Title: Bitter Tasting

Summary: Full, mind-blowing passion and lust isn't a bad thing in a relationship. Unless, that is, you're feeling it for someone who isn't your boyfriend - more like your boyfriend's worst enemy.

Looking into the full length mirror, Ella started buttoning up the blouse to the Spenser uniform, pausing when her eyes fell to the red mark above her right breast. He gave me a hickey, she thought in amusement as she ran her finger over the mark. Biting her bottom lip, she smiled as memories from the previous night flooded her mind. Her hands glided over her body, imagining they were the hands of her secret aficionado. She closed her eyes as reality set in as she thought of what would happen if Aaron ever found out.

A sudden knock on the door interrupted her thoughts and she quickly fastened up the remaining buttons. Can't let him see that just yet, at least not until I can pass it off as one of his, she thought as she double-checked that the mark was covered. Ella walked over to the door and was greeted with a pair of lips crashing down on her own. Stepping back and away from the boy she managed a small smile. "Mornin' babe."

Aaron gave his girlfriend a smirk as he grabbed her by the waist pulling her in for another kiss. He pushed her back while his lips remained locked on hers while his foot shut the door behind him. Slowly backing up her onto the bed, his hands instantly went to unbutton her shirt. Ella let out a low moan before breaking away from him. "We have to get to class," she said as she stopped his hands from working on her shirt.

Aaron stared at her for a second seeing that she was serious he rolled his eyes. "Yeah fine," he muttered giving her a quick kiss, "we can have more uninterrupted fun tonight," he said with one his classic smirks.

Ella flashed him a bright smile as she grabbed his hand and looked into his eyes. "Come on, lover boy, we're gonna be late," she said as she pushed him out the dorm, locking the door behind them.

Holding hands the couple walked over to their first class of the day, English Literature. Unfortunately, Reid also had the class. Ella's eyes casually scanned the room, looking over to the blond. Her dark eyes widened in surprise as she found the boy looking straight at her. Their eyes locked for a minute before Ella forced herself to look away. What I wouldn't give to be sitting next to him, she thought as she glanced over at her boyfriend of two years.

Letting out a small sigh Ella rubbed her forehead. Two entire years of my life with this guy. She could clearly remember the day her parents told her about the arrangements with the Abbot family. Of course she could remember that day, it was, after all, the day she kissed her freedom away…

Ella shook out of her thoughts when she felt a hand creeping inside of her skirt. Looking down she saw it was Aaron's hand slowly stroking her thigh. She felt a pair of eyes looking at her, and she slowly turned to the side in time to catch Reid glancing at her. More importantly he probably saw the hand working its way inside her skirt.

The sound of the bell indicated the end of class and for that Ella was more than thankful. Causally brushing Aaron's hand off her thigh, she quickly stood up and grabbed her books. Aaron took hold of her hand and led her out the class, not knowing that a certain pair of blue eyes was following his every move.

"What's up with you man, you've been out of it all through class," asked Tyler as he followed his friend out of the classroom. He saw Reid shrug his shoulders in response and the boys continued to their lockers.

Reid, however, had other things on his mind right now. All through class he had seen the way Aaron stroked Ella's thigh. It was driving him insane. Why is she still with him, he wondered as his icy blue eyes followed the couple walking over to Ella's locker. He immediately noticed how Aaron's hand draped over her ass. Aaron held onto Ella tightly and pushed her up against the lockers capturing her lips. Dammit, he thought and was about to walk away when he noticed the way Ella was trying to push Aaron back. Clutching his jaw, he completely ignored whatever else Tyler was saying and walked over to the couple.

"Well, well, well, if this isn't a sickening sight, I don't know what is."

Ella's eyes widen in horror as she saw Reid slowly approaching them. What the hell is he thinking, she mentally screamed. But before she had a chance to say anything she felt Aaron push her back.

"What, you jealous, poser?" Aaron said with a smirk as he walked away from Ella so that he could step up closer to Reid.

Reid let out a low dangerous chuckle as he cracked his knuckles. Stepping closer to Aaron until they were less than a foot apart. Reid stared the boy down with his perilous glare, "You wish I coul…"

Ella interrupted Reid as she stepped between the two boys. "Stop it already! He's my boyfriend Garwin, and we do a lot more than kiss. Get over it," she said as neutral voiced as possible. Turning around she grabbed Aaron's face brining him to her level so she could plant a kiss on him as a way to emphasize her point. Breaking away from her boyfriend she turned once more to Reid and rolled her eyes at him. You're so stupid, she thought as she took Aaron's hand and dragged him away from a speechless Reid.

For the next couple of minutes the couple walked in silence. Truth be told, Aaron didn't expect to defend their 'relationship', especially not under the circumstances. Aaron spun her around and encircled his arms around her waist. Bending down he pecked her on the lips before letting go of her. "I need to go take care of something, I'll call you when I'm done." With that Aaron walked away from the girl leaving her in the now empty hallway.

