A Story Of Us (INK ME Series) Book One *under editing*

Chapter 9

Ember

After a steaming hot shower to relax my muscles, I go for a bolder look for tonight. I normally don't even like wearing dresses but you know what fuck it. Running my hands down my dress I admire myself in my floor length mirror. My dress is a deep red with a low V, making my breast pop up slightly. The right side has a long slip going all the way up too my hip, almost showing my under wear. I look hot as fuck. A pair of black heels and of course my leather jacket too go over. I'm always cold. Walking out I see Rose on her phone waiting for me. Se hears me and turns her head while putting her phone away and her mouth drops open.

"Holy shit girl if I knew a guy could do this too you I would have set you up a long time ago!!"

"Really Rose maybe I'm doing this for myself? Ever think about that one?" She smiles softly at me she damn well knows its not for me but damn if I don't tell myself that.

"Come on Em let's go show what everyone is missing, I'd fuck you if I wasn't straight." Laughing at her. "You mean if you didn't have Dean in the picture?" Her face turns red and mumbles a low "Shut up." I laugh and we head out the door.

Pulling up we skip the line, something about she told Dean where we were going tonight while I was getting dressed. He must have connections for us to walk right in and up to VIP. She's pulling on my head and we find a small booth for two. A waiter walks up to take our drink order. "I'll have a jack straight, Rose what do yo want?" She looks at me shocked at my choice, I can't be bothered with a mixed drink right now. "Uh I'll just have a martini please." She turns to me after putting her order in. " Em remember were going slow tonight. OK?" I roll my eyes, she worries too much. I can hold my booze just fine. "Yes Rose I know I just need something to take the edge off then I'll get something else mom." She smiles at me and we talk a little. Her and Dean seem to be getting closer but he hasn't asked her out yet and she thinks it's something to do with her.

"Rose now you know damn well you're a catch and Dean would be absolutely stupid to turn you down anyway." She laughs at me and is about to speak when her gaze catches something and she freezes up. I follow her line of sight and I inhale at the sight before me. Jax is sitting with dean across the room in the VIP area staring this way. But they are not alone. No they are most defiantly with two girls. One is trying to rub against Dean but he pushes her away and she pouts before walking away. The one next to Jax leans over and whispers something in his ear. His eyes are on me the whole time she talks and his eyes turn almost black. I look away and Rose is staring at me.

"Ember let's just get out of here for the night." I can feel my stupid emotions rising and I shake my head at her. " NO, we are here and we are going to drink and they can kiss our asses, well Jax can, Dean didn't do anything I hope you're aware of that.." My voice softens, hopefully to keep her calm.

"Ember that's not a good idea you know you can't hold liquid when you're upset." I scuff at her and raise a finger up at the waiter to bring some shots of vodka for myself. She sits there not moving while I throw back four like water. She knows not to question me, I won't put myself in harms way, on purpose at least. I look back over at Jax and he's staring right at me and the bitch is no where too be seen. His eyes hold anger and worry.

Well fuck him.

After a few more drinks I stand to go to the bathroom, Rose wanted to come but I can handle a damn piss. She knows I'm not mad at her but I will admit I probably sounded like a raging bitch. After doing my business I look at myself in the mirror and take a deep breath before walking back out. Crossing the threshold of the door I run into a brick wall but not any brick wall.. Jax.

He grabs my arms and pulls me to the side before I can tell him to let go, I'm pushed against a wall with his arm above my head.

"Is there a reason why you're trying too kill your self from alcohol poisoning Ember?" I scuff at him and try to move but he pushes my me back against the wall. " Why do you even care? and let me go I don't owe you anything Jackson." Yea that's right I said his full name cause fuck him. His nostrils flare and his eyes dilate before letting a breath out across my face, the smell of whiskey hits me and I can't help but want another shot now. " I care because I care about you, I thought we were friends Em, what happened?"

He's fucking crazy talking. "Friends? you think we were friends? Friends don't flirt or throw passes at each other. Friends don't text all day just to make sure they are OK. FRIENDS don't call them at night fucking someone else later at night!" Before I realized it I was yelling all my anger out in the open and crying..crying? I wipe my tears harshly and push him away before running back to Rose, while he calls for me.

I see her sitting next to Dean smiling so I decide to leave her be, there is no point in ruining her night over this stupid crap. I walk out the back exit and lean against the wall to take a breath before going home. Not long the door opens and I already know who the hell it is. " Jackson just leave me alone please, let's just forget everything. Go back to pretending we don't know each other OK." I don't hear him move so I look up at him with my tear streaked face. His eyes are hard, sad. His breath is slow, calm-almost deadly.

He slowly takes a few steps closer before stopping out of arms reach. "Em I don't know what is going on but please tell me what I did to make you this upset."

"You know what you did Jax, the night when your ass dialed me by accident." He still looks confused looking down he has his phone out I'm assuming looking at his call logs before looking up at me. His eyes are sad and confused again. Then it's like something clicks in his head and he hangs his head low. " You wouldn't believe me if I told you what happened that night Ember." With a ragged breath my curiosity piqued. "Try me, I dare you." He sighs then brings his hand up to his face rubbing it roughly. "Do you remember the girl from the first day we met at Ink me? Nodding I wait for him to tell me they slept together, but instead his words make me feel guilty and jealous.

"Well she came by a few nights ago trying to get me to sleep with her. I pushed her away but she wouldn't stop so I went to go get Dean to throw her ass out of my office. When I came back in she had my phone. I didn't think much of it I figured she was putting her number in or some shit. You have to believe me Em, ask Dean." Taking a deep slow breath I stare up at him. " S-so I'm stupid and didn't think before ignoring you. You didn't sleep with her?"

"Em you're not stupid, I didn't even touch her but to push her away. I would never do that too you." Fuck I feel stupid now. "But what about the girl in the bar?" He step closer and pulls me into a hug I let out a small whimper from the amount of emotions letting lose. "Baby-girl she's just a club whore who got turned down because I only want one girl." My face hides in his chest more, inhaling his scent like an animal. "I'm terrible aren't I?" Shaking his head with a smirk as he stares down into my eyes. "I'm sorry Jax I didn't think I just heard that and it broke me, I know we're not together but god I'm so stupid." He pulls his head back in a jerk and looks at me, he shakes his head side to side before slowly moving closer. "Stop calling yourself stupid, little girl." My eyes stare at his lips as he keeps coming closer and I flutter my eyes closed.

This was an intense feeling I've never felt before. Once his lips touched mine my head flew back with his hand in my hair. Giving himself a deeper connection. His left hand runs up my hip, squeezing firmly in place. I'm running out of air. I can't help but feel the twist my stomach is making. The way my legs try to close, searching for friction. I know this is what I wanted and god does it feel so good but I also know I need more clarity.

"Jax." I say while gently pushing on his chest. "Yes baby girl I know." He backs away slowly at arms length and I already miss his touch all over me, but I know this was the smart move for now. "What are you doing to me Em?" Laughing lightly. "I could ask you the same thing." Then he opens his mouth and send my heart flying. "Go on a date with me."

What, did he just ask me out like official date?
"Um.. OK when were you thinking?" He doesn't even hesitate. "This Friday night, I'll pick you up after work." A smile stretches my face as I play to think it over. "OK Jax I'll go on a date with you..I guess." Looking up at his face, he smirks before mumbling you guess, He brings me in for a final hug and we part ways for the night. I really need to get a hold of myself before I make yet another stupid decision with the men I bring around myself. Something about him just pulls so damn tight, I can't seem to ignore it.