Page 12 of His Daring Girl

He’s absolutely right. I’m shutting this shit down, and then…I’m going after Ruby.

“The party is over! Get the fuck out!”

As soon asPresley opens her door, she gives me one hell of a glare.

“You don’t have to say it, Pres. Where is she? Can I talk to her?”

She reluctantly nods, opening the door wider, and I see Ruby sitting over on the couch. Her eyes all red and puffy, and my stomach sinks lower. I shouldn’t have let things go that far tonight. At least not in front of everyone. I should’ve lifted her from the ground and taken her to my room, let her ride me in private. But I was just so fucking consumed by the rush. I wasn’t processing anything other than her hot body grinding over me. And that kiss… I felt it deep in my bones. I was so fucking shocked and turned the fuck on when she nibbled on my lip, licking into my open mouth like a fucking dominatrix. Teasing me with that tongue. I thought she was a shy little recluse, but there was nothing shy about the way she behaved. Her body was on fire, and I wanted to suffocate in the flames.

“Ruby,” I say, slowly approaching. Her cheeks instantly redden, and it makes me feel like more of a bastard. “I’m sorry for what happened. I shouldn’t have let things go so far.”

She shakes her head. “I’m the one who’s sorry, Chase. I don’t know what came over me. I just… Nothing like that has ever happened before. I didn’t know what I was doing. And then it just hit.”

Is she saying she’s never had an orgasm before? Holy shit. That makes what happened even hotter. And now my dick is trying to make a mess out of my clean pants again.

“I’m sorry for embarrassing you in front of your friends.”

I sit down next to her on the couch, reaching out and squeezing her leg. “No, Ruby. You didn’t embarrass me. And those girls are not my friends. I’m sorry for what they said. They won’t ever be invited to another party again.”

She looks up from her twisting hands, and I can’t get over how pretty she is. Even puffy from crying, her face is really pretty. I don’t think I truly ever got to see her face under those thick glasses she wears, but her eyes are stunning.

“You don’t have to stick up for me, Chase. I appreciate it, but I’m not trying to make your life difficult. It was nice of you to invite me tonight, but I won’t ever be going to another high school party again.”

I reach for her hand, pulling it onto my lap. “No, Ruby. Don’t hide again. That makes them win. You need to go into school Monday and act like nothing happened tonight. I want you to hold your head up high and show everyone that my girl isn’t going to let some bitches rattle her.”

“Your girl?” She looks up from our locked fingers. “What does that mean, Chase? I’m a literal person. You need to explain so I don’t confuse your words.”

I shift closer, wishing I could pull her onto my lap, but I think that would be too much for her. “It means I want you to be my girlfriend, Ruby.” My eyes drop to her mouth. “I want to kiss you again.” I lick my lips, inching in closer, but she pulls her head back, and tugs her hand out of my grasp.

“No, Chase. I’m sorry, but I can’t be your girlfriend. Tonight was a mistake. We both got wrapped up in the moment, but I’m not that girl. I’m not some wild, adventurous girl who’s free of insecurities. I’m the girl who sits in the corner and reads so people won’t notice me. Hoping to get through a day without someone tripping me or calling me saggy tits. And I know you were never part of that crowd, but up until tonight, you never noticed me either.”

I feel like I’ve been kicked in the balls, and they’re turning blue on impact. “We can’t turn back time, babe. But what I saw tonight, I liked. A lot.” I liked talking to her in the library. I love that after being humiliated today at school, she showed up looking hot as fuck with her head held high. And I sure as hell liked that even though she was beyond frightened, she took the dare and kissed me. And I definitely liked everything that happened after that.

“You liked the outfit and the lipstick, Chase. But me… The only thing you think you know about me is that I’m some kind of tramp, willing to ride your cock in front of a room full of people.” She stands from the couch and points to the door. “I’m sorry, Chase. But it’s been a really shitty day, and I’d like for you to leave.”

There are a million fucking things I want to say, but everything is jumbled up. She’s right. I ignored her for years. Then suddenly, I find out she has a set of tits and kisses like a siren and I’m here trying to make her my girlfriend. But it’s more than that. Yet, she’s not going to give me a chance.

I storm out the front door, feeling like a fucking moron. I’m an emotional basket case, a dumb jock running down the field not knowing which side I’m supposed to score on. I expected to show up here, apologize for what happened, and then ask her on a date. But my head got tangled and now I’ve been benched.

I call for Kyler as I head to his truck, knowing he’s out here somewhere with Presley. When the lucky bastard finally gets into the car, he practically tells me I’m an idiot for trying to kiss the girl again. The problem is, I’ve never been this fucking flustered before. I like the girl. But two days ago, I literally thought she was an awkward freak. Now, I feel like she’s left her mark on me and I don’t know what to fucking do about it. Bottom line is, I want her to give me a shot.

CHAPTER 9

Ruby

Tutor needed.

As soon as I enter first period, I pull out my book. I don’t want to hear what people have to say about me. Cassie’s likely gotten word of my catastrophic humiliation on Friday night and I’m sure she’s eagerly waiting to come in and laugh in my face about it. By lunch I have no doubts everyone will be pointing at me, calling me the freak who orgasmed all over Chase’s lap.

He’s another one I’m dreading to see. By now he’s probably come to his senses and realized what a mistake he almost made trying to hook up with the loser. I’m back in my normal attire so as not to confuse the situation further. He never looked at me before, so I’m hoping he’ll see how hideous I am and forgetI exist. I just want to go back to being invisible. That’s the place where I feel most comfortable. Dealing with all this is terrifying.

“Ruby.”

I look up from my book, pushing my glasses back up my nose as Chase sits across from me. There’s a dark look in his eyes. His broad frame is rigidly stiff, and there’s a tension locked in his jaw. It feels like he’s mad at me. Now that the excitement has worn off, I’m sure he’s pissed that he’s at the center of the gossip.

“Are you going to answer me, Ruby?”

He asked a question. I didn’t even hear him through the sound of my racing heartbeat.

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