CHAPTER TWENTY FOUR I brushed my shoulders off and straightened my shirt before walking into the arena. I have to make it look like nothing happened. Nick needs to know nothing happened. I opened the big metal doors and walked through cautiously, never too careful with the fans and waved to the guards. Nothing really happened… “Hey Nick,” We just kissed… “Hey B,” A lot… “What’s up?” That was all… “Nuthin’, you’re late bro…where’d you guys go?” I’m not with her… “Um…” I’m not with her…I’m not with her… “Traffic, sorry…we got stuck in traffic.” He nodded, and walked back to the stage where Fatima was yelling at the rest of the guys. She whirled around, “and where the hell were you??” I jumped back slightly, completely caught off guard…what was it I had said to Nick? “Traffic woman, chill.” Nick answered for me. I smiled thankfully at Nick, he winked in response. I felt my heart flutter for a second, before the guilt hit. It weighed my heart down instantly, what had I done? It was just a kiss… but I still felt like so much more. I cheated on him. “Come on man, let’s go. You were late, whatever, but don’t just stand there, Fatima will kung fu your ass when she gets back,” Nick smiled. I cheated on him. I suddenly felt sick to my stomach, but I moved to his side anyway, taking my position for the next song that we were gonna practice. Ironically, it was Get Another Boyfriend. ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ “Nick, will you stay?” “Will I what?” “Stay,” “But-” “I know, I know. Not like that. Will you just stay with me? Like we used to do when you got homesick?” “Yeah, okay. Sure.” ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ I woke up feeling a strong pair of arms wrapped around me. I smiled. Nick stayed. I turned around slowly in his arms to catch a glimpse of the sleeping beauty beside me. God he was gorgeous, my heart slammed against my chest when I felt him pull me closer. My breathing quickened, but I tried desperately to calm it, I didn’t want to wake him. He looked so peaceful. So beautiful. I loved him so much. I brushed my fingertips over his face lightly, I had to touch him. He stirred, I froze. I know I wasn’t supposed to, but I couldn’t help it. My eyes went wide in shock when he pulled me closer. He laid me across his chest, and my head began to spin. His arms wrapped around me once more and pressed me into his body. Oh fuck. I moaned softly feeling myself get hard instantly. His hands traveled up my back into my hair, sending shocks throughout my entire body. I opened my eyes to see his still closed. He was still sleeping. I tried to pull away, but his arms locked around me. His hand was on my neck and pulled me closer. My lips touched his and I felt the heat rise in my body. I shuddered from the intense shock it sent through me. Oh my God. He still fucking wants me. It may be subconsciously, but some part of him does. I didn’t want to pull away anymore, I kissed back, and I moaned into his mouth when his tongue parted my lips. The kiss got intense fast, and I was having a hard time catching my breath. Too many sensations were soaring through me. I was still on a little high from when I found out he still had feelings for me. My God, what this boy could do. His hands were everywhere. I couldn’t breathe. His hands came down onto my hips and he began rotating against me. I let out a loud moan as my head fell into the crook of his neck. So hot. So fucking hot. His lips found mind, and for a second, my head cleared. This was wrong, but much as I loved this, it was wrong. I tried to pull away, but his hips pressed harder against mine. I bit my lip to keep from responding from the pressure, not good. Not good. My God, he’s incredible. “Nick, please…” I whimpered. “Stop.” He stirred, he was probably awake, but not fully. I didn’t want him to stop. I really didn’t. “Nick…” my voice was still strangled. His hips kept up the steady pace as his eyes fluttered open. “My God, Nick…please…stop.” His eyes were wide now, he was registering the situation. He probably realized how out of breath and hard he was. He looked at me, frowning. Then his eyes widened as he pushed me off of him. “No no Nick, that’s – that’s not what it- no Nick! I wasn’t-” I stuttered, I had just realized what he probably thought I was doing. I would never! Oh God, “Bri…” “Please Nick, listen to me. I didn’t mean to. You…you kissed me. It-it wasn’t – I didn’t-” “Brian. It’s okay. I heard you asking me to stop. I believe you,” Nick continued to try and gain his breath. Relief washed over me, but I then realized how hard I was. I was throbbing and I needed… “Brian?” “Mmm?” I remembered he still wanted me. “I-I’m sorry,” “It’s okay,” “I’m really