Demon at My Door by Valentine Michelle A

Author:Valentine, Michelle A. [Valentine, Michelle A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2013-02-12T08:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

A tap on my bedroom door nearly scares me to death. I was zoned out, worried about all possible scenarios that could happen tonight at Taylor Gee’s party. I’ve tried talking to Taylor a couple times about her grandma, but she always brushes me off and tells me “not at school.”

I stare at my door through my dresser mirror. “Come in,” I call.

Rick steps into my bedroom with his hand behind his back. His tall frame fills my doorway. He looks good—dressed to kill in a navy blue shirt and dark-blue jeans. The tattoos on his right arm are the only thing about him that screams I am a bad boy. Well, that and the little smirk he does that makes me swoon a little every time. His dark hair hangs loose and frames his handsome face. He wears the bad boy, surfer hair look well.

I turn to greet him. “Hey.”

He smiles sheepishly. “Your mom said I could come up. Hope you don’t mind.”

Of course she’s fine with it. The idea of me with a guy like Rick is a dream come true for her. “No. It’s fine.”

He closes the door behind him and pulls out a bouquet. “These are for you.”

Wide-eyed, I take the flowers from his grasp. No one has ever given me flowers before and yet the gift feels quite natural. I’m drawn to the purple color of the flowers, like they are my favorites and I never knew it. “Thank you. They’re beautiful.”

“I thought you’d like those.” He grins. “They’re called forget-me-nots.”

Forget-me-nots, how subtle. My lips turn up into a natural smile. “They’re great.”

“Can I at least get a hug in exchange?”

Instinctively, I wrap my arms around him. When I pull back, we are nose to nose. I search his face, and I get lost in his eyes. They’re warm and inviting, and the way they stare into mine sends a tingle all the way to my toes. He leans in and places his lips to mine. He threads his fingers in my hair. The sensation of him so close stirs a hunger I have never felt before. Our bodies press together tightly and my hand rubs his neck.

I don’t want him to stop, which is completely wrong. I can’t believe I’m so into him. I can’t explain it.

With a groan, he pulls away and leaves me breathless.

“You drive me crazy. Do you know that?” he whispers and gives me a little peck on the lips.

The desire to be near him gnaws in my gut. It’s crazy that I feel this kind of connection with a guy I barely know. The more time I spend with him, the more I need him. I’ve never been one to depend on people, but Rick makes it so easy. He’s not like anyone I’ve ever known. He accepts me for who I am, never tries to change me.

“So, are you about ready?” he asks.

“Yeah. Let me put these in some water.” I gesture toward the flowers. “I’ll be right back.

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