Jared smiled as he watched her think the matter through. He could tell by her labored breathing, flushed cheeks, and staggering gait that she was near collapse from heat exhaustion. She wouldnt turn down a rest in a comfortable, air-conditioned car. He was certain. Sure enough... she finally shrugged and spoke in a spunky, rude tone that told him she was hiding her relief.<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">â€œFine I'll get in your fucking car.â€</span></span>she hissed at him, causing him to smirk in amusement,<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">â€œBut only to the next town. Fair?â€</span></span><br/><br/>He nods, reaching over to push the door open for her. â€œCertainly. As soon as I feel certain you are safely delivered to civilization... I will leave you in peace.â€<br/><br/>To his astonishment, her eyes moved to the back seat. He could tell by the angle that her gaze locked on  Bradley for a moment. That was impossible, he knew, but it still shocked him.<br/><br/>â€œNo way...â€ Bradley gasped from the back seat, â€œJared... I think she saw me... How is that even possible?! If you let her get away, our secret is out. You had better not screw this up.â€ Bradley continued his mutterings in the back seat, but Jared ignored them.<br/><br/>To his relief, she tripped on her way to the car and she didn't notice his expression. When she finally made it to the passenger seat, he was cool and collected once more. Slouching back in the seat, he watched her settle herself in.<br/><br/>Shifting the car back into drive, he checks over his shoulder then pulls back onto the freeway. He makes no move of objection as she props her dusty feet on his dashboard and settles in comfortably.<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">â€œI'm sorry, I'm terribly clumsy.â€</span></span>she sent him a smile that surprised him,<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">â€œThat is if I was walking down stairs. No I was rather dizzy.â€</span></span>she slammed the door for emphasis on her poor mood and he restrained a chuckle,<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">â€œSo to the next town? And remember your the one who offered the ride. So your stuck with what you getâ€</span></span><br/><br/>â€œMmmmâ€ Bradley admired the view, â€œLook at those legs... I bet she looks GREAT in leather...â€<br/><br/>Jared cast a look that clearly said 'stop it' into the rearview mirror, then turned his gaze back to the girl beside him.<br/><br/>He found himself surprised for the first time. She was definitely intriguing. She wore her pain on her shoulder like a tropical parrot... but her attitude seemed to completely contradict this trait. He shook his head in amusement as she began raking a brush through her hair.<br/><br/>The car moved a long the freeway in silence for a while, then he turned to her, â€œSo. Where you heading?â€ he asked carefully, â€œPardon me... but it seems to me that a girl as beautiful as you shouldn't be out alone like this.â€