Nelson POV
Knock.. Knock..
Click!
The door was unlocked and that beautiful face came into view.
"You're here! Just in time". She said and dragged me inside
..... My heart was on a marathon..
5minutes later...
I can't begin to express how happy I am....
Right now, I was seated at a table with Valarie's family. Two of her sisters were by my left, I think the blonde one was her cousin. Her dad was at the far end of the table while Valarie was by my right. We were having a family dinner. I was so relieved but had a little hint of disappointment... But I was good, at least nothing would happen...
Not to brag but I've been doing a pretty good job cos I think I scored some points with her dad. He was friendlier now compared to when I got in. He wasn't hard to understand cos I know he was trying to protect his daughter. He was a bit intimidating at first.. just like when I first met Valarie, but gradually we kinda got along.. even the ladies beside me were starting to change there attitude towards me but it was getting weird... Since I took my glasses off..
"So can you see without your glasses?"
"Sort of"
"So you're partly blind...?"
They giggled.. well I was used to such things.
Valarie was almost same colour with her dress which was a dark red and I knew that look.. she was gonna explode if nothing happens..
Quickly I laced my hand with her trembling one under the table. Slowly she looked at me and we made eye contact. Gradually, her anger was replaced with a really cute smile as she equally held onto mine.
God she's beautiful!
I took of my glasses to wipe them when..
"Can you pass me the salad?"
"Yo! He doesn't have his glasses on... He can't see remember?"
"My bad.. totally forgot you were BLIND.. without the glasses"
Then came the giggle and at the same time I felt a tight grip on my hand.
Gently I picked up the salad and handed it her while looking her straight in the eye.
"Here's your salad". Suprisingly she shut her mouth but was in a daze.. what was her problem?
"Yo.. what's wrong with you?" The blonde one asked her partner before turning to stare at me, she also fell into a daze the second we made eye contact.. what was there problem?
"So kid, what does your father do?"
"Enough with the questions dad"
"Sweetie I'm just trying to get to know your boyfriend better"
"Well I think you know enough already... Suddenly I feel like sitting closer to my sisters... Baby why don't you sit closer to dad.. so you guys could bond better?"
The whole table went silent..
Baby... Was all I could comprehend..
An hour later..
We were in the living room and I was actually bonding with Valarie's dad more than I could imagine. He was all smiles and laughed quite often. He patted my back suddenly with Soo much force that my glasses almost fell off.
"You're the son I never had.. you're so jumpy like a girl how're you gonna handle Valarie?"
He laughed again while I adjusted my glasses.
Maybe am over thinking but why does it look like Valarie's sisters are flirting with me??
Especially the blonde who I got to know was Sofie.. it was starting to get me concerned although Valarie had no expression on her face. Sofie always found a way to touch me randomly and I really wasn't a fan of physical contact..
11pm...
Valarie sat alone at the far end of the room with her legs crossed, leisurely sipping a glass of wine. Like a planned movie scene.. we made eye contact....
She held my gaze...
....
Gently she drank the whole content of the glass, but she still held my gaze and I had no idea what was wrong with me but the atmosphere around me changed....
My palms were suddenly sweaty..
My heart was picking up a race...
I broke eye contact.. this girl was just not good for my heart!
You know that feeling of being watched by a predator stalking it's prey even when surrounded with people???
That was exactly how I felt! No matter what I did I couldn't shake it off. I tried my possible best not to look back or make eye contact with the person responsible for this...
Ding!
It was a message on my phone from..
"Could you help me get my purse? Am in the restroom"
It was from Valarie and it sounded urgent. I looked over to where she sat but she wasn't there but her purse was neatly placed on the side stool... With an empty glass of wine beside it. I walked over and picked it up while looking around for any signs of the bathroom.
"Where can I find the bathroom?"
"Down the hall to your left"
"Ok, thanks".
I started walking down the hall which was a little bit away from the living room, but why would she tell me to do this when there are other girls, her sisters to be precise here? Something really didn't seem right but I just couldn't lay a finger on it. Finally I was at the end of the hall, gently I knocked..