Ella stretched her arms over her head as she watched the boy leave down the hall. The girl merely shook her head and smirked. Going off to see Kira already, she mused with herself. How dumb did he think she was? Not that she cared though. He could screw the entire Spenser population and she could care less. Turning the opposite direction she started walking towards her next class. Reid. Closing her eyes for a second she mentally cursed herself. I didn't have a choice, but still…. I shouldn't have sa…

Someone grabbing her arm interrupted her thoughts and in seconds she was being dragged behind the staircase. Before a word could leave her mouth the person crashed his lips onto hers. Her eyes opened wide and she moved her head to break the kiss. "What exactly are you doing?" she asked her blue-eyed wonder.

Reid looked down at the girl in his arms and smirked. "I could ask you the same thing," he said as he bent down to kiss her once again. Biting her lower lip, Ella let out a gasp, which allowed the boy to begin his explorations. This boy has one talented tongue, she thought as he quickly dominated the kiss all the while pushing her up against the wall. Letting a low whimper escape her lips a mischievous thought formed in her mind - I know how to even things up.

Her hands quickly slide over his torso and made their way to his region. Smirking between his kisses she unzipped his pants and quickly moved her hand inside his boxers. As soon as she touched his erection, his kisses become more intense. His lips once again moved from her lips slowly to her neck and began sucking on her earlobe.

"Oh Reid…" she moaned softly as he continued his teasing on her flesh. Reid smirked, he loved it when she would say his name like that, especially now. Swiftly, his hands found their way inside her shirt and he began his soft, almost agonizing gentle, fondling on her breasts. Her mind was a blur, the only thing she managed to do was to continue moving her hand up and down his shaft.

"Arggg," she heard him groan in her ear and it only served to get her hotter. Rubbing her thumb over the tip of his erection she could tell he was close. I want him, she thought as she felt him push himself onto her. She knew what would happen if this kept going. No she couldn't do it, not here, she couldn't risk getting caught. While her mind told her to push herself away, her body only grinded more into him. I have to stop; her mind seemed to scream, but just then Reid's fingers flicked her nipples making her moan his name once again.

Throwing her hand back, Ella let out a whimper as she felt Reid bite softly into her neck. That is so going to leave a mark, she thought grinning as she moved her hands faster inside his pants. His breath on her skin was driving her insane. Once again she felt him nibble at her neck. I'm going to run out excuses to give Aaron, she mentally noted to herself. His lips slowly moved up to her ear. "Does this count for getting over it?" he whispered, the teasing clear in his voice.

Ella let out a small giggle as she moved away from him slightly so that she could look into his eyes. Those beautiful blue eyes.Bending down she gave him a chaste kiss before breaking away once again. Leaning up against him she stood on her tiptoes so she could reach his ear. "This…" she paused as she gave a swift lick to his ear, "this is just a game," she whispered in a husky tone as she removed her hands from his pants.

Just as she was about to move away Reid grabbed her waist bringing her in closer claiming her lips once again. Ella could feel his hardness rubbing against her thigh and she smiled through the kiss. He really wants me, she thought as the boy started nibbling on her bottom lip. Just when she was about to give him permission for his explorations her cell phone went off. Ella quickly broke away from the lustful kiss giving Reid a playful smirk as she pressed a finger to his lips silently telling him to be quiet.

Pulling the phone from her pocket she quickly looked to see who it was, Aaron. Letting out a small sigh she answered, "No, babe I wasn't doing anything important," she said all the while looking into his eyes trying to let him know she didn't mean it. But by the look on his face she knew the message didn't go through. I'm sorry she thought before breaking the eye contact and moving away from the boy. "I'll be right there," she said over the phone as she gave Reid a small wave.

Reid growled in frustration while his eyes followed her retreating form as she casually chatted away with her 'boyfriend'. "Damn her," he muttered as he looked down at his obvious hardness. She's gonna pay me back for this, he thought as he pondered on what to do with his evident need.

Lucky for him at that exact moment a familiar face was passing by. It was a short busty brunette who he thought was named Candace but he couldn't be sure or could care less. He stepped out from behind the staircase and he saw her turn around. The girl opened her mouth to say something but Reid grabbed her arm and brought her around to the back of the staircase. Pushing her up against the wall, his hands began their exploration while his lips crashed down onto hers.

"Need you. Now," he said between kisses as he brought her body closer to his. The brunette gasped at the feel of his erection and she suddenly realized what he wanted. Not needing to be told twice the girl dropped down on her knees ready to satisfy his every need. However it was too bad for her that she wasn't the girl that was lingering in his mind that very minute.

Author Notes:

Well that was chapter 2 folks; I hope you've enjoyed it. I gave you a little insight into why Aaron and Ella got together – more will be revealed with time. If you thought this chapter was sexual than then just wait until the next… it's gonna be HOT. Please be sure to me some feedback. Remember the more reviews I get, the faster I update.

Oh and if you are interested in my writing then please read my other Covenant stories called 'Liar Liar', 'Second Hand Mirror' and 'Something Called Fate'. If you want some idea what Ella looks like then go to my profile and look under Bitter Tasting for a visual. If you are a fan of Reid Garwin then please be sure to join the fanlisting for him - h t t p / t a i n t e d – i n k . n e t / r e i d