Chapter 21
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A silence falling between us. But it didn't feel unconformable. I looked up toward the night sky admiring the stars above. It was one of the only places in town you could see them at night. My breath fogging into the night, but I didn't mind the bite of cold against my skin. Scarlett's teeth started chattering, making me looking back at her. She was still visibly shivering, her legs bobbing up and down and her arms rubbing over herself. “You can steal my warm if you’re cold, you know?” I offer, holding out my arm for her—she hesitater.
“Is this one of your moves?” she teases. “Take a girl to the lake in the dead of night and offer her your warmth?”
“No, I wouldn't take anyone here. It holds too many memories of family. It wouldn't be right,” I shrug. She considers this for a moment before finally giving in.
“fuck it, if I wasn't such a wimp to the cold,” She groans, lying down beside me and snuggling into my shoulder. I wrap my arms around her, pulling her into me. “How are you so fucking warm?” She exclaims, her ice-cold finger sneaking under my tee and running over my skin.
“Awh fuck me!” I grunt in surprise, goosebumps breaking out over my chest. “A little warning would have been nice.”
“Sorry, not sorry,” She giggles. The initial cold shock quickly wore off, replaced by her soft touch, as she slowly explored every muscle. Her breath tickling my neck. I closed my eyes. I had promised her I wouldn't kiss her again. Not unless she asked me to. She was making it dam hard to keep that promise.
“Enjoying your self are we?” I whispered, letting my fingers caressing down her sides, her hips, and her back.
“Hmmm,” She mumbled, her fingers tracing over my shoulder. Her nails gently grazing the skin. I groan, pulling her closer. Did she not realise what she was doing to me? How the innocent touch of her finger had my dick twitching. If she was going to tease me, then I could do the same.
I let my fingers trace down her sides and further, till the soft skin of Scarlett's thigh. I tracing just below the hem of her dress, her skin chill under my fingers. She gasped, pressing her face into the nook of my shoulder. Her breath searing ageist my throat. I swallow, my own breathing becoming heavy. I let my fingers drift to her inner thigh, gently caressing the sensitive skin. Scarlett reacts by grazing her bottom lip over my neck, her nails raking down my chest. I grip onto her thigh roughly, her dress rising up. Scarlett moans softly. Fucking music to my ears and I lost it.
In one swift move, I had her flat on her back. positioning myself to knelt between her thighs, leaned over her on my elbows. “Loki,” She Warned, her eyes closed. Fuck! I loved my name on her lips. I close the space between us, my hand gripping her hips. But didn't kiss her.
Scarlett lay completely, her breathing heavy, causing her breasts to rise with each inhale. She was so fucking sexy. I press my body into hers, letting her feel my desire. Scarlett gasped, her body arching ageist me. Her bottom lip trembling, I wanted to bite it. I lick my lips, desperate to taste her. But I promised I wouldn't kiss her. I brushed my nose ageist hers gently. Her eyes flutter open.
“You’re making it dam hard to keep my promise,” I admit, touching my forehead to hers.
“We should stop,” she sighed. Her fingers reaching out to brush my hair out of my face. I lean into her palm, kissing it softly.
“I don't want to stop,” I confessed, meeting her olive-green eyes. “I want you, all of you. You drive me fucking crazy. Just admit it. You want me too.”
“Loki-” She started to say, but I cut her off. I knew what she was going to say. She was going to deny it and lie to my face. And why? Because of Adam? Bullshit. He didn't have to know.
“Don't lie to me, Winters. I know you want me,” I demand. Moving my head down to her neck. Letting my lip trail across the skin, my teeth grazing her gently. She moaned, loud and fucking clear. Her body arching as I let my tongue flick across the sensitive skin. Her fingers clawing into my back. I blowing over the wet skin, making her shiver deepen. Then finally, I move back to her lips, so close. But I didn't kiss her. Not until she asked me to.
“Say it”, I urge, my voice laced with urgency. Eyes locked on her lips.
