Page 10 of The Scars of Us

It was midnight when we entered the club. Drew, and two of our other friends, Dane and Logan, headed straight for the bar, and we ordered our first round of drinks.

“Are you stalking me?” a familiar voice giggled.

I turned towards the sound, unbelieving that I’d run into her two nights in a row.

Kaiya stood about five feet away from me. She had on a dark, denim skirt that barely grazed her thighs, and a black, one shoulder shirt that hugged her body like a second skin. Her flushed cheeks and flirtatious smile told me that she probably had a nice buzz going already.

Can I get a fucking break?

“Is this the guy you were talking about, Ky?” a pretty redhead slurred as she bumped into Kaiya, causing her to stumble into me.

Her hands gripped my biceps as mine instinctively grabbed her waist to steady her. Her tits grazed my chest as she struggled to maintain her balance, and I pulled her against me to keep her from falling. “Falling for me again? Do you do this often? Twice this has happened since I met you,” I teased.Damn, she smells good.

Looking up at me with those entrancing eyes, she smiled shyly, her cheeks flushing more.

She pulled away as she replied, “We’re both a little drunk. This is my friend, Nori. Nori, this is Ryker.”

“Heisthe guy you were talking about,” Nori squealed loudly.

“Nori!” Kaiya responded with a combination of annoyance and embarrassment as she smacked her friend on the arm. Turning back to face me she apologized, “Don’t mind her—she’s drunker than I thought.”

I smirked as I crossed my arms over my chest, “So, I’m not the guy you were talking about?”

“No! Yes… I mean… no.” she stammered, her face reddening more.

I chuckled, pleased that I affected her like she had been affecting me. “Where’s your boyfriend?” I asked as I moved closer to her, uncrossing my arms.

“I told you he’s not my boyfriend,” she answered in a slightly exasperated tone as she rolled her eyes.

“He looked like your boyfriend last night.”

“Well, he’s not. But even if he was, it wouldn’t be any of your business.” She put one hand on her hip and jutted it out to the side.

“You’re right. I’m sorry for prying,” I apologized as I took another step toward her. “Can I buy you a drink to make it up to you?”

A smile fought its way onto her lips. “You bought me a drink last night.”

I laughed, “I can’t buy you another one?”

“I really shouldn’t. One of us has to drive home, and Nori’s pretty drunk already.” she replied as she bit her bottom lip, drawing my attention to it.Damn, I want to suck that in my mouth, taste her at least once.

The guys chose that very moment to walk up. Drew interrupted, “Getting started without us?” He checked out Kaiya and Nori. “Who are your new friends?”

“Guys, this is Kaiya and Nori. Kaiya, Nori, these are my friends, Drew, Dane, and Logan.”

“Nori. That’s a unique name—I like it,” Drew commented.Did I sound that lame when I said it to Kaiya yesterday?

Nori coyly smiled, giving Drew a flirtatious look.Well, I guess it works.

Drew continued, “Can I buy you a drink, Nori?”

Nori giggled in response, “Sure.”

Drew sidled up next to Nori before waving down the bartender and ordering their drinks. Dane and Logan had ventured further down the bar, where they talked to two brunettes.

I turned my attention back to Kaiya. “So, can I buy you that drink?”

She looked conflicted, internally debating her options before smiling up at me. “Just one more—Cranberry Vodka, please.”

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