Dangerous Temptations Chapter 8 "Time to Play the Player"

Dangerous Temptations Chapter 8 "Time to Play the Player"

We were standing so close, that I could feel Ian’s breath on my face. I felt stupid for overreacting and I couldn’t stop myself from crying. "Shhh," he whispered into my ear, as he buttoned up my shirt with one hand and wiped my tears with the other. After he had buttoned up my shirt, his fingers lingered at my neck, as he stared into my eyes. Smiling he took my hand and led me inside the car, and made sure I was all buckled up before going around to sit in the driver’s seat. On the rest of the drive, neither one of us said anything, and when we arrived home it was raining hard. Before I got out of the car, he handed me his hoodie. "It’s fine, It’ll only take me a second to get inside," I said opening the door. "The be your stubborn-self game is over. Wear it; you don’t want to spoil that dress do you? Because it looks amazing on you." He smiled, shoving the hoodie in my hands. Biting my lip, I took the hoodie from him and put it on. "Thanks," I said getting out of the car. "Sweet dreams," he said giving me that sexy smile which always made the butterflies in my stomach go wild.

I let myself in as quietly as I could, and tiptoed up to my room. I was sure my parents were already asleep, and I definitely did not want to wake them. Walking into my room, I automatically walked over to the window to see if Ian was in his room, seeing that his lights were out I figured that he had already collapsed on his bed. As I got ready for bed, my mind kept racing back to what happened between us tonight. When he held me in his arms, why did it feel so perfect? Why did I suddenly feel safe? I drifted off into sleep, leaving the questions unanswered.

I woke up that morning by a text from Gia:

-Sarah & I are friends again, we talked everything out & it turns out that bastard was using us both. The three of us need to hang out soon!! Bently’s @ 1:00pm for lunch? Love you & call me!

I looked over at the clock it was 12:30pm, I had slept in later then usual. As I got up to get dressed, I couldn’t help but feel excited about seeing my two best friends again. Gia was coming to pick me up; I hated depending on her for rides. I definitely had to talk to my parents about getting myself a car since I already had my license.

"Hey!" Gia squealed with excitement when I got in the car. "Hey," I smiled giving her a hug. "How did you get home last night? I called you but you never picked up," she said. "Oh, Ian gave me a ride," I said looking out the window, so I wouldn’t have to look her in the eye. Gia always knew if something was going on with me, in a matter of minutes. "Ian?! Veronica’s hot boyfriend?" she asked surprised. "Gia, he lives right next door; it’s no big deal," I said pointing at his house. "Wow, I sure wouldn’t mind living next door to him," she said with a huge smile, her eyes growing wide. I turned around to see Ian walking down the driveway to pickup the newspaper. He was shirtless and wearing navy blue boxers; god he looked sexy even with his bed hair. "Shit!" I mumbled, as I slid down the seat, hoping he hadn’t seen me. I was still embarrassed from making a fool out of myself last night. "Gia drive," I ordered. "Why?" she asked waving to him, and flashing him one of her come hither smiles "Gia!" I screeched. "Okay, okay! Driving," She replied hitting the gas pedal.

"Hey you two!" Sarah said hugging us both at the same time. I hugged them back, squeezing with all I had. "Ooow Silia!" both of them squealed. "Sorry, just REALLY glad things are back to normal," I grinned. Laughing and being our usual crazy selves, we sat in a booth, and ordered lunch. "Who let the pig in?" Sarah said looking at the door. I looked up to see Carter walking hand in hand with Krissie Jenner, a varsity cheerleader that went to our school. "Wow, what a horn dog. He’s already dating someone," Gia said with disgust. "Poor krissie," I mumbled. She was actually a very sweet girl, and it was sad to see her with a jerk like Carter.

I saw Sarah and Gia exchange devilish looks. Uh oh, they definitely had a plan in mind; a not so nice plan. "What are you guys going to do?" I asked. "Just watch and learn," Gia said smiling evilly at Carter. "Perfect, they are headed this way," Sarah said. "Hey Krissie," I waved smiling at her. "Hey!" she said stopping to give me a hug; Carter stood there with a panicky look on his face. "Carter! Last night was sooooo much fun. Gia and I want to get into the hot top with you again," Sarah said giving him one of her fake smiles. I had to bite my tongue, to keep from laughing. Krissie’s smile disappeared as she gave him a puzzled look; we were doing her a favor, he didn’t deserve her. "Yeah, I don’t know what you are talking about.

Babe let’s go I’m starved," he said grabbing Krissie’s hand. "Carter, baby! How can you forget that night? Don’t you remember this?" Gia asked showing a cell phone picture of the three of them in swimsuits. I literally had to pinch myself, so I wouldn’t fall out of my chair laughing; I had taken that picture of them at Gia’s pool party a few months ago. Krissie looked at Carter, her face was hot with anger, nostrils flaring and all. "You disgusting pig, don’t ever talk to me again!" she said slapping him and running out of the café. Carter stood there unable to say anything for a few seconds, then he glared at us; he was really pissed. "Fuck you," he gritted his teeth at us. "Oh please don’t, we don’t want aids," I said trying to keep a serious face, but I busted out laughing. Gia, Sarah and I were practically rolling on the floor laughing as Carter growled, and walked out the door.