"Here's your purse" I said and waited.
"Can you get it inside?"
Not wanting to make her uncomfortable, I gently opened the door a little and held the purse out through the opening.
"Here"
No response.
"Umm.. Valarie?"
No response.
"Your purse? It's..."
I wasn't even done talking when I was pulled in with unbelievable strength and now I had my back against the wall with a dangerously sexy lady who was dangerously close to me.... I heard the door shut beside me.. Oh Lord...
Valarie POV
I stared at the the unbelievably cutie before me who had a shocked expression with his glasses hanging at the bridge his nose, almost falling off. I probably would have laughed at this funny but cute scene if what just happened didn't happen.
Thanks to the heels am putting on, am almost at his cheek.. and now that I checked it this guy was pretty tall! I was on a six inches heels yet..
"What were you doing with Sofie?"
"Nothing!" A robotic voice answered in a hurry. I raised an eyebrow at him and leaned away slightly from him , does he mean I was seeing things?
"What were you guys discussing, cos I saw her whispering things in your ear, what did she say?"
"Nothing important". He replied, desperately trying not to look me in the eye.. he was avoiding making eye contact with me and at the same time trying to put his glasses in place. I took off his glasses and kept it by the side, close to the sink. We were in an open space, more like a hallway in the bathroom before the actual restrooms.
I shouldn't be here but I just couldn't stand seeing those girls touching him.. yes I was jealous and I knew it! For crying out loud, they were looking at what was mine!
Secondly...
Sigh...
He was looking tastier than every dish served today on the table... I mean look at him!
Yes he was totally covered up but just something about him makes it impossible to keep my hands to myself. I just can't!! It's almost like an addiction and am really trying to stop but...
And that's why I can't stop...
NELSON....,!
"I don't like people touching my stuff..."
He was doing it again!
Ahhhhh!
I warned him so many times but he keeps playing with fire!
He was nervous... And I know.. he was bitting his lower lip at intervals but his eyes was everywhere but me..
Cute.
I leaned closer when he did it again... I tried to focus on what I was saying but my whole attention was now on those lips... Those damned lips...
I got closer..
He's face was already a bright shade of red and his Adam's apple seem to be moving a little more often than normal...
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I walked into the sitting room with a big smile on my face while going to sit in my former position.
Few minutes later a red looking Nelson walked in with slightly messy hair making my smile widen. He refused making eye contact with me for the few minutes he sat down and was very jumpy when any of my sisters touched him, it was quite funny but it made me happy.
Muah!
"Goodnight baby".
Bang!
And the car drove off and a satisfied smile played on my lips as I turned around to see my shocked family looking at me after I kissed my boyfriend.
I walked in still with a smile on my face.
Nelson POV
A shirtless red faced boy with slightly swollen lips and a lot of hickeys spread around his neck and a little down his shoulder stared back at me in the bathroom mirror. There was a small bright red mark on my right ear which was clearly visible and any one looking closely would notice that it was a bite mark..
My body was now a shade of two colors, red and white, courtesy of Valarie....
I could still remember clearly the feeling of her hands in my hair while she 'got busy' with my neck and how wild she would get whenever her name left my mouth... which reminds me of how I got marked on my ear and reason why my lips were swollen.
That darn tongue!
God! It messed with my sanity! How can a tongue be so dangerous that I could feel it in my throat!
It did things to me.. one of which was making my knees weak and making me go blank!
I felt my face getting hotter as I remembered what she whispered in my ears of 'things' she wanted to do to me in the dark!
I gulped..
How can a girl be so direct! So raw and dark...
If she actually does those 'things' ... I'd pass out!
Just thinking about it I could feel my temperature rising and looking at myself in the mirror I wasn't even surprised that my face and ears were the colour of a ripe tomato and I hid it in my palms while trying to calm my pounding heart.
Valarie...
Nina POV
I was still trying to get used to the fact that I now had a boyfriend! And he happens to be Chen, my bestie. The thought of it got me really scared but majorly excited.
"Hey"
"What's up bro"
"Am good"
My heart was pounding in my chest, I knew that voice! It's him! He's in school!
