part about him; His eyes. A color so pale blue and icy, she wondered how they could even be natural. They seemed to hold something within their depths-something dangerous, forbidden. But if anything, that allured her even more.

Her own widened when she saw him looking directly back at her; His face revealing little. She knew he couldn't see where her eyes were, though she had a feeling he knew. She had rarely taken her eyes from him the moment he walked through their front door. She kept the smile from her face as she saw his eyes roam over her body. He hadn't seen her within the last few months, and Mina knew her body was finally becoming that of a woman's. She felt confident in her orange two piece and as if to show a point, she pushed her chest out and settled in more. The small smile couldn't be helped when his eyes jumped directly to her breasts.

A shadow fell over her, ruining her moment.

"What are you wearing?"

Mina glared at her brother; then felt more annoyed knowing her large sunglasses prevented him from seeing.

"My swimsuit, why?"

Jed glanced at her, then pulled his eyes back, "That's a piece of cloth-not a swimsuit."

Mina waved a hand in his direction, "It's a swimsuit and much more than those women wear in those posters that you used to have on your walls. Besides," she leaned back fully, "I'm tanning."

She watched her brother as he clenched his fists and looked around the backyard. Most of his friends had traveled to the barbeque towards the other end of the pool-though his blood boiled when a few looked his sister's way.

He was about to speak when another female's voice broke through, "You started without me, you brat."

Mina grinned and sat up. Lifting her sunglasses she winked at Raye, "No chance pyro-just sat down a second ago." Mina looked back up at her brother and watched him eye Raye. He always had a soft spot for her friend-though Raye showed more indifference towards her brother compared to anything else. She had met Raye when they were about eight years old and heading to their first summer camp. Ever since that first day on a very large bus, they had become inseparable. While they argued like no other-they also protected each other like sisters.

Raye moved to the chair on the opposite side of Mina and removed her flip flops. Within a few seconds, she removed the white tank top and short skirt as well. Mina smiled when she saw her brother swallow-forcing his eyes to look away. Raye plopped down in an unladylike fashion and turned towards the siblings.

"Do you have anything to drink Jed?"

As if her bathing suit was forgotten, Mina watched her brother take in Raye's two piece halter bikini and simply nod. However, without missing a beat, he shoved his hands in his front pockets and smiled, "Sure thing firebird, what do you want?"

Slipping her sunglasses back, Mina leaned back down. At least he forgot about her swimsuit.

Grabbing a glass from the cabinet, Mina moved towards the fridge and filled it up with water. Taking a sip, she leaned back against the counters and thought about the day's events. Malcolm had tried hard to keep his eyes away from her, though she caught a few glances here and there. Mostly glances filled with annoyance-but glances nonetheless. The day had moved on, with the guys eventually playing poker until dinner, boring Mina to no end and forcing her back inside. She glanced at the clock on the wall and wondered when Raye would be back. A phone call from her grandfather had her leaving quickly-with the promise of ice cream and chick flicks upon her return.

Taking another sip of her water, Mina wondered what her next course of action should be when the man who occupied her every thought marched into the kitchen. She smiled into her glass as he reached towards the same cabinet. Stepping aside, she watched him fill up his own cup with water.

"Thirsty?"

She glanced up and admired their height difference. She barely passed at 5'4, while he stood above 6'0- more than likely he reached 6'2. She loved the difference between them.

She narrowed her brow when she realized he had yet to answer. Instead, his ice blue eyes just seemed to stare. Nervousness began to take over as she twisted one long strand of her honey-kissed hair between her fingers. Taking a quick glance behind her, Mina checked to make sure no one else had come into the kitchen. She saw the bonfire that burned outside through the blinds-the guy's vacation still not over.

"Not anymore."

Mina shivered at the sound of his voice as she turned back to him. Did he have to be sexy in everything he did? Even how he talked?

"How was your day Malcolm? Did you enjoy yourself?"

"I did." He took another sip, his eyes traveling above her head towards the backyard," Did you?"

Mina smiled, "I did. I'm glad my friend came over-she's planning on coming back tonight. Just had to go home and help her grandpa for an hour or so."

She was babbling. She knew it. Raye told her not to babble. But she couldn't help it; it was part of her nature.

He only seemed to nod as he placed his cup down on the counter, "Why did you dress like that?"

That got her attention. "Dress like what?"

His ice blue eyes narrowed, "In that swimsuit today. Why did you dress like that?"

Mina felt her cheeks warm as she tapped her manicured nails on the marble counter tops.

"That's my swimsuit-is there a problem with it?"

"Yes. Little girls like you should not be wearing something so—" he seemed to think for a second, "provocative."

Mina felt her cheeks burn, not with glee this time, but rather, anger. Her devotion to him slipping to the waist-side, "I am not a little girl."

His lips moved up into what Mina thought resembled a smile as his eyes moved over her body. She had changed into a pink tank top and a pair of capris yogo pants. Though she was covered, his eyes made her feel like she was wearing almost nothing.

"No? You're what, 14?"

Mina glared at the man before, "I am 15 actually. And I don't need your approval on what I should wear."

