A Story Of Him (INK ME SERIES) Book Two *Standalone*

Chapter Six

Claiming

Garrett

 Bumping into a man at underground wasn't exactly an accident if I'm being honest. I've seen him fight before but I was never one that had the confidence to make the first move. His reaction was expected but still, it shocked me at the level of anger oozing off of him. My therapist tells me I need to back off somethings but I love the chase and honestly, I'm pretty sure Mr. tall dark and grunting loves a challenge as well. I may or may not have watched the whole interaction at "sweeties" that day. I didn't want to jump in, arms swinging but when that man touched Alec? God my body felt like it was on fire. The need to claim this stranger is so strong, stronger then I've ever felt before. I just hope he's not too damaged once I sink my line and pull him in.

 I didn't mean to invite him for a drive and show him my spot but something about the sadness surrounding him wouldn't let me go. The need to hold him had me fidgeting the whole time. I know he noticed but like the gentlemen I knew he was, he didn't say anything about it. Out loud at least, I saw him watching my legs a few times. The way his eyes roamed my body, his eyes always coming back to the ring around my bottom lip. If he tore the ring out of my fucking mouth I'd probably let him if it meant I could feel his lips on mine again.

 He left so abruptly for a second I thought I did something wrong. Looking at his posture as he practically ran to his car, I knew it wasn't me but the demons he has swimming in his head. Still it doesn't hide the hurt I felt watching his car speed away down the dark road. His taillights out of sight before my feet finally moved me to my car. I find myself wanting no needing to see him. Even when I'm in the shadows hiding from his gaze, my skin prickles needing to be touch. Now don't go all call the cops on me. My therapist says I'm no danger, I just don't tell her about my stalker tendencies. Watching  his body move with his normal daily routine makes the trill even more enjoyable. Maybe one day I will have him in my bed, lock away the key and burn anyone who dares to look at him the wrong way.

 All last night I laid in bed thinking about his striking dark blue eyes with his dark as night hair. My mind just wouldn't shut off and that's how I found myself sitting at a corner table at his little bar. The name is odd if I'm being honest, there has to be a story or something there because Bandits Pub sounds so fucking random. Sitting here watching him keep busy serving drinks and fucking around with the bartender makes my body relax, knowing he's safe. I know for a damn fact this man can defend himself up against pretty much anyone but damn if I don't want to shelter him from it all.

 Signaling for what looks like a new guy to get me a beer, I know Alec heard my voice by the way his body becomes stiff with his movements. The last thing I want to do is make him uncomfortable but I also want him to know I'm right here. His eyes scan the bar and when they land on me? Fucking hell it's like and Ice explosion melting all my worries away. Some people say his heart is as cold as his eyes look but I don't believe that shit for one second. "Here ya go man, enjoy." I thank the new kid before taking a long pull, It's only six at night but one beer will do my body some good.

 Minutes go by and loud foot steps drag my eyes from Alec to a waddling young women. Her face is set in stone and she looks pissed off to the world. "Alec!" She screams, he looks up and I see his pupils grow wide. So they know each other, OK nothing to worry about. I'm almost positive he's gay and not bi but I could be wrong. I just hope that's not his kid in there because I'd hate to be the one to break a family up. At this rate everyone in town will hear them at the rise of her voice. I make my way to the bar and sit down to get a better view, never to careful right? Looking at her closely I start to see the resemblance. Ah she must be the sister he mentioned. Damn she sure is a spit fire, I wonder how her partner handles her attitude. 

 The sight of her dragging him to the back office has a chuckle leaving me. He looks like a boy getting in trouble with his mommy. "Hey man you want me to top that off for you?" New guy grabs my attention and I nod. "Yea thanks man