Leigh stiffened at the mischievous glint she caught in Rocky’s eyes when they met hers. Then, she watched in horror when he started walking in her direction. Leigh felt like a mouse caught in a trap. She did not know whether to jump up from her seat and leave the cafeteria or stay and let Rocky approach her. She braced for the worse, mentally preparing herself for a word match with him, but to her dismay, it did not happen. When Rocky pushed himself to his full height and started walking, Leigh was sure that he would approach her. He was looking at her, but when the distance between them closed, she felt his eyes pass through her. She remained frozen in her seat, waiting for Rocky’s slowmo approach, expecting him to stop by her table with Adam Fowler. Then, to her consternation, he brushed past her when he reached her side and continued walking until he stopped at the center of the cafeteria where his usual table was located, ignoring her and the others who gawked at him
“How dare he?” Leigh was fuming mad.She was pacing the length of their room while Sam watched her rant. “What right does he have to ask me about Adam Fowler when I never asked him, not even once about Regina Clark?” Her hands balled into fists. “That arrogant, conceited j*rk! He was so full of himself! What does he think? That he could get away romancing other girls while I remain chaste all through our engagement?” She was babbling. The rage in her eyes makes her look fiery and fierce. “Ahem!” Sam cut in. “Let me get this straight. I thought you are no longer engaged with each other?” Leigh stopped abruptly from her pacing and threw Sam a piercing glare. She remembered that time she shared with Sam the good news that her mom and Rocky’s mom agreed to cancel her engagement with Rocky. Technically it means she is no longer Rocky’s secret fiancee. She straightened herself up to meet Sam’s curious look, “Uhm, I was referring to the time before we canceled.” She said in a
Despite the heads up from Sam, Leigh pretended not to see Rocky Bolton. She had all the intention to brush past him and ignore him. But Rocky would have none of that. He grabbed her hand and dragged her away. It was so swift, no one had the time to react, even Sam. They all eyed Leigh struggling under Rocky’s tight grip. “Let go!” Leigh snarled. She grabbed Rocky’s hand - the one holding hers in a tight grip to pull it off - to no avail. Rocky was angry. They arrived at an abandoned classroom. Rocky pushed her inside. Leigh struggled but was no match for Rocky’s superior strength. When Rocky let go, Leigh stepped back, suddenly afraid at the menace she saw in his gaze. He looked angry and dangerous. “Why was our engagement canceled? Was it you who told them?” He lashed out. It was a sore sight. Rocky very rarely displays anger. Most of the time, he smirks before causing trouble for her. But this time, it was different. He was so angry and struggling to control it
Don’t be fooled, Leigh.She repeated these words in her head like a mantra.Don’t think that just because he brought you lunch, Rocky Bolton has changed, she added to discourage herself.She knocked her head with her knuckle. She is going crazy just because of one act of kindness which she highly doubts is sincere. The Rocky she knew never did anything without a purpose. She reminded herself about his angry outburst earlier that morning and how he said that he was going to make her life miserable. That’s the real Rocky Bolton she knew.An involuntary shiver ran down her spine. It was not an exciting thrill, but a warning sign. She could feel it. Rocky was not kidding. Rocky could very easily make her life miserable if he wanted to. Right now, her life is slowly getting chaotic. She tried to keep to herself, maintain a low profile and get as far away
She rose quickly from her seat, scanning the area for another vacant table.Rocky must have anticipated what she was about to do, and issued an order using his most calm voice. The one he used to control her.“Stay!” He commanded.Against her will, she dropped to her seat like a trained puppy. She followed his command. She could not help it. When you have been following Rocky’s orders for years, it has become a habit, and breaking a habit is tough. You need to condition yourself over and over again.It must start with a conscious decision to disobey. And disobedience takes a lot of courage. The courage which she does not possess at the moment.
In the end, Leigh ditched the meeting with Rocky.The reason? She was so dizzy from lack of sleep.“Just stay here, and I will tell your professors that you were sick. I will also tell Angelino that you couldn't come to work today.” Sam advised.Leigh, too fuzzy in the head, nodded. She was holding the blanket under her chin while she watched Sam leave their room, locking it from the inside.The minute Sam walked out the door, Leigh got up. She wanted to go back to sleep, but ditching Rocky bothered her. Half expecting him to retaliate, she purposely left her phone dead to shut him off.Without thinking, she searched the bed for her phone. When she had it in her hands, she debated whether to open it or not.Her head turned sideways and that was when she noticed a silver thing atop Sam’s well-made bed and shook her head.In her haste, Sam has left her key.
Leigh could feel her body softening at the touch of Rocky’s mouth. She could feel herself melting.Then, Rocky played with her lips and her guards were down. The defenses she erected and surrounded herself with in almost a year without him crumpled one by one.He coaxed her lips and as usual, she felt her body respond. Her gut tightened at the pressure inside her. She opened her mouth to give his tongue access to her mouth and her tongue. Now, their tongues were caught in a duel.Leigh felt her body tense. She could feel the heat spreading through her face and neck.She wrapped her hands around Rocky’s neck pulling his head closer for a more intimat
“Sam is that you?” Leigh woke up when her bed sagged on a weight.She reached for her night lamp when someone grabbed her and pinned her back on the bed.At first impulse, she panicked.Who would dare slip into their room unannounced?When she tried to slip out of bed, the intruder trapped her, anticipating her intent, frightening her. Leigh was about to scream when she felt lips brushing her ears, hot breath fanning the exposed skin. “Relax, Tiny. It’s just me.” Leigh stopped struggling because even with that slurry voice, she could recognize Rocky Bolton anytime.She jumped out of bed to turn on the light switch, illuminating the room.Awww!” Rocky complained.He was kneeling in the middle of the bed, hands covering his eyes.Squinting, Leigh walked back to her bed and pulled Rocky’s hands