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“Look who I found!” her friend cheers, and Bella—Skyler—stands. I’m taken aback both by how stunning she is and how short she is. Fuck. Visions of fucking her petite body against the wall move to the forefront of my brain and I begin running through the states and capitals, Bill of Rights, periodic table of elements. Something. Anything—that would will my dick down faster as she moves towards me. Her teeth are pushed into her bottom lip and that is definitely not helping. “Aidan!” She smiles. “Holy shit, you’re so tall!” My eyes roam down her body and I notice she’s in flats but she’s standing almost on her tippy toes…to get closer to me, I assume.
I don’t know what’s gotten into me or what prompts me to do it, but before I can think I have her in my arms, my large body engulfing her tiny one in a hug and lifting her slightly off the ground. I press my face into her neck inhaling her sweet scent. “Bella,” I whisper in her ear and she shivers again. I’m pleased that this has nothing to do with a bad shot. I set her down and give her a smirk. “I mean, Skyler?”
She nods before shooting a look at Peyton who’s staring at us like we’re her only source of entertainment with a dreamy look on her face.
“My mom calls me Bella.”
“I like Skyler,” I tell her honestly. It suits her.
A hint of pink finds her cheeks. “Thank you. I’ll pass your praise off to my parents.” Her lips quirk up.
Her vibe is infectious and I find myself smiling as well. “Can I buy you a drink?” I ask her, wanting nothing more than to get away from the prying eyes that are watching our interaction.
I feel a hand around my neck and I groan inwardly remembering I didn’t come alone. “My friend has no manners. I’m Chace.” He smiles at her and she nods.
“Hi, it’s nice to meet you.” She holds her hand out and I’m pleased that she doesn’t try to hug him even if I do think she’s friendly.
He looks at me. “Dude, I think we’re going to take off.” He looks back at Skyler. “Little lady, I assume you can make sure my friend gets home safely?” He raises an eyebrow at her and she giggles.
“Yes, of course.” She nods. “I’ve only been in D.C. twelve hours though. I basically only know where this bar is and my apartment.”
“Well, I didn’t say which home.” He grins and I resist the urge to punch him. Can you not make me come off like I’m a complete fuckboy?
“Okay, bye, Chace.” I push him away and nod at Taryn.
“Text me if you’re coming home tonight,” he whispers in my ear before he disappears.
I’m left alone with Skyler and her friends, and I have to admit I only feel a little bit awkward. They look young as well, but I guess twenty-two really is ten years younger than me.
I manage to catch the look Skyler gives Peyton before she turns to me. And if my assumption is correct, she’s pleased with how the evening has played out so far. “Let’s go get that drink.”
