We meet again

Avery

"No! I won't go with you to visit Josh!" I half yelled over the phone. I am frustrated that she always takes me along with her to see her boyfriend and I end up excusing them to make out all the time.

"I promise you we won't make out today, besides it's not his apartment." She says softly, feeling guilty.

"My answer still remains the same," she sighs at the other end of the phone.

"Avery, your mother called. She's worried about you." My body stiffens. "She complained that you don't talk to them any more or leave your room."

"I do…" I replied to her but my voice was almost inaudible and unconvincing. I dragged myself out of bed and looked at my reflection in the mirror. I looked horrible. I have eyebags under my eyes and my eyes looked red and drained.

I haven't been out since the night of the party. I can't sleep- every time I do- I see him, the nameless stranger.

It's the same dream. Us on the bed. Me, wanting him. And then I'm up, wet and horny. And he's gone. I can't concentrate anymore.

"Please come with me." I know she doesn't want to drag things. I'm glad I don't have to lie to her either. We are best friends and she loves me, but I can't tell her about my desperation, encounter with Mr. Sexy, nor the erotic dreams.

"I'll be at your house in ten minutes." I didn't wait for her reply. I ended the call and tossed my phone on the bed. I buried my face in my palm. I'm frustrated.

"This is a bad idea."

**

Ten minutes later I am at her doorstep.

"Good to see you Avery. You look…" she paused to assess me. "Are you fine?"

"Yea, shall we?"

"Of course. I promise we won't even kiss." I rolled my eyes. That was a promise she could not keep. "I'll just give him this package and be done." She said, shaking the box gently with a smile. I smiled back- a fake smile though.

Leah is a very beautiful, tall blonde with brown eyes. Every boy's dream.

Sometimes I wonder if I'm invincible.

"Hi Avery," Josh smiled weirdly. I don't like him but I have to pretend for the sake of Leah.

"Hey… Josh." I waved briefly before dipping my hands into my pocket.

"Hi…" Leah called sweetly and I watched as he opened his arms wide and she walked right into it.

He embraced her. I watched. And then she tilted her head towards his. He cupped her face and there goes the promise she made to me.

I looked away and... straight into his piercing blue eyes, my eyes went. I froze. It's him again, so handsome in a suit.

Suddenly there was a rush of energy all over my body. He was heading another direction.

"Leah," I called to excuse myself but they were kissing.

I turned and ran in the direction he was going.

"Hey sexy!" I called. Waving at him. He didn't see me. He was not alone. A huge guy followed him. They got to a black car with tinted glasses and the huge guy opened the door and held it for him.

I ran as fast as I could but by the time I got to the car, it was already moving.

"Follow that car." I said, stopping a cab. I know what I am doing is wrong and crazy but I want to see him again and let him touch me like he did in the club.

I need my sanity back. Unfortunately, he alone has it.

"Hey se-" I called again after alighting from the cab. He was heading towards a warehouse. He pressed some digits and the entrance gave way while the other man looked around.

They disappeared into the dark. Some flowers hid me. I waited by the entrance. Not because I wanted to, but because the entrance had a pin and I was clueless about it.

After a few minutes, the entrance began to give way. I didn't wait to see who it was. I hid behind a pillar. Don't ask me why. A man in black came out. He was looking around. His back to me.

The entrance was gradually closing. I crept into the warehouse before it got closed. I heaved a sigh of relief while inside. My eyes closed. Hand on my chest. I opened my eyes slowly.

Deep blue eyes held my gaze and I shuddered. The room was dark but I could see his eyes and other pairs of eyes boring into mine.

Busted.

"Who are you?" He asked coldly and several guns racked from different angles in the room. My heart stopped beating for a minute. The room was still dark but my eyes were beginning to get used to it.

"I won't repeat myself." He warned sternly.

"A… Avery, from the club… the new club downtown." I stuttered, my entire body shivering. The man before me was different. Cold. Emotionless. Dangerous. I am doomed.

"What are you doing snooping around and following me… Avery from the club?" He had a lighter. He lit it and brought it close to my face.

"I was erm… I was looking for you." Even in the dark with the little flame from the lighter dancing in his eyes, I saw a spark.

"Search her!" He commanded and one of the men with him marched forward and began to touch and squeeze my body.

He is holding me with his gaze.

I relax. He is all I want. If he is as dangerous as I feel in my heart, then I have to show him that I am strong enough for him.

"She's clean." The man who was searching me, said.

He straightened and held the lighter to his face.

"I don't do minors." He replied to me coldly.

"I'm not a minor, I am eighteen and-."

"And a virgin." He interrupted me and embarrassment filled my eyes- he saw it. He smirked.

How did he know? He took a step closer and raised his hand. It had barely touched my face and I had leaned in. My body heats up at his touch.

The entrance opened and he took his hand away.

"Leave and never show your face here or anywhere around me. I see you anywhere close to me. You're dead." His face was expressionless. His eyes were dark.

Hands in his suit pockets. Lips are sexy as always. I stood unsure. Not willing to move. I risked coming here to meet him and this is all I get?

"Don't make my men push you. They're rough with minors."