Dangerous Game

Chapter twenty eight: Anger Issues

"Um, maybe we can talk later." Erin whispered to me after seeing the appalled look on my face. I was staring at Kason deciding whether or not I should tackle him. I was so close to telling Erin. Then, it would've all been over and she would be sad, but at least she'd know.

Erin stood up from her position on the bed and silently walked out giving Kason a nod. I could have sworn she muttered 'Good luck' as she passed him but I wasn't sure. Either way, he was going to need it when I was done with him.

As soon as the door closed, with more speed than a typical human being, I grabbed a pillow off of my bed and hurled it at Kason. He was just as fast and caught the pillow and tossed it on the floor in one motion. He raised his eyebrows as if to say, Is that all you've got?

I gave him an evil smirk and lunged at him, forgetting he'd acquired some new abilities. It was evident he wasn't quite used to them yet, though, since he made a move to dodge me and ended up colliding with me instead. I landed on top of him with a loud thump and he let out a low grunt.

"Jeez, Grumpy. What did I do to you?" The look on his face looked innocent, but his voice held amusement.

"You're just mad because I tackled you." I said smugly.

He scoffed, "I think you meant to say you fell on me." At that point I realized I was still on top of him and I felt heat rising to my cheeks.

I sat up quickly earning a grunt from Kason. Determined to keep my composure, I bit back, "You just won't admit you were beat by a girl."

He smiled, "Oh, please. I let you fall on me. I could get up if I want to. I thought I'd let you have this little victory."

I rolled my eyes and started to get up. In one agile move, Kason shifted abruptly and rolled me over on my back, grabbing my wrists and pinning me to the ground. I was so stunned, all I could do was stare up at him with wide eyes.

He cocked his head and laughed, "You seemed like you didn't believe me." He had a dangerous grin playing on his mouth and his emerald eyes were glowing with amusement. My gaze shifted to his lips which were smiling down at me. My thoughts were hazy and all I could focus on was Kason. There was a small voice in the back of my head alerting me that something was off, but it was drowned out with the desire to kiss Kason.

It was an overwhelming feeling that I was struggling to fight. I knew it was wrong to want Kason. Everything about it was wrong, but my thoughts weren't making since at the moment and I felt my head tilting up and straining to get closer. My hands were still pinned by his warm hands and Kason's smile had dropped slightly, his eyes showing a flicker of pain. I didn't want him to be in pain. I wanted to make Kason happy. I wanted his beautiful smile and the feel of his lips pressed against mine.

I heard myself whisper, "Kiss me," in a dazed voice. It was like I'd lost control of my entire body.

Kason's eyes turned cold for the briefest moment and then revealed no emotions. He stood up abruptly pulling me up with him. "No." His voice was strained.

My thoughts slowly began to clear up as the moment was over. I started to realize my actions and felt a wave of emotions. I looked at Kason with questioning eyes as my confusion and guilt began to well up inside of me. All I could think of was Seth and how he'd feel if he knew what I'd almost done.

Realization hit me in a matter of seconds. "Did you do this? Did you make me have those thoughts?" I asked. My voice was rising with anger. "You are unbelievable! I knew something was off!"

He didn't deny anything. Instead he said, "I wanted to see you look at me the way Seth looks at you....and...the way you look at him." His voice wavered, giving the slightest hint of sadness. His face was still expressionless.