Chapter 14
Friday Night...
Keyana looked at herself in the mirror. She never thought to ask Nick what kind of party it was. Maybe the black mini skirt and purple top would be too much. She could always change when he got there. She brought her hand up to her hair again, she'd changed it over five times. Why did she care how she looked so much? She shouldn't even be doing this. First of all it was unprofessional to form any sort of relationship outside of the job with the client, and secondly there was Shane. She felt like an ass. Walking as fast she could in her sandals, she grabbed the phone and picked it up, dialing quickly.
"Hello."
"Hi."
"Keyana, hey baby."
"I just wanted to call before I left."
"That's cool. I hope you have fun tonight. Who are you going with? You never told me."
"Just someone I met from work."
"Oh."
"Yeah."
"Well I'll talk to ya later. Give me a call tonight and let me know how it goes. I'll be waiting to hear from you."
"Ok I will. Love you."
"Love you too. Bye."
"Bye." Keyana hung up the phone, she was getting in way over her head. **********************************************************************
Nick walked up to the door. He'd called Howie when he got back from AJ's to tell him, he'd forgotten to before he left. Howie kept trying to get him to tell him who he was bringing, but Nick wouldn't budge.
He rang the doorbell and waited. He heard footsteps and the door opened. His mouth dropped.
"Is this ok? I forgot to ask you how we were supposed to dress. I can change if..."
"Don't change a thing. You look great." He smiled.
"O-okay. Come on in, I just have to get something and I'll be right with you." She turned and headed back up the stairs.
Nick came in and sat on the couch, taking in her spacious house. He looked over at the bookshelf lined with books. On top were family pictures and different figurines. He smiled at a picture of her with her parents. A few minutes later she came down the stairs and he was able to take in her outfit. A black mini skirt and low cut purple blouse that hugged her small frame in just the right way. Her shapely legs were accented by a pair of white sandals that gave her a little more height. Nick crossed his legs and smiled up at her. "Ready?"
"Yeah."
He got up and they headed out the door.
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"Welcome, come on in." Howie smiled as Nick and Keyana made their way inside his house. "I'm Howie Dorough, you can call me Howie or D, either is fine."
"Nice to meet you Howie, I'm Keyana Johnson."
"Nice to meet you Keyana. How do you know Nick?"
"I'm his interior designer."
Howie's eyes darted to Nick briefly. "Well please make yourself at home, the party's just starting. Excuse me."
"Thank you." Keyana smiled, she liked Howie already. She knew he was one of Nick's band mates. Dark brown eyes and hair, he had that look of seduction.
"Come on, I want to introduce you to the rest of the guys." Nick announced, leading her over to a small group of guys.
The pulsing music vibrated in her chest, she watched as a few people were out dancing. As they made their way around, Keyana noticed that Howie's house was huge, it looked to go on forever.
"Hey guys, this is Keyana Johnson. She's gonna be redecorating my house." Nick explained as they stopped in front of three other guys.
"It's nice to meet you Keyana, I'm Brian." Brian smiled. He was a small guy with piercing blue eyes and sandy blonde hair.
"Hey honey, I'm AJ. Nice to meet you." AJ smiled. He was interesting, tattoos up and down his arms with dark brown eyes. He screamed attention.
"Looks like Kev isn't here." Nick noticed, looking around.
"Yeah, he couldn't make it. Something about already having plans." Howie explained, coming up to join them.
"You'll have to meet him some other time." Nick sighed.
"It's ok Nick. Excuse me gentlemen, I'm gonna get a drink." Keyana smiled before walking over to the refreshment table. She had to get away for a bit and collect her thoughts. The whole situation was overwhelming.
They all watched her walk away.
"Nick I don't believe you! That's the woman from the restaurant isn't it!?" Brian exclaimed.
Nick nodded.
"So that's her huh...she's hot." AJ grinned.
Nick rolled his eyes.
"Just be careful man." Brian sighed.
"I know."
A few hours later, after he and Keyana had walked around and said hi to everyone, Nick was back talking with the guys. Keyana had gone to get another drink, he noticed that she seemed to be avoiding him for some reason. He'd been wanting to dance with her all night, but every time he tried, she'd made up some reason why she had to go to the bathroom.
Damn he saw her. Anyone would with the way she was looking at him. She looked up again to see him talking with the rest of the guys. Using the chance, she took in his body. He was tall and wide, why hadn't she noticed before just how tall he was? Strong arms and broad shoulders. His body looked so firm, so hard. She wanted to be in those arms. God her palms were sweaty, and hot, why didn't anyone else look hot? She shouldn't be reacting like this. Silently she cursed herself. No, Shane, think of Shane.
