Of love and lies

2

*Freya's POV*

"So how do you want to do this?"

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I rubbed my sweaty palms on my jeans, gulping loudly. Slowly, raising my nervous gaze towards him, I felt all the oxygen leave my lungs. His whole self radiates pure and utter power and dominance. Something I stay away from.

Slowly, I sucked in a breath and shakily said "I can do all the work and you can present if you'd like" feeling idiotic, I look at the floor, crossing my legs and chewing my lip.

He sighs and cracks his knuckles loudly, leaning back into the chair manspreading. "If we present, I want it to be 50/50 no excuses. Those assholes shouldn't scare you. They are childish and immature." His hands turn into fists, clenching so hard his knuckles are white. His breathing quickens, but I don't understand why.

"They don't scare me, they terrify me."

"But why?" His murderous glare shifts to the back of Adam's head.

"Because everyone fears something. For me, it's people."

Wow, that was wise Freya

"You should fear much worse little girl. Much, much worse."

I feel my ears turn red after the nickname he used. I bob my foot at a fast rate and my breathing quickens. Boys never call me anything sweet. Ever.

"Tesoro do I make you nervous?" He remains staring into my eyes like he could read all of my darkest secrets. He's trying to read me, but I will never let anyone decipher my emotions. They should never know how I feel. It's not fair to others.

Quietly, I reply "Yes. Extremely nervous." I chuckle softly.

Why did I laugh? I never laugh around others.

"Why's that?" He leans onto my desk slowly "Is it because you've never been close to a man like me?" I can feel the arrogance coming off of him.

When I never reply, he gets his answer. He has the most smug look. Like he just won a race. God, I hate the male population sometimes.

Yet, you're attracted to them. The little voice in my head making an appearance.

I roll my eyes. Bad idea.

I can see the anger in his eyes. But I can also see lust. Why? There's no way Vincenzo Costa is attracted to me. I'm probably imagining it.

"Little girl, if you want me to behave you ought to stop with the eye rolling. I could make you roll your eyes for different reasons."

I can feel my eyes pop out of my head when he said that. My mouths wide open, so he closes it for me with a small laugh. I can feel the sparks with such a small touch.

God. The smile is killer. I can feel butterflies in my stomach from it. Weird.

He shifts closer to my desk, pulling his laptop out. "You write, I check." he says with authority.

I nod softly, softly typing away, beginning the assignment.

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Finally, the bell rings, signifying last period. Thank. Fucking. God.

I jump out of my chair ready to sprint out, when I felt a large calloused hand swiftly grab my wrist. "Wait." he rushes out quickly, standing up. Jesus he's tall. Towering over me, he hands me his phone. "Put your number in so I can text you regarding the project." You take it out of his hand, typing your number in at an inhuman rate.

"See you around tesoro." Is the last thing I heard from that gorgeous mouth.

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I pull into my driveway after that long ass day of school, letting out a therapeutic sigh feeling so fucking stressed.

I can't help but think about the interaction with Vincenzo. I can't help but let a small smile crack. My heart beats a little faster and the butterflies erupt within my stomach. I'm in complete awe. Vincenzo is so gorgeous and manly, yet cracking sexual innuendos towards me? I'm so flabbergasted. Who would want to do anything with me? Because I wouldn't if I was someone else.

Shaking my head, ridding the self-deprecating thoughts away, I flip open my door and haul myself out of the car and into the house. I'm greeted by my black cat, Fitz. Weaving through my feet, meowing and purring. "Well hello there, Fitz"

I throw my bag onto the couch, walking into the kitchen in need of a snack. Pulling out my trusty popcorn, I pop a bag and go to my room to start the dreaded homework.

Halfway through I hear a ding to my right. My phone. Rarely, I receive text messages. I flip it over to see a text from an unknown number.

UNKNOWN: How's your day going tesoro?

Vincenzo.

Vincenzo Costa's texting me. Goddamn, that's new.

I rack my brain looking for an adequate answer. I nervously text back.

ME: It's better now when your not harrassing me.

I chew my fingernails knowing it will piss him off but it would be funny to rile him up.

VINCENZO: Aww tesoro that attitude isn't acceptable. I can teach you a lesson with my fingers alone. Be careful. Now tell me, how was your day?

My jaw hits the ground. What. Did. He. Just. Say.

I'm so baffled I don't even remember to reply. Dumb move on my part because my phone starts vibrating. Fuck.

Looking at the caller ID, I see Vincenzo calling. I quickly compose myself, answering.

"Hello?"

"Why hello there tesoro. Thanks for finally answering. I'm understanding that you are most likely flustered so I will leave you alone. But I must ask, where did that attitude come from?"

I gasp loudly earning a raspy chuckle from Vincenzo.

"You scare me in person, but when I'm not around others I have confidence, so suck it Vincenzo." I say with certainty that I will not have the courage to look him in the eyes tomorrow. He's just too intimidating.

"Tesoro, you are on very thin ice. Now behave like a good girl or I will show you how to behave." He says through gritted teeth.

Scared to the fucking core, I don't even reply.

"Now, I will see you tomorrow, goodnight and sweet dreams." He says seductively before hanging up, leaving me to drown in my thoughts.

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Sorry for such a long chapter, but I couldn't stop. I know that Vincenzo's very sexual towards Freya, but it's just his personality.

Second chapter done! Go me!

Love you all,

-D