"Hey" Lauren says softly, squeezing at my shoulder.
"Sorry," I murmur as I sit up, blinking and stretching realizing that I fell asleep. I am still in her arms, on her lap.
"I could watch you sleep forever, Mani."
"Did I say anything?"
"Not this time" she smiles softly "We're almost your place."
Oh?
"We're not going to yours?"
"No."
I sit up and gaze at her "Why not?"
"Because you have to go to your dance company tomorrow."
"Oh." I pout.
She smirks at me. "Why, did you have something in mind?"
I flush. "Well, maybe."
She chuckles. "Normani, I am not going to touch you again, not until you beg me to."
"What!"
"So that you'll start communicating with me. Next time we make love, you're going to have to tell me exactly what you want in fine detail."
Make love? Oh my.
"Oh."
She shifts me off her lap as Tony pulls up outside my apartment. Lauren climbs out and holds the car door open for me.
"I have something for you." She moves to the back of the car, opens the trunk, and pulls out a large gift-wrapped box. What the hell is this?
"Open it when you get inside."
"You're not coming in?" I frown, I don't know why I can't stay away from this woman.
"No Normani" she speaks eyeing my expression "I'll see you soon alright?" She says as we reach the door.
"Yes" I respond fumbling through my bag to find my keys, trying to hide my disappointment.
As I unlock the door, she leans forward and cups my chin, tilting my head back. Her mouth hovers over mine, and closing her eyes, she runs a trail of gentle kisses from the corner of my eye to the corner of my mouth. A small moan escapes my mouth as my insides melt and fall apart at the touch of her lips. Her lips meet mine and she kisses me softly as her hand moves from my chin to reach for the back of my neck.
She pulls away and gazed at me and my blush causes her green eyes to glow bright and her lips to curl up into a smile "I'll email or text you" she speaks softly, brushing her thumb against my cheek.
"Goodnight Lauren" I whisper, I hear the desperation in my voice.
"You're frowning. You want me to stay. It won't work" she smiles and leans in to kiss me "In you go" she says pulls the door open for me.
I step inside and turn back around to her, she gives me that sexy Jauregui wink "Laters baby" she says and with that she turns and heads back towards her car.
Once in my place, I open the gift box and find my Mac laptop, the I phone, the bracelet, and another rectangular box. What is this? I unwrap the silver paper. Inside is a black, slim, leather case.
Opening the case, I find an iPad. Holy shit... an iPad. A white card is resting on the screen with a message written in Lauren's handwriting:
Normani,
This is for you. You always beg me to open up, but the simple truth is I don't know how. But this IPad is full of music that I resonate with. Music is the pathway to the soul. I'm trying to let you in.
Your Lauren
Holy shit. I have a Lauren Jauregui mix-tape in a high-end iPad. I shake my head in disapproval because I know it's so expensive, but deep down I love it.
I cut it on and I gasp at the wall paper. It's the first picture we took together, the day of my graduation. Oh god, how much has changed since then. I gape at the screen. I can't seem to take my eyes off of it, of us. It's the one that appeared in the Magazine. Lauren looks so beautiful and I can't help my face-splitting grin, as my inner Mani curls up hugging herself. Yes, and she's mine!
I unlock it and start to swipe through. And I see a list that says for Mani. In it is every song that's I've mentioned that I loved to her before and it is lovely. I scroll through the post some more and and I see a song title I've never heard of, maybe this was supposed to go in hers. I click it and it only took seconds of it playing to let me know that it was the suck she fucked me to when I was blind folded, with head phones. She's such a tease.
I exit quickly, knowing that I could be lost in this app for an eternity. I notice a "good food" app that makes me roll my eyes and smile at the same time, a news app, a weather app, but her note mentioned music. I go back to the main screen, hit the iPod icon and a playlist appears. I scroll through the songs, and the list makes me smile.
I scroll through and it is so Lauren. A song called "Principles of Lust" another is called "Possession" oh yes, fifty shades.
And a few more I have never heard.
Selecting a song that catches my eye, I press play. It's called "Try" by Nellie Furtado.
