Don't Deny The Animal (Preying On You Tonight) - A Maroon 5/Adam Levine Fic

Chapter 6

I stood close to Adam, so close our arms brushed together as we walked. I could feel Jesse watching me, he’s been strange recently, observing my every move. It’s getting a little weird.

“Where to first?” Adam asked, I remained silent. “Nat?” His gaze turned to me.

“Oh, I get to choose?” He chuckled, a sweet sound.

“We are here for you after all.” He smiled.

“I don’t know. You can decide.” I shrugged, I didn’t even know where we are. Adam’s hand fell to the bottom of back, leading me in the right direction. Is it bad that I leant into his touch? Probably.

“I know a place that I think would suit you.” I didn’t question him, instead just letting him lead me to an awesome little shop. “Go on, go pick up some things.” He pushed me forward.

“Like on my own?” He nodded, it felt strange. A weird feeling of emptiness and dread spread over me, it shocked me. I should be over the moon. I smiled weakly and headed off. I kept my head down, there would be security cameras and I don’t want to raise suspicion. In the end I picked up a pair of jeans, a few pairs of shorts, two tops, a jumper and a sweatshirt.

“No shoes?” Adam asked.

“I don’t know.”

“Pick up a few. You barely have anything here.”

“I like wearing your clothes.” I was shocked I had said that, but Adam’s smile made me forget all about that.

“Grab some shoes.” That smile was doing crazy things to me, I went and picked up a few pairs of different types of shoes. When I returned Adam had an even bigger pile of clothes. “You need clothes sweetheart.” For the first time it sounded endearing and not cruel.

“Okay.”

“Go wait outside with Jesse. I’ll be out in a second.” I nodded and went to Jesse.

“You could leave.” I looked at him in shock, although he couldn’t see my eyes I think he got the message. “I would distract him. You’d be safe. You could go home.”

“No.” I struggled to keep my voice down. “Are you insane?” He was looking at me like I was crazy. “That’s just stupid.”

“Why?”

“It just is.”

“You like him, don’t you?” Everything seemed to stop. Do I? Have I grown attached to the maniac?

“I don’t.” But it sounded like a lie to me. Let’s face it, these messed up emotions do point to some form of attachment.

“You do Nat.” He sighed sadly. “I’m sorry I couldn’t get you out quicker. It’s too late now I guess.”

“What is that supposed to mean?” I snapped.

“It’s happened a few times before. Stockholm syndrome.” He said it like a fact, he doesn’t know anything about me.

“Bullshit.” I spat. “You don’t know what you are talking about Jesse.” That was insane. He was insane. God, this whole thing is insane.

“Whatever. You are attached to him, you’ve been defending him. You do what he asks. You are emotionally attached to him.” Luckily Adam came out and Jesse fell silent, stopping the rant I was sure would continue. I went up to Adam immediately, unable to stand with Jesse any longer suddenly hating being out here.

“I want to go back. I don’t want to be here anymore. Can we go back?” He seemed shocked and confused, but nodded.

“Of course we can. Come on.” He led me back to the car with his hand on my back just like earlier, it helped me relax a little, giving me something to focus on. I sat in the back in silence. I couldn’t bring myself to look at Jesse. He’d given me a whole load of problems I had to work out. The asshole.

His words still haven’t left me. I had gone straight to my room when we reached the house and avoided the both of them. I was forced to admit it because I myself needed answers, I had no choice but to seriously think about what Jesse had said. I was a little bit in love with Adam, its true. Those emotions are only growing as days go by. He isn’t all bad, I can see that now. Stockholm syndrome my ass, it’s a natural emotion that built on the pre-existing physical attraction.

“Nat. Jesse is gone now. Why did you want to come home?” Adam has been so much nicer recently, more gentle. Even now he was treating me carefully, as if one wrong word would break me. I tried not to laugh when he called this place home, I didn’t choose to be here but then again I have passed up the chance to get away. With that I suddenly realised I couldn’t tell Adam the truth about what had happened. I’m not heartless. It would make him push Jesse away, his friend from childhood. I wouldn’t do that to either of them.

“I wasn’t feeling well.”

“Do you need anything? Paracetamol maybe?” Adam asked urgently, pressing his hand to my forehead. “You don’t have a fever.” It warmed my heart to know he honestly cared, concern etched into his delicate features.

“I do feel a little better now Adam. Thank you for today.” I gave him an honest smile, hoping this change in topic would help.

“Thank you for proving I can trust you.” His hand rested on my thigh, his fingers rubbing light circles making my heart race. He must have noticed the effect he was having on me. “What is it you want baby?” The first time he has ever called me that. He edged slowly closer, a stupidly sexy smile on his face.

“You.” That one word came out so easily, I barely had to think about it. Which is good because my brain had given up completely as soon as his fingers had started moving, then calling me ‘baby’. There is only so much I can take.

“That I can give you.” His lips landed on mine, a pleasant mix of passion and desire. I’d never had a kiss like this from Adam. But I sure as hell wouldn’t mind another. It all felt different now, maybe because I’ve finally accepted how I feel for Adam or because he doesn’t worry as much. I’ve proven I can be trusted. I can see it in Adam’s eyes, in the way he acts now.

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