Chapter 005 ~ Dirty Thoughts

005.

“Spill the tea, girlie. How on earth do you know Axel King? He even shoved you into his car!” Melissa exclaimed, causing Amber to laugh.

“He didn’t really shove me into the car, Mel.” Amber massaged her forehead. Melissa had video called her the minute she got home and wouldn’t stop asking about Axel. She couldn’t help wondering how Amber knew who Axel was when she was just a freshman.

Melissa rolled her eyes. “Oh please!” she waved it off. “He literally swept you off your feet.” she giggled.

Amber chuckled softly. “Well, he is my brother’s best friend, so he is technically my friend too. We’ve known each other since we were kids.”

Melissa gasped. “Girl, you’re lucky. Axel King is the most popular guy on campus. Don’t ask me how I know, I’m an all rounder-perks of being a mass communication student, am I right?”

“It’s gossip.” Amber laughed.

The door to her room opened and Cole walked in. He threw the towel he was holding on Amber’s face and she huffed.

“Let’s talk later, Melissa. My annoying brat brother just walked in, and I think he wants to get beaten.” she narrowed her eyes at Cole, who stuck out his tongue at her.

“Can I see your brother? I bet he’s as hot as Ax-“

“Melissa!” Amber cut her off, knowing exactly what she was going to say. She didn’t want Cole asking what they were talking about.

Melissa cleared her throat and beamed at her. “Bye.” Without another word, she hung up and Amber turned to face Cole, her expression turning serious.

“What are you doing in my room?”

Cole plopped down on her bed and rested his chin on his hands. “I came to ask how your first day in school was, little brat.”

Amber rolled her eyes. “Why do you care? I’m not a child, okay? You aren’t my babysitter either.” she gave him an exasperated look and he smirked.

“You should thank your tiny lucky ass that you have an awesome and handsome big brother like me asking how your day was, baby girl.”

Amber scoffed. “I’ll only admit that when horses fly,” she sneered. “Now leave my room. I want to take a shower.”

Cole shrugged and stood up. He walked to where she was seated, bent to her level and poked her forehead, causing her to yelp in pain.

“Ouch! Dude! What the fuck?!” she exclaimed, rubbing her forehead.

Cole laughed at her, and she puffed up her face, ready to pay him back for what he did. Just as she was about to stand up, Axel rushed into the room.

“I heard you scream, are you okay?” he asked worriedly, but halted when he saw Cole and Amber. It didn’t take him a second to realize that it was one of their siblings tantrums again.

Cole laughed. “I wouldn’t call that screaming, though. It’s more like a rat-like yelp.” he mocked and Amber facepalmed.

“When are you gonna quit bullying her?” he asked, facing Cole. “Man, she’s just a child.”

Amber felt a sting in her heart. “A child?” she asked. “We’ve been like this since we were kids. I was a child then, but I am not a child now. I’m a grown up lady, ready to take control of her life.” she affirmed, her expression determined.

Cole and Axel exchanged amused looks. Before she knew it, they had burst into a fit of laughter. Amber knew she should be angry at them for laughing at her, but when she looked at Axel and the way he laughed, she didn’t know when she smiled.

The sound of his laughter, the way his Adam’s apple moved up and down, the way his eyes glinted when he laughed, all captivated her. She wanted to reach out to touch him but had to control herself.

“Hey, little brat, you're still a child,” Cole teased, wiping tears from his eyes.

Amber playfully rolled her eyes. “You guys are ridiculous,” she sighed. “Out of my room, Cole. I’ve got homework to do.”

Cole scoffed. “No fair! You didn’t ask Axel to leave. Wait, didn’t you say you wanted to take a shower?” He folded his arms.

“Not showering anymore. Stop being a baby, dude. Axel is gonna help me with my homework.”

Axel blinked. “I am?”

Amber nodded with a smile. “Yes, you are.”

“I can help too,” Cole said, smiling proudly with his arms folded.

Amber hissed. “Unless you’re willing to keep quiet and let Axel teach me, get out!”

Cole mock-saluted. “Yes, ma'am. I'll leave you two alone.”

As Cole exited, Amber smiled mischievously at Axel. “So…” she bit her lower lip. “I’ll go get my books,” she stood to her feet and rushed to where she had hung her bag, feeling like his eyes were following her.

With a sigh, she brought out her books and pen and walked back to Axel, who was now seated on one of the chairs in front of her study table. He watched her walk to where he was seated and smiled when she stretched out her books to him.

“Save it, cat eyes. I know you have no assignments today.”

Amber shut her eyes tight. Shoot! She had been caught.

“Uh… I just…”

“Wanted to escape from Cole,” he completed, and she nodded, biting down on her lower lip again. Axel stood up, towering over her like he used to, and she avoided his gaze, looking down.

He lifted her chin, causing her to look into his eyes. The proximity was killing her, and she could feel her legs getting weak. Just this little touch from him and her body was already responding. What if he…

‘Shut the fuck up, Amber!’ she mentally scolded herself.

Her breath quickened, and she could swear she was hearing the rapid thump of her heart right now especially when he leaned in, his eyes still locked on hers.

“That was a very naughty and petty thing to do, you know that?” he whispered, his hot breath fanning her face, sending tingly shivers down her spine.

Amber gulped as she tried to maintain her cool.

“How do you want to get punished for being so petty, little kitten?” he asked, his voice laced with mischief.

‘Oh I don’t know…maybe we could start with…you know…you pushing me onto this damn bed, pinning my hands above my head, fucking and spanking me for being a bad girl while whispering dirty things into my ears.’

She sneered at her own thoughts.

That wasn’t gonna happen.

Axel pulled away when she didn’t say anything and smiled at her. “Do the dishes with me. That’s your punishment. Expecting you in five.” he patted her forehead and walked out of the room.

Amber released a breath and began fanning herself. “That was hot,” she muttered to herself.

She exhaled again and took a seat on the bed. Her mind drifted to the dirty thoughts she had a few minutes ago, and she covered her face with her palms, clearly embarrassed with herself.

She screamed into her pillow.

Axel was driving her crazy!