Her Dangerous Behavior

Chapter 3- Shadow Box

Kat's P.o.v

I decide it's best I stay away from the windows foe the rest of the day, but I feel as if someone is watching me still and I can feel my body tense at the thought.I notice the time and decide I should start on dinner, I'll make something special and pull out all the stops. I'll make his favorite and I'll even make dessert and pour the good wine that should get him in the mood. I'll wear something sexy and seduce him, just then my mind is flooded with images of the stranger next door. I have to stop this.... what am I doing, I don't know him and I'm married. I begin chopping some mushrooms and I have the chicken in the oven when I hear a knock on the door.

Wondering who can that be,I wipe my hands with a dish towel I rush to the door I don't need to let anything burn. Briskly I open the door to find a pair of icy blue eyes meeting mine...."Hello again neighbor.."I feel the blood rush quickly to my face.."I'm sorry to bother you I wanted to ask if I could borrow..I'm sorry is something burning?." I'm instantly hit with panic and race to the kitchen..."Sh*t, sh*t sh*t..." I grab the frying pan off the stove and instantly drop it when I register how truly hot the handle is.I let out a scream and a stream of profanities. Holding my hand close to my chest I look up and see David making his way to me.

..."Are you okay?Here let me have a look."I give him a look of hesitation and he gently takes my hand and examines the burn.."Do you have any burn cream or butter?." I can stop biting down on my lip to keep from screaming ..."In the bathroom down the hall, under the sink there's a first aid kit.." He gives me a reassuring look and sits me down on the stool and lean against the island top.Wait... what if he's like a crazy muderer on the run from the law? And I just let him into my house, and I'm alone...I'm gonna end up on the 6 O'clock news.. Just then I see him turn the corner with the kit in hand and some cotton balls.

.."Here let me see.." He examines my hand some more and opens the first aid kit.."This might hurt a little but I promise to be as gentle as possible.." He takes my small hand in his and holds it up and slowly begins to care for my burn. At first it feels like it's still burning and I wince in pain.I take a giant sip on wine to numb the pain.As I look up from my glass I can see his smirk but he is focused so intently on my hand. Before he wraps my hand in gauze he holds my hand at eye level and slowly blows on my hand and I shiver at the sensation.

"Thank you for helping me... Really it's like me to be this stupid.."He looks at me and his eyes soften at my words.."You said you wanted to borro.."But before I can finish he interrupts me .."Yes before you became a burn victim, I wanted to ask if I could borrow maybe a plate and some silverware? All my boxes haven't arrived from Portland yet. I was about to order some food but then I realized I don't have any dishes.."

I look down at my well bandaged hand and smile..."Yeah, sure of course..."But befor I can get up he tells me to sit down and that he can get it himself..."I don't wanna add to your injuries, are they in this cabinet?" He reaches towards the cabinet above the sink and I nod. I watch as he reaches up and pulls out the green ombre plate and a bowl. He looks in the cabinet next to it and pulls out my mug with the sleeping sloth painted on it. I see him study it and let out a small chuckle.When I see he's lost I decide to get up and make way to the draw beside him and pull out some silverware. As I stand behind him I'm engulfed with a scent of mint and evergreen. I realize how close I am and slowly back away, he turns and meets my gaze. I slowly hand him the silverware and feel almost uncomfortable."I like your mug... It's .. interesting ."

I smile but tell him to be careful, its my favorite...."Are you hungry, I have some leftovers if you want or I could bring over some chicken later..It's the least I can do for the triage.." He looks at me and considers the offer..."Sure as long as you promise not to injure yourself on the way over".

I let out a small embarrassed laugh, then I notice the time and realize Michael will be home soon. I won't be able to explain a 6'3 muscular man standing in my kitchen. "Umm I have a few more things to do, I can drop off the food in like an hour or 2, is that ok?" He nods and makes his way to the door, "Again it was interesting as always Katrina, I'll see you soon" I walk him to the door and watch him make his way toward his house, he waves to me before going inside .I close the door behind me and rush to get everything ready. I sit patiently at the table waiting for Michael, 30 minutes go by and he's still not home maybe he's stucknat the office or in traffic. I decide to quickly drop some food off next door.I put plenty of chicken and some salad, and put some extra stuff I had in the fridge. I also put some devil's food cake in a container.

I quickly walk across the lawn, I walk up the stairs and I can feel wave of nervousness hit me. I hesitate knocking but before I can the door opens and I don't know what to do. He answers the door in nothing but a towel, dear god don't look down don't look down...."Katrina, you're early, come inside, here let me help you."But I see his hands are preoccupied and blush, don't look down Kat..."No that's ok, just show me where to put it.The food I mean." He points to a large oak table and I put everything down and slowly unpack it..."You know I'm just one person right.."He says while laughing and I feel a little stupid.

.."I didn't know if you were alone, or if you had anything stocked in your fridge.." He looks at all the food and smiles..."Nope just me, all alone but thank you, maybe I should play doctor more often.. I'd never have to go food shopping again.." I laugh and he looks me up and down and I feel odd..."I'm sorry were you going out?.."He motions towards my outfit And I shake my head and tell him I'm just having a nice dinner and I should probably head home ..."Well Katrina thank you again for the food.." He tucks a strand of my heai behind my ear..."By the way I like this dress but I think I prefer the outfit you had on in the window.."I blush and make my way to the door and I feel like close behind me.."Thank you again for hel.."But before I could finish my sentence he turns me around and presses me against the wall and kisses me, hard and full of hunger. His hands are all over my body,gripping each and every curveand I don't fight him.He begins to kiss my neck and I can feel how aroused he is. He hikes up my dress and I let out a series of moans, and I find my hands taking his towel off and letting it drop. I'm filled with lust and animal instinct. Then I'm hit with the gravity of what's happening and push away from him and bolt towards my house. Once I'm inside I lock the door and lean against the doorand try to control my breathing. What did I just do, how could I do this.....