She starts to sing, and her voice is a silk scarf wrapping around me. I lie down on my bed.
Does this mean Lauren's going to try? Try this new relationship? I drink in the lyrics, staring at the ceiling, trying to understand his turnaround. She missed me. I missed her. She must have some strong feelings for me. She had to. This iPad, these songs, these apps - she cares. She really cares. My heart swells with hope.
My tears start to flow as I scroll through more. I can't stop them. If this isn't an apology, what is it? My Lauren.
Or is this an invitation? Will she answer my questions? Am I reading too much into this?
I am probably reading too much into this. My inner Mani nods at me, trying to hide her pity.I dash my tears away. I have to e-mail her to thank her. I leap off my bed to fetch the laptop.
Normani:
You've made me cry again.
I love the iPad.
I love the songs.
I love you.
Thank you.
Goodnight.
Your Mani
Lauren:
I'm glad you like it. I bought one for myself.
Now, if I were there, I would kiss away your tears.
But I'm not - so go to sleep.
Lauren Jauregui
Her response makes me smile, still so bossy, still so Lauren. Will that change, too? And I realize in that moment that I hope not. I like her like this commanding as long as I can stand up to her without fear of punishment.
Normani:
You sound your usual bossy and possibly tense, possibly grumpy self, Miss Jauregui.
I know something that could ease that. But then, you're not here - you wouldn't let me stay, and you expect me to beg...
Dream on, Ma'am.
Your Mani
PS: I also note that you included the Stalker's Anthem, "Every Breath You Take." I do enjoy your sense of humor, but does Dr. Gomez know?
Lauren:
Spanking occurs in vanilla relationships, too, you know. Usually consensually and in a sexual context... but I am more than happy to make an exception.
You'll be relieved to know that Dr. Gomez also enjoys my sense of humor.
Now, please go to sleep as you won't get much tomorrow. You'll be tired.
Incidentally - you will beg, trust me. And I look forward to it.
Lauren Jauregui
Normani:
Subject: Goodnight, Sweet Dreams
Well, since you ask so nicely, and I like your delicious threat, I'll curl up with the iPad that you have so kindly given me and fall asleep listening to the music you love.
Mani
Lauren:
Subject: One more request
Dream of me.
Lauren Jauregui
Dream of you Lauren Jauregui? Always.
I change quickly into my night clothes, brush my teeth, and slip into bed. Putting the phone on low volume beside me.
I am overwhelmed with joy, a stupid, widemouthed grin on my face. What a difference a day can make. Such a contrast to how I've been for the last few days. How am I ever going to sleep?
//
The next morning rolls around and the one good thing about being car-less is that on the bus on my way to work, I can plug my headphones into my iPad while it's safely in my purse and listen to all the wonderful tunes Lauren has given me. By the time I arrive at the studio, I have the most satisfied grin on my face.
Never did I ever know one person could make me so happy even when they're not around.
As I step inside to reach my locker the first face I see is Victoria's. A grin grows on her face almost matching mine as she steps towards me.
"Hey Mani" she smiles pulling me in for a hug. "You look so beautiful"
Hmm? I have on sweats and my hair tied up. But my stomach flutters at her compliment.
"Victoria, Hi" I speak back.
"Thank you so much for coming, last night" she grins pulling away.
"Of course! I really enjoyed myself, even though I couldn't stay long" I twist my lips.
"No worries. But we talked about something remember?"
I squint my eyes a little, slightly confused "About what?"
"Drinks, with a few other dancers. We're actually going tonight. You want to come?"
"Oh yeah! Sure"
She grins by far the biggest grin this far "Cool! Let me go get into my dance clothes now before I get in trouble" she speaks with a playful sigh that I giggle at and walks off.
I open my locker to change but my phone buzzes with a text from Lauren.
Lauren:
Goodmorning, I hope you have a nice breakfast.
I missed you last night.
Normani:
I ate a banana before I left the house. I have not had breakfast for a few days so that was a step forward.