sorry,” “Nick, I swear, it’s okay. You didn’t mean to,” I closed my eyes, I tried so hard to calm myself. He noticed it. “Brian, I-” “You were asleep, you didn’t know.” “But I mean, I can…” he stopped, and glanced over me, making sure to let his eyes linger on the tent in my boxers, “Bri, I can help…” His voice sounded suggestive. Was he… “Nick?” “Brian,” he began crawling to where I was sitting. My heart was pounding in my head. He wasn’t thinking clearly. He couldn’t be. “Nick, don-” “Don’t tell me you don’t want me to. That you don’t want me. Let me help you,” His hand pushed at my chest, and I allowed him to lie me unto the bed. “Nick,” I moaned when his head came down to my neck. A knock at the door made Nick freeze. I groaned in protest, as our eye met, none of us making a move to get the door. “Brian?” The soft voice called. Nick shut his eyes and fell against me. Leighanne. CHAPTER TWENTY FIVE “Aren’t you going to get that?” I turned my head toward him. “There’s someone at your door.” Thank you for stating the obvious. The truth was, I didn’t want to see her. I didn’t want Nick to see what her presence could do to me. I love Nick. I want to be with Nick. Why can’t I get rid of her? Why can’t I get her out of my head? “I’m not here,” I concluded, wrapping my arms around him. “Yes you are,” he correct me. My eyes narrowed. He wanted me to open the door. He wanted to see me with Leigh. “Nick, I-” “Go on, I’ll be right here.” “I don’t think that’s such a good idea.” “Why?” “Nick,” I whispered harshly, now suddenly paranoid that she might be able to hear us. “What Brian?” “You’re in my bed, in only boxers, in the morning. What do you think that looks like?” “Whatever it really was,” I sighed in frustration. The knock persisted, “one second!” I called out. Then hushed my voice, “Nick, would you still be there in my bed if it were Kevin on the other side of the door?” “I would if it were AJ,” he crossed his arms. “Nick, I’m pretty sure the last time I checked, AJ’s voice didn’t suddenly jump 4 octaves higher!” Nick looked away in annoyance. He wasn’t moving. “Nick!” I whispered again, which was pretty loud. “Fine!” He grabbed his clothes and stormed into the bathroom. Sighing, I went for the door, forgetting I was in my boxers, in only my boxers, not to mention a slight problem. I swung the door open and my breath caught in my throat. She was stunning, as usually. I licked my lips unconsciously as my eyes traveled up her body. “Good morning,” “ ‘Morning,” I mumbled. “You look…bad, what’s wrong?” I sighed, she could always see right through me. “Nothing, woke up on the wrong side of the bed.” I was still holding the door, for some reason, I thought it if she could see the closed door of the bathroom then she could probably see through the door and tell that Nick was in my room. “Can I come in?” She asked. So sweet. I glanced back down at her legs. So firm, so smooth in that hot sundress. I swallowed hard. “Um…actually no. I’m gonna try and get some more sleep.” “Please?” She smiled. So sexy. I nodded. I couldn’t say no. I let the door go and sat back on the bed. “So, did you think about yesterday?” “Yesterday?” “Mmm hmm,” when did she move to my side? I stiffened completely. Her breath on my neck made me freeze. No. No reaction. No reaction. “N-n –no….I…I didn’t,” I stuttered. Fuck. She smiled sweetly, she placed a hand on the side of my cheek. I closed my eyes at the touch. “I thought I convinced you. I could convince you again,” She leaned into me and I was still frozen. I couldn’t move. Her lips grazed my and I instantly parted my lips. “Am I convincing?” She pressed her lips against mine. I moaned. Such soft lips. Almost as soft as Nick’s. Nick. Holy fuck. I pulled away suddenly. Shit, shit! “Um, I think you should go,” “I don’t,” “Please, I don-” She placed a finger on my lips silencing me. “Fine. I’ll go, but don’t think I won’t try and…convince…you again, because I will. I love you,” She leaned forward once more, and it took all my will power to turn away. She smiled, and nodded her head. She got up from the bed and walked to the door. “I’ll be waiting for you,” I pursed my lips together and nodded. She closed the door. I sighed in relief. That was so close. I tried to catch my breath before I went to tell Nick it was okay to come out. Instead, the door swung open, and a very agitated, might I add, dressed Nick stormed out of the bathroom. My eyes widened. Had he heard? Oh shit no! It’s not what it sounded like. God, she sounded so suggestive. Like we had actually done something. I didn’t do anything. Practically… “N-” “Fuck you,” he slammed the door behind him. BACK NEXT |
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