Amia I don’t have to look around to know who it is. Every hair on my body is standing, my throat dries, and I ball my hands into fists. Calum's eyebrow is arched and he turns his head slightly to this side. His eyes are no longer on me, they’re on the figure standing behind me, and he is not amused. I know hat I’m on a cafe full of people, but I can’t help my body’s automatic response. Fear. That’s the first thing that pops into my mind. That’s the word that describes what I’m feeling right now. I’m scared and I hate that our relationship has gotten to this point. The boy behind me holds so much power that he has chased the smart mouth angry girl that had just been sassing the man in front of her. I can’t avoid him anymore and I sure as hell can’t hide from him here in this small cafe. It’s time to face him, even if I’m not ready. When I turn to look at Dylan, his cold eyes dare me to lie, his lips promise to tear me apart, and his fist promises pain. I couldn’t hide the tremor tha
Amia “No one was stalking me Dylan. I came here with the two of them, we drove here together. They were giving me privacy while I talked. They’re my friends, Dylan, that’s all,” I said, hoping to convince him. “I don’t believe a single word coming from that whore mouth of yours,” Dylan growled. “Nor do I remember asking you for an explanation.” “You kind of did,” Liz said rudely. “I don’t think I remember asking you human,” Dylan snarled. “And I don’t—” “Don’t talk to her that way,” I said. “What?” Dylan asked. “Don’t talk to Liz that way. You aren’t angry with her, you’re angry with me. They care about me and they don’t want to see me… they don’t want to see me hurt,” I said. “I don’t care who they are to you. You are mine, you belong to me, and I don’t have to explain myself to anyone,” Dylan spat. “Maybe not,” Calum started, “but you have to explain yourself to me.” “Oh? And why would I give two shits about what you think?” Dylan asked. He yanked his arm free from Levi’s
Amia Levi and Liz turned from us and I watched as they walked back towards their booth in the back of the cafe. I let out a sigh and cracked my neck as I massaged my temple. I could feel Calum’s eyes on me, but I didn’t want to have to deal with him right now. I didn’t want to have to deal with any of this. My heart told me that I needed to run out after Dylan, even though my mind told me that I needed to wise up and pull myself together. I couldn’t help the inner turmoil inside of me, the need to beg him to forgive me, the hope he’ll wait for me outside. I wanted to cry. It’s pathetic. I’m pathetic. “I don’t like Dylan,” Calum said. “Surprise surprise,” I said sarcastically. “Is this a joke to you? Do you not see a problem with the way he treated you? Goddess, just the way he talked to you made me want to rip his spine out through his mouth,” Calum said. “I didn’t do anything wrong. I don’t know why you’re yelling at me,” I said. “I’m not yelling. I… I’m sorry. I’ll drop the D
AmiaThe door opened and Liz stepped out. Levi rolled his window down and Liz bent down and said goodbye to me. I attempted a bright smile, but it felt wrong on my face. She smiled and told me I would be alright.“Are you sure you don’t need us to drive you home?” Levi asked.“Yes. Besides you’re not my knight in shining armor. Worry about my bestie,” Liz said.“Never claimed to be. From… one person to another, I feel weird dropping you off here,” Levi said. I looked behind her at the shabby subway station. It made me nervous too.“I agree, Liz,” I said.“Don’t you start now. I do this everyday. It looks a lot scarier than it actually is. Make sure you wrap it up!” Liz teased.“Oh my gosh!” I exclaimed.She giggled and turned from us. I called out after her but she didn’t bother looking back over her shoulder at me. She waved and disappeared down the stairs into the dark abyss that was the subway station.“She’s a funny one,” Levi chuckled.“Hilarious,” I deadpanned.The car rolled fo
AmiaWhat in the world was I thinking?A blush crept across my cheeks and I lowered my eyes. What had come over me? I knew better. This was Levi for Goddess sake! I knew Leevi, I’ve known him for a long time. I knew what to expect from him and that’s why I was drawn to him now. Shit was hitting the fan and he was safe. I refused to use him.I refused to think about the pet name he just used for me and I refused to think about what it did to me. I refused to focus on the way my heart skipped a beat. I refused to think of how much I liked it.I knew Levi, but when he did things like that and said things like that, he wasn’t like the Levi I knew. He gave me glimpses of a part of him I didn’t know, a side I’d never seen before. I wasn’t sure how to respond to that Levi and I was reminded of the time in the classroom. The asshole had the decency to chuckle and I relaxed when I no longer felt his gaze on me. He pulled away from the driveway and I let out the breath I didn’t know I had been
AmiaI rushed towards him and fumbled with his shirt. He didn’t move back, or push my hands away. He stood still while I unbuttoned it and pulled it off. I looked around and noted a wardrobe close to the door. I rushed to it and pulled it open. It was empty. I turned and rushed toward a door on the other side of the wardrobe. I opened it and found it to be a bathroom.Of course he has his own bathroom in his room.I ran in and grabbed a towel. I ran back to him, he watched me as I grabbed his hand and led him to the bathroom. I didn’t say anything, I was too afraid of what I would say. He hadn’t said anything and it put me on edge. I don’t know why I was feeling like this with Levi. It was Levi. I’ve been alone with Levi many times before. It had been years since we were alone in a house but I had been alone with him on the drive here.I sat him on the overly fancy bathtub that was the size of my bathroom at home. He sat down but he was still taller than me while sitting. Great. I fel
AmiaWarmth. I was surrounded by it. It was burning actually. I wriggled as I tried to get free, but couldn’t. My eyes flew open and the first thing I saw was fire. Warmth plus fire as soon as I woke up had me thinking I was on fire. I was screaming, trying to get free, but I couldn’t. The restrictions loosened and then someone was soothing me. I turned toward the source and found warmth, warm brown eyes staring down at me.Levi.All at once, everything came flooding in. The cafe, the ride home, the walk up the stairs, and whatever had happened in his bathroom. He was showering and I was waiting for him. I must have fallen asleep, but that didn’t explain how I got here. I looked down and found myself seated on his lap, his arms wrapped around my waist, surrounded by a pile of blankets.No wonder I was so hot.“What’s wrong? Did you have a nightmare?” Levi asked. His voice was laced with worry.I wish I had a nightmare. That’s not what happened. I slept. I slept peacefully. Probably th
Amia That’ll teach you to play with a wolf. Feeling victorious, I stuck my tongue out at him. His lips parted and I turned from him. I made my way around the sectional and bent over to lift the blankets. I ignored the way he groaned behind me. I don’t know what I was doing, but I know that I was playing with fire. I couldn’t stop though. I was winning and it felt good. I took a seat and ignored him. I could feel his gaze on me as I pushed the blankets off and leaned back. I looked down as my shirt rode up my thigh. That was unintentional. Before I could reach for them, Levi was kneeled down in front of me. His hands on my t-shirt, he looked up at me and I down at him. There was something so sensual about this act. I wanted to look away, but couldn’t. Once again, I was held captive by Levi’s gaze. I don’t know what I waited for, I don’t know what I wanted to happen. Levi cleared his throat and straightened his back. He got to his feet and stepped to the side. He turned from me and t