I bring my phone up in front of me and my stomach instantly starts swirling with butterflies when I see Noah’s name across the screen. I want to believe that I’m strong enough not to lose my mind over the fact that he texted, but to be honest, I’m opening up the text faster than lightning.
After not hearing from him all weekend after he kissed me like I was his queen, a million things start to surface. I mean, what could he want? To tell me he had fun? To tell me to get lost? Hell, maybe to tell me he can’t possibly live without me.
I don’t know, but the unknown is starting to kill me.
Though, the second my eyes scan over the message, I kind of wish I never opened it.
Noah – Happy reading, Spitfire!!!!!!!!
That little swamp turd.
Fury radiates all over me. This is the freakin’ chili powder all over again. He changed the settings on the Kindle knowing I’d want to divulge in a little Fifty Shades. I mean, I haven’t been quiet about my obsession over the past week, not to mention, I whined on Friday afternoon because I hadn’t had a chance to start book three yet.
That little… Crap, I can’t even find the words for what he is right now. I’ve never wanted to sucker punch someone so bad while also shoving my tongue down his throat. Damn… those lips though.
How does he manage to pull these reactions out of me?
I open a new text and have to take three calming breaths before I start typing my reply.
Henley – Your dead to me!
Noah – You’re***
I burst out laughing while silently cursing myself. I walked into that trap, though he doesn’t have to be such a dick as to point out my shitty grammar. He’s one of those people.
Henley – I swear, the second you see me tomorrow morning… you better run!
Noah – I think I’ll take my chances!
Henley – You’re funeral.
Noah – HAHAHAHAHHAHA… Your***
Fuck.
Henley – DAMN IT!!!!!!!!!!!! Run, Noah. Run.
Chapter 10
My mouth drops open as I stare at Tully. Did she really just say that? “Are you kidding?” I stutter out. “You’re actually cool with the idea of me and Noah getting together?”
“Yeah,” she says. “I mean, why the hell not? As long as I don’t witness you two trying to make babies up against the wall again, I’m good.”
I shake my head, completely astonished by this revelation. I’m so used to the whole ‘don’t fall in love with my brother’ shit that has been thrown at me for the past few years. Kaylah hated the idea of girls using her to get close to Jackson and the second the realization hit that I was crazy about the guy, she completely shut down and our friendship went with it. That doesn’t mean I don’t miss her though. It’s like losing a part of yourself. I’m struggling to find me without her.
“I guess dating a friend’s brother has always been a taboo sort of thing,” I explain.
“Ahhhh,” she says in understanding, drawing out the sound. “Say no more.”
We reach my locker and I quickly grab my things before slamming the door shut and letting Tully continue. “Noah needs someone real. Someone to keep him grounded and I think you could do that for him. I’m so tired of him dating skanks like that,” she says, waving her hand towards Monica, “it’s exhausting.”
I can’t help but look up at the movement to see the cow in question already glaring at me. So, I do what anyone else in my position would do. I flip her off and smirk, knowing that on Friday night I had my tongue shoved down the throat of the guy she insists belongs to her.
Yeah fucking right. The sooner she learns that Noah Cage belongs to no one but himself, the better.
“Jesus,” Tully scolds. “Quit poking the bear.”
“Can’t help it,” I tell her. “It’s just so much fun.”
It’s been another boring as batshit day at school and I’ve never been so happy to be going home… or well, to be dragged to Tully and Noah’s place.
Tully loops her arm through mine and starts pulling me towards the exit of the school and I can’t seem to help the feeling that rises in my stomach knowing that when we get back to their place, he’ll be there.
Why am I so damn excited about it? I seriously need to get myself under control.
I haven’t really seen him much today, but I certainly didn’t miss the knowing grin he sent my way as we passed in the hallway. I swear, my face lit up like a Christmas tree. I wouldn’t be surprised if my cheeks went bright red too. I got my hopes up thinking I’d see him during lunch but then, naturally, I earned myself yet another detention. When I got out, Noah was nowhere in sight. Tully filled me in and let me know he’d skipped out on school for the rest of the day with Rivers, but when I asked where they’d gone, a funny look crossed her face and she changed the topic pretty damn quick, making me go from curious to suspicious.