“Yeah, he’ll probably pass out soon.”
“Do you need me to bring you back anything?” I offer as I start out the door.
“If I do, I will text you.”
I nod and give her small wave, stepping around Killian. When I get to the elevator, he’s right next to me. “So…you were drawing me?” He grins.
“I draw lots of people. I like to do portraits.” I keep my eyes on the elevator entrance wishing it would hurry up.
“Can I escort you to the library? I wanted to apologize about earlier. I wanted to have lunch with you.”
“Right. I’m sure you did.” I roll my eyes and step into the elevator.
“Let me make it up to you.” He follows me, and I press the button for the lobby.
“I’m good but thanks. I’m sure Jackie wouldn’t want you hanging out with me.”
“Come on, Liri. Listen, Jackie is my friend and going through a rough time. She was trying to make Ben jealous.”
“It’s really none of my business. You don’t owe me any explanations or anything.”
He leans into my personal space, crowding me against the wall, and I feel as though I can’t breathe.
“What do you want from me, Killian?” I stare into his dark eyes trying to figure him out.
“Everything and nothing at all,” he says, his voice dropping down low and his eyes on my lips. “I like this.” He tugs on the spaghetti strap of my romper.
“Thanks.” My brows knit together, and the elevator stops. Killian steps away from me and the doors open.
I quickly exit and dart out the building not bothering to see if he is still trying to follow me. As my feet hit the sidewalk though I can smell his cologne and he falls into step with me.
“What are you doing?” I think he loves to torture me or something. He confuses me and annoys me like no one else ever has.
“I’m walking you to the library. What’s it look like I’m doing?”
“I don’t know.” I shake my head with a laugh. “Have you ever even stepped foot in the library?”
/> He grins at me. “Lots of times.”
“Mhmm.” I rub my lips together and pick up my pace.
“Come on, Liri. I want us to be friends.”
“I don’t think I’m the kind of friend you are looking for. I’m not like Jackie.”
“I didn’t mean it like that. Look, Liam is my best friend and Hayley is your roommate. We might as well make nice with each other. I don’t think either of us are getting new best friends anytime soon.”
I stop in my tracks and turn to face him. “Fine. You want to be my friend?” I doubt this will go far. I’ll entertain him for now.
He lifts his shoulder indifferently. “Why not?”
“Okay then. I’m going to the library to work on my paper for my writing assignment. You want to be my friend you can come along. No funny business.”
He makes the motion of crossing his heart and sticking a needle in his eye. I start walking again and he keeps pace with me, lighting up a cigarette. I shoot him a dirty look, but he doesn’t put it out.
“I don’t need a lecture.”
“Your body. Do what you want to.”