"No? I thought that's what you were looking for today."

All anger faded as Mina's cornflower blue eyes gave her away. She bit her cherry flavored lips but stood her ground.

"No. For your information I was wearing the swimsuit I wanted to wear-for me."

His larger body took a step towards her, closing the distance between them rather quickly. Before she realized what was happening, she found both of his arms on either side of her; His hands gripping the counter, trapping her in.

"You're a horrible liar Mina."

Swallowing quietly, Mina dared to glance up and felt her body push against the counter by the look in his eyes. His eyes were taking her in, as one of his hands slipped to her petite waist and pulled her against him. She found herself not even trying to fight him.

Placing a hand against his chest, Mina let the other one roam slightly around. She gasped when a soft moan escaped from above her. Looking up, she noticed his eyes closed and his mouth slightly ajar. 'what would it be like to kiss him?'

Standing on her tippy toes, Mina wrapped her arm around his neck. Pulling him down, she smiled nervously as he got closer. Then, realization hit. Her eyes grew wide as she stared into his icy blue ones, a knowing smirk gracing his lips. 'I don't know how to kiss!' Biting her bottom lip once again, Mina felt her toes being to sink down. 'Coward' she whispered in her mind as she slowly lowered herself back to her normal height.

Before she could remove herself completely, she felt her body smash fully against his, looking back up Mina gasped once again at the look on his face, "Running away, little girl?"

At that Mina grabbed his head and brought it in direct contact with her own-her lips seeking his in the process. She grinned when they connected. She heard his deep moan and felt like giggling, 'Plus 1 for Mins!' As if he wasn't satisfied with her speed, Malcolm took complete control.

His tongue slipped out and traced her lips, coaxing her to open up for him; which Mina happily obliged. The small taste of alcohol floated around her senses, but Mina ignored it. Her body felt like it was ready to explode when his tongue moved skillfully around hers. His hands gripped her waist, her long hair pinned between his fingers, forcing her to stand against him-no room left for the imagination. Her eyes widened as she felt something hard poking her stomach. She knew what that was, and that fear alone had her pushing her hands against his chest. Within an instant, his lips left hers.

Their heavy breathing was the only sound in the kitchen as Mina stared at the floor, unable to make eye contact.

'Did we really just kiss?'

Mina peaked through her eyelashes, watching Malcolm take in a few deep breaths. It looked like he wanted to say something when they heard Raye's voice call from the entry way, "Hey Mins! I'm back! And I brought chunky monkey!"

Before Raye even reached the kitchen, Malcolm excited out through the back door.

Mina stood there; her hand on her swollen lips, her body still shaking from the experience. Running her tongue across her lips, she smiled. She still tasted him. Raye entered within a few seconds and was grinning head to toe as she held up the large ice cream container. Mina quickly grabbed her water and took a sip. Plastering on the smile everyone knew, Mina moved back to refill her glass, "Sounds good! Wanna watch Pitch Perfect and sing along while stuffing our faces?"

Raye's grin only grew, "You know me too well."

Mina's laugh could be heard throughout the house as Raye stood on the sofa, "No diggity! I like the way you work it!" When Raye jumped off the couch and started dancing along, Mina found herself falling over in laughter.

Wiping the tears from her eyes, Mina giggled more, "You don't even know the song pyro!"

Raye turned and glared, her violet eyes flashing playfully, "I know it more then you blondie!"

"I resent that!" Grabbing a decorative pillow, Mina aimed for Raye's head and laughed when her dark haired friend dodged it easily.

"Ladies, when will you be heading to bed?"

Mina and Raye both looked towards the staircase at Mina's mother; her soft voice carrying over the noise. Mina grinned at her mom, "We may be taking an all nighter mom!"

Mrs Gregorson smiled and nodded, "Alright ladies, just try and keep it down, okay?"

"Sure thing Mrs G!" Raye moved back to the couch and plopped down. "What movie did you want to watch after this?"

Mina glanced to the backyard once again. Her brother and his friends were still out there. She sighed deeply.

"Alright mins. Spill."

Mina whipped her head towards her best friend, "Spill? Spill what?"

Raye rolled her eyes at Mina's pathetic attempts to hide whatever it was. "You're a horrible liar Mins. Spill. Something happened after I left. Tell me."

Mina turned back towards the back patio, "If I tell you, do you promise not to tell a soul?"

The dramatic sigh had Mina turning back and rolling her eyes, "I'm serious!"

"Go ahead blondie. You know I won't tell anyone."

Mina glanced around, making sure no one had crept back inside or worst, her mother or father had come back down stairs. Satisfied that no one was around, Mina leaned in close to Raye, "After you left, I went into the kitchen to get a glass of water. Malcolm came in after me."

Raye leaned in even closer as Mina's voice dropped drastically lower, her own voice mimicked hers, "and?"

Mina's cornflower blue eyes dotted around. When it looked to be as no one else was around, she finally turned back to her best friend,

"He kissed me."

Well there you have it! The first chapter! What do you all think?

Opinions? Reviews? Thoughts?

You're all the best!

-LAla