She smiled when he sat down next to her and held her close. Alexandria leaned against him, as if to hug him, but instead placed her chin on his shoulder to speak to him with a low and quiet voice, as if she was afraid that the walls around her might mock her for what she was about to say, or that the more aggressive side of her that was still lingering in the room would hear what she had to say.<br/><br/>"There are things I really need to do, Keith. And as long as I'm in this school, I'm concerned with them." She whispered into his ear, her hand resting on his chest. "If you're so determined to be with me, I need you to prove it. Survive the year and you can get the girl you want so badly." Alexandria smiled at the thought. "It's up to you. Everything I do from now on is not trustworthy, but if you can survive it until graduation, until I get to go to the academy, you'll have me and the truth. I promise you. That is, if you don't let me break you into pieces before graduation."<br/><br/>Her smile had an evil tint, but only for a moment. "We'll see how long that prince charming resolve of yours lasts. The world is not a nice place, but if you prove me wrong..." Alex leaned back to look him in the eyes. She felt at peace now. She felt like she knew what she was doing and it was empowering. It gave her focus. "If you prove me wrong I'll be your girlfriend. What do you say?" A clever, almost evil smirk appeared on her lips. He knew the risks of pushing through a year of nonsense with her. It could break him, badly. And she wouldn't hesitate to be hard on it. "Just so you know, I show no mercy. There are no rules. Play as dirty as you like, because I will."