Nick saw her looking from the corner of his eye, he grinned. Turning quickly he started over to her.
I know you see me watchin' you
And I see you watchin' me
But boy your body's callin' me
Temptation is killin' me
I know you see me watchin' you
And I see you watchin' me
But boy your body's callin' me
Temptation is killin' me
Quickly she looked down again, setting her cup down. She felt him come up to her, he slid his hand in hers and pulled her away from the table. She let him take her out to the dance floor. Something took over as they walked, her body swayed and as they turned to face each other, she pulled her bottom lip into her mouth and stared up at him. She watched his eyes dart to her lips and then he looked into her eyes, pulling her closer as the song started up. All thoughts of Shane dissolving.
She felt so right against him as they started moving to the music, his hands on her hips. They moved to the music, and still he pulled her closer.
I'm chillin' at the spot and my posse's bo deep
Had my man on my mind
Turn my head and what did I see
The fellas lookin' fly
And there was one that caught my eye
So I bit my lip and switched my hips
As I walked by saying
"Sexy boy, you so fly I just might give you a try
I'm a write yo number in the palm of my hand
Oops I forgot I got a man"
She felt him pull her closer, her arms sliding around his neck. His arms moved from her hips up her body and then back down again. Slowly he moved his hips against hers, grinding into her. She closed her eyes briefly, only to open them to find him staring down at her.
Her body was perfect, everything was perfect. He brought his hands back down to her hips, pressing her against him, letting her feel what she was doing to him. He heard her soft gasp and he leaned in, burying his face in her neck. He nipped at her collarbone, placing gentle kisses over her warm skin.
I know you see me watchin' you
And I see you watchin' me
But boy your body's callin' me
Temptation is killin' me
I know you see me watchin' you
And I see you watchin' me
But boy your body's callin' me
Temptation is killin' me
She squeezed her eyes shut, he wasn't doing this, he wasn't kissing her like that. More importantly, she wasn't, was not enjoying it. The soft groan that escaped her lips told another story. His hand moved up her back, sliding under her blouse, caressing her back. She brought her head down to his shoulder, breathing in his sent. She had to stop him, had to. Why wasn't she?
He wanted more, sliding his hands around to the front of her body, he brought his hands up to caress under her breasts. He felt her start as he trailed his hands down to her stomach, caressing gently.
Shane, Shane was waiting for her. He was waiting for her to call him, but she couldn't think, not with his hands on her like this. He pressing against her, and she tightened her hold, needing to be closer. She felt herself being turned, and the next thing she knew, she was against Nick, her back to him. His hands wound around her stomach as he moved behind her, holding her hips while he gyrated against her. Her hands found his hips, pressing him to her.
He wanted her now, her hands on him only increased the longing. He brought his head down to her neck, kissing lightly.
I'm thinkin' to myself
Should I even take a chance
Should I do what's on my mind
Or should I stay down with my man
This boy here got me fienin
And I want him so bad
Should I chill or not
Do I risk everything I had saying
" Sexy boy, you so fly
I wish I could give you a try
But my man's at home
Waiting for me by the phone
Sorry can't get my groove on"
No, no more. She had to stop before anything else happened. Shane, she couldn't forget him, this was wrong. She pushed Nick away, immediately missing the warmth of his body. "N-Nick, I have to...I think I should be getting home." She stammered, avoiding his eyes.
Nick looked at her for a moment, before sighing and taking her hand, leading her towards the guys.
"Hey Howie, we're gonna jet. I'll call ya later."
"Alright. It was nice meeting you Keyana." Howie smiled.
"Nice meeting you too Howie. You too Brian and AJ. Take care." She smiled as they walked off.
The ride back to Keyana's house was a quiet one, no one spoke. Nick walked her up to the door.
"I had a great time Nick, thanks for inviting me."
"No problem, I'm glad you enjoyed yourself."
"I did."
"Good, so I'll give you a call tomorrow to find out when we should meet to look at some more accessory stores and maybe some more furniture. I think I want to pick out a few more pieces."
"Alright, and I'm still waiting for my boss to look over the papers. Shouldn't be too much longer now."
"It's okay."
"Well, have a good night Nick." She whispered, her eyes widened as Nick reached out and took her hand.
"Good night Keyana." He murmured before placing his lips on her hand and kissing it lightly before turning and walking off.
I know you see me watchin' you
And I see you watchin' me
But boy your body's callin' me
Temptation is killin' me
Temptation is callin'
I be wantin' you so bad
I could cry
Relationship's callin me
To do what's wrong
But I gotta do right
Iknow you see me watchin' you
And I see you watchin' me
But boy your body's callin' me
Temptation is killin' me
"Temptation"-By Destiny's Child
