London Has Your Eyes

Chapter 19. Daniel

The music becomes louder as the club fills up with people. I'm all nervous, and it's all because of the stupid argument between Alex and Liam. Why the fuck couldn't he keep his mouth shut? Why he had to goad her? Just the thought of Alex wagging her tail in front of some jerks makes me angry for some reason. It's also pissing me off that I'm pissed off.

Yeah, sure, I'm good myself. Alex provoked me outright and then went off. I had to teach her a lesson. But something went wrong. Instead of the reaction I expected from her, I was very surprised with mine. When I saw her in Tyler's flat, all I wanted was to taste her lips again. And the serenity they give. But to admit it - that would have been too much. The more I was drawn to Alex, the tighter I clung to the girl who'd come with me. But her lips didn't raise any emotion in me. At all. All that turned me on was the lightning in Alex's eyes, which she was careful to hide. She was deliberately getting on my nerves, flirting with Tyler's buddies. I knew it.

If I hadn't been stupid, I could have gone to her yesterday. Then I would have seized the moment and brought the matter to an end. I don't know how she got into my head in just a few days. The more I think about her, the more she annoys me. I shouldn't have let her get too close.

- What the fuck was that yesterday, man? - I jump on Liam as he plops down next to me with a glass of whiskey. I need somewhere to vent my annoyance, and Liam is the first to turn under the arm.

- Come on, Daniel, this is going to be fun. Drunk Alex is so funny. Where does her contrived composure go? I bet she loses tonight. Then we can have a front row seat to her show. - Liam rubs his hands together, anticipating victory. I grit my teeth as my friend turns to me. - Why are you getting so angry? You said she meant nothing to you. Or does she?

- Fuck off, Liam, I'm not falling for anyone. Alex thinks a lot about herself, she needs to cool down a bit,- I say, spitting out every word. Not wanting to continue the conversation, I reach into my phone and start checking my social media posts. I need to get the thoughts of Alex out of my head as soon as possible.

A little later, Tyler joins us. Janine and Stella are missing somewhere, but I don't care. The more time passes, the harder I clutch the phone. I'm nervous, and it's driving me crazy. I know the reason for it, but I don't want to admit it to myself.

- Stella, baby, did you catch the edge of your skirt somewhere? Did it slowly unravel as you walked? - I realise from Liam's comment that the girls have arrived at the club.

- Piss off, Liam,- Stella replies, - ready to fail? I'm going to help Alex find you the creepiest option so you'll remember it for a long time,- she says with such feeling that I chuckle involuntarily as I continue to read the messages.

- Pff, what are you talking about, baby? Alex can't handle it,- Liam says. - And I underestimated her,- he adds a little later.

I pull away from the phone and my gaze settles on her legs, her infinitely long legs going into a tiny dress. Alex looks stunning. But the dress is too short. You could easily slip your hand under it and fuck her right here. What the hell was she thinking?

Not stopping to look at me, Alex takes a shot from our table, drains it and disappears into the back of the dance floor. For her, the argument with Liam is too principled. And judging by the smug grin on her face, she's enjoying the game.

Without thinking twice, girls follow her on the dance floor, and the three of us stay behind to watch. I keep my eyes on the glittering outline of Alex's dress in the crowd, afraid to lose sight of her. I squeeze the lemon slice so hard that the juice runs down my hand. Damn you, Alex!

She wriggles like a cat to the rhythmic music, her eyes closed in pleasure. This picture is so hot that I swallow nervously. Every movement of her body is imprinted in my memory. And then I see it: someone's paws on her waist. This asshole rolls up to her, and I clench my fists. Alex, for fuck's sake!