Us

Chapter five

The next morning, I met Bryce’s sister and thanked her for treating the raw patch that was still very visible and very raw. She was so pretty with light brown hair like her brother and green eyes that twinkled every time she smiled. I felt like I was the only ugly one in the house, but Adrian’s words from last night kept repeating themselves in my head and that kept my spirit up for the day. When I woke up this morning Adrian was no-where in sight and when I went downstairs, Bryce said he had gone out to do a few things. It was at breakfast when I had met Lily, Bryce’s sister and we clicked instantly and bonded over our love for berries. I hadn’t had a friend before and it felt so good to talk to another female about things that we shared in common such as our love for body scrubs. We sat practically whole day talking in our pyjamas and sipping hot chocolate due to the ridiculously rainy weather outside.

“Where do you study?” I asked her, we were sitting in the lounge with our feet underneath us in front of a heater. Her hair was in a messy ponytail and she leaned to pour herself another mug of the chocolate goodness from a jug and sighed, sitting back into the comfy sofas. “I do online courses, because we move around so much I’ve never been able to stay in one place long enough to study at a school.” I nodded, envied the fact that she could lounge around and do her schoolwork in pyjamas. When it started getting dark outside, the aromas of food wafted into the lounge and I felt my stomach growl. “Do you want to get some food?” Lily said with a little laugh and I nodded enthusiastically. Once we got our plates of pasta, we sat across each other at the island and watched as the other men in the house collected plates of food from the chef whose name I remembered at Nathan. He came and gave a kiss on Lily’s forehead and Lily giggled softly. I Looked down at my plate, suddenly no longer hungry and got down from the stool and put my plate in the microwave in case I felt the need to eat later. I padded to the stairs and heard the door crashing open as I saw Adrian marching towards me, a dark look over his handsome face.

I almost shied away but he stopped behind me, his figure was soaking wet. I looked up at him and droplets of water fell on to my face. “Walk.” He growled and I obeyed, everyone in the house was looking at us as we walked up the stairs and he opened the door, switching on the light of his room for the first time. He had a bookshelf, a chair and a bed in his room. He put his soaking jacket in a basket and walked into his private bathroom before slamming his door shut. I went to sit on the bay window and watched the rain pouring outside; I heard the sound of running water thinking that he was taking a shower after being in the cold rain. A few minutes later the water stopped and I held my breath as the door slowly opened and Adrian walked out with a black towel hanging low on those very tan hips. I licked my lips and watched him walk to the door and close it. The sound of the lock clicking into place broke my trance and I looked at his eyes that were looking back at me. “Uh, I can look away if it will make you feel more comfortable.” I said and looked back out the window. “Yeah, thanks.” I heard him mumble followed by shuffling. He came to close the curtains and I turned to look at him. “Do you want to shower?” He asked and climbed onto his humungous bed, an arm under his head and scrolling through the movies on his TV that took up a large portion of his wall.

I nodded, “Sure.” The tension in the room was thick and I could almost choke on it, by the way his jaw twitched, I knew he could feel it too. He refused to look at my eyes and I covered my arms with my small hands, I felt like an outcast in this house. I got into his gorgeous bathroom and turned the hot water on and sighed when the hot droplets touched my skin. The shower was misting up but I wiped some off the glass walls of the shower and caught his eyes watching me in the mirror. He instantly looked away and I bit my lip, heat rising to my cheeks. I hadn’t closed the door properly, s**t. I hoped he was decent enough to look away and turned my back to the mirror to wash my hair. I ran the scrub over my skin and I let the aromatherapy calm my bundled nerves from the last few days. I decided it was time to go home in the morning, letting the giddy sensations of being here last just a little bit longer. I climbed out, making sure I didn’t meet his eyes in the mirror in case he was looking and wrapped a big towel around my body. I found the light was out when I walked into the room and got my tog bag in the darkness. I could feel his eyes looking at me and I bit my lip, picked up the cute little night dress and looked over my shoulder to his figure. “Could you turn around?” I asked softly and he made a ‘Humph’ sound and turned to face the other side. I dropped the towel and slipped the thin material over my head as quickly as I could, not wanting to have a repeat of him catching me naked.

