Spitfire

4. How Can This Be

It's been two weeks and I swear my lips still tingle from that kiss. I have never had this happen before. That man frustrates me to no end. But I can't deny that, that kiss awoke something inside me. I have been avoiding being around him like he has the fucking plague.

I know, I know I'm a coward. But the jackass got to me. I can't let anyone in like that again.

"This is ridiculous."

"Talking to the vegetables now."

I jump at his voice and spin around and glare at him.

"I didn't expect someone to scare the shit out of me in the produce section."

He laughs and I look at those damn lips, that tried to suck my life force out of me. A shiver goes down my spine, and I hate that he has that affect on me.

It was just a damn kiss!

"What are you doing here?" I say with a little venom in my voice. Better for him to think he annoys me, then what I'm actually feeling.

His nose scrunches up and God I think that's cute. Ugh! I internally groan at that. Then he gives me that damn smile. I really hate him right now for being so tempting.

"What else would I be doing here. I'm getting groceries, it's my turn to get them. Then I'm helping Lucas move into the football house."

I perk up at that, maybe if I pretend to be interested in Lucas that would help.

"Oh do you guys need help! I haven't seen Luke in awhile."

"Luke? No one calls him that besides...you know what nevermind. The team is helping so that won't be necessary."

His jaw clenches and I know I hit a sore spot with him. So I fake disappointment.

"Oh okay, well tell him I said hi."

"Sure"

We just stand there awkwardly staring at each other.

"Well I guess I'll see you around Chris."

"Yeah"

He starts to walk away when my phone rings. I look at it and my whole body shakes. I know I need to answer it but I can't do it alone.

"C-Chris!" My voice shakes and he turns around and is by my side almost instantly. I grab his hand as I answer it.

"Hello"

"Hello Miss Adler this is..." I cut him off. "I know who you are, I kept your number since the trial." I feel Chris hand tighten in mine. Even though it hurts I pay no mind to it.

"Well it is my duty to tell you that they let Dominic Martinez out early on good behavior."

"What?!"

I scream into the phone. Everything starts to blur together and I drop my phone. I barely hear Chris talk before everything goes black.

___Flashback___

I feel his hand tightening around my throat as he slams me against the wall.

"Please stop Dom!" I choke out, it's getting harder to breathe.

"You're mine Stacy no one else's. Don't think I didn't notice the way they look at you."

Tears run down my face as I claw at his hands.

"I'll kill you before I let you go!"

__End of Flashback__

I scream and I feel someone shaking me.