Also I got to look through the iPad some more and you set up books you think I might like. Many, many sappy romantic lit. Do I seem like the hopeless romantic to you?
I've started reading one and I love it. And of course, I love you.
Now leave me alone, I have to change I wouldn't want to get in trouble.
Normani Hamilton
Lauren:
Subject: It that all you've eaten all morning?
You can do better than that. You're going to need your energy for begging.
Lauren Jauregui
Normani:
Subject: Whatever
Miss Jauregui. I have to get going now. I dance for a living, not boss people around. And it is you that will be begging.
Normani Hamilton
Lauren:
Subject: Bring it on baby
Why Miss Hamilton, I love a challenge.
Lauren Jauregui
I stand at my locker staring at the screen like an idiot before locking it and placing it inside. After a few hours of dancing we reach our first ten minute break, I drown a bottle of water as sweat drips down my skin.
I reach in my locker to grab my phone and I smile at my screen seeing there's another email from Lauren.
Lauren:
Subject: Lonely
I've cleared my schedule for this evening and I am beyond missing you. So I'll be to pick you up after you're finished at your company.
Your Lauren
Normani:
Subject: I miss you too
I had plans to get a drink after I'm finished here. How about after?
Mani
Lauren:
With who? That girl?
Lauren Jauregui
I gasp at the screen at how fast she changed from your Lauren to Lauren Jauregui. But I already accepted this offer and Victoria has been trying to hang out for so long.
Normani:
Yes, Victoria and a few other dancers. We're going to a bar that's a block down from the company. We should be there around 8. I'll be sure to let you know when I'm done. Also I won't too drink to much, wouldn't want your twitchy palm.
Mani
Lauren:
I'm meeting you there.
"Ladies! Break over. Studio now" a sharp voice of one of the directors calls us back in. Before I get to respond I shove my phone into my locker, taking a few snore gulps of water as I trot back.
//
"Wait... your bag" Victoria says trotting up to me.
"Oh thank you" I grab it from her with a cheery smile.
"So um... its six now. Were you going home to shower and change?"
"I was just going to shower here. I brought clothes with me. Actually in this bad right here" I chuckle holding it up.
"Ohhh okay well I wasn't smart enough to do that, so I'll meet you there. Well unless you want to shower at my place, it'll probably be more comfortable than these showers"
"Oh" I raise my brows "No that's okay. I don't want to intrude"
"I'm just trying to be nice is all" she smiles softly tilting her head.
"Thank you. But I'm okay. I already planned to shower here anyway so yeah.." my voice fades off awkwardly.
"Can I ask you something?" She whispers stepping slightly closer to me.
"Yeah? What's up?"
"You were.. um drunk last night I know. But it was a little strange. You were all on me just to call your girlfriend over moments later. I thought you weren't with anyone anymore?"
Lord. Lauren was right. I shouldn't have. I feel so bad for leading her on. She's such a good friend.
I shake my head slowly "I didn't mean-"
"No... No it's fine" she smiles "I was just a little confused is all" she starts to walk away "I'll meet you at the.. bar"
As she exits the door I sigh, wiping my forehead with my the palm of my hand. I grab my things and head to the shower. Even the showers are nice. Individual stalls, only a few other dancers are in here showering or standing in the humongous mirrors fixing themselves.
As I shower, the warm water rinsing the sweat and long day off of my body, I glance down at my sore feet and legs. How could I do this and still keep up with Lauren's sexual desires? Maybe this right here will break us, after all we went through something that I have control of could ruin us.
After I exit and dress, putting on makeup for the first time to day and fixing my hair. I glance in the mirror and it's funny what a day can change.
My eyes are shining, between them look less tired and defeated. It's the Lauren Jauregui affect. A little contact, from her will do that to a girl.
I grin at the mirror I have on my favorite high waisted jeans, paired with a black halter top that push my breast up just right. It was honestly the first thing I could grab but it looks nice, so that worked out. My hair is the usual curls, falling far past my shoulders. Wow, I look good.
The amount of time I spent in there I'm the only dancer left. Everyone else is gone.
