Torn by One Direction. OMG. I know this song is old but it was one of my favorite's when I was in...school But fangirling right now!!

We walk to my car and I try not to smile too much. But it's hard. "You might want to change, though," I add as I open the door for Kate. She narrows her eyes, but I can see how curious she is. "I mean, if you're up for a challenge," I taunt her.

She's got a bloody temper and I have every intention to use it against her.

I walk around the car to the driver's seat and the door makes a loud noise as I close it after me. "What do you want to show me?"

"The city." I smile to myself as I start the car.

"Well, that doesn't sound too interesting, Mark." Was there a trace of disappointment there?

"Oh. Trust me. I'm going to show you the city in a new light."

"And why do I need to change clothes?" Out of the corner of my eyes, I see how she crosses her arms, licking her lips, looking wary already.

"Just to be more comfortable," I shrug.

"Well, I'm fine, thank you for your concern." I laugh at the annoyance in her tone. This is going to be so much fun!

"Suit yourself." Don't want to say I told you so, but at the same time, I do. Kate shifts in her seat and it's pretty obvious that she's dying to know where I'm taking her, but I still need to rile her up so she doesn't back out at the last minute. "So, you're not mad that I called you a prude?"

She harrumphs and my lips curve up. "Of course not!" Yeah, right.

"It's just that you always seem too serious and such. I didn't mean to offend you. You know that, right?" I glance at her as we're in a red light.

She's frowning, her arms crossed across her chest. "What do you mean when you say I look serious?"

Bingo.

I shrug once more, just as the light changes to green. "You know, like one of those girls who doesn't take risks, who lives each day following the same habits..." I don't say it, but we both know I mean boring.

She flips her hair. "I'm constantly taking new challenges, Mark." There's a light edge on her voice and I have to struggle not to laugh at her.

"I'm sure you do." Keep at it, you're almost there.

"I do! Like, all the bloody time!" She uncrosses her arms just as I see Jason's place nearby.

"That's awesome. I didn't think you had it in you, to be honest."

Didn't have it in me?

I'm going to show him how much I have it in me, damn it!

I'm not boring or ordinary or plain like we both knew he meant!

My heart is already racing a mile a minute when Mark stops the car. We're in the oldest part of London, right next to the harbor in what looks like an abandoned place. There's an old harbor behind the wired fence, but other than that, the place seems deserted. If I didn't know Mark better, I'd be scared to be brought to a place like this, far away from the civilization.

I turn to him with a frown on my face. "What is this place?" Mark looks smug enough and I try not to swallow hard or do anything that could let him know that I'm about to pee in my pants.

"Jason, my friend, is opening a new business and we're sort of guinea pigs for him."

Well, shit. That doesn't sound reassuring. 

My stomach starts to churn uneasily as someone opens the fence and waves at us. I suppose it's Jason because there's no one else in sight.

We park right in front of the entrance to the warehouse and Marks climbs out. He's walking to open the door for me, but I get out before he reaches me. I'm not sure I expect chivalry from him. This is Mark we're talking about. His lips tug up as I shut the door.

The guy who opened the door walks up to us. His dark hair is disheveled, dancing with the soft sea breeze. I notice the bunch of harness hanging out from his belt just at the same time he glances at me up and down before raising an eyebrow. "Hi, I'm Jason," he reaches out his hand and I do the same. His grip is really strong and it's one of those things that always lets me know that a person has self-confidence. "And you must be Kate," he glances at Mark for a moment before cracking a smile.

Has Mark talked to him about me?

What could he possibly say?

"Okay, this way," he gestures for us to follow him. "We'll need to go over the safety instructions quickly before we start."

My steps falter. Safety instructions? I glance at Mark and he's trying really hard not to laugh at me. His lips are twitching and I purse my lips. I'm not giving him the satisfaction of seeing me panicked. Which I'm not.

The boost of confidence lasts for less than a minute. My whole body freezes when I find myself in front of a blue metallic structure that seems to reach the sky. I also notice the small platform on top of it.

My mouth falls open as my heart starts to race and I feel like it's impossible to breathe. The panic sets in and I embrace it with both arms as I turn to look at Mark. I move my lips but no sound comes out.

Mark's smirk is wide and smug as he gazes at me. "Isn't this great, Kate? I'm so happy you love new challenges!" He walks away before I utter any sound. My hands clench tightly. That sneaky little bastard.

Of course, I'm too proud to say anything now. I did say I loved challenges, so I suck it up, take a deep breath and step to Jason to pay attention to the little details that might save my life.

