Kate Beckett was half asleep in the back of her 11th grade geometry class while Ms. Gray, was attempting to teach the quadratic formula. Her head was about to hit the desk when the door opened and in walked the most handsome guy she has ever laid eyes on in this dump of a high school.

"Class, listen up. This is Richard Rogers he just transferred here from California, so lets make him feel welcome and help him get acquainted. Hmm, you can take that seat back there."

Kate couldn't comprehend a word Ms. Gray was saying. All she could focus on were his ice blue, sparkling eyes. She could get lost in them for hours.

Pull it together, Kate said to herself. It's just a guy, a really handsome guy. He not only had the bluest eyes you've ever seen, but his jet-black fresh cut hair and tall, broad frame made him… Stop it, Kate!

Before Kate could realize what Ms. Gray even said, the boy with the magnificent blue eyes sat down in the empty desk right next to her.

"Hi, I'm Rick, and you are?"

"I uh, Beckett."

"Well that's an interesting name, can't say I've heard it before." He was gorgeous. That boyish grin of his left her speechless.

"No my name's Kate, Kate Beckett."

"Kate." God, the way he said her name.

"Well a beautiful name for a beautiful girl."

Kate blushed. She couldn't help it. A guy has never had an impact on her like this until today.

"So what do you say, Kate?"

Kate was lost in thought, what did he say?

"Oh, I'm sorry what did you say?"

"I asked if you wanted to me show around. As you know I'm new here and I could use a friend."

Oh yeah, a friend. Well how could she deny him.

"Oh sure, yeah, of course, but this school isn't too big, you'll get the hang of things faster than you think."

"Well maybe I just want to get to know you a little better."

No. He didn't. Did he? Kate couldn't believe it. This guy wanted to get to know her?

"Oh really? Well then I think-''

"Ms. Beckett, Mr. Rogers, please no talking in my class. Lets not get off on the wrong foot shall we Mr. Rogers?"

"Sorry," Kate and Rick both mumbled simultaneously.

As Kate finally began to attempt to pay attention to whatever was written on the board, a crumpled piece of paper landed in her lap.

She looked over at Rick and he mouthed, open it.

Kate nodded and opened the crumpled piece of paper.

So is that a yes?

A slight smile appeared on Kate's face.

Oh yes, that's definitely a yes.

The bell rang and Kate couldn't get out of the classroom soon enough. Rick had been stealing glances at her throughout the entire class and she couldn't take it anymore. Kate wasn't the kind of girl who fell for a guy she just met, even guys she'd get to know, but Rick was different. There was something about him that wasn't like every other teenage boy.

As Kate took all her books she needed out of her locker, she didn't notice a boy sneak up behind her-

"Gotcha!" the boy whispered wrapping his arms around her waist.

Who the hell—"Rick? Oh my god you gave me a heart attack," Kate breathed out grasping her chest.

"Well Kate, I do have that affect on people," Rick said while moving even closer to her.

Kate couldn't move. She couldn't breathe.

Rick had her backed up into her locker. His gaze flickered down to Kate's lips and he was just leaning in when she smiled, deviously and instead grabbed his ear and twisted.

"OWW! Apples! Apples!" Rick shouted. He instantly backed up and said, "What the hell was that for?"

"Ever heard of personal space?" Kate rolled her eyes and continued to close her locker.

"Well yeah, but that's no fun. You could've just said something instead of assaulting me," Rick pouted boyishly and rubbed his ear.

"Oh assaulted you? Someone's one for the dramatics. Hold up, did you say apples?"

Rick chuckled, "It's my safe word."

Kate's eyebrows shot up. "Your what?"

"My safe word," Rick said, as he smirked and leered at her.

Kate stood there slack jawed after what he just said.

"Anyways, you still up for showing me around?"

Kate snapped out of it and replied, "Uh sure, if you still want me too."

"Of course I do Kate, why wouldn't I?"

Kate still didn't understand it. No guy or girl for that matter ever paid any attention to her. So why did the new boy genuinely seem interested in getting to know her? Well it couldn't hurt find out.

"No reason, so school's over, I guess we can meet up here tomorrow before class?"

"Yeah that sounds good. Until tomorrow, Kate."

"Can't you just say 'see you later?" Kate asked.

"I could, but 'Until tomorrow' sounds more hopeful." And with that, Rick was gone.

Rick was just about to pull out of his parking spot and head home, when he saw a flash of golden brunette hair walk right past his car.

"Kate?" He said, but not loud enough for her to hear. "Kate!"

Suddenly Kate turned around and looked to where the source of who called her name came from. And there he was, Rick Rogers sitting in his flame red Mercedes convertible waving at her. Waving at her?

Kate walked the few steps towards his car, "Hey Rick, everything ok?"

At first Rick didn't answer, all he could do was stare at her. She looked so beautiful when the sun shone through her eyes. He could see the specks of gold in her deep green eyes.

"Rick? Earth to Rick?"

"Oh yeah sorry. I just. Well I was wondering if-," he said stumbling over his words.

"Well what? Spit it out."

"Are you walking home?"

"Yeah I only live about a mile away, not too bad. And you're asking because?"

"Do you want a ride home? I'm going that way, so it's no big deal," Rick offered.

"Do you even know which way I live?"

"Well no, but c'mon just let me drive you home. It's the least I could do for you for showing me around."

Kate just raised her eyebrow questioning his motives.

"Oh c'mon it's not like that. No funny business. It's just a friend giving another friend a ride home. Please?"

"Alright fine," Kate said as she began walking around the side of the car.

But before she could open the door, Rick was by her side opening it for her, "After you milady," Rick said in probably the worst British accent she's ever heard.

Kate just shook her head, laughed and hopped in.

"Well thanks for the ride," Kate said as she unbuckled her seat belt.

"It's no problem. Anytime"

When Kate looked up she wasn't prepared for the serious look on his as his deep blue eyes bore through her green ones.

Kate couldn't think clearly as he tentatively lifted his hand up to gently push one of her curls behind her ear.

"Rick, I… I've got to go; I'll see you tomorrow. Bye!" And in a flash she opened the door, shut it and walked swiftly inside her house.

Kate leaned against the door and tried to figure out what the heck just happened. Was he going to kiss her? They just met, isn't that moving a little too fast? We are just friends, aren't we? Yes. Just friends.