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“Well then, saves me introducing you, doesn’t it.” I smile widely and push two cases inside the door, trying to hide the fact I’m a little peeved off with him.
“You know him?” Cole asks, speaking for the first time. His voice is a deep rumble, the sound sending shivers through my body. I’ve never felt anything like it and it catches me off guard. Unconsciously, I squeeze my thighs together, taking in a deep breath.
“Yes,” I answer softly, moving to let Allie scurry past to push the other two cases inside the door. Meanwhile, I don’t move my gaze away from Cole’s, staring intently into the deepest blue eyes I’ve ever seen. For some reason, he doesn’t like my answer, and I wish I knew why. He dismisses me, and I’m not going to lie and say it doesn’t hurt, because it does. When he turns his eyes back to Logan, they become hard, cold even, but what has my back up is the fact Logan is smirking like he just won some trophy I’m unaware of.
“We’ll be seeing you,” CJ announces, his eyes holding promise as he takes in Allie, who is currently hiding behind me in the doorway.
When they’re gone, Logan turns his angry eyes to me and cuts me off before I even have the chance to open my mouth.
“Stay away from them. They’re bad news.”
Not taking his warning as a friendly gesture, but as an order, my back straightens. I hate being told what to do. Not because I’m rebellious, but because I’m a good judge of character and can make my own choices. I know the difference between right and wrong, and something in my gut is telling me that CJ and Cole are harmless. Even if one looks like a giant beast who could crush me with one hand.
“I’ll do no such thing. And before you go on, let me remind you that I’m my own person. I get that you’re going all big brother on me, wanting to protect me, but I can take care of myself. And for the love of God, don’t ever call mebabeagain.”
His expression softens just a tad, but the hardness and anger are still there, lingering behind his eyes. It worries me somewhat because I’ve never seen this side of him. He’s always been friendly, caring, and loyal. Not once since we’ve been friends have I seen him that angry or determined before. It makes me want to ask what the story behind it is. But I never get involved in other people’s business. It always gets messy when you insert yourself into someone else’s problems. Don’t get me wrong, I’d do anything for my friends, stick by them, but this is different. There’s obviously more going on than a simple group of guys disliking each other.
“Alright, Will. We have to go, but I’ll see you in the morning.”
It doesn’t pass my notice that he doesn’t apologise.
“Yeah. Alec will be meeting me here around nine,” I remind him, not sure if I actually mentioned Alec coming or not. They haven’t met yet, and I just hope he doesn’t act like he did with my neighbours, with Alec. Having my best friend and boyfriend hating each other isn’t something I need in my life right now.
“Oh yeah,” he grunts, a frown appearing for a few seconds, before he smiles at me. “Can’t wait to meet him.”
“Good.” I’m glad he’s happy about meeting him. I move forward, giving him a friendly hug. No matter what just happened, it doesn’t change the fact I’ve missed him like crazy. “I’ve missed you.”
“Missed you too, Will.” He leans down to kiss my forehead. I close my eyes, loving the fact I’ve got my friend back.
His mate gives him a subtle nod, his phone in hand. Getting the drift, I smack Logan lightly on the shoulder. “Get going before your coach makes you go back in the morning,” I scold him.
“See you in the morning, babe.” Logan winks, then looks over my shoulder. “Bye, Allie,” he shouts in a too friendly tone. I roll my eyes and push him down the corridor.
“Don’t call me fuckingbabe,” I snap.Once Logan and his friend are finally out of sight, Allie drags me back inside the flat.
“That was the weirdest encounter I’ve ever witnessed,” she admits quietly.
“Ha! Mine too,” I tell her. “How fit are our neighbours though?”
“I didn’t notice,” she says, shrugging it off, but I notice her cheeks turning pink once more. Instead of questioning her over it, I grab her arm excitedly and drag her into the narrow kitchen ahead of us. It’s open plan on the left-hand side, looking out into the front room. There’s everything we need: cooker, washing machine, fridge-freezer, sink—all the necessities. I open some cupboards, finding most empty and some filled with dishes and plates, then drag Allie into the front room. It’s spacious and filled with a few boxes that hold more of our books. I know I took the mick out of Allie earlier about all her books, but I’m also a huge fan of romance novels. Anything to do with bikers, the mob, or hell, even a hot cowboy, and I’m reading that bad boy. Allie, on the other hand, prefers softer, lighter romance novels, sci-fi and fantasy.
“I can’t wait to put my books on there,” she squeaks, clapping her hands as she eyes the already built in bookshelf.
“Such a nerd,” I tease.
“Like you’re not planning on putting your books on there,” she points out.
“Most of mine are signed paperbacks and just for show. I read on my Kindle,” I remind her.
She sighs, brushing her hair back. “Still don’t know how you do that. I can’t imagine not being able to turn a page.”
I arch an eyebrow. “You still can. You just press the screen instead of an actual page.”
She shakes her head, and I know there’s no use in trying to talk her into buying a Kindle. I tried to lend her mine once, and she complained she couldn’t get into the story.It didn’t feel right.
We move back down the hall, passing the front door and the entry to the kitchen before stopping in front of the first bedroom on the left.
A bed is already set up in the far corner. It just needs to be made. A desk is near the door, with another bookshelf. There’s a wardrobe and a chest of drawers but not much else.
