Human Mate

Chapter 4

“I am more than capable of handling myself.” I tell Liam. “Oh, I don’t doubt it.” He says as I continue to clean up for the night. “You hungry? I found a 24-hour diner that serves some good breakfast.” He says. “You want that date now?” I ask him. He shrugs and gives me an innocent smile. “All I want to do is soak in my tub and go to sleep.” I tell him. “Want company?” He asks. “I just met you, so no.” I say as I usher him to the door so I can lock up and leave. “We could talk.” He says. “While I am naked in a bathtub? No.” I say walking to my car. “I could be naked too. I am not shy.” He says as he slips his shirt over his head revealing his sculpted upper body. “Jesus, you sure you don’t need to go lift weights or something?” I ask unlocking my car. “Let me get your number.” He says. “If I give it to you. You can’t call until like 3 pm.” I tell him. “I will call you at 3 pm.” He says. I reach into my purse, and I can only find a sharpie. I write my name and number on his pec. “Don’t lose it.” I say. “I will have it tattooed on me.” He says. “Don’t do that.” I say shutting my car door. “No promises.” He smirks and part of me thinks he might actually go do it.

LIAM

She touched my chest. I really want to tattoo at least her name on me. But I won’t. At least not yet. I know where she is going, so time for me to go be a creeper again. I sit on the fire escape above her. The old people that live there never come out here. I listen to her talk to her friend while she is in the tub.

KAILEY

“I saw him again.” I tell my friend Amy. “Girl, I am coming over.” I get out of the tub and dress in pajamas. Amy is at the door. “So, tell me everything.” She says holding up a bottle of wine. “So, I was at work, and you know how drunk guys get. He comes over and basically shuts the guy up and takes his seat. He sat their all-night drinking water, while he kept asking about my number and a date. I couldn’t just give it to him.” I say. “Why the hell not? He is like s*x on legs.” She says. “You’re always horny.” I laugh. “Around him, I would be. I’d let him knock me up over and over again if it meant him f*****g me all the time.” She says. “Anyways, he helped me close up and walked me to my car and I mentioned taking a bath and he said he would get naked and took off his shirt and it was glorious. I’ve only seen bodies like that in movies.” I tell her and she starts to fan herself. “He asked about my number again. I only had a sharpie to I wrote it on his chest.” Amy gasps. “You did not!” I shake my head and we laugh. “He said he couldn’t promise not to tattoo it on him. He already had some tattoos.” I add. “That’s hot.” “I told him not to call until 3 pm, so I could sleep.” “Did you get his number?” “No.” I say as my phone beeps.

LIAM

I listen to their conversation for a while, and it has me smiling.

LIAM: This is Liam. I know you said not to call, but I wanted you to have my number.

LIAM: Oh, and I am a great bath partner.

I smile and I see that she read the message. I let her have her time with her friend and I head home. It was super early, and I needed some sleep. I set my alarm to get up to call her. I grab my phone to call her, and she answers. “Hi there.” I say. “You actually called.” She says. “Of course. Now when can I take you out on a date?” I ask her as I pace my room with a smile. “Hmm. I don’t know. I am not your average dinner and a movie girl.” She says. “No, what is your ideal date?” I ask. “Honestly, just relaxing on my couch.” She says. “Sounds perfect. What time should I come over?” I ask her. “Who said it had to be my couch? What about yours?” She asks. “That means I’d have to go buy one. As I stated, I am new in town and am currently staying with my family and I need a place of my own.” I tell her. “That’s an idea, how about you come with me to find a place?” I ask her. “Sure.” She says. “Okay then, text me your address.” I say. “Okay.” “See you soon.”

I change and go too walk out my door when I run right into my dad. “Son.” He says. “Not now, I am going on a date.” I tell him with a smile. “With the human?” “Yes.” “The council will be here in two weeks.” He says and I stop in my steps. “What for?” I ask. “If you’re not mated, they want you in the draft.” He says. “I’ll be mated.” I say and go out to my car and drive to her address. She is waiting outside, and I pull up in my truck. “Nice truck.” She says as I get out and run over to open the door. “Thanks. It’s nice to see you in the day light.” I tell her.

KAILEY

He is sweet to open my door. I guess chivalry isn’t dead. He looks like he is in pain as I watch him drive. “Are you okay?” I ask and he looks over at me. “Of course. I got you here.” He says. “You look in pain.” I say. “I do?” He asks. “Yeah. Everything okay?” I tr to get him to talk. “I am dying.” He says. “What!” I sort of shout. “Not like that. I am dying to hold your hand or kiss you.” He says and I am shocked. I stick my hand out and he takes it and kisses the back of my hand. He then lowers it to rest on my thigh.

We pull up outside of a realtor office. He gets out and I start to open the door. “With me, I open the doors.” He says. “Okay.” I say with a smile, and he takes my hand as we walk into the building. I see the sign and I could just die right here. He is meeting with my arch nemesis, Rebecca Lewis. He stops before we go into her office. “You good?” He asks. “We know each other, we don’t get a long.” I say. “We can leave.” He suggests. “No, you need a place.” I tell him.

LIAM

I can sense the uneasiness in her. We walk in and this woman definitely looks like a bully. “Oh, Kailey, you’re here.” Ms. Lewis says. “Mr. Valko, nice to see you in person. How do you know Kailey?” She asks me. “This is my girlfriend; she is helping me find a place so that we can live together.” I say and I feel Kailey squeeze my hand. “Oh, okay. I have some listings here.” She says sliding over some papers. I look at them and then look over at Kailey. “What do you think baby?” I ask her and she looks up at me. “Liam, I.” “You’re right, they are too small. Should we find somewhere closer to campus?” I ask her. “Whatever you like.” She says. I touch her chin with my finger, and she turns towards me more. “Baby, I want you to be happy. If these aren’t what you are looking for, I am sure Ms. Lewis can help us.” I say and her eyes are wide, her heartbeat is pounding, and I place a little peck on her lips. She seems shocked and I can smell her arousal.