My Irresistible Bad Boy

Chapter 10: His Mysterious Ways

Chapter 10: His Mysterious Ways

I watched Cain from the corner of my eye as I chewed on a mouthful of pancakes. I noticed how his shoulder's were tense and he was hunched over while he was eating. The stress was evident on every aspect of his taut body, but something told me what was bothering him was running deeper than he let on. Cain sensed my eyes and his head immediately jerked up. I tucked in my chin, pretending to be engrossed in my breakfast. I could feel his gaze boring into the side of my skull as he watched me closely.

I stabbed at a piece of my food, preparing to pop it in my mouth when I couldn't take the tension anymore. I dropped the fork and twisted my body in Cain's direction.

"What's your problem?" My voice came out a little more rude than I had expected it to be, but nonetheless, I rolled with it. I balled up my emotions inside, playing off a cool temperament, and bracing myself for whatever Cain had to say. I just prayed to God it had nothing to do with last night.

Cain's eyes darkened slightly as he agitated me with his ongoing narrow eyed stare. He was disgruntled, but most of all he seemed a little off balance; like something was ticking away at his edges. I sunk my nails into the soft flesh of my palm to keep myself from snapping at him again. I had to remember the person I was dealing with... And Cain wasn't exactly the ideal definition of forthcoming.

So I met his gaze with a raised eyebrow and cocky expression but he seemed unfazed as his eyes flickered to different areas on my face. Finally, when it felt like you could hit the tension with a wrecking ball and it still wouldn't break, he let out a slow breath as though he had been holding it in this entire time.

I waited.

"Rosie, didn't your mother ever tell you not to take shit from creeping Tom's?" His voice was so blatant with bitterness and oozing sarcasm that if it had not been for the latter, I would've almost believed he cared. I was flabbergasted, to use an ugly word to describe how I was feeling. However, I wasn't speechless.

" Gee, I dunno Cain, probably missed the lesson just like you missed the one on how not to be a complete fuck up," I shoved my chair back, the metal screeching against the title floor was all that could be heard after my harsh statement. I was pissed to say the least. Pieces of last night were coming together to perfect the puzzle and Cain's delivery of how I got drugged last night was too insensitive. Call me a bitch or a baby, but I didn't put up with thick bull-shit.

Cain just shrugged off my comment and took a large bite from his pancakes, deliberately chewing them with his mouth open. I wrinkled my nose at him in disgust. The guy may look like a god but his attitude and behavior screamed far from divinity. He dragged his deep blue eyes up to meet mine once again. Something flashed in them that was so quick and barely noticeable that I almost didn't see it, but it was there. Cain may try to keep a stoic posture, but there were cracks in bim, just like everyone else.

"Rose, something really bad could've happened to you last night," he said every word slowly, letting them stick. I noted he used my name and not one of his insufferable nicknames. Play-time was over. He was actually being serious. "Had I not been there to save you, something would've went down. Rose, you need to be more careful and watch out for yourself."

"I've got it. Thanks," it was a half-ass thank you. He was patronizing and a dick, although his words hit home. I know what could've happened and it made my heart tremor in fear. I wanted to go curl up in a ball in my mom's bed so that she could keep me safe from the big bad world. But I knew that wasn't possible and I knew my carelessness is what got me into this situation.

"But hey at least I finally managed to get you home," he shot me a sly smirk and a quick wink.

And just like that, the usual smart-ass was back.

"Yeah? I'll be leaving now with my phone, please," I held out my hand, waiting for him to place the fancy contraption in it. I was exhausted from everything and knowing that I'd have to deal with my brother and sister later only added to my headache. I didn't have anytime to entertain Cain's antics.

"No snarky comeback? I'm surprised, princess," his smile got real toothy until he shot me his infamous 1000 watt grin, "you getting tongue tied around me, Rosie? Feeling any butterflies yet?"

I glowered at him, "aren't you cheeky? The only thing I'm feeling right now is my restraint to keep from commiting first degree."

Cain clicked his tongue, " tsk. Tsk, princess. Sounds like a lot of pent up aggression. I know a way we can get it out of your system-"

"Cain, I just want to go home," I interrupted him with a low whisper. I felt weak, terrified, helpless, and unstable. All the emotions I would've felt last night are rolling like a tidal storm within me the longer I stood there. I needed something familiar. I needed a hug. But most of all I needed to get out of my head.

Cain paused watching me carefully before wordlessly nodding. He got up and exited the room only to reenter moments later with keys and a jacket.

"Come on, Rosie," he tossed the jacket to me, "I'm taking you home."

A/N: Not much of a chapter for after a year of silence, I know. I just typed this up on my phone. I've been dealing with a lot this past year. Senior year has been very rough on me. I've been having to do a lot of travel. I've spent 4 months this past year alone in California without my family. I spent 3 months in North Carolina and bouncing back and forth between houses. It's been difficult and then to add college apps, exams, and other fun stresses time has slipped by. Not much of an explanation but it's something.

Moving on to the book:

Writers' block is a merciless thing. But I'm going to continue updating little by little to keep the book going until I have my break through moment. If you're reading this book along with Darkness Surrounding Destiny then know that book will be updated the beginning of April. Thank you so much for sticking with me. I hope everyone had a Happy Easter and enjoys their spring break!! :)