All Chapters of CRAVING THE BAD BOY: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

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61 - Little Black Dress

I literally didn't speak to anyone for the rest of the afternoon. I have never worked so fast in my whole life. I had cups of milkshakes all over the cabinet, and I was arranging cookies and snacks on the tray for Billy and Peter to serve. Customers tipped me every now and then and I smiled each time.I started tidying up around quarter to six, and as soon as the clock turned 6pm, I stood up and began slipping my arms into the sleeves of my coat, and was walking towards the door, when Billy called, "oohh, someone's on a promise.""I'd love to stay and take the piss out of you Billy, but I have a date," I said, rolling my eyes and opening the door."I knew it!" he called, standing up and following me, pulling his coat on as he came. Peter was close behind."Have you really got a date, Aria?" Peter asked, both half-jogging to keep up with me."Yep," I replied, blushing."Blimey, she must be keen, the speed she's walking." Billy said to Peter. He turned to me. "Is the infamous football s

62 - Everything about you.

"Um, ok," I said."Are you okay?" He asked."Yeah, fine." I said. "It's just nerve-wracking."He smiled. "It'll be fine once we're inside. And it's a Thursday so they might not even be there."He climbed out of the car and came round to open my door for me. He held his hand out for me and I took it as I climbed out. Damn, I'd forgotten how soft his hands were.He led the way up a pedestrian ramp and round a corner, then said, "Damn, they're there. Will you be ok?" he asked, turning to me."Yeah, I'm fine." I replied, and we walked along the pavement. Up ahead I could see a few photographers. They caught sight of us immediately and began snapping pictures and shouting Nick's name. Their camera flashes were blinding. I kept my gaze averted the whole time, and I felt Nick's hand on the small of my back as he guided me to the right and up some steps. He quickened his pace, so he could get the door for me and ushered me inside. * * *The host came straight over to us

63 - Consider this slow seduction.

Nick signalled to the waiter to bring the bill, and he came over immediately. "Please let me pay my way," I said, reaching into my bag for my card."Absolutely not," He frowned. "I asked you out, so I'm paying.""Okay, let's split it 50/50." I protested.He shrugged. "The guy should pay.""Nah uh," I shook my head. "That's sexist.""No, it's the right thing to do," he said, giving me a wink. Oh Christ, that was the wink that made my knees go weak."Stop doing that," I muttered, not meaning to say it out loud."Doing what?" he asked.I went red. "That wink!" I said.He winked again and my stomach flipped again. "Yes, that one!" I scolded, smiling.He smirked at me, and the waiter appeared with my blazer. We stood up and I slipped my arms into it, Nick said, "Are you ready for the paparazzi again?""I think so," I said nervously, biting my lips and scooping my hair forward over my shoulder."You're beautiful," he said. My stomach did a somersault and I looked up into his eyes. He was st

64 - Damn woman!

The noise of the front door opening interrupted us, and we pulled apart. I pushed back on the door to my flat and stepped back inside, pulling Nick with me. I nudged it shut with my foot and quickly locked it from the inside as I heard footsteps outside, and continuing to the door further down the hall. My heart was hammering again, from Nick's kiss and the thrill of being almost caught. I looked at him and we smiled at each other."Would you mind if I use your bathroom?" he asked."Not at all, it's at the end of the hall," I pointed. He walked in the direction I was pointing and I went into the kitchen and switched the kettle on, more for something to do rather than actually wanting a drink. I slipped my blazer off and threw it on a chair, took out a couple of mugs and started to make tea.I heard him coming out of the bathroom, so I called out, "In here!" and he appeared at the door of the kitchen."Tea?" I offered."That'd be great, thanks." he said. I gestured to the kitchen table

65 - I wanted him inside me.

Shamefully, getting through the night without jumping Nick's bones was not because of my own self-preservation and rational thoughts.In fact, Nick decided tomorrow was going to be a really exhausting day for me, considering how I joggled school and work, and not to mention the videos of us from our date will be all over the net too, thanks to the paparazzi's. I hope you note the sarcasm. I fell asleep pretty quickly sprawled across the middle of my bed.As I wake, blinking my eyes open blearily, I slowly turned my head, feeling Nick stir next to me.He's rubbing his eyes, the sheets having fallen down to his waist. His half top was naked and the moment I took in his muscled torso, the sun gliding every perfect slope and angle, my heart heats."You're awake," I murmured, my voice sounding hoarse and unused.He sat up on his elbows, looking over me. He looked a little startled to see me, like he was wondering if he was still in a dream.After a few weary blinks, he leaned over to my be

66 - Choosing distance.

