LOGINSexual tension sky rocketed in the room when Clyde closed the door. He walked over to turn on some music, while I watched his sexy tall frame. Loud hard rock music blasted from the speakers and Clyde sat next to me on the couch. I cleared my throat before speaking. His closeness was almost choking me.
"Will you please turn down the volume?" I yelled over the music. He picked up the remote and reduced it.
"What were they talking about, Clyde?" I hoped it was nothing to do with us wanting to be more than friends. Scratch that, more like him wanting us to date. Hell, I didn't agree to anything and I was not easy.
"Well, there was a bet," he began, tracing a finger along my thigh. That sent ripples of desire through my leg so I gently pushed it off. How was I able to feel so much even when he touched my skin through jeans?
"About what," I avoided his intense gaze by looking at the blank TV. I wished it was on so I would be less uncomfortable.
"About you, my love." He whispered leaning so close that I could smell his glorious scent. It was perfect. If we could always be close forever.
Before I could voice out my opinion on the bet, he started kissing me, slowly at first. Leaning on the couch, he lifted me onto his laps without breaking the kiss. Clyde tasted so sweet and I wanted the kiss to last forever. My hands went through his fluffy curls and wound around his neck while he explored my ravenous body. It had been yearning for his touch for a very long time and now it was getting its reward. The kiss became frenzied with time. My heart pounded so hard and a moan escaped my lips.
Clyde turned and lay me down on and he hovered above, propping himself on his elbows. He reconnected his luscious lips with mine. Feeling a familiar ache in my midsection, I grabbed his tattooed arms, pulling him closer until his body pressed against mine. That felt so good. Ecstasy took over my body. I ground against his rock hard junk, wanting more but realizing I wasn't ready, pushed him off me.
"Please," I said. "Stop."
He heard the two horrible words and got off, walking towards the window. He was obviously frustrated and did nothing to hide it. I wanted to go and assure him that he'd be okay but realized that'd take a lot of time. I wanted to be with him so bad it hurt. Sighing, I stood up, ready to leave.
"Goodbye, Clyde." I said and proceeded to the door.
"Wait, I'll give you a lift to your place." He said, lazily ambling towards me. "I won't let you go by yourself."
The last thing I needed was being seen with Clyde in public, again.
"I'll just hail a cab," I said, turning the door knob. "I truly don't mind."
"Shan," Clyde's breath fanned the back of my neck. The door quickly opened, I wouldn't be able to stand if he came any closer. I didn't dare look at his eyes. "I want to do this. Please, let me."
"Ok, whatever." I said, shrugging. I was not in a mood to argue with him. What I truly wanted was for us to keep making out but my conscience would not let me.
WSND-FM was on as the car sped to campus. What had gone on between Clyde and I was something I honestly didn't want to talk about. I wanted it out of my mind or at worse, a memory. Thinking about it would just give me pain since we could never be together. I just wanted to happy.
"Take care of yourself, Shan." Clyde said when I got out of the car. "Remember, I want to be with you so much I'm willing to do anything. Promise me you'll think about it."
"Goodbye Clyde," I muttered and went into the hall.
"Oh hell," I muttered when I found Nina and Ruby, my best friends in my room with Kelsey, my nosy roommate. I was too exhausted to deal with them but I knew they'd never let a matter about boys go so easily.
"Hello," I greeted gravely.
"Finally." Kelsey grinned, walking towards me. I gave her a look, dropped my satchel and went to sit on my bed.
"Tell us about curly," Nina, who was seated on my bed nudged me. I groaned, lying face down.
"And all the details of the date," Ruby winked, smiling widely.
"I wasn't on a date."
"According to Beck you guys seemed so into each other. "Kelsey, Beck's girlfriend said,"You looked at each other in a way that screamed 'hey there we're on a lunch date'.
"Ha ha," I let out a sarcastic laugh.
"It seems you don't wanna talk about it but it's ok because we have great news."
"Wow," I liked the sound of that but remained cautious since their great news were not always so great for me. At least I wouldn't have to talk about Clyde, yet. I knew they'd still ask about him until I gave them an answer. Why are best friends always so persistent and nosy?
"It's Hailey's birthday today and she's holding a party. We're all going," Kelsey informed me. "You must come with us."
"I'm in no mood for partying," I said lifting my legs to my bed so I could lie down and think of sweet Clyde.
"No one cares about your mood," Ruby laughed. "You're coming with us because we won't listen to any of your excuses."
"Can't I just stay," I begged, trying to make a puppy dog face which got ignored.
"NO!" All of them responded in unison, their faces bearing serious expressions.
"Okay, you guys are so annoying, I'll go." I gave in. "Who's Hailey?"
