KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF MY GIRL

The Dragon's Den / One week later

"Come on, Sofie, let's go inside! Our men are waiting for us ..." Sally was touching my arm a little impatiently, after I had quickly taken off my black jacket. Tonight I was wearing a red short dress with nylon stockings and black high heels. This time Sally had picked me up from home; Marco and Frank were already waiting for us at the club. It was party time on on this Saturday night! I took another deep breath of the fresh air before entering the Dragon's Den with Sally. We made our way through the crowd of young people and through the smoke-polluted air. As soon as we arrived at the bar, I saw Marco standing there: tall and so fucking sexy, with a grin on his beautiful face. My heart skipped a beat, but my enthusiasm declined when I saw that he was smoking a cigarette!

But that wasn't really bothering me in this moment; Marco was not there with Frank, but with Austin and his girlfriend Claudia, of all people. I didn't like Austin; he was a dark and obscure guy! His was driving a big Mercedes and he loved to show off his money, but not even Marco seemed to know how Austin managed to earn so much money ... I suspected that he was dealing drugs; of course the Dragon's Den was the appropriate "workplace" for drug dealers! Now Marco noticed us and turned to me with a huge smile, his dark blue eyes were glowing. It was warming my heart, but when I walked towards him, the smell of weed hit me. My breath almost caught; Marco was actually smoking a joint! "Ciao amore!" he said softly and wanted to kiss me, but I stepped back. Marco cleared his throat nervously, then he quickly threw the half-smoked cigarette on the floor and crushed it beneath his heel. I crossed my arms and looked at him with mixed feelings; I was feeling so disappointed!

When would he finally start the damn therapy?! Marco sheepishly avoided my gaze and once again said nothing ... I hated it when he went on the defensive! "Where's Frank?" asked Sally now, interrupting the awkward silence. Austin turned to her. "He's over there, next to the dance floor with his brother. They have to discuss something!" he answered curtly, before turning back to his girlfriend who, as always, was adoring him. Claudia was blonde, she was actually a pretty girl, but she was dressed to kill and had no personality. All she was able to do, was telling Austin what he wanted to hear! "Are you mad at me, Sofia?" interrupted Marco's rusky voice my thoughts. "I wasn't smoking weed, it was a normal cigarette!" He looked at me insereculy and I gasped for air. Now he was even lying! "I don't believe a word you're saying, Marco!" I said, my voice trembling with anger. "You can't live without that fucking stuff ..."

I was staring at him angrily; Marco swallowed hard, then nervously ran a hand through his hair. Normally I loved this gesture on him, but now I was just pissed off! Sally, who was standing next to me the whole time, watching the situation with concern, put her hand on my arm to reassure me. I sighed deeply. "Well, well, Marco! So your little girl wants you to stop smoking joints ..." Austin was speaking up. "She's got quite a sassy mouth. Maybe you should bend her over and show her who's the boss!" Austin grinned insolently and Marco angrily clenched his hands into fists. I was speechless; what was that asshole thinking? How could he dare talking about me like that?! "Shut the fuck up, Austin!" shouted Marco at him fiercely. "What is going on between me and my girl is none of your fucking business." The insolent grin immediately disappeared from Austin's face; he glared angrily at Marco, and Marco glared back just as angrily. Were they now going to stare each other down to see who would give in first?! In any case, I had enough.

"Sally, let's go dancing." I said to my friend. "We're here for having fun, aren't we?!" Sally nodded with enthusiasm; after all, her boyfriend was standing over there next to the dance floor! "Yes, of course!" she said happily and ran over to Frank and Andy. I could feel Marco's burning gaze on my back as I followed Sally, but didn't turn around. He was free to follow me, if he wanted! At that, I didn't miss the opportunity to walk close to Austin. "Fuck you, Austin!" I said so softly that only he could understand, and, with satisfaction, I heard him gasp behind me ... When I arrived at the dance floor, Frank and Sally were already dancing. Salsa music was playing from the loudspeaker; "Viva America Latina" was the motto of this party night! The two were moving in perfect harmony to the music, they were quite a beautiful couple! "Hey Sofia!" Andy greeted me a bit shyly. "You, you look stunning, really beautiful!" He looked at me with admiration and I blushed! Andy was Frank's elder brother and Marco's best friend. He wasn't as tall as Marco, but also had a worked-out body.

