Chapter Eight

 "Where are we going?" I look out the window as Rick drives.

"The bar," Rick tells me. 

"The bar?" I was surprised Rick doesn't seem to be the type that drinks. 

"No worries, I like their food. It's amazing," he tells me. 

" I don't drink much."

"Me either," he tells me. 

I smile. "Okay, food sounds good."

"My cousin Delilah works there," he tells me. 

 Delilah, Could it be Logan's friend? He could be there. 

I feel somewhat disappointed that I don't recognize Logan's truck at the bar pulling in. I wanted to see him. Maybe seeing me will trigger his feelings. 

I push the door open and climb out. I see a big group of guys staring at me. Rick laughs. 

"You do look, well spectacular."

I wear my jean shorts, they are shorter than the normal shorts I wear. I wore a red crop top with a jean jacket, cowboy hat, and boots.

"Thanks." I shyly smile at him.

We walk into the bar. I hear loud music and people playing pool. I smell the stench of cigarettes and alcohol. Walking past the bar, that's when I see him. He was there with a guy named Justin and another person.

I see Logan's face and he notices me. He stops drinking and glares at us. He looks mad. Looking over, I see all three men watching our table. Maybe I'll put on the greatest show. 

The waiter brings us a menu. I look over it. It was all mainly sandwiches, Hamburgers, and fries. 

"What do you like to eat here?"

"The chicken ranch and bacon sub," he tells me.

"Yum, that sounds good."

When the waiter comes back we both order the chicken ranch and bacon sub. 

"You play pool?" He asks me. 

"I have before, I must confess I'm not very good."

"Let's play," he tells me. 

"Now?"

"Yeah," he responds. 

I shake my head. 

Rick gets up from his seat. " Come on Tilly,'' he says reaching out his hand. 

I look over and notice Logan is still watching us. The pool tables are across from where he sits. Maybe just maybe I'll get in his head better. 

"Fine."

I get up from my seat, I feel many eyes on me. If we were a couple we would be a peculiar one. Rick is wearing an anime shirt and a hat from a card game tournament. 

Rick deposits the coins into the table and I hear the balls drop down below. 

" I am jealous," I hear a voice approaching us. 

Looking over, I see a handsome man. I laugh at the wording in my head.  Handsome nerd. But wow was all I could think. 

He also wears an anime shirt But is very muscular and wears a backward football team hat. He has long brown hair that reaches his shoulders and deep blue eyes. 

My eyes watch him. Saying he was attractive was an understatement.

"This is Lucas," Rick Introduces me to the man who stole my attention. 

"Tilly," I reach out my hand.

He grabs it gently. " Hey", he smiles. 

"You get a new pool partner?" Lucas asks.

"Yeah, a much Prettier one," Rick grins. 

"I agree, Lucas winks at me.

I pass Lucas the pool stick. "Put me out of my misery and play for me ."

The boys laugh. "How about we be partners against Rick," Lucas suggests. 

"Two against one that doesn't seem fair," Rick laughs. 

"Remember I'm not any good."

"Somehow, I doubt that I'll take the first shot, '' Rick says with a laugh. 

Rick shot many balls in the pocket. He was good at pool, that was obvious. 

"Let me show you how to shoot, '' says Lucas. 

"Okay," I smile. 

Lucas walks around and wraps his arms around me. He takes the pool stick in my hand and he transitions it in the right position."Now shoot," he tells me. 

I shot the ball and hit two of them in the pocket. 

"Wow, you're a great teacher." 

I look up at him, and he stares back at me. For a moment, I thought he was going to kiss me. 

"Not going to say hey Rick?" a girl asks. 

"Hey Delilah," Rick says. 

 I can't help my reaction, I look at her. She has tattoos and piercings all over her face. She has back hair and has heavy black makeup. She is a lot different than me. If that is who Logan is with then he wanted a big change, but she was indeed very beautiful. I love the hint of orange in her brown eyes. 

" Is this your girlfriend?" She asks Rick, looking at me. 

"No, a friend from campus," Rick remarks. 

"Good, because she's going to be mine, by the end of the night," Lucas says. 

I feel my mouth drop open. I also see Logan slam his beer down. 

minutes later, I see our food at the table. Rick and I make our way to our table and sit down. 

"You like Lucas?" Rick asks. 

"I think he is very handsome."

"I think he knows it," Rick says. 

"I can see the ego too."

I see Justin walk by our table. He glares at me. I look down.  What did Logan tell them?

Lucas joins our table with a basket of French fries. "Mind if I join you?" He asks while sitting next to me.

"Sure " I answer first. 

 Lucas puts his arm around me. I felt a little shocked at first. I see Logan's reaction. It's worth it. 

Hours flew by, and we ended up playing a nerdy card game and it was fun. I feel more joyful than I have been in a long time. Laughing at Logan's reaction, I lay my hand on Lucas's shoulder. 

Then he looks into my eyes, and I know this moment all too well. He brings his lips to mind. I feel them, I taste them and they weren't Logan's. I pull away. 

"Sorry", he tells me.

"You're not sorry, yet. You'll regret it if you kiss her again," Logan warned.

 "Dude, okay," Lucas huffs.

Shock. Isn't the words to describe how I feel. 

"Tilly come here," Logan's words were deep. I know he was frustrated.

I look at him and he reaches out his hand. " Please Tills."

I grab his hand and move out of my seat. 

Once outside, I sat with Logan inside a car, I had never seen him this mad before. 

"I don't like that guy," Logan tells me. 

"Why?"

"He leaves with a different girl every night from the bar, you'll be just a number," he says. 

"Oh, I look down at the ground." I feel a little played and embarrassed. 

I push the door open. "Thanks for the warning."

Logan grabs my arm. I look at his face. " Baby, I have a heroin problem."

I nod. "You need to seek help."

"I tried heroin once and that's all I took," he tells me. 

I frown. "Please don't let it ruin your life."

"It already has, it cost me you. When I said those horrible things to you it was because I panicked. After all, you saw the marks and I knew it was between heroin and you and I picked heroin because I need it," he tells me. 

"You don't need it Logan, but I need you." I feel the tears in my eyes.

He swallows. " Seeing that guy kiss you made me snap, I can't watch you with someone else. I cannot live without you and my love for you is stronger than any addiction."

I smile. " I want to help you. 

" I know, I am ready."

I enter the bar and announce that Logan and I are leaving. Rick seemed okay with it. We drive to my house, and although I'm not sure what to look for, I'm happy to assist him.