Chapter 28

Blake's POV

I asked at my own risk. I had been curious about her life before she came to this town. More specifically, if she had someone she loved before. The thought made my blood boil and had my mind in turmoil. Even if it was a past relationship, I couldn't stand it. I didn't want to know about it yet, I still asked. She mentioned that her only friend was a boy named Anthony. A boy was her only friend. I could only imagine what could have happened between them.

Although she had assured me that they shared no kind of relationship like the one I was thinking about, I couldn't help but think about it that way. By the way, she spoke about him, it was clear that she admired him. I didn't like that. I wanted to be the only male she liked, admired, loved, and relied on. Only me.

There was a possessiveness growing inside of me. The urge to claim her as mine was too strong, but I was going to fight it. No way would I disrespect her and pressure her to accept me as hers. I promised to give her time to decide on this without any pressure. But I had to ask again. I wanted to know what she at least thought about me. I know we didn't start on the right foot, but that was then. Surely things have changed by now. I can feel it. I felt it when I carried her here. I felt it when she comfortably laid her head on my shoulder. When she smiles at me, I'm sure she feels something too.

Before she could get around to answering me, she stared at me and placed her delicate soft hand on my face. It felt like the wind stopped blowing. Time had stopped. We stared into each other's eyes and slowly leaned our faces closer. I placed a kiss softly on her juicy pink lips. A touch of heaven. I didn't think and pulled her on top of me and wrapped my arms around her waist. She placed her hands on my shoulders without taking her eyes off me. Her face was rosy, and her eyes dilated and she breathed softly.

I was waiting for her to come to her senses and pull away. I thought she was going to do that even though I wanted her not to. And she didn't. Instead, she took me by surprise. She kissed me back. She leaned closer, wrapping her hand around my neck and ran her fingers through hers. I thrust my tongue into her mouth and kissed her back. I was on cloud nine. Kissing her felt like achieving a milestone. Things got heated as she started to pull on my hair harder, and I gripped her waist tighter. I did not let my hands wander even though they were itching to roam all over her body.

She removed her hands from my hair and slightly pushed me back while breaking off the kiss. I realized that I was spotting a hard boner. The look of mortification on her face made me feel scared. Oh, dear. Why did this have to happen now?

I let go of her waist and she immediately got up. Her movements stirred my dick wide awake. I got up from the ground and turned around clutching my crotch.

" Uh, um, just a second," I let out while groaning. There is nothing I can do here. I closed my eyes and tried to think of something disgusting that would immediately turn me off. My mind recalled the moment I caught my parents having sex. That was the shock of my life. We never mentioned it, but it scarred me for life. That managed to do the trick. My hormones calmed down and sighed in relief.

I took a moment and turned to Brielle again. She was starting awkwardly. Her cheeks were beet red.

" I am sorry about that." I sincerely apologized to her. I don't want her to think that I am some pervert who just wants to get into her pants. For her, I want to be a decent guy. Even though I can help but fantasize about her naked body draped in white sheets waiting to be devoured.

No, no, no. Calm down, you bastard. I can't risk working hard again.

" I-I think we should get going. It's already late-"

" Yeah, you are right. We should go," I said, cutting her off.

I moved out of the way.

" Ladies first." I gestured with my hand, and she walked past me with me following behind her. I desperately wanted to know what she was thinking, but it was too awkward to speak. Suddenly she tripped and fell forward, but I reacted quickly and pulled her back. Her body hit mine, and she buried her face in my chest. Her heart was beating rapidly from the shock. I took the opportunity to rub her back to calm her down.

" Ssh. It is okay. I won't let anything happen to you."

She raised her head and peered at me through her lashes. I wasted no time and scooped her in my arms. She squealed and held onto my shoulders.

" I'll just carry you the rest of the way so you won't get hurt." I smiled at her reassuringly.

" Uh, thank you. Sorry for being an inconvenience." Brielle bit her lip and tensed in my arms.

" Stop talking nonsense. You will never be an inconvenience," I said with finality.

As I walked back I could feel a burning gaze on me. I hid my smile in the darkness and enjoyed her marveling at me. I regularly adjust her in my arms, making her squeak thinking I was going to drop her. Because of that, she was holding on to me tightly. I had to control myself so much because I didn't want the earlier incident to happen again. Her body was so soft and her scent was intoxicating. My self-control was hanging by the thread.

When we got back, I signed in relief. I placed her down and we both got inside the car. I waste no time driving away. I needed to get Brielle back home before I lost control of myself. The ride back home was silent.

I arrived at her house and she got out of the car.

" Thank you for taking me to your secret spot. I had a good time," she says, giving me a soft smile. I smiled back at her.

"It was a pleasure."

" Alright, go ahead. Have a good night." She waves and turns to leave.

" If you ever need to go there, tell me. I'll take you there," I said to her, and she turned back to me.

" Thank you for the offer. I'll keep that in mind."

With that, she disappears into her house. I was left alone with my thoughts. I drove away while thinking about everything that happened. I was glad that at least Brielle and I were no longer awkward with each other.