Usually I'd just turn around and holla at him and crack some jokes but... Things are a little different now..
What do I do? How do I approach him? What do I tell him?
Ahhhhh!
Am not used to all these 'girly' things!!
"Hey Chen, how was your night?"
"Ok"
"Would you be free this afternoon, I need a workout instructor".
Anyone could tell that she was flirting with him and he kept responding!
My hands were balled into fists.. I didn't need to look back to know it was Tiffany... Fake Barbie doll!
I never knew I could actually get jelouse to the extent of wishing to break those fake press on nails of her which was playing with the ropes from his hoodie around his chest!
I just couldn't take the high pitch fake accent and obviously fake laugh... I stormed out of the class, into the empty school field. I was walking around a little bit to clear my head and get my sanity in check before I actually do something...
"Hey"
No response.
"Hey"
No response.
"Baby"
I looked up to see Chen in front of me. How did he get here?
"Been calling you for some time now".
"Since when?"
"Since you stepped out of the class".
"You saw me leave?"
"Yeah"
"But you were talking with Tiffany" I said with so much venom. He chuckled.
"Yeah I was" I frowned.
"Well why don't you continue am sure she's still waiting for you. She's pretty after all".
I said, clearly annoyed as I made to turn around and go but was jerked back, right into a strong pair of arms.
I was shocked and a bit panicked because it was my first time in his arms like this, secondly we were in an open space where anyone could see us and it scared and made me conscious of my environment. No one knows we were in a relationship and I wanted it to stay that way, I didn't want to be compared to him and I wasn't really confident in myself.
"Baby"
My heart skipped a beat, I still wasn't used to being called like that by him but I really like it and am not complaining.
I looked up and met with a pair of beautiful green eyes looking right back in mine causing butterflies in my stomach. I looked down to avoid making a fool of myself as I felt the blood rush to my cheeks. Gosh!
How can he look that good?
"Look up" he said while lifting my chin up till I was looking into his eyes.
"Yeah, Tiffany is pretty but you're beautiful and I'd rather spend time with my girlfriend than someone else".
A smile bloomed on my face despite the multiple flip flops going on in my heart.
"Let go, someone might see us" I said, reluctantly trying to push him off but his grip on me got tighter.
"Give me five minutes"
He said while hugging me.
"I've missed you and have had my eyes on you since I stepped into the class. I just didn't know how to approach you?"
I scoffed with my face in his chest which vibrated from his little laugh.
"Trust me Nina, I know ladies like the back of my hand but, you're my first serious relationship.. my first actual girlfriend. So it's a first time for me too".
I smiled as I hugged him back,
We're in this together...
Skylar POV
Am not supposed to but right now I can't explain how I feel seeing Kathy laughing with some random guy. They seem to know each other quite well but that's what kinda borders me and as much as I tried to shrug it off there was still an uncomfortable feeling in my chest... So I did the only thing that came to mind.
"Hey"
She was surprised at first then suddenly her face turned slightly red before she smiled.
"Hi" she replied.
I can't believe am saying this but there was a feeling of triumph and achievement but on the surface, I still had a poker face, expressionless as people say.
The guy beside her looked at her in shock before looking at me and looking back at her.
"Kat, do you know him?"
"Yes Austin" she said while stylishly making sure her hair was in order. He looked at her in unbelief before staring back at me who was paying attention to their conversation but appeared uninterested while looking the other way. I felt his eyes taking a tour on my body but I didn't care.
Well.. not just him but everyone else... Including 'Kat'.
Scoff..
Does he mean she's a cat? I can even do better than that!
What am I even thinking?
"Excuse me for a bit"
She said and walked out.
"Ok take your time" the other guy replied with a smile while she cast me a glance before leading.
Immediately she left the atmosphere changed and I knew what was about to happen.
Sigh...
Annoying thing..
I already have her wrapped around my finger..
And am not letting you near it.
You can try if you want..
"Look here.. I don't know who you are or what you think you're doing around her but I don't care! I've seen and met a lot of you pretty boys and you're just a boy with a pretty face and maybe a little cash and you guys may have something going on but let me make this clear to you... She's...."