I turned off the bathroom light, assuming he liked the dark better based on the night before. I crawled into the sofa he had and closed my eyes. “What are you doing?” I heard him ask and I looked at him. “I thought it would be better if I slept here.” I said and watched him get out of bed, only in his boxers and stalk to me on the couch. He placed his hands on the arms of the chair, caging me in. “And why would you think that?” he asked softly and I bit my lip as his face seemed to be getting closer to mine. “Because of this.” I said with a squeaky voice. “Because of what?” His voice was deep and sounded like honey against my ear. “You make me feel these things and you said you didn’t want to get close to me so I feel it would be better if I didn’t sleep so close to you.” I said, my throat was dry and it came out all rushed. “Get on the bed.” He said deeply and I frowned. “But I-.” The look that crossed over his face shut me up. “Get. On. The. f*****g. Bed.” He said and I stood up slowly, my breasts grazed his bare chest and I quickly got onto the bed. I blushed deeply, he could see most of my legs from the short dress and the deep front did not do any better at concealing my light skin.

He mumbled something under his breath and lay on the sofa. I swallowed, daring not to mention anything that would rile him up and slipped under the covers. I had never gotten so close to being with a man, let alone in his bed. His deep scent enveloped me in heaven as I drew it in every time I took a breath. I sighed softly into his pillow, hoping he hadn’t heard my sounds of longing. My brain felt like mush as I waited to be drifted off into a dreamy sleep and thought about how I could just lay in front of him; beg him to use me for his own pleasure. I cringed, what this man was doing to me that made me want to do all those forbidden things. I had wanted some spice in my life, but this spice was unreachable and knowing that made me crave it and fear it even more. I remembered the way his hands had touched me so teasingly, making me want more than he was willing to offer. If s*x got better than that, then I have no clue why I hadn’t done it sooner but guys never were interested in me for just s*x any more than they wanted to date me. I bit my lip now, knowing the thoughts of him were going to keep me awake, especially since that sizzling feeling between my thighs returned. I groaned softly, tossing and turning.

“What’s the matter?” He asked in a gruff voice and I swallowed, my heartbeat picking up speed again. “Can’t sleep, got too many things on my mind.” I replied and heard him roll on the sofa to look at me. “What is on your mind?” Did I want to tell him? Did I want to spill my fantasies out to the man I was thinking of doing it with? “Uh…I was thinking of you and last night.” I said softly, chewing harder on my lip, nervous about what he would say in case he thought I was pathetic. I did want to tell him because I wanted him badly, for the first time in my life I was aroused and I knew I needed something to cure the ache. “Well stop thinking about it; I am not worth your sleep.” I shut up then and rolled to face away from him as I heard him do the same. It hurt my heart a little because I thought he’d take the hint at least and know what to do to help because I was so oblivious to these things. I closed my eyes and waited what felt like hours before falling asleep.

The next morning I slipped the coat on with my sneakers and slipped out of the house before the morning rush. Once I got back to my own house and my own bed, I went to snuggle some more into my bedding. I got up earlier than normal to walk to my first lecture and was lucky when I found the house of theirs dead quiet. I relieved to find Henry and his friends no-where in sight before or after my first class and made my way to the little café I always sat by after Journalism. As I turned a corner, a hand circled my upper arm tightly and pulled my behind the building. I spun around and my back hit the wall with Adrian looking into my eyes with fury written on his face. “Hi?” I said sheepishly and he let out a laugh, one that did not sit well with me. “You leave early hours of the morning, when you were nearly r***d two days ago and all you have got to say to me is ‘Hi’?” I flinched at his words and he saw this, letting my arm go to pinch the bridge of his nose. “Okay, that was uncalled for. But still, why did you just leave?” He asked and I adjusted my bags. “I didn’t think you cared.” I said and gave him a challenging look. He accepted and gave me his own look. “I don’t. I just don’t think it is right for you to be out and around so soon.” He bit out and I scoffed, crossing my arms like a five year old.

“I am quite capable of looking after myself in public.” I snapped and he rose a brow with an ‘I don’t believe you look’ on his face. “That’s cute. Now you’re coming with me. There’s a reason why I said to stay with us for a while.” He wrapped his hand around my wrist and tugged me to his car in the parking lot. “I don’t have to do anything and you can’t make me.” I shot him as he began unlocking the cherry red door. He turned to me and pushed me against the side of the car and planted his hands firmly on my hips, bringing his mouth very close to mine. “Say that again.” He whispered and I felt myself whimper against him. He pulled away with a smug look on his face and I pouted. “That’s what I thought.” I heard him say and I got into the car, making sure to bang his door. Once he was in and turning the key, I crossed my arms like a five year old and looked longingly out of the window before I realised I had more classes later on in the day. “Hey! I have to attend the rest of my classes.” I told him and he narrowed his eyes before leaning an arm on the open window. “Can you relax for one minute and just chill? I am going to take you somewhere and if you don’t like it,” he shrugged. “Then suit yourself and I will bring you back.” I looked at him and he held no traces of bull crap in his voice and I just nodded before hearing my stomach growl loudly.

