Block
I can't believe the gorgeous female who is still oblivious to my charm and has a mouth like a dump truck is now my neighbour, all I can think about is getting her in my bed, on the kitchen worktop, in the shower you name a place I want her there and to top it all off I've got a party at mybhouse tonight the team, their dates/girlfriends/wives will be there as well as management and pretty much anyone else they all invite.
By nine in the evening my house is rammed full of team mates, management all their partners and at least thirty people I don't know, although its a large house it feels small with all these people, I head outside beer in hand when I see three women and two men in the distance most likely in Dees land, maybe I should of invited her. Stalking closer I realise it's Kyle,Paige, Sarah, Ryan and Dee
"Block! Get your ass over here and do some damn ass kissing to Dee so she joins us or your benched for the next away game!" Coach snaps, ah f**k. It looks like Dee is protesting again coach but I know what he's like and there's nothing I want to do more than some ass kissing to Dee but in a completely different way to what he's thinking.
Scanning them I notice Dee properly she's dressed in a strapless black sequin dress which barely covers her ass and some black stilettos, her blonde hair is in loose curls and she's wearing heavy make up. My guess is she was invited to a party but didn't know it was my party, but I can't go back into mine without her. Walking closer Sarah leans in and whispers something to Dee before ordering the rest of them to follow her which they do leaving me with the only woman who I want but she doesn't seem to get it.
I wait for the others to be out of earshot before I move closer to her there's only a small gap between us and if I'm being honest the smell of her fruity perfume and the sight of her is making a tent in my suit pants.
"Look I'm sorry if I've come across as a jackass but that's just me and I'm not just saying this because of coach." My voice holds sincerity and Dee gives me a small smile before leaning closer making me want to reach out and pull her to me.
"You can't help being a jackass, but I forgive you" she grins straightening her stance, Dees statement makes me laugh.
"Come in, even if its just for one drink, I promise that I will be on my best behaviour in there." Dee looks speechless but nods and I hold my arm out for her which she takes and the contact has blood thumping in my ears, we stroll towards my house
"You look too f*****g hot in that dress by the way" I laugh as she nudges my side
"You said you would be on your best behaviour" she laughs
"I said I would be on my best behaviour in there actually, meaning I can say what I want out here." I look at her and realise she's smiling
"Ok Block, fair play, and thank you it was either this or my bikini so I went for the safe option." She smirks knowing full well what she's doing to me as we reach the door I stop
"You are f*****g killing me Dee, I'm not gonna lie I want you so f*****g bad. There now that's been said shall we?" I proceed up the steps but she tugs on my arm stopping me
"I'm glad you finally admitted it." She smirks and her confession almost winded me but I smile and proceed into the house where I'm met with cheers and whistles, Ryan and Sarah immediately make a charge for me and Dee making me nervous, ah f**k, what now?
"Everything good?" Coach asks Dee who smiles
"Yes, all good."
"Good. Now Sarah needs to talk to you and I need to talk to Block." Sarah pulls Dee into a quite area and coach stands in front of me.
"What the f**k is going on between you two?"
"She didn't get my banter but it's all good we are friends now" I smirk at coach who eyes me suspiciously
"Lets grab a beer" Coach smirks and walks to the kitchen
"You got champagne?" Coach asks and I look at coach like he's grown another head
"In the cooler, thought you were a beer man?" I laugh
"I am, but there's something to celebrate" Coach doesn't elaborate instead he walks to the cooler and grabs a bottle of champagne. A loud squeal makes my line of vision turn to Dee who is hugging Sarah tightly. Coach doesn't say anything but Dee and Sarah walk towards us while Sarah shouts to Paige and Kyle to join us.
"You get the champagne?" Sarah asks her husband who nods placing glasses on the worktop, coach whistles loudly making is all jump
"Ladies and Gents thank you all for being here, I have a very quick announcement to make, The Red Socks are absolutely delighted to welcome our new Travel manager to the team Miss Dee Hayes, congratulations love and welcome to the team" The guests cheer loudly, I almost drop my glass of champagne and I look at Dee who smirks. Ok what the actually f**k!
Dee
I can't believe I got the job, and the look on Blocks face is hilarious. I am pulled into hugs by every team member and their partners but Block isn't going to be left out of this. I watch in slow motion as Block pushes his way to where I stand, I told Sarah that we are friends so I know I've got to play nice.
