Pixie Dust (Pixie Dust Chronicles 1)

Tanner gave me a very appreciative once over as he moved towards me. I couldn’t help but return the gesture. His pretty college boy look was definitely turning some heads around here. “Hi there Karli. It’s very nice to meet you. Can I buy you a drink?”

“Um, sure. A vodka and cran would be good.”

“Coming right up.” Man, he had a sexy smile.

One drink turned into many as time flew by. Bass thumped deep in my body, commanding me to move on the dance floor. The girls and I were surrounded by gorgeous frat boys, each of them trying to rub up against us as much as possible, hoping to convince one of us to go home with them. Tanner was doing a really good job holding my interests. We danced together for hours, rhythmically moving and swaying to the music. He pulled me closer, whispering all the naughty things that he’d like to do to me back at his place. God help me, but I was tempted. It felt so good to escape all the drama that has been controlling my life lately. He pulled me into the cabana, closing the curtains behind us. I caught a quick glimpse of Joel who looked very uncomfortable with the whole situation. Somewhere in the back of my mind I knew he would be reporting every bit of my behavior to Vance but I didn’t really care at the moment.

He sat down on the plush red couch, pulling me into his lap. “So Karli, why don’t we get out of here?” He started kissing my neck and stroking my sides making it really hard to turn him down.

My body trembled when he started sucking on my earlobes. “Um, look Tanner, I don’t think that’s the best idea. I drove my friends here and I really can’t leave them stranded.”

“You’re in no condition to drive.” He continued kissing a path down to my collarbone, leaving goose pimples in his wake.

“No, but my bodyguard can.” I replied.

He pulled back from me. “Why do you need a bodyguard anyway?”

“It’s a really long story.”

“I have plenty of time.” He moved to the other side of my neck while his hand moved up to my right breast.

“I really don’t want to talk about it.” I gasped from the heat of his touch.

He pulled back again, flashing me his pearly whites. “It’s all good baby. Talking is overrated anyway.” My reflexes were a little slow from all the alcohol, so I didn’t even realize what was happening until he was already kissing me. I felt like someone had thrown a bucket of ice water on me the second his lips touched mine. I was horrified at how wrong this felt. What is the matter with me? I have a hot, uncomplicated, normal human guy who wants me. He may as well have been a hideous troll based on the freezing effect his kiss had on me. I pursed my lips, quickly pulling away from him. I jumped out of his lap and smoothed my dress into place. “Whoa, what’s wrong beautiful girl?”

I backed away, opening the curtains. “I’m sorry. It’s not you, it’s me.” I looked back at Joel before returning my attention to Tanner. “I gotta go.” I swung around, grabbing Joel by the arm and yanking him down the stairs. “I need you to take me home. NOW.”

Erica and Roxy caught up with us on the way down. “Wait guys! Can you give us a lift?” Erica asked. “We are way too blitzed to drive. My car’s at your place anyway. We can just crash in your living room and I’ll drive Roxy back to get her car later.”

I looked at both of them and could easily see they were in no condition to get behind the wheel. “Yeah, let’s go.” The three of us stumbled into my apartment twenty minutes later as Joel assumed his normal guard dog position outside my door. I went into my bedroom and grabbed some pajamas, blankets, and pillows. I threw everything on the couch. “Here. Take what you want. I’m going to bed.” I peeled off all of my clothes and crawled into my wonderful new bed.

I woke up with the distinct impression that someone was watching me. I saw movement in the corner of my room and had to stifle a scream. I tried to make sense of the shadows but it was too dark to see anything. I sprang up in bed and turned on my lamp. Nothing was there. WTF? I checked my window which was still locked, then put on my robe and tiptoed down the hall. Erica was fast asleep on the couch and Roxy was on the floor beside her. I opened the door to talk to Joel. “Hey, have you been out here the whole time?” I whispered.

“Yes, with the exception of a quick piss break about an hour ago.” He replied. “Why?”

“Oh, it’s probably nothing.” I replied. “I just thought I saw someone in my bedroom a few minutes ago, but it must have been my imagination.”

“Do you want me to check it out?”

“No, my window’s locked. There’s no way someone could’ve gotten in with you on guard out here and the two sleeping in the living room. It was probably just a dream.”

“Okay, well let me know if you change your mind Ms. Lane.”

“Thanks, I will.”

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The second time I awoke, I was lying on top of a warm, male body. Oh shit! What did I do? I replayed last night’s events in my head and couldn’t figure out who this block of muscle belonged to, or how he got in my bed. I looked up shamefully, hoping to God he wasn’t awake yet. Vance. Phew! Wait a minute, what the hell?

There was a light knock on the door before Erica poked her head in. “Hey K, we’re---” She looked at Vance and smiled. “Oops, I didn’t know you had company. Sorry to interrupt. I just wanted to let you know that Rox and I are taking off.”

Vance woke up and pulled me into him, smashing my naked breasts into his equally naked chest. “Good morning Erica.” He kissed my shoulder. “Good morning beautiful.”

“Morning.” We both said in unison.

“Okay…..well, I’ll let you two get back to what you’re doing.” She winked at me. “Don’t worry; we’ll lock the door behind us. Toodles!”

“No, wait…we weren’t doing anything!” I shouted, but she was already gone.