Take Me Now by Sullivan Faith

Author:Sullivan, Faith [Sullivan, Faith]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2013-07-09T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fifteen

Ivy

“You know, you really didn’t have to take my phone.” I smooth my dress over my knees as Ryan accelerates through a yellow light in his Jeep. I’m onto him. He’s not fooling me.

“The tickets say cell phones are prohibited. I just thought it’d be easier if you left it behind at the office, that’s all.” He’s so smooth. It’s scary. Too bad the holes in his argument are big enough to ram an elephant through.

“I think the warning implied turning them off when the movie starts, not ditching them altogether.” I’m seething inside but I can’t let it show. I can’t believe Ryan’s taking Lauren’s side over mine. I guess you can never discount the pull family loyalty has over friendship.

And I can see what this is all about. Lauren is utilizing every means at her disposal to draw me back to the office when the gala is over. I don’t have a car so I can’t leave on my own afterwards. I’m dependent on someone to drive me back. I don’t have a phone so I can’t call anyone to come get me. I’m trapped into relying on them if I have any thought of returning to my dorm room. But I have no intention of sleeping in my bed tonight. I’m going home with Eric.

“Yeah, well I know how you reporters are. You’re always on the phone. It’s like an impulse you can’t resist. And I want you all to myself this evening, no distractions. We need to talk.” For a fraction of a second, I allow myself to get lost in his eyes. He’s my oldest friend. There are so many memories and shared experiences between us that I’m not ready to throw away. But I can’t believe he’s making me choose between him and Eric. So what if he has a little crush on me? It’ll pass. It’s not worth destroying our friendship over.

“Ryan, you do realize you’re taking me to an event where I’m supposed to be Will’s date, right? Just because you’re my chauffeur doesn’t mean we’re together.” I’m determined to reestablish our boundaries. If it seems rude, then so be it. He despises Will, but based on what Lauren’s told him, I think he feels more threatened by Eric.

“Jeez, I know that, Ivy. Seriously?” Tension is running through his body as he squeezes the back of his neck.

“Well, the last time we spoke you were telling me about how you thought about me naked, so I just want to make things clear. We’re not on a date. We’re never going on a date. Got that?” I shake my head and my curls tumble over my shoulders. He looks at me furtively but doesn’t respond. “Did you hear what I said?”

He slams on the brakes, pulling the Jeep off the road. His mouth is on mine before I even have a chance to blink. His kiss is hungry, desperate. He tangles his hands in my hair, pinning me against him. Nothing about this feels right.

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