"Well that didn't go as planned". As he started the engine I put on my seatbelt.
"I hated that pasta".
"I fucking knew it". Pulling out into the road he turned the radio on. "You could have ordered something else".
"Not when I didn't know what anything was". I felt a little embarrassed. Jake was high end, he had taste, liked expensive things.
"You could have said something Leah and now I bet you're fucking starving". I noticed his grip tighten on the steering wheel. "I wanted tonight to be fucking perfect". He snapped.
"You think I didn't?". I hit back.
"You fucking hated it"....
"You don't need to swear". Turning my attention out the window I crossed my arms over my chest. "And I didn't hate it, it just wasn't my scene".
"Yeah burgers and dirty fries got it".
The rest of the journey home was quiet. It wasn't until he pulled off the highway and signalled left that I realised what he was up to. Biting back my smile I placed my hand on his knee.
"I appreciate the thought Jake. I loved that you planned tonight but maybe next time make it low key and not so expensive".
"You deserve the world princess"...
"Maybe". I shrugged.
Placing his hand on top of mine he brought it to his mouth placing a kiss on my knuckles. "Cheeseburger, fries and extra pickle?".
"And a strawberry milkshake". I grinned.
"I won't be long"....
While he was away getting me food it gave me a chance to go through my phone. I had never replied to Tommy and I usually deleted the message straight away but tonight I opened it.
'Hope you're missing me ;)'
Attached to the message was a photo of him and a random girl sucking face. Tommy was shirtless and the girl had next to nothing on.
Did he think that bothered me?
Tommy was the furthest thing from my mind. Moving away showed me who he really was. A two timing rat that didn't deserve me. I hate that I couldn't see it sooner.
How many times did he cheat?
How many people knew he was playing me?
Deleting the message I did what I should have done weeks ago. I blocked his number and deleted him from all my social media.
Jake as I put my phone away. The butterflies
strawberry milkshake babe so I got you a coke instead". Passing me the
I hadn't been playing fair
I need to make sure my girls fed". He smirked grabbing my hand and lacing our fingers
"For tonight Jake".
the best was
"Better make sure the next ones better". Grinning at him I lifted our hands and kissed
It was new but it was easy being around him. I could be myself. I felt settled with him.
with a walk along the beach?". He
heat rise to my cheeks. I didn't want it to end and when it
to babe. How about I take you to mine, we stick a film on and chill out. Sound
"Yeah".
........
I couldn't wait any longer.
like to see". He grinned. "Are you going to school tomorrow?". Pulling into his driveway it was weird seeing his house in darkness. I would need to remember and
to". I couldn't miss anymore days. Even if I didn't go to university I still wanted to graduate. I hadn't heard
you up after".
got out. I was glad the rain had finally stopped. Entering his house I kicked off my shoes loving the feel of the cold tiles against
kiss on the side of my head. "Pick
It was still early only just past 8 o'clock.
you want anything?". He
I smiled hitting play as he took the seat next to me. He was tense, focused on something else.
you
as hell and I don't think you've looked
stuff babe. Put the film back on". Placing his
stuff?". I asked.
for you to
me I wasn't going to push him. We were half way through the film and I couldn't stop myself. I said I wasn't going to push him into telling me
tense but his
paused the film.
into my territory and we can't seem to catch them". He sighed rubbing a hand over
they a threat?".
not taking any chances. I have a lot of
He did?
He was one of the good
it's self brings trouble. I can be challenged for
I knew what he meant but I had
it'll never come down to that. I'm powerful baby, very fucking powerful". Grabbing my hand he
are they here?". I
thought they might just be passing through but their scent is too strong for
what are you going to do?".
patrolling, keep watch. We'll catch them one way or another".
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