He explains to us that we can't grab anything, that we can't freak out and that if we have any health impediment we have to speak now. I almost raise my hand like a little girl in school and say that I have a heart condition, but I'm sure Mark would know I'm just a coward and I don't want to do it. I bit my lip instead, trying to ignore that I feel like I'm about to be sick.

He keeps talking for a moment, showing us how the harnesses will hold us to the Bungee cord and I try not to squirm at the word Bungee. He tells me to take off my earrings or any jewelry I might have on. He also advises me to loose the high-heels because they might fall off and bounce to my head or something.

In silence, I do as told, all the time muttering curses to myself about listening to Mark in the first place.

I should have known better!

Mark's ideas are utterly rubbish!

But no, I had to go on and open my big mouth and say that I love challenges, that I'm not boring!

Freaking hell!

We climb to the small elevator and I have to swallow hard because I'm not usually scared of heights but the way the metal is squeaking and the whole things are vibrating under my bare feet, make me wonder if this is indeed safe. After what seems painstakingly long, the thing stops and we have to climb on the small platform. The wind is blowing like crazy and I have to grab myself to the rail trying to calm my accelerated heartbeats.

"Who's going first?" Jason asks as he raises the Bungee pad and ankle and waist harnesses.

"Mark," I say at the first time Mark calls my name.

We turn to each other and I narrow my eyes. I'm not going first, you idiot.

"You have to go first so you don't back out on me, Kate. I mean, you're not scared, are you?"

I'm freaking out!

I clear my throat. "Of course not." I'm only dying inside and I feel like my lunch is churning around in my belly, but whatever.

"Good." He winks at me and I swear that if I wasn't holding onto the rail for dear life, I'd go over and punch him in the face.

Jason's lips twitch as he comes closer and helps me put on all the stupid equipment. He grabs my hand and helps me get closer to the jumping platform. "Remember stretch out your arms and try to relax, surrender yourself and enjoy the free-falling sensation."

Who the hell enjoys that?

Bloody hell.

I take a deep breath, closing my eyes. You can do it, Kate, you can do it. A real reporter needs to conquer their fears. You can do it.

My heart thumps ring in my ears as I take another step, trying not to look down and failing because as soon as I see how high we are, my chest tightens.

"You don't have to do it if you don't want to Kate." I hear Mark's voice behind me and that does it. Not because he's smug and cocky as always, because it's the first time I hear him talk with sincerity laced in his tone.

I don't have to do it.

I let go of the rail, close my eyes and take the plunge.

It all happens too fast.

I'm falling, feeling weightless, terrified out my mind, while my ears ring as I hear a loud scream before I realize that I'm the one shouting. My stomach feels like it's stuck down my throat before I'm pulled up again and I feel myself falling softer this time.

I open my eyes, breathing hard, seeing how close and far I'm from the ground, but it's over.

I did it.

I bungee jumped.

Jason screams down something but I'm so relieved that it's over and so, so hyped about it all that I really don't know what to do with myself. He screams again before I see another cord with a harness falling down to me. I attach it to the little harness holding me but my hands are shaking and I can't do it until the fourth try.

My heart is thumping so hard inside my ribcage that I feel like it's about to burst out. They pull me up and when I reach the platform, Mark's hands grab me by the arms, before sliding to my waist pulling me closer to him. And I don't know if it's the adrenaline or the fact that my feet are touching the ground, but he never looked so handsome before and I have to fight the urge to get lost in those deep blue eyes and kiss the crap out of him.

"You're an idiot." I'm breathless as I place both palms on his chest but for whatever reason, I don't push him away.

"And you're beautiful," his eyes roam all over my face and my heart skips a beat as I swallow hard. "But it's my turn," he grins before letting me go and get ready to jump himself.

I lean on the rail, my heart racing like crazy and my stomach feels weird as I stare at him get ready.

He turns to me and smiles a breathtaking smile, not one of his stupid smirks, before turning away and jumping off.

I'm out of words as lean over the rail to watch him fall, my lips tugging up as I hear him scream too.  And I can't help but think that Mark might not be the douchebag I always thought he was. 

WOW! This chapter was hard to write since I'm scared of height and I never, ever would bungee jump. Has any of you done it? How was it? Tell me about it!!

Also, I'm so sorry for taking forever to update. I KNOW. I'm sorry. And you're awesome for being so incredible patient. Even the girl who spammed the crap out of my Instagram account with PLEASE UPDATE BAD-BOY PRINCE! :)

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