I stand for a moment longer adding my nude colored lipstick. I place my hand on the sink leaning forward to get a more close up view of my lips in the mirror.
"Miss Hamilton?"
I turn expectantly with a small gasp, startled. A young woman is standing on the far end of the large bathroom. She approaches me cautiously. She looks like a ghost, so pale and strangely blank.
She's skinny with long brown hair. Pale skin. Average looking girl.
"Miss Normani Hamilton?" she repeats, and her features stay static even though she's speaking.
"Yes?"
She stops, staring at me from about two feet away, and I stare back, confused. Who is she? What does she want?
"Can I help you?" I ask. How does she know my name?
"No... I just wanted to look at you." Her voice is eerily soft.
Um? What the fuck?
There's no life in her eyes at all. Her face is pale, and full of sorrow.
"Sorry, you have me at a disadvantage," I say politely, trying to ignore the warning tingle up my spine. After getting a closer, she looks odd, disheveled and uncared for. Her clothes are two sizes too big, including her designer trench coat. She sort of resembles a sloth.
She laughs, a strange, discordant sound that only feeds my anxiety. "What do you have that I don't?" she asks sadly.
My anxiety turns to fear. "I'm sorry but who the hell are you?"
"Me? I'm nobody." She lifts her arm to drag her hand through her dark hair, and as she does, the sleeve of her trench coat rides up, revealing a soiled bandage around her wrist.
Holy fuck.
"Good day, Miss Hamilton." Turning, she exits the bathroom leaving me standing there confused.
What the hell was that about?
Confused, I spend a few more minutes adding finishing touches. But now I'm sort of rushing to get out of there.
My inner Mani raises her brow at me and hisses at me. That woman has something to do with Lauren.
I exit and walk back to my locker, finally touching my phone for the first time in hours after putting my belongings back into my bag. There's another text from Lauren.
Lauren :
I'm outside of your dance company. Come out when ever you're ready.
What?! Why is she like this? I told her to come afterwards.
I scramble grabbing my things and shuffling out of the door and she's parked right out front. I see her glance up from scrolling through her phone and she immediately climbs out of the car, looking her usual good. Her fingers brush through her hair swiping it to one side as her eyes connect to mine.
"Ma'am" she beams at me, after opening the passenger door and holding her hand out to me.
A stupid grin washes over my face, as I take it and climb inside. Once we're both in, she shifts the gear to drive.
I turn my head to her and part my lips to speak before I can't say any words she talks "Before you open that smart mouth of yours. I'm here because I missed you as I said before along with the fact that I don't trust that girl around you"
"I missed you too" is all I manage to say.
"You have the address for the bar?"
"It's right around the corner, I'll direct you"
We pull up out front after the six minute drive "It's no parking in front of it I'll have to park in that parking lot we drove by. I can let you out here if you want" Lauren speaks pulling the car to a stop.
"Yeah, that's fine" I reply.
She puts the car in park in the middle of the damn road and unbuckles her seatbelt after cutting the hazards on. She climbs out and walks around the front of the car and opens my door.
I shake my head with a smile grabbing her hand "And you claim not to be a gentlewoman" I tease stepping out "You're stopping traffic to help me out of the car"
She smirks "Miss Hamilton, I would stop the entire world for you. Now I'm you go. I'll be in in about five minutes" she leans in to kiss my cheek.
A horn honks and we both glance up at an angry man telling us to move. "Oh fuck off!" Lauren snarls.
She turns back to me "Let me move this car, I'll meet you inside"
We walk over and she takes her sweet petty time walking me slowly to the side walk with her middle finger held out the the guy that is constantly honking.
I tuck my lips ceasing my laughter. This woman is crazy. My woman is crazy.
Once I reach the sidewalk she lets go of my head and heads back to her car. I glance up at the sign on the bar. It's called 'Fifty's'. How fitting. I let out a sarcastic laugh as I walk inside.
I glance around and Victoria is at the bar with Tiki, Claire and Kaelynn.
