The Addict And The Shadows

Chapter Nine - Hands Off

My eyes wonder the room and notice Kayden sat on the couch with shock his phone in his hands "swiping right on tinder?" I ask, heading to the kitchen, him yet to of looked at me. I don't love my body in anyway but a girl can admit that I be looking like a snack tonight. "I've got to admit, you've got over your breakup pretty fast"

"Funny. It was a tough time escaping that psycho bitch" he manages to sarcastically get out, still not taking his eyes off the phone, his fingers moving rapidly against the screen "I don't need tinder when all the girls around here would jump my bones at the first chance they got" he finally looks up and gives me a cocky smirk. Arrogant ass.

"Not me" I force a smile and pop a grape into my mouth, watching his eyes linger over my body for a moment too long "uhm... so where are my favourites?" I change topic fast.

"They went to the store to get some snacks" he mumbles, still staring at me "I also ordered pizza" he adds.

"Okay, go back to scrolling on your dating apps" I point at his phone so he stops looking at me. I wanted his attention but when I finally got it, I became uncomfortable. He chuckles and looks down again as I raid the cupboards for a drink. A couple minutes later, a loud knock sounds against the wooden door, since Kayden doesn't move, I shuffle my way over to it and hold it open. Ryan stands there with a wide grin on his face.

"Oh hey Faith" he greets as I smile "do you live here now?" He says as I give him a glare. He snitched on my friends, meaning we are not friends. Simple.

"Again, just watching a movie" I grab the pizza but he pulls it back. He steps away and rakes his eyes all over my body, making me want to throw up, make it at least a bit less obvious.

"Well if you ever want to watch a movie, you can come over to mine" he winks and steps close to me, putting his hand on my waist, touching my bare skin. I freeze. As if I'm no longer in control of my body "my offer still stands, I would love to take you out. Unless you're into something more casual, we could just cut to the chase and get into my bed" he smirks at me "imagine how good I can make you feel" he whispers into my ear, sending shivers down my spine, and not the good kind. He lightly pushes me against the nearest wall, right now would be a great time to kick him in the balls but I physically can't move. He takes a strand of my hair and tucks it behind my ear "those naughty shorts would look great on my bed-"

"Faith? Where's the pi-" I hear Kayden's voice start and then his body walk into the hallway, stopping once he saw me against the wall and Ryan failing to move away.

"Hands off fucker" I turn to the left and see Elijah growling with his fists clenched. Ryan still remains with his hands on me, slowly inching up my stomach and his fingertips grazing my under boob. I didn't notice the tears drenching my face until now, I feel so helpless and weak.

"You like that?" He asks me smirking as I shake my head and practically feel the rage coming off the boys "I'm surprised none of them have fucked your ass yet" he says loud enough for us all to hear.

Within seconds, his hands are finally ripped from my body and his thrown against the opposite wall by Kayden. He holds him up by his neck as Elijah and him repeatedly swing at his face, the smirk never leaving his mouth. I had slid down to the ground with my head on my knees, trying to control my breathing. Mason ran over to me and was talking but I couldn't hear a word he was saying. All of my senses had switched off until I hear Elijah.

"Get the fuck out of here" he growls "tell anyone, I fucking dare you. You won't know what hit you" The sound or Ryan's retreating footsteps echo through the hall.

Silence.

I can feel them stood staring at me, not knowing what to say or do.

"Let's go inside" Mason mentions when people start to come out from their rooms and ask what happened. Mason wraps his arms under by legs and waist, carrying me into the apartment and placing me on the familiar couch, the smell already making me feel better.