My cheeks blushed in utter embarrassment and I caught his mouth pulling in a smile and I poked him in that muscular arm of his. “Oh, so you think it is funny when I’m hungry?” I glared and he let out a soft laugh before nodding and saying ‘Definitely’. I felt like acting like a baby and throwing a tantrum at how he was teasing me. I kept whatever built up anger was stirring inside of me for later because my anger fed off my growling stomach, making the noise louder. I sat back quietly and turned myself away from him, trying not to notice the heavy tension in the car. We drove for what felt like hours before he brought the car to a stop in front of a river just outside of town. I could hear the crashing of water and the air smelt crisp. I opened the door and got out, leaving my cardigan in car. My arms were left bare in the spaghetti top and I felt my hair tickle my waist where the top began to rise. I pulled the shirt down, covering my denim covered butt and walked to where Adrian stood. His arms where at his sides and I could see the muscles flex slightly under his tanned skin as he breathed in the air with his eyes closed. I took a minute to watch his facial features relax and his mouth started curving at the sides as a smile formed on his lips. I did not like the look on his face now, especially when he looked to me with a devilish smile playing on those lips of his.

“Adrian…” I warned and he let out a laugh. He shook his head and nodded to the view in front of us. “It’s a beauty.” He said behind me and I jumped, not realising that he’d moved. I looked at where the river next to us fell down a small drop into another beautiful pool of crystal blue water and disappeared into a cave a little further away from us. I heard shuffling behind me and turned around to Adrian as he pulled off his shirt in one quick movement. I blushed deeply and looked away quickly but not quick enough to see him begin to pull off his jeans. “What are you doing?” I asked as he came to stand beside me on the ledge. “What does it look like I’m doing? I am going for a swim.” He said and looked down at my shoes. “What are those still doing on?” He asked and I looked into those mischievous dark eyes. I took a cautious step back. “You don’t think I am actually going to swim with you, there.” I said and he took a step forward. I had to get as far away from him as possible, or I was going to make a very stupid mistake. I turned to run when he grabbed me, I half yelled, half giggled as he lifted me over his shoulder to slip off my shoes and socks.

“Wait, let me take my pants off so I don’t get those wet as well.” I said breathless and he put me down. “Taking your pants off for me already?” He said cockily as I slipped the fabric down my hips and thighs, rolling my eyes. If I ran fast enough, I could make it to the car and lock him out. I thought to myself and made a run for it. I laughed loudly as he chased me around his beautiful car. His laugh was loud and masculine, making my body quiver at how it must feel to lay on his chest as he laughed like that. Catching me off guard, he grabbed me by the hips and walked me to the ledge bridal style. His eyes bore into mine and he brought his face closer to mine and I neared mine to his. I thought he was going to kiss me but his breath gently blew over the shell of my ear before I felt a smile forming on his lips. “Got you.” He whispered and I felt the solid arms holding me suddenly disappear as he tossed me into the water below. Everything flew past me in a blur before my body crashed into the cool water. I was deep under the surface and opened my eyes at the beautiful world underneath and quickly got my limbs to work. I sucked in a deep breath when my head surfaced and looked up at Adrian standing with a wide grin on his face. “You’re going to pay for that asshole!” I yelled and he jumped down, water splashing everywhere as hit giant frame hit the water. His head popped above the surface, right in front of mine and I could see his smile reach his eyes in a naughty way that had my insides churning.

I forced a frown on my face and splashed him with water to put distance between us. “I could of hit my head!” I said and he plashed some water back at me, a few feet away from me now. “I’ve swam here plenty of times, I knew what I was doing.” He said and I felt like rolling my eyes but decided not to give this man anymore satisfaction. He nodded his head to the cave a short distance ahead and I shook my head. “There is no way in hell I am going in there.” I said and he shrugged, “Suit yourself.” He said and disappeared under the water. It went quiet for a few minutes before something grabbed my legs and I shrieked, kicking and screaming at whatever was going to have me for lunch. Adrian poked his head out of the water and laughed. I narrowed my eyes at him and swore at him under my breath, causing him to laugh. I felt his hands lingering on my legs before one of his hands wrapped around mine. “Let me show you what’s inside the cave.” He said and I gave up. “Climb on my back. He said and I frowned. “Absolutely not.” I said and he turned to me with a look that told me that he didn’t give a s**t what I said. “Just do it.” He said and I did so, wrapping my legs around his wide hips and my arms around his torso, resting my head on his back that flexed as he swam us into the cave.