As I approach them Victoria grins up at me "Mani... here I already ordered yours"
"Thank you" I murmur grabbing it, I quickly drown it and she looks at me with shock and amusement.
I wince at the taste taste as she eyes me with the same look "You seem much happier today"
"It's Friday" I grin at her "Heyy" I wave introducing myself to the other three and they simultaneously greet me back. Hugging me one at a time.
"Oh? Those three get a hug before me?" Victoria chuckles pointing to them.
"Wow. I'm not sure if you've drunk too much or you're just one of those 'Where's my hug' girls" I tease.
"Oh she's definitely a 'where's my hug' girl" kaelynn adds sticking her tongue out.
Victoria just ignores her and holds her arms out to me with a pout. I smile shaking my head and fall into her arms.
Tiki hands me another shot as I take my seat by them at the bar. "Thank you" I smile at her, taking that one down as well.
The other three engage in small conversation as Victoria shifts closer to me. She leans her elbow on the bar "I'm glad you chose this dance company" she says with a closed lipped smile.
I'm being handed my third drink which is a beer this time as I respond "I'm glad too" I giggle taking a sip.
Where is Lauren?
"No like really" she giggles back "You're my favorite person in that place. Everyone else can go. It can just be me and you"
Yeah. She's definitely drunk.
"Well I don't think anyone would come to see just us two perform" I tease.
Her brows raise in amusement with a playful gasp "Wellllll I know I would.. I would pay just to watch you. You're amazing... how you move" she shifts closer.
I choke a little on the sip of beer that I was in the middle of as she spoke and sat back a little.
"Do you have any plans this weekend?"
"Victoria..." I pout.
"I'm sorry" she pouts back.
"For what?"
"That I can't help but find you extremely beautiful" she speaks softly as if it's some kind of secret, her hand that she had her had resting on reach to sit next to mine on the bar.
"Well... um-" I freeze.
I feel her before I see her. It's as if my whole body knows when she's near, it always comes alive. It relaxes and ignites at the same time a weird, contrast that duals together perfect and I sense that strange pulsing electricity.
Lauren drapes her arm around my shoulder in a seemingly casual display of affection but I know differently. She is claiming her territory and marking what's hers.
Softly she kisses my hair and leans down to my ear "Hello, baby," she whispers.
I can't help but feel excited with her arm around me. She pushed herself closer to my side, and I glance up at her while she stares at Victoria, her expression impassive. Turning her attention to me, she gives me a brief crooked smile followed by a swift kiss.
Wow. In this god damn light with a few of her buttons undone she looks edible. Victoria shuffles back uncomfortably. And I can't help but to feel bad.
"Lauren Jauregui" Lauren holds her hand out to Victoria.
Victoria glanced at it confused before looking slowly back up at my face and then to Lauren "We've met before. Just last night actually" she snarls shaking her hand, seemingly trying to hold in the rude.
"I don't recall" Lauren grunts, trying to fake cordial but her nose flares a little.
LORD. NOT AGAIN.
"Lauren... last night" I nudge her with my shoulder a little, trying to help Victoria.
"If I remember correctly, you brought about nine of my photographs" Victoria retaliates.
"Aaah I remember now. I always enjoy doing charity work" Lauren gives her a closed lipped smile, with a tilt of her head.
Oh my god. This is so uncomfortable.
I slouch back in my stool a little. Victoria please... Lauren always wins. I glance at the other three women and of course they're all staring open-mouthed.
"Ha" Victoria scoffs "Care to join us for a drink? Or were you just stopping in? Mani didn't mention you coming"
"Actually I came to grab my woman" Lauren responds calmly "Come on baby, time to go"
"Lauren!" I raise my voice a little "We just got here"
"We have plans" she replies with her heart melting smile and I'm in her spell.
"Another time, perhaps" She she adds looking to all four of the women "Ladies, nice meeting you. Come Mani"
"See you Monday" I smile a Victoria, Kaelynn, Claire and Tiki. I try my best to ignore Victoria's less-than-pleased expression and follow Lauren out of the door.
