Page 25 of Fallen Wolf
Last night Huxley came to my house to deliver pizza. But that was so odd, I said hi. I’d wanted to ask him if he was from the pack there… to know for sure if he was a shifter. But the greeting was all I could get out, before he ran away. Without us paying. My dad felt horrible, as he was going to get his wallet. I’d called out to Huxley to wait, but he just sped off.
Dad called the pizza shop and explained what happened, they told him the pizza was on them. They’d apologised but dad wouldn’t accept that, he drove over today before work and slipped an envelope with twenty and a ten-dollar tip for Huxley under their door. I told dad how he was nice, but that people have been mean to him in the past about his scars.
He said “I know how that feels.” And I’d hugged my dad. He used to be teased because he wore second-hand clothes. He’d had a hard-working single mom and the other kids would tease him and make fun of him, because his clothes weren’t new or fashionable.
I jumped on my Instagram and looked to see what Destiny had been up too. Apparently, Kiara’s wedding had been postponed and they would let us know when the date was, so that meant Destiny had to change her flight. She couldn’t afford to come out more than once and didn’t want to miss her besties’ big day.
I had gotten a few hearts for my photo, but the notification that stuck out the most was for an older photo of me, had a new heart. Like someone scrolled through and liked it enough to do that. Who was “kibaboyforlife,” I clicked on his profile and my heart beat wildly in my chest. It was Noah. Oh god. Noah had looked at my photos… and he liked this one.
That was so weird, I didn’t even think to look up his or anyone’s for that matter. But what the hell? After Saturday night and the whole “pat me” incident, I was surprised he did this. Saint was really mad at him and after the ball throwing, he’d made Noah go inside to change. I took that as my cue to leave the party. I hadn’t known what to say to him.
I texted Lexi to see if she wanted to do lunch or something. She said she was kind of stuck there and that we could do something another day.
A few dayslater Lexi invited me over to go swimming, I knew what this called for. I had this red bikini that I had always wanted to wear, but I never really went swimming. I had put it on and realized I had grown a little more than I thought I had. The little triangles to contain my breasts were smaller than when I tried it on last… over two years ago.
I showed Lexi when I got there and she wolf whistled, which had me smiling and blushing. I told her I wasn’t sure if this was too much… maybe I should change.
“No, hell no. You go out there and rock this.” She then yelled for me to come on, quickly striding away and I ran after her. She was wearing a tank and her boyleg underwear. I felt almost naked with this on compared to her. I saw Jett and his friend Mekhi in the kitchen and they both stared at me. I gave a small wave, Lexi was already outside, leaving me alone with the guys.
“Ada, did anyone ever tell you, that red is your color?” I shook my head at Jett, but I could feel my cheeks getting red. He shook his head then nodded with a low whistle. Mekhi smacked him over the head and told me to have a nice day.
I took a deep breath and tried to calm my nerves. I got this. Lexi was sitting with Maverick on the side of the pool and I could see Saint. He was only wearing some swim shorts. I guess he was one of the boys here today. I smiled as I joined them, and he stopped and did a double take. I looked down at my feet, his stare was just so intense. I pushed my hair behind my ear when I heard a splash, I looked up again and he was in the pool.
Lexi and Maverick were laughing.At him.
I sat down beside Lexi and hugged her. I had missed seeing her these last few days. “You ready for school on Monday?” I asked. I was but at the same time I wasn’t. I kind of liked having the time off, even though my parents were still working. She shook her head.
“No, because of the threat here I won’t be going. But Galen apparently made my grades all change so I will pass even if I don’t go.” What? My mouth dropped open. That’s so ugh.
“That’s so bullshit you don’t have to go to school, but only because I will miss you. I wonder if Galen would do that for my grades, then I can come hang out with you all day?” Lexi smiled, but I knew it wasn’t possible. Man, dating a vampire that can compel good grades for you, has to be the best idea ever. Why didn’t I think about that, I wonder if there were more around?
Saint and Maverick were swimming around together in front of us and I had noticed them… a lot.
“He won’t do it for us.” Maverick said as he swam up to Lexi. He pulled her legs and she stopped herself falling into the pool by grabbing his shoulders, it was a cute playful move. One I wished someone would do for me. “Plus, he isn’t working at the school any longer.”
“He quit?” Lexi almost screamed. I guess that was news for her. But Maverick didn’t answer, he just kissed her and it was… how were they like so adorable and perfect together? I wish I had that. Someone to kiss and hold.
“Can’t be dating a student. That’s a big no no.” Saint answered as he swam around them and over to me. He stopped in front of me with his amazing smile. Oh god, he was bad, that was his flirting smile. I had seen it come out enough times to know. I just never had it directed right at me like that and it made my whole body feel aware of his closeness.
“Let’s have fun and not think about this bad shot for a while. Come and get on my shoulders Ada. Lexi, you jump up on Maverick’s shoulders. We are gonna play.”
Oh, shit. My naked legs, hell my lady bits would be pressed against his head. I wasn’t going to say no. I was excited, in more than just one way. He moved backwards to me and I got my legs up and over his shoulders. He held onto my legs as he lifted me up and I grabbed his head for support. I was hoping my bikini bottoms weren’t showing more ass than they should be.
He walked down to the deep end and Lexi was now following on Maverick’s shoulders. I knew this game, I was supposed to try to push Lexi off Maverick.
“We got this. We’ll be champions by the end of the day.” I cheered us on, I couldn’t help but smirk at Lexi. I was so happy right now. Best friends against best friends. I patted Saint’s head when he gripped my calf a little tighter.
When Lexi taunted me to bring it on, I put my fists up, I was not balanced properly on Saint, but he stopped me from falling. I put my hands on my waist to balance me out a bit.
“It has already been brought.” I couldn’t help it, I cracked up laughing. Lexi did too but I could tell from Maverick’s face they had no idea what was funny. I guess they hadn’t seen that movie.
The guys moved closer in the water and I reached out to Lexi and we were terrible, we spent most the time giggling and almost falling off that we hardly wrestled at all. In the end we just high fived and called it even.
“I know. How about you swim with us on your backs, and we’ll see which one is faster?” Lexi suggested. I loved this idea, this was fun, plus I was getting to spend a lot of time touching Saint. Like right now, I was slipping down his back and the friction from between my legs sent little sparks of pleasure rocking through me. I could do this all day, especially when he took my hands and he wrapped them around his neck. The whole front of my body was plastered to his back.
I looked to see if Lexi was ready and she winked at me. I mouthed “we are just friends.” But I could see her roll her eyes, smiling. She didn’t believe me… I knew we weren’t more than friends, hell I would even take friends at this moment. If he wanted to be more… I wouldn’t say no, but I knew one thing, I wouldn’t take less than a commitment with him. I was a virgin and I wasn’t about to give that to someone on a one-night stand.
Lexi was ready, Maverick dove under the water and almost drowned her. I held my breath expecting it. I felt bad for Lexi, she kind of looked like a drowned rat. Her hair was stuck to her face as she sputtered.