"Congratulations buttercup." Block throws his killer smile at me and legs become become weak, Block steps closer and pulls me in for a hug the contact has me almost breathless as my blood pounds with need
"Thanks." I reply still in Blocks arms
"Looks like we will be seeing a lot more of each other" although I can't see it I can feel him grin and I pull back.
"Alright playboy, that's enough" I laugh trying to step out of his embrace only to be pulled back in by his stupidly strong arms.
"Is it enough though?" Block whispers to close to my ear sending a shiver through me, I lean back looking into those eyes, those damn eyes and smirk, leaning into his ear I whisper.
"For now." I pull back and smile getting out of his embrace and I saunter over to Paige and Kyle who have been staring at us, I greet them with a smug smile.
"What the hell did you just say to him? I've never seen him look shocked?" Kyle laughs nodding towards Block, Paige and I both look and the shocked look on Blocks face makes me laugh.
"Nothing." I smirk and Paige gives me a raised eyebrow she knows her best friend too well, I watch as Block heads into the kitchen and takes two shots of tequila which makes me laugh again but I've not got the time to continue my torture as I'm pulled into the crowd of team mates and their significant others until Flash the teams left defender pulls me in close to him and starts whispering into my aear, to anyone else it would look like they we flirting
"I see our main man has it bad for you" Flash laughs in my ear and I throw my head back and laugh loudly
"All he wants is another notch on his bedpost." I whisper back
"No, you've got that wrong, I've never seen him so affected by a woman" he winks and I laugh again. "If you want to see how much affect you have on him, let's try this" Flash takes my hand and leads me out of the lounge, into the foyer and out of the house.
When we sit on the porch Flash let's out a laugh
"I guarantee you Block will be out within two minutes" yeah right, why the hell would he be bothered just as I'm about to reply the door flys open
"Told ya, go with what I say" Flash whispers.
Block jumps down to the bottom step staring up at us but mostly glaring at Flash like he's going to kill him.
"Alright Block, what's up?" Flash smirks
"What you two doing out here?" Block almost snarls i have to bite my lip to stop myself from laughing.
"Dee wasn't feeling right so told her I would take her out for some fresh air." Something in Blocks expression changes
"Cheers man, but you go enjoy the party. I've got her." Block stares as Flash stands
"Thanks for everything Flash" I smile at him and he stands to leave
"You are very welcome, my love. If you need anything you know where to find me." Flash winks and walks inside.
Block
I was ready to knock Flash out, I really thought he was trying to make a move on Dee and I still think if I didn't turn up he would of.
"You okay? Do you want some water?" She smiles at my question
"No I'm good thanks, you can go back in I see the surgically enhanced Red head staring at you" she giggles, I mean any other time I would of took the red head to bed and f****d her and kicked her out after and she wouldn't complain.
"Don't go there, there's only one woman I want in my bed and she's definitely not surgically enhanced and she's blonde." I smirk back at her .
"Oh she must be your blow up doll then cos I didn't see anyone like that in your house." She raises an eyebrow making me laugh, I mive and sit on the top step of the patio next to her.
"Why would I need a blow up doll? Plus those things give me the creeps." Dee laughs.
"True you've probably got a huge black book of women ready to sleep with you." She stares off into the distance and I can't help it so I grab her hand.
"You read to much s**t the media posts about me to think that." Her body turns to face me and it makes me nervous.
"So tell me then, are you really a play boy like they portray you to be?" She asks seriously, and I don't know what it is about her but she makes me want to be honest.
"You really want me to be honest?" She nods in response "Ok, so what you see in the media is not who I am, the company always want me to be seen in public with a female, and honestly I don't want the women I take out to think we have something serious hence me always being pictured with different women but I can be honest and say 95% of those women I don't sleep with." Why the f**k have I just told her all this? The look on her face makes me understand why I told her, she is looking at me completely different and not with disgust like she did previously, I notice she's not pulled her hand from mine.
"So it's all for public image then?" I nod in response "I get it now, and I'm sorry for thinking that of you." Her response shocks the s**t out of me.
"Really?"
"Yes, I used to be a cruise travel manager mostly for single cruises and I had to portray the single and young lifestyle, but I also have an Event Planning company which involves me having to portray the professional lifestyle" Holy s**t!
"You have a company? Is it still up and running?" It's the only thing I can think to ask.
"Yes and yes, it's based in Michigan but I managed to make sure it was fully staffed and being looked after by the right person, I will be opening up myself to take bookings from here once I get settled and get my rota from HQ, Sarah knows all of this and she said we can easily work around it."
