Page 25 of A Grecian Getaway

The door opened, and Noelle turned and ran into Demetri. “Oh, sorry!” she gasped. She took a step back into the restroom, startled. He followed.

“Having fun, Noelle?” he asked as he moved closer.

“I, uh… just needed to freshen up.” She took another step back, and he walked up and stood directly in front of her.

“Yes, it looks like you are rather hot right now.” He slid his finger along the strap of her tank top and tugged at it lightly. “Is anything else wrong?” he asked,dropping his hand.She looks so beautiful, but I have to keep my hands to myself. Everything is clinging so nicely to her little body. I could kiss her right here, right now, and taste those lips again, feel those luscious curves against me… Shit. Just friends. Just friends.

“No, I’m fine. I just got a little overheated with all the dancing and the heat.” She fanned herself.

“Maybe if you did not dance so close to strange men, you would not feel so overheated,” he quipped. He moved directly in front of her.It would be so easy to close the door and have her to myself. If her past actions are any sign, she wants me as much as I want her. One more little taste. Maybe it would be enough?

She squared her shoulders. “Maybe if you would’ve come to say hi sooner, you would’ve caught me before I danced with other handsome men and got overheated? Were you watching me? Do you watch all of your friends? Seems a little stalkerish to me. I don’t think the men I dance with are any of your concern, friend.”

And now he wanted her even more.That mouth. That smart little mouth. She thinks she can tease me? Make me jealous?Demetri backed her into the wall, caging her in between his arms. He leaned down and whispered next to her ear as he reveled in her fruity scent. “I only watch special friends.”I have no control with this woman. She makes me crazy.He inhaled and moaned.Peaches, mmmmm.

A soft sigh fell from her lips.

He whispered again in her ear as he caressed the trim along her tank top, his fingers slowly sliding across her upper chest. “I like your blouse very much. But if you are not careful, you will catch more attention than you want.” He glanced down at her chest to get her to understand, and then turned around and stepped out of the bathroom. His fingers felt the loss of her skin as much as the rest of him did.

Demetri walked outside and leaned against the wall.I should not tease Noelle like that. Or corner her. Or fucking touch her. I do not know why I lose control with her. What the hell is wrong with me? Nothing can happen between us. She told me she wants to be friends. I have to honor her decision. If I push for more, shewill get hurt when it ends. Because it would end.He straightened and walked to the door that led outside to his deck.

“Demetri, where have you been? I have not seen you most of the night, my friend.” Yannis put his arm around Demetri’s shoulders as they walked.

“There are many people here. I was just talking to another…friend.”

“This friend, was it a woman? Maybe a little dark-haired American you can’t seem to stop thinking about?” Yannis elbowed Demetri in the ribs and chuckled.

Demetri let out a long sigh and shook his head. “Yannis, I thought I could be her friend. But I don’t think I can, and I cannot seem to leave her alone.”

“You do not say? You know what I think about all of this. She does not have to be a friend. She can be more. You just have to get out of your head and stop worrying about things you have no control over. Let go of the past, Demetri.”

“If only it were that easy, my friend.” Demetri patted Yannis’ shoulder and walked away. He needed to socialize with guests and try to avoid Noelle.I thought inviting her here during a big party, where we are not alone, I would feel nothing. Stupid man. Stupid, stupid, man.

Chapter 20

GIRLS ON ALERT ~Noelle~

Held up in the bathroom, Noelle panicked.My sweat made my blouse wet and slightly transparent. He could probably see everything! Everyone could probably see everything! Why didn’t Claire or Caroline say anything?She paced the small room with her fists balled. It didn't even cross her mind that she would sweat so much this would happen.Now what? I can’t go out there like this. And that man! Cornering me in the bathroom, of all places! Darn him! Every time he gets near me, I feel weak in the knees…like a swooning character from a romance novel! I want to climb that man like a tree! My nipples felt like they were going to explode. What is wrong with me? Seriously, this is ridiculous! I’m ridiculous!She texted the girls.

Noelle: SOS my blouse is see through! Did either of you notice? What am I going to do? I can’t stay in this bathroom all night and I can’t come out there like this!

Caroline: Flaunt it?

Claire: Oh no! I’ll be right there. We have our bikinis, remember?

Caroline: Yes Noelle. We saw your nipples out in all their perky glory and didn’t say a thing. Of course we didn’t notice. I can’t speak for Claire,but I don’t typically stare at your breasts. Cute little things, as I’m sure they are.

Someone knocked on the bathroom door.

“Occupied. Occupido? I don’t know the word in Greek. Someone is in here!”

“It’s me. Claire.”

Noelle opened the door and pulled Claire inside with her. “Thank you, Claire!” She hugged her friend.

“Just to be clear, I didn’t notice either. About your boobs, I mean. I also don’t stare at your chest.” Claire handed Noelle her bikini top from a bag.

“I didn’t even know you brought these.” Noelle slipped the swimsuit top on and then covered it with her tank top and immediately felt better.

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