We exit and walk to the parking lot. As we reach the car she opens the door for me and I gape at her "Why did that feel like a pissing contest?"
"Because it was" she gives me a smile and shuts my door.
She slides in the drivers seat "Hi" she murmurs softly, seemingly asking for my forgiveness for her behavior in there.
I look at her. And she looks a hundred times more edible in this dark, mysterious parking lot lighting. It's taking all restraint in me not to beg her to climb in the back seat with me so I can jump on top of her. Something about jealous Lauren, is so sexy.
"Hi" I breathe with my mouth dry.
"What would you like to do this evening?"
"I thought you said we had plans."
"Oh, I know what I'd like to do, Normani. I'm asking you what you want to do."
I beam at her, with that look in my eyes.
"I see," she says with a wickedly salacious grin. "So... begging it is, then. Do you want to beg at my place or yours?" She tilts her head to one side and smiles her oh-so-sexy smile at me.
"I think you're being very presumptuous, Miss Jauregui. But by way of a change, we could go to my place." I bite my lip deliberately, and her expression darkens.
She quickly shifts the gear to drive. "So how has your day been?" She asks "We didn't get to talk much on the drive here"
"Good. Yours?"
"Good, thank you."
Her ridiculously broad grin reflects mine, and she reaches over and kisses my hand again.
"You look lovely," she says "As always"
"So do you." I smile looking at her profile as she drives.
"That girl, Victoria Monet, is she any good? At dancing?"
Whoa! That's a sudden change in direction? I frown. "Why? This isn't about your pissing contest?"
Lauren smirks. "That woman wants into your panties, Normani," she says dryly.
I go blank as my mouth drops open, and I glance nervously at her. My inner Mani inhales sharply, shocked.
"Well, she can want all she likes... why are we even having this conversation? You know I have no interest in her whatsoever. Shes just a friend."
"That's the point. She wants what's mine. I need to know if she's good?"
I shrug. "Yes, I think she is." Where is she going with this?
"Well, she'd better leave you alone, or she'll find herself on her ass on the sidewalk."
"Oh, Lauren, what are you talking about? She hasn't done anything wrong."
... Yet.
She just stands close.
"She makes one move, you tell me. She's gone"
"It was just a drink after rehearsals."
"I mean it. One move and she's out."
"You don't have that kind of power." Honestly! And before I roll my eyes at her, the realization hits me with the force of a speeding freight truck. "Do you, Lauren?"
Lauren gives me her wicked smile.
"You're buying the company," I whisper in horror.
Her smile slips in response to the panic in my voice. "Not exactly," she says.
"You've bought it. Already."
She blinks at me, warily. "Possibly."
"You have or you haven't?"
"Have."
What the hell?
"Why?" I gasp, appalled. Oh, this just is too much. "You brought my dance company Lauren?!" I squeak.
"Because I can, Normani. I need you safe.."
"I am safe. I'm fine! You said you wouldn't interfere in my career!"
"And I won't."
I snatch my hand out of hers. "Lauren..." Words fail me.
"Are you mad at me?"
"Yes. Of course I'm mad at you." I huff. "I mean, what kind of responsible business executive makes decisions based on who they are currently fucking?" I grunt, glaring at the side of her face.
Shit. What a time to have a brain-to-mouth filter malfunction. Normani! My inner Mani glares at me.
Lauren opens her mouth then closes it again and scowls at me as she pulls to the ref light. I glare at her. The atmosphere in the car plunges, it went from warm and sweet to overwhelming.
Fortunately, our uncomfortable car journey doesn't last long. Before she can say anything the light turns green and she slams on the gas pedal. In moments she pulls up outside of my home.
I scramble out of the car quickly, not waiting for her to open the door.
"Are you serious right now?" I hear her grunt either to me or to herself as she rushes out of the car.
I walk up to my door and I sense her standing close behind me as I struggle to find the front door keys in my purse.
"Normani," she says calmly as if I'm some cornered wild animal.
I sigh and turn to face her. I am so mad at her, my anger is clearly evident- a dark entity threatening to choke me.
