“Tell me everything.” Casey says when she walks through my door. The moment she says the words, I break out in a smile. Last night was incredible; Michael really put thought and effort in our first date. I had such a good time; no one has ever done that for me.
“Oh, Casey. Las night was so much fun. We went to dinner at this amazing restaurant, the food was exquisite. And then he took me dancing. You know how much I love ballroom dancing; he booked a beginner class for us. He was surprised when I showed him my skills.” I say smiling and Casey looks at me with a look of bliss on her face.
“That sounds amazing! I’m so happy you had fun. Did you guys kiss?” she asks rubbing her hands together excitedly.
“No. we didn’t, there were so many moments we could have but I wasn’t brave enough to make a move. And I didn’t want to seem forward so I chickened out.” I say worried and she smiles at me sweet
“How was your day?” Samantha says looking at me. She’s sitting opposite me on my sofa I yawn tired, today was interesting. It certainly didn’t go the way I planned it.“Today was a long day” I say thinking about my run in with Melody a few hours ago. How she stormed out of the coffee shop. I imagined that conversation going so much differently than it did.“You’re tired.” She asks reaching her hand out to brush my leg softly.“You could say that.” I say really thinking about it. I’m not tired physically, I’m just feeling beat. I feel like I’m losing Melody and I hate it. I want her all to myself and the addition of this new dude is fucking up my flow.I want him gone. His being around is making her more and more resistant to my advances. She was always against us hooking up but she wasn’t blatantly rejecting me. She’s different now.I know this is not fa
“Hi” Samantha whispers when she finds me in the romance novel section of the library. I look at her instantly annoyed, what does she want? I’m not in the mood to deal with anyone that is associated with Knox. I’m so mad at him that I’m hating on anyone or anything that reminds me of him.I pick up a book with a beautiful cover and read the title trying to ignore her.The prince’s willing slave.That sounds like an interesting read. A few second of silence pass and I realize she’s not leaving I look at her and she smiles.“Hey.” I whisper back to her and turning back to the selection books on the shelf. She really doesn’t know how to take a hint. I don’t want to talk t her and I’m sure I’m making it clear but she isn’t interested in my feelings.“I’m back.” She says and I look at her confused. Is that supposed to mean something to me?
Play your part“I’m so excited for tonight.” Michael says when I open the front door to my apartment. He smiles at me and my heart skips a beat, his smile has this ability to make me feel I’m floating.Iopen the door and let him into my apartment. He moves closer and gives me a hug, I lean in and hug him back. We hold each other closely for a few seconds and then let go. I look up at him and wish I could kiss him but I don’t have the guts to take the first step.When he told me he was on his way to pick me up today, I had a plantokiss him as soon as he walked through the door. I played it out in my head, I would open the door, he would smile at me and then I would walk to him and kiss him. But it isn’t playing out that way.“ I’m excited too.” I say stepping away from him.“Let me finish getting ready quickly and then we can get going.&rdq
I look up at Knox and feel my heart pound in my ears. He is playing a very dirty game. He wants me to know that he has a hold on my life no matter what I do. He made Michael bring me here and he’s chuffed with himself.I look away from him and concentrate on the field below. I hear his fans screaming his name asking for his autograph. It’s weird to hear people lose their minds over him like this. I’ve always known he’s famous but I’ve never seen it in action.I was never part of this side of his life. I’m the secret he reserves for late nights. I know him as a normal, arrogant and sneaky university student. I hate him.He’s messing with my life, now he made Michael think he’s a generous and kind person. We all know that’s not what he’s doing here. He’s showing me the power that he has.“How are you? “ He says to Michael. He walks behind my chair and places his hand on the
“Our plan is not working.” I say to Casey who came over to my house to do my hair. I am going to be sitting on this chair for the next three hours. We have some good music on, we have some really good snacks on deck. And we are having a night in. I need to make sure that my hair is done by tomorrow morning or I am going to look like a scary monster at my first class.“What do you mean our plan is not working?” She asks tilting my head sideways so she can see my face.“I mean, Knox has managed to use his charms on Michael and they are best buddies now.” I say and Casey’s jaw drops.“When in the hell did that happen?” She asks frowning at me.“Last night, he gave Michael the VIP treatment and it was over. My boyfriend is officially in love with my side meat/boy/situation/whatever.” I say and she rolls her eyes at me.“This Knox is really smart. I didn’t think he would start
“I’m so glad you agreed to tutor me.” Samantha says so loud the people in the library shush us as we walk past their tables. I smile and walk ahead of her; I don’t want to be kicked out of the library for making noise.She follows me into a private study room I booked for our study session. I let her go in first and then follow closing the door. She sits down in one of the chairs and places her bag on the table. And then she just stares at me.“I thought it would be good to have our first session here. We will have privacy and quiet but we can talk as well.” I say feeling uncomfortable under her scrutiny. She nods after a moment as if she just remembered I’m talking to her..I take a sit next to her and start to prepare my stationary. I sat up my pens, writing pad, laptop and text book. I steal a quick glance at her and she’s sitting there staring at me. I look away and finish off what I’m doing.&ldqu
“I’m coming.” I say at the door when I hear a knock for 15th time. I was taking a shower and I couldn’t run out all wet and naked. My first thought was Knox but he doesn’t come to bother me when the sun is out. He’s a vampire, only comes out when the beasts are wake. It’s still light out so it has to be some else. I know Casey would have called first and my landlord would have left a note. Could it be Michael? I look through the peep hole and sigh. I’m right. It’s Michael. On a different day I would have been so happy to see him but I’m too tired today. And he hasn’t called or texted me in the last 24hrs so I couldn’t care less what he did with his life. He didn’t care if I was alive or dead the last two days all he cared about was getting drunk with the rugby team. I’m still salty over the fact that he left me to go party all night. My ego is bruised a little, I’m not surprised he did it but I am surprised. You what I mean? I open th
“I come in peace.” Knox says walking toward my table holding up a white paper.“Funny.” I say as he pulls out a chair and he sits down. I’m at my favorite breakfast place having coffee and a muffin. I come here to reset and get some peace before I head out into the world. So the fact that he’s here is a problem, he is my peace killer.“I know that I’m not your favorite person right now, so I have to approach you cautiously. I don’t want to lose an eye.” He says smiling at me like he said something funny. I look at him like’ boy please.“Did you want something?” I ask looking at his beautiful and annoying face. I hate it when he’s playful. He makes me want to be near him and be friends.“See, I haven’t been here more than five minutes and you’re already over me.” He says making a sad face at me. He’s in a good mood today. I can’t remember