"I made up my mind. I will take you home tonight. Do you mind?"
Holly breathed out, watching Ike toss and catch the pebble with that charming smile dominating his face.
"Why do you keep asking if I mind when you know the answer to that perverted question?" she grumbled, making him laugh.
"Cause it's fun!" he intoned, shifting his eyes at the guys coming out of the front and driver's seat. "You know, children, you shouldn't get hurt for no reason. She's not even worth it to get beaten up!"
"..."
Ike laughed, rendering them speechless for a second. Meanwhile, Holly rolled her eyes, but surprisingly, she let his comment slide.
"I don't need his help," she hissed. "Even I can beat you all up, but you're not worth a drop of sweat."
"You heard the lady," Ike humored with a shrug. "Yours truly will take her home tonight. Anyone who objects will get hurt."
"What an arrogant boy." One of them sneered. "We'll teach you some street manners tonight."
The guys looked at each other and nodded, before marching in Ike's direction. Seeing their confident gait, Ike chuckled to himself.
"Don't let me tell you… I told you so," he mumbled, watching these people — four guys, to be exact — come at him all at once like cowards.
The corner of his lips curled up, throwing the pebble on the first guy who crossed his personal space. The pebble instantly hit the guy's forehead. Ike's action caught them off guard, stopping to look at their friend who let out a short "ack!" only to realize that was their biggest mistake.
All they saw next was Ike coming up to the other guy with his knee moving up. Pain erupted in the guy's abdomen, mouth falling open as he hunched in. But Ike didn't stop, grabbing his back collar to throw at the other guys before his next assault.
Everything happened so fast, making Holly jump several steps from them, wide-eyed. However, fear was nowhere in sight. If anything, all that could be seen in her eyes was admiration as Ike overpowered the four guys.
BAM!
Ike slammed the last guy against the side of the car, making the latter wince. He held the young man by the back of his collar while the other was on his back, pinning the latter against the car.
"Ahh — shit!" the young man cursed through his gritted teeth while Ike smirked.
"More?" asked Ike, pressing the guys' front against the vehicle. When the latter shouted, Ike casually released him. "Get out of here."
Ike dusted his hands off while the guys grunted as they picked themselves up. As the group of young men fled inside their car, Ike lifted his eyes to Holly. His lips stretched broader while his eyes glinted in triumph. Holly kept her lips drawn into a thin line, assessing his confident countenance.
Confidence, humor, and strength had always been an excellent combination to attract girls like her… and Ike knew that very well.
*******
The door flew open, allowing two people tangled in a passionate kiss to enter. Ike kicked the door shut before pieces of fabric fell on the floor, one after another. His hand felt Holly's body curve with his palms until he reached her tender thighs, squeezing them up.
Feeling the bulge under his pants between her legs, Holly was about to wrap her legs around his hips. But before she could do so, Ike suddenly pushed her with a bit of strength.
Her back landed on the soft mattress, but her eyes still shook in surprise. Holly's line of sight slowly panned up, gulping upon catching the devious smirk plastered on his face. His physique was lean with clear body cuts from regular exercise, and after scanning him for a few seconds, she knew that underneath that body hid well-trained muscles.
Meanwhile, Ike licked his lips as his eyes fell on her flustered face and body. Holly was only in her laced underwear, barely covering those tender mounds and the heart of her femininity.
It had been a while, he thought.
Ike propped his knee on the edge of the mattress, grabbing her thigh up to open her legs. His action made her bite her lower lip while her eyes swirled with anticipation.
"What is it again?" he inquired as his weight pressed on top of her body; his face hovering three inches from hers.
"Hmm?" her brows rose in confusion. "What?"
A short chuckle slipped past his closed lips. "Your name, I mean. I forgot."
Holly frowned, visibly upset by his question. However, Ike didn't show the slightest regard for her feelings.
"In my defense, I didn't think your name was the name I'd be calling tonight," explained Ike in a knowing tone. "I told you, right?"
That was correct.
"What a jerk," she huffed quietly, holding his gaze. "Holly. And you?"
Ike just smiled, tilting his head to the side. "Guess."
"Gosh…"
"I'm not as easy as you," he humored with a mischievous laugh, pushing himself away from her to create a small distance between their bodies. "Nice to meet you, Holly. I'm excited to get baptized in your sanctuary."
Holly slapped his chest on instinct. Her face turned red in embarrassment, but couldn't help but laugh.
"That is cringe —" the rest of her words rolled back in her throat when he suddenly grabbed her wrist, pinning it over her head. Her eyes shook once more, gazing at the devil hovering over her.
"Wait — wait…" her lips quivered, gulping. "Protection!"
"Protection?" he snickered before his eyelids drooped until they were partially closed. "Holly, Holly. No condom. Allow me to stay in your head for the next month while you nervously wait for your period. Don't worry. I'll be careful."
Ike lowered his body until his weight blanketed hers, whispering in her ear. "I promise."
When his hot breaths caressed the shell of her ear, Holly held her breath. Her body shivered in excitement as the heat took over, traveling down to the junction of her thigh and creating a pool of moisture. Meanwhile, Ike's eyes slid to the corner to look at her.
'How exciting…' His lips stretched deviously. 'I am looking forward to the time you find out my name.'