"First of all, I haven't fucked you for a while... a long while, it feels - and second, I wanted to get into different types of businesses anyway. It was a good business decision for me"
I stare frigidly at her. Her eyes are so intense, threatening even, but sexy as hell. I could get lost in their depths.
"So you're my boss now," I snap.
"Technically, I'm your boss's boss's boss."
"And, technically, it's gross... the fact that I am fucking my boss's boss's boss."
"At the moment, you're arguing with her." Lauren scowls.
"That's because she's such an ass," I hiss.
Lauren steps back in stunned surprise. Oh shit. Did I go too far?
"An ass?" She murmurs as her expression changes to one of amusement.
Goddamn it Lauren! I am mad at you, do not make me laugh!
"Yes" I speak, tucking my lips and struggling to maintain my scowl.
"Ass?" She repeats with her grin growing wider.
My lips twitch in an uncontrollable smile "Dont make me laugh when I'm mad at you!" I shout.
And she smiles, a dazzling, full-toothed, all-American-girl smile, and I can't help it. I am grinning and laughing, too. How could I not be affected by the joy I see in her smile?
"Just because I have a stupid damn grin on my face doesn't mean I'm not mad as hell at you," I mutter breathlessly, trying to suppress my high-school-cheerleader giggling.
She leans in and I think she's going to kiss me. But she doesn't. She nuzzles my hair and leans into my neck. She inhales before placing a trail of kisses up my cheek and just before she reaches my lips she pulls away "Are you going to let me in or am I to be sent packing for exercising my democratic right as an American citizen, entrepreneur and business woman to purchase what ever the hell I please"
"Have you spoken to Dr. Gomez about this?" I squint my eyes at her.
She laughs "Are you going to let me in Mani? I know you want to"
I try for a grudging look - biting my lip helps - but I'm smiling as I open the door.
It's odd having Lauren Jauregui here. The place feels too small for her.
I am still mad at her.. her stalking knows no boundaries.
What can I do? Why does she have this need to keep me safe? I am a grown-up - sort of - for heaven's sake. What can I do to reassure her?
I gaze at her beautiful face as she paces the room like a caged predator, and my anger subsides. Seeing her here in my space when I thought we were over is heartwarming.
More than heartwarming, I love her, and my heart swells with a nervous, pound.
She glances around, assessing her surroundings "Its nice," she says.
"Dinah's good at decorating"
She nods distractedly, and her bold green eyes come to rest on mine, staring at me.
"Er... would you like a drink?" I mutter, flushing with nerves.
"No, thank you, Normani." Her eyes darken.
Oh crap. Why am I so nervous?
"What would you like to do, Normani?" She asks softly as she walks toward me, all sexy and hot. "I know what I want to do," she adds in a low voice.
I back up until I bump against the concrete kitchen island. "I'm still mad at you."
"I know."she smiles a lopsided apologetic smile and I melt... Well, maybe not so mad.
"Would you like something to eat?" I ask.
She nods slowly. "Yes. You," she murmurs. Everything south of my waistline clenches.
Woah. Bitchhhhhh.
I'm seduced by her voice alone, but that look, that hungry I-want-you-now look - oh my. I'm melting. I want her to lift me on the counter now and eat me like she hasn't eaten in years.
She's standing in front of me, not quite touching, staring into my eyes and bathing me in the heat that's radiating off her body. I'm hot, flustered, and my legs are like jelly as dark desire courses through me. I want her.
"Have you eaten today?" She murmurs.
"I had a sandwich during one of our breaks" I whisper. I don't want to talk food.
She narrows her eyes. "You need to eat."
"I'm really not hungry right now... for food."
"What are you hungry for, Miss Hamilton ?"
"I think you know, Miss Jauregui."
She leans in, and again I think he's going to kiss me, but she doesn't. "Do you want me to kiss you, Normani?" She whispers softly in my ear.
"Yes," I breathe.
"Where?"
My lip enters between my teeth feeling her heat travel from my ear, deep into my soul "Everywhere."
A/N:
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