"That's amazing. I may be able to help with some clients mainly my sister who always hosts charity events but she doesn't get on with the event planner." I laugh recalling the conversation between Katie and I.
"That would be awesome, Thank you Block. Oh and while we are having a decent conversation I'm planning on contacting some people about having a swimming pool and hot tub built, would you happen to know anyone who could help?" Her smile knocks my confidence but I quickly dismiss it.
"All of our conversations have been decent" I laugh watching her eyebrow raise "but yeah my brother-in-law and his crew would be able to do it for you, and they would give you a discount. He's coming with my sister for brunch tomorrowso why don'tI ask him to come have a look?"
"Oh my god, thank you Block. That would be amazing." She pulls me into a quick hug and I need to break this f*****g tension.
"So buttercup, you coming back inside?" I laugh and she pushes me, I stand and offer her my hand to help her up.
"Let's go then." She smirks.
"You may have to be my bodyguard against the she-devil" I laugh at her confused expression "the red headed surgically enhanced one." We both laugh and make our way inside getting quote a few looks from my team, but ignoring them I take her hand and lead her into the kitchen.
Dee
It was really good to talk to Block properly, I sit on the stool at the breakfast bar as he pours me a glass of red wine and opens a beer for himself before sitting close to me.
"So buttercup, why did you pick that house to buy?" He smirks
"Really we are back to buttercup again?" I laugh.
"Well it's either buttercup or baby. Your choice" he laughs and I roll my eyes at him earning myself that smile that damn smile.
"I was staying at a hotel until my realtor found me a farm house, I was about to give up hope after eight weeks of searching but she pulled that one of that bag and as soon as I seen it I made an excessive offer." I shrug and he nods, we fall into silence until the she-devil walks over wrapping her arms around Blocks waist and his eyes plead with me to help, I smirk at him and hop off of the stool about to walk away when I turn and grab his hand
"Sorry hon, but this one's taken, if you hit up the bar in town with the red lighting they will serve you up someone more to your needs." I smirk at her and pull him with me into the lounge but not before I see her giving me a death glare and Block chuckles from behind me.
"Damn that was f*****g awesome, thank you." He smiles and places a kiss on my cheek but when he pulls back his eyes widen and I turn to see the she-devil charging towards us.
"You b***h!" She snarls and I laugh
"Oh dear, has someone just figured out what I meant?" I smirk, she lunges towards me and I side step her and grab her pinning her hands behind her back and pushing her to the door.
Once I push her out the door and down the steps, I realise everyone is watching, f**k! Pushing her forward slightly I let go of her
"Don't you have any manners? You can't show up to a party and try to assault someone, now get off the property before I have you arrested for trespassing!" I shout.
She yells some obscenities and walks off, turning around everyone is watching me and suddenly they errupt into cheers and applause.
"That's my f*****g girl!" Sarah and Paige shout in unison making everyone laugh, Sarah and Paige charge down the steps pulling me into hugs, over their shoulders I see Block saying something to coach and Kyle which earns him pats on the back and he makes his way towards us.
"Sorry ladies, can I steal her for a few minutes?" They both look between Block and I and I nod to them they scurry up the steps and shove everyone back inside closing the door.
"I'm sorry about that Block." I apologise realising I probably shouldn't of reacted like that but he smiles.
"Hey" he pins my chin between his thumb and finger and lifts my head to look up at him "Don't apologise, that was f*****g awesome, even coach and Gary were impressed, coach said something about hiring you as security instead." He laughs gently.
"I still shouldn't of acted like that especially in front of management."
"Don't do that, they watched as she charged for you so it's not like you did it for no reason."
"I know, I'm going to go though as I have to be up early, but thank you for tonight." I whisper he still holds my chin his blue eyes still bore into my eyes.
"I'll walk you across." He smiles.
"What a gentleman" I laugh
"Hey, you'll ruin my name if you call me that" we both laugh as we walk across the drive and onto my land.
Reaching my porch I turn to look at Block who looks like he's trying to battle the same war as I am.
"I mean it thank you for tonight, and you are a good guy."
"I should be thanking you for getting me away from that party." We both laugh.
"Get back to your guests, and I'll see you soon." I smile at him
"If it's ok I'll pop across with Adam tomorrow while he takes a look and gives you a quote" I nod, internally my stomach is doing somersaults.
"I'll see you tomorrow then buttercup" he leans in giving me a kiss on the cheek before he leaves. s**t, what a f*****g night!