Andy was really handsome with the black hair and the contrasting gray-blue eyes, what gave him a fascinating look. He was nice and uncomplicated, so different from Marco, and I liked him a lot. Andy had a soft spot for me, and somehow I had the feeling that Marco was jealous because I was getting along so well with his best friend ... "You look great too, Andy. As always!" I said with a wink. Andy took a deep breath. "Would you like to dance, Sofia?" he asked sheepishly and I nodded with enthusiasm. "Yes, of course, Andy! After all, I'm here for dancing ..." We both laughed, then Andy pulled me towards him and put one hand gently but firmly around my waist. With his right hand he grasped my left and started leading me with elegance and swing across the dance floor. Wow! Andy was such a good dancer! I really enjoyed moving closely with him, to the sensual rhythm of the salsa music. For a moment I forgot everything else around me ... I certainly didn't like playing with the boys' feelings, but after what had happened earlier, I felt disappointed and hurt!

I was so in love with Marco, I was worrying about him all the time and I wanted nothing more than him finally getting off from the drugs! Sometimes there seemed to be no way out ... Sally and Frank had gotten thirsty from all the dancing and went back to the bar. "It's fun dancing with you, Sofia!" whispered Andy in my ear, his voice sounding soft but somehow arousing. I could feel the heat growing inside of me, as he pulled me even closer to him and his hands were sliding over my hips down to my butt. I guess this was going a little too far! I cleared my throat and was about to detach myself from him, when I heard a familiar voice behind me. "What the hell are you doing with my girl, Andy?" Marco was yelling, his voice hoarse with rage. "You have your hands all over her body. Keep your hands off my girl!" Andy and I felt caught and drifted apart in embarrassment. I held my breath as I looked into Marco's face; he was red with rage and breathing hard! Holy shit, I had never seen him like this before ... Andy cleared his throat a few times. "Gosh Marco, calm down!" he said insecurely. "Sofia and I were just dancing, right?!"

But Marco didn't calm down, quite the opposite! "You call THAT dancing?! You were grabbing her all over, dude!" Marco was quivering with anger; he was so furious, yet scaring us! "You want to be my friend; you're just a fucking bastard!" Andy swallowed hard; he seemed to be really scared of Marco ... Then everything happened very fast: Marco lashed out with his fist and punched his friend right in the face! Andy was thrown backwards by the force of the stroke, but fortunately he didn't fall down ... Before Marco could strike again, I put myself between him and Andy. "MARCO! Stop it right now!" I yelled as loud as I could. Marco looked at me stunned, he seemed to wake up from a trance! Andy took a deep breath, rubbing his right cheek, which was already swelling and turning blue. I was close to tears; what the hell had gotten into Marco?! He was obviously no longer in control of himself, a consequence of his drug addiction ... "Why are you acting this way, Marco?" I asked quietly, exhausted. "You are not able to control yourself anymore, don't you realize it?!"

Marco was breathing heavily as he struggled for composure. I met the desperate look of his blue eyes and swallowed hard. I loved him so much... "You must finally go to rehab, I'm pleading you, Marco!" I said softly and insistently. "You're ruining yourself, don't you realize it?!" Marco took a deep breath, then grabbed my hands and I let it happen, without resistance. "I'm so fucking sorry, piccola!" he said, his voice trembling. "I have something to tell you, please listen to me ..." At that, he looked at me so urgently that my eyes filled with tears. My heart was pounding; those eyes, that look! I was not able to resist him, but this time I wouldn't give in ... "Basta Marco, I don't believe one word you're saying!" I whispered with the last of my strength. "Please just leave me alone, okay?" I quickly ran away, before Marco could see my tears. "SOFIA!" I heard his desperate voice behind me, but didn't turn around.

