“Oh, um. Yeah, hi Tate,” Briana says with little to no enthusiasm, and Becca openly glares at me. I give them a small wave before I start looking around the room. I can’t help but fidget with my hands, my foot tapping anxiously on the floor. Letting out a quiet sigh, I try my hardest to avoid looking at Damon again. But I know it’s impossible because this time, when my eyes head back toward the couch he’s occupying, I find his eyes already on me.
I stand there for what feels like forever as I stare back at him. All the noise in the room seems to disappear. His eyes dart from my mouth to my eyes.
Adrenaline is pumping through my veins, and my heart is beating faster than usual. Ace must notice where Damon’s attention is, because he bumps Damon’s side, causing his eyes to leave mine for a moment before they snap back to mine again. But this time, he has a small smirk on his handsome face. Instantly, I drop my gaze to the floor, breaking the intensity of his stare.
Chapter Two
Damon
Grabbing my attention, Ace shoves at me, making my gaze move towards Tate as she walks up to our group. She’s so oblivious to how much I want her. To the ways I’ve made sure even though she’s not mine yet, she definitely won’t be anyone else’s.
Her brown hair cascades down her back in soft waves, framing her delicate features. Her eyes are a light brown, full of warmth and kindness, but also hinting at a certain shyness or reserve.
She has a slender figure with curves that complement her outfit perfectly. Her style is modern, with a preference for simple pieces that fit the look she’s going for. She may not be the center of attention in a room, but she could be if she wanted to. But I know that’s not her thing. She’s the complete opposite. She’s the type of girl who likes to stay hidden in the background, which I both love and hate.
Before my thoughts can continue, Ace leans in to whisper something in my ear,“Who’s the hot girl?”He nods his head in Tate’s direction.
Before I can speak up, Roman leans forward in the chair. “There, gentlemen, is Tate Hope, a sophomore. I’m honestly surprised she’s here. Doesn’t really seem like her thing,” he says before taking a sip of his beer. “She’s in a few of my classes, usually likes to sit in the back away from everyone. Doesn’t really hang out with anyone other than Maddie. I’ve talked to her a fewtimes, though. She’s pretty hot.” Roman pauses before adding, “Great ass too.” He gives me a wink.
“You gonna fuck her, or can I?” Ace asks, causing me to let out a humorless chuckle from my seat next to him. I love my friends more than anything, but the thought of them touching her in any way sends rage right through me.
I’ve known of Tate since the day she was a flustered mess and couldn’t find her class in the beginning of this year. So, a few months ago. She was so shy and innocent when she looked up at me with her big eyes. Guess she hasn’t changed much. I’ve tried to keep my distance from her, figuring she deserves someone better than a person like me. That’s when my obsession with the perfect brown-haired girl started.
I watched her at school, watched her walk home every day as I kept my distance, making sure she got there safely. I know she’s probably seen me creeping close to her, but she hasn’t said anything. Not that I would ever expect the little Angel to confront me. I probably scare her more than anyone else. Well, maybe not Seb, but he’s a different breed of crazy.
Ace must see something wash over my face, because he throws his hands up in surrender, which causes Roman and Seb to laugh from their seats.
“This one is mine,”I say. Sipping on my warm beer, I think about how she will look on her knees as she takes my cock down her throat. That thought causes me to move in my seat in a lame attempt to adjust my growing erection.
“Are you thinking what I’m thinking?” Roman asks with a devilish smile plastered on his face. I know exactly what he’s thinking, and this wouldn’t be the first time we’ve shared someone, but this time they won’t lay a finger on her. The protectiveness that washes over me when it comes to her should be concerning.
“Yeah, boys. I think this time will be a little different, though. You guys can sit back and enjoy the show.” Seb and Romans’ faces light up with smirks as Ace looks around the room for someone.
I let my mind wander to the beginning of when I realized Tate was someone I wanted. No.Needed.
After helping Tate find her Econ class at the beginning of the semester, I found out what other classes she was taking. Luckily for me, she was taking swimming as an elective, so I snuck into the locker room, and I found her locker. I broke into it and stole her silky red thong. Later that night, it was what got me off. I never wanted to drive to her house more than I did that night. Okay, that’s a lie. I want to do that all the time.
The moment Becca threw herself down on my lap earlier, it took everything in me not to toss her to the ground, but I wanted to see how my Angel reacted to seeing another girl on my lap. When Becca leaned down to whisper in my ear, I saw a flicker of anger in her eyes before Maddie started talking to her about God knows what. Then they walked in the direction of the kitchen.
I don't like that I can’t see her.
Not wanting to be too far from her, I stand from the couch and tell the guys I’m going to grab another beer. Roman is the only one who knows how deep my obsession with Tate goes. And only because he helped me install the camera in her yard in the middle of the night a few months ago.
Her well-being is the only thing that matters. I know she lives somewhere safe, but I had to be sure. Is putting a camera in her yard to keep an eye on her and everyone who comes and goes a little extreme? Well, yes. Absolutely, but I never claimed to be sane.
Once I find where my Little Angel is, I lean against the wall and watch as Tate and Maddie lose themselves to the music. Watching her body sway to the beat is completely agonizing. Idon’t think I’ve been this hard in my entire life. It’s like the mere image of her does it for me for some reason. I’ve never had this with any other girl. That’s how I know she's meant to be mine. It’s what started this wicked obsession I have with her.
Roman and Ace are standing next to me, but I'm not sure when they even got there since my eyes haven’t left Tate. When I look over, they’re both staring in the same direction I am, but their eyes are singled in on Maddie. Watching her every move. I decide not to push them about it and look back at my Angel.
The smile on Tate’s face is infectious. I don’t have much to smile about, but I find myself wanting to the longer I watch her.
A few songs later, Maddie leans in and whispers something to Tate. Tate nods her head before Maddie is pulling them away from the giant group of people who’re still dancing.
Before I can follow behind them, Ace is standing in front of me with a knowing look on his face. “Why are you acting like a complete stalker tonight?”
I can’t help the smirk that pulls at my lips. But I don’t give him an answer as I push past him.
Passing the threshold of the kitchen, I see a flustered Tate trying to keep up with Maddie as they make their way to the keg, but there are so many people in here who don’t seem to care about anyone else around, which pisses me off.