He paused right there while I stared at the unconscious body of him in a blood bath...
Austin POV
"... She's.."
I broke off not just from speaking but from my train of thought cos at that moment I felt like I was starring into the eyes of death.. like if I should make a wrong statement I'd end up as a meal for this 'blood thirsty' guy looking at me like a prey without even trying or hiding it.
I feel the temperature dropping...
The sun was up and it was still really hot but the Aura emitting from this guy was freezing cold!
Everything about this guy was screaming dangerous!
He literally had the 'DANGER' sign beautifully and boldly written on his forehead... if he wasn't the sign itself!
Unconsciously I rubbed my elbows cos I felt a chill... What ever I wanted to say got stuck in my throat and I gladly swallowed it back. But why couldn't I break eye contact? I felt life being sucked out of me and I couldn't do anything about it...
Looking me straight in the eye..
"MINE..."
It was like a correction and a warning.
"Hey, why is it so cold around here?"
That was Kathy. She looked at the two of us.
"Austin, you look sick are you ok".
I knew better than to talk and so I nodded.
"Skylar, have you taken your medications?"
I noticed the change in her voice when she was talking to him... Since when was Kathy so ....sweet.
I was being such a good boy minding my business.. I heard them standing up and leaving, something about medications?
Anyway am just glad he left as I breathed out in relief. I just saw my life pass before my eyes...
Just who is this Skylar?
Allison POV
Coast is clear!
I ran.. till I stood behind the wall and peeped..
Coast clear!
I ran again and hid behind the tree.
"Almost there..." I whispered to myself.
"I just need to get past that tree and it's over"
"And what's over?"
"Running away"
"From what?"
"The guy who stole my first kiss".
"Stole?"
"Yeah, without my consent".
"You sure?"
"Of course am sure! You were not there when it happened and... Ahhhhh!
Darren! Wh.. What are you doing here?"
"First, you're hard to miss.. second, you were acting sneaky which is unlikely. And third..." He stepped closer while I took a step backwards.
"I was there and I could clearly remember the girl who 'devoured' my lips... And left before I woke up!".
I gulped.
He was obviously angry and intmidating but why does it sound so ...HOT!
Whoph!...
I stepped back again and he followed suit while maintaining eye contact... This guy is dangerous to my health!
I took another step back but lost my footing..
"Whoooo! Ahhh!"
I was waiting for the pain to shoot in after I hit the ground but... It never happened.. instead I felt a strong arm around my waist holding me up with my two feet barely touching the ground cos I literally had my whole weight on his arm but he held me like I weighed nothing and had his other hand in his pocket.
Why didn't I use a hair band to pack my hair?
I felt them getting losing from it's braid till it fell behind me and the wind messing with both our hairs.
I just can't stop staring!
Gosh! He's gorgeous!
I felt my feet slightly leave the ground as he's grip got tighter. I felt his hot breath slightly on my face while his intoxicating cologne filled my nose. He always smelt so good with a hint of mint.
He was starring intensely at me, my face actually.. and the fact that his eyes kept drifting from my eyes to my lips wasn't helping matters at all! I was only a few inches away from his face and I was practically doing same.. unintentionally. No matter how hard I try to not look, I always find myself looking and flashes of what I did to those lips kept appearing in my mind and one thing was clear... I wanted to do it again!
Heck! Even my body was reacting so bad to him as I unconsciously bit my lower lip remebering exactly how I did 'same' to them.
How it happened, I really don't know but now we were only a breath away from each other and our eyes never left each other's lips. Unconsciously my hands were were on his solid chest... Are these made of rock? His racing heart beat matched with mine.
"You're lucky I don't break the school rules..
God, I would have....".
His eyes said it all!
Slowly he kept me down and walked away while I slid down the tree cos my knees were too weak to hold me up.
Why am I thinking of such things? I shouldn't be! Am not even that sort of girl! Am a nerd for crying out loud! And I was trying to escape from him..
But it was true.. why was I only thinking of doing so many bad things to him???
What the hell did he do to me?