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A few minutes later, I was leaning against the wall in the long corridor that separated the club from the restrooms, crying my eyes out. I came here to have a lot of fun with my friends and now?! I was feeling really bad, my heart was aching and my eyes were burning. For the first time in six weeks, since I was together with Marco, I doubted if our story had a sense, if it was meant to last! Marco was sick, he was drug addicted and he urgently needed professional help. I just didn't have the strength to help him ... A little later I heard footsteps behind me, then a deep sigh. Without turning around I knew who was behind me; it was Marco! "Sofia, amore mio, please don't cry." he said sadly. "It's breaking my heart ... I'm really sorry for what happened before!"

He gently embraced my shoulders from behind and I shivered at his touch. I took a deep breath. "I told you I want to be alone, Marco!" I said dismissively. "Please don't send me away, piccola. I really love you!" replied Marco softly, his voice sounding sincere. I stiffened; he actually said that he loved me! I was still hesitating and could feel Marco's grip on my shoulders tightening. "You won't believe it, but I'm finally going to therapy; I'll start on Monday!" he said gently, but determined. Now I turned around and looked straight into his beautiful eyes. My heart was racing, I swallowed hard. "Really Marco?" I asked unsecurely. Marco nodded; he laughed happily and my last doubts disappeared!

"Yeah for sure, Sofia! It's a group therapy and I'll be going there three times a week!" he explained. "Unfortunately, we won't be able to see each other that often because I have to study for college too!" Marco looked at me expectantly and I laughed. "That's great news, Marco!" I said happily. "It doesn't matter if we can't see us as often as before. The most important thing is you're finally getting off those fucking drugs!" Marco gave me a huge smirk; I just couldn't resist anymore! I stepped close to him and hugged him, leaning my head on his chest. He sighed deeply and pulled me tightly into his arms. I listened to his wild heartbeat; did his heart really beat for me?! "You have no idea how much you mean to me, amore!" I whispered, barely audible. Marco swallowed hard, his grip on my waist tightening. I could feel the heat growing inside of me!

"You mean the world to me, amore mio! I don't wanna lose you ..." He murmured these words softly in my ear, sending a pleasant shiver down my spine. "Kiss me, Marco!" I didn't need to tell him twice! Marco pressed his lips on mine so fiercely that I couldn't withstand the pressure and opened my mouth to allow him entrance. He pressed me against the wall with the weight of his body, while our tongues were dancing passionately together. Marco had never kissed me so wildly; it was turning me on insanely! The tingle between my thighs was getting more intense as I felt his hard erection against my belly. Oh God, I was completely crazy for Marco ...

He was breathing heavily as he slowly lifted up my dress, tenderly touching the sensitive skin of my thighs. "Marco, oh Marco!" I moaned between our kisses and could feel him shiver. My desire for him was getting stronger and stronger, setting my body on fire! "You're driving me crazy Sofia, I want you!" moaned Marco so loudly that I cringed. Only now I noticed that there were other people standing in the corridor, looking over to us curiously! I pushed Marco gently but determined back and straightened my dress. He took a deep breath and ran a hand through his hair, looking quite disappointed! Then he also noticed the people on the other side of the corridor and cleared his throat in embarrassment.

"I guess we have an audience!" he said with a wink and I laughed loudly. "Don't be disappointed, amore!" I whispered. "We just have to find the right moment and the right place where we can be undisturbed and finally make love ..." Marco sighed heavily and looked at me lost in thoughts. What was he thinking about?! "Once we're here, let's dance together." He said with a smirk. "What do you think, Sofia?" I agreed with enthusiasm. "Oh yeah, Marco, let's hit the dance floor!" He laughed happily, then put his arm around me and led me back to the club, over to the dance floor.

Sally and Frank were also back, waving happily at us. I couldn't see Andy anywhere and I got to know, that he had gone home. Poor Andy! Marco seemed to read my mind and promised me, that he was going to call Andy the next morning and apologize to him .... Hopefully the two friends would be able to get along again! Anyway, we had a lot of fun dancing and I was really surprised since my boyfriend was such a good dancer. Marco was a real multi-talent! It was far past midnight when Frank, Sally, Marco and I left the Dragon's Den. Sally was going to spend the night at Frank's place and Marco was driving me home on his motorbike.

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