“I cant'.” She whispered a single tear trickling down her cheek. I pulled back from her as if she had burnt me. Staggering to my feet. Her rejecting hitting me deeply, it felt like she had shot a hole throw my chest. It hurt me much more than it should have done. I had never felt so betrayed, so rejected. And I didn't understand. Her tear's only adding to the rage bubble up inside of me. Had I scared her? Was I that much of a fucking monster?
I had started walking away, and I hadn't even realised it. I could hear her sobbing behind me, but it only fuels the wildfire burning my in veins. I struck out, punching my fits into a metal signpost. The whole pole wobbled, and the thin metal denting with my fist. Then I was running.
(Scarlett)
I pressed my head into my hand, sobbing harder, the tears coming thick and fast. Making breathing feel impossible, I was gasped for air but never quite getting enough. The look on Loki's face... I will never forget it as long as I live. It would be imprinted in my very soul. It was a look of hurt, rejection and pure betrayal—the kind of look you could never take back. No matter how many times I apologised, he was going to hate me for this.
I had tried so hard to protect myself, to protect Adam and Storm from what we had done. From what had changed between Loki and me. That I hadn't spared a thought for how he might feel, he was the eternal bad boy. A rock star running back that slept with a different girl every week. He didn't get hurt. Right?
He would get over this; it was nothing. Just a stupid sexual attracting. It didn't mean anything. Loki had girls chasing him left, right and centre. He didn't need me, I was not special. I was just the insignificance girl next door. And it’s not as if anything serious would have come from this. It would always just be sex for him. There would be other girls.
Even if I wish there weren't. Because I did want him, I want Loki so bad that it scares me. But I couldn't tell him that. It would not last long between us. Loki would have got bored, or I would get jealous or catch feelings for him. Adam or Storm would find out, and then shit would only get worse from there. So it was for the best, or at least that is what I kept telling myself.
Tears were still streaming down my face, but it had gotten easier to breathe. Finally, I managed to raise my head enough to look around. I was alone. Loki's bike was still parked by the side of the road. But he was nowhere in sight.
I was freezing. I hugged Loki's jacket closer to me, his scent making me want to cry more. But I force myself to get up, my stupid shoes making it excruciating to walk. But I pushed on regardless, walking towards Loki's bike. But the closer I got, the more dread crept into my mind. He wasn't coming back, not after what I had done to him. And even if he did, there was no guarantee he'd give me a ride.
I pull out my phone; I had only 5% battery left. Great.
I tried to call Loki, but it didn't even ring, instead going straight to voice mail. Shit. What even was the time? Ooh, it was much later than I had realised, just gone 2 am. Adam must be wondering where I was. I load up his number, then hesitater.
I couldn't call him. Firstly he would be pissed off, and second I wasn't even at the fucking party anymore. Second, he would want to know why the hell I was here! And how I got here. Third, He'd see Loki's bike. Shit. That also ruled out Storm, not that she could drive right now. But her mum was home; I couldn't call her.
I load up my contacts. Flicking through to see if there was anyone I could call. Hell, I would have taken a fucking pizza delivery guy right now. I almost cried when I was Asher Whiteforn appeared on my screen. Asher! I didn't hesitate. I clicked dial. Two rings. That's all it took before Asher's cheery voice burst through the speaker “Winter! Where the hell have you been? This better not be a booty call,” He teased.
“You have no idea how happy I am to hear your voice!” I grinned, resting against a tree.
“Awe, darling, I missed you too!” Asher Beamed. “So, what do I owe this honour?”
“I don't have much battery, so I need to be quick. Firstly I need you to swear to secrecy, you can't tell anybody, and I mean fucking no one, Ash. Secondly, don't ask questions. Can you do that for me?” I pleaded.
“Of course, Hun, I'd do anything for you”, Asher replied, his voice concerned.
“Thank you, Asher. I knew I could count on you! Okay, I need you to pick me up, I'm at the lake, and I'm fucking freezing and stranded. But you can’t tell Adam. He cannot know about this,” I instruct. The phone buzzed. “No, no, no!” I squeal out loud. Shit. Dead. I had no idea if Asher even heard me, let alone if he was coming. Fuck. I could very well be on my own.