"A sister to one of Beck's friends. She's super amazing. Everyone loves her."
It wouldn't be so bad, would it?
On Friday night I received a call from Kim inviting to their family picnic. Although I was not very close to Clyde's family, I always tagged along because of Kim's consistent invitations. We used to be like peas in a pod when Clyde and Keri were dating. In most of their family picnics, two members outside the family were supposed to be invited as a rule. To make the occasion more lively, Clyde and Kim had to invite a close friend of theirs to join. I admired that family tradition of theirs.Kim always chose me because she said I was her best friend though she wasn't my best. We were super close though not in the way I was close to friends I wasn't related to. Clyde always came with Louis or his other friends. Before my first kiss with Clyde I'd always loved the picnics because it gave me a chance to hang out with the guy I was crushing on.This time I wasn't thrilled at all. I had not been with his family since we kissed and I knew awkwardness was g
After exiting the room, I immediately dialled Chris's number."Hello," I said."Hey Shannon. Are you okay? You don't sound well."I wiped my face with my palm. "I'm not okay.""What's it, baby? What has happened?""Can we meet?""I'm going to the campus right now," I said. "Can we meet at Somi's cafe?"I got there before he did. He walked in when I was sipping my iced tea. We spent a lot of time talking about normal student issues for semester tests were starting in a week and the atmosphere was changing. Most students were becoming serious and during the night, there were few people in clubs and bars around Campus."Why are you so nice to me?" I asked Chris as I gulped the last of my iced tea. Chris couldn't even finish a cup of iced tea because he preferred coffee. It was the third I'd drank since I entered the cafe."Because you
I found myself outside Clyde's apartment two days later. I'm not entirely sure what took me there. Either it was my undying love for him or guilt. I took a deep breath and knocked.Louis opened the door and shot me a death glare, "What do you want, Shannon?""Hello to you too, Louis." I smiled. "I hope you're having a good day. I come in?""I was until you arrived," He raised an eyebrow. "Are you spying on us?"I laughed, "Come on, Louis. Why would I do something like that? Don't be ridiculous.""Chris sent you, didn't he?" He studied me, still blocking the way in. How frustrating!"Of course not. I just felt like seeing Clyde. Can I go in now.""He's your sister's ex," he said."So what? Can't I see my sister's ex if we're friends? What the hell is wrong with you? This doesn't concern you at all.""You can't kiss him. Especia
Chris's lips met mine. My mind was telling me it was wrong and I should stop yet my body ached for more of him. I kissed him back, enjoying the sweet feeling that arose from the connection of our lips. Desire raged through my whole body as the kiss became steamy.He disconnected his lips from mine and they dropped kisses along my jawline and downwards to my neck. His right hand went under my top caressing my tummy which tightened and arched at the contact. His gentle touch and kisses left me craving more. I didn't think I'd ever get enough.I pulled away and lifted up his shirt so he could remove it. He froze for a second but smiled, and pulled it off his head. He was lean but he had well defined abs. I smiled, tracing my fingers along the lovely tattoos on his smooth but hard skin."They're awesome," I told Chris who was not listening because he was too busy trying to get my top off. It finally went over my head and landed on
"I can't believe this," Kelsey said, placing the battery on the table. It was the only thing in the phone that survived intact. She grabbed a broom and collected the remaining pieces of my phone. "Even after knowing that you have a boyfriend, Chris is still after you? How did you get so lucky, my friend?""And he's gonna get you a phone? Just like that?""Is there something you're not telling us?" Ruby asked. She bent over to unbuckle her brown flats. "We're your friends, you know."I studied the girls' faces and they seemed to share the same opinion. Anyone could tell they were highly suspicious by their smiles and that was not good for me at all. Maybe they had already talked about me behind my back.Shit!"Alright," I sighed. "The thing is they don't like each other at all. They're kind of enemies.""So you knew Chris before that party?" Nina asked unwrapping a bar of chocolate. She took a g
Fury swept over me the moment Clyde mentioned Chris. I broke away and went to sit on my bed. This wasn't how I wanted things to go. If he wanted us to work out, he had to put his little feud aside."I can't just stop talking to him."Clyde glared at me. "What? Why not?""He seems to be a good person," I reasoned. "He'd be hurt if I just stopped talking to him. We're kind of friends now.""So you wanna please him and hurt me? Wow that's really great, Shannon. Thank you for being so considerate. I love you so much more now.""Stop being dramatic. I'm not trying to hurt you," I explained. "Just because you hate Chris doesn't mean I should hate him. I don't even know what happened between you guys. Why should I get involved?""You don't know because it's none of your business." Clyde came to sit next to me. I let him hold my hand. "All you need to know is he's not what he makes you thin