"That won’t happen."I sighed. "You don’t know that.""I do," he insisted.I shook my head slowly. "No, Nick. You hope it won’t happen."Silence."I can’t build my life on hope," I said quietly.He looked at me like he didn’t recognize me anymore."I’ll stay," he said. "No matter what. Even if we fight, even if things get hard, I won’t leave you."I held his gaze. "I believe you think that right now."That hurt him more than anything else I had said."But feelings change," I added softly. "People change."His shoulders dropped slightly. "Can we just forget about the future for once?" he said. "Just...focus on now?"I closed my eyes briefly. "That’s the problem," I whispered. "We’ve been doing that, and look where it got us." I said, motioning hopelessly between us.His expression fell. "Kitten, I’m trying to fix this," he said."No," I shook my head. "You’re trying to control it.""I'm not...""You are," I cut in. "You think money solves everything.""That’s not what I’m saying.""The

67 - Flight.

Nick POVThe entire flight felt longer than it should have. I sat by the window, staring out, but I wasn’t really seeing anything. My mind was somewhere else, with her, my kitten.No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t get her out of my head. Her voice, her face. The way she looked at me when she said no. I let out a slow breath and leaned back in my seat."Maybe she’s right..."The words slipped out quietly. Maybe I was trying to make things easier for myself. Asking her to leave everything behind. Her school, her life, her family, just...for me. I shut my eyes. Damn. When did everything get this complicated?By the time I got back to my room, I was exhausted. Not just physically, mentally, emotionally, everything. I dropped my bag by the door and fell onto the bed without even bothering to change. The room was quiet, too quiet. And that only made it worse. Because in that silence, all I could hear was her.'I can’t build my life on hope.'I clenched my jaw. "Fuck..."I dragged a han

68 - Under control.

Nick POVSlowly, I reached for my phone and answered the call."Hey...kitten," I said, trying to keep my voice steady."Nick..."Her voice was soft. "I’m so sorry," she said quickly. "For the way things ended. I overreacted. I shouldn’t have talked to you like that…I shouldn’t have let you leave that way."I swallowed.That wasn’t even what was bothering me right now. There were bigger things. Heavier things. But I couldn’t tell her, not yet."Nick?" she called again. "Are you there?""Yeah… I’m here," I said."You weren’t saying anything," she added. "I thought you were still upset.""I’m not," I said quickly.A lie. Or maybe not. I didn’t even know anymore."The thing is," she continued, "I’ve been thinking about everything. I shouldn’t have let you leave like that. I didn’t even ask if you got there safely."A small pause. "Did you?""Yeah," I replied. "I got in safe.""Okay...good," she said quietly.Then her tone changed slightly. "Nick, you don’t sound okay."My grip tightened o

69 - Reality sucks.

Ariana POVI kept staring at the mug in my hand. The coffee inside had gone cold. But I didn’t even notice. My mind was somewhere else. On him. On his voice. On the way he said, 'Everything is under control.' I knew it wasn’t. I just knew. Nick was hiding something from me. Even if he didn’t say it…I could feel it in the pauses, in the way his voice sounded, in the things he didn’t say.I exhaled slowly. "Maybe I’m overthinking," I whispered to myself. But deep down, I knew I wasn’t."Jesus Christ, Aria!"I flinched at the sudden voice and looked up. Sofia stood in front of me, staring."When did you get here?" I asked."I’ve been calling you for the past ten seconds," she said. "Ari, I’ve been standing here waiting for you to serve me."I blinked. Then looked around. The shop slowly came back into focus. The tables, the chairs, the counter. God…I almost forgot where I was."I’m so sorry," I said quickly, standing up. "I didn’t realize...""Aria," Sofia cut in, softer now, "what’s goi

70 - The heck?

Nick POVI knew something was wrong the moment I stepped onto the field. The energy felt different, off. Usually, when I walked in, the guys would joke around. Some would greet me. Some would talk about practice. But today? It was quiet, too damn quiet.A few of them looked at me, then quickly looked away, others whispered, my chest tightened. “Yeah…this is bad,” I muttered under my breath.I dropped my bag on the bench and reached for my phone. I had so many fucking notifications. I didn’t even need to open them to know what it was about. The videos, the pictures, Ariana.I clenched my jaw and locked my phone. “Don’t check it,” I told myself. “Just focus.” But it wasn’t that easy, because no matter how hard I tried to act normal…everything around me reminded me that things were not normal anymore.“Nick.”I looked up. It was coach, he was standing at the edge of the field, arms crossed, face serious.“Office, Now.”My stomach dropped. “Yeah… coming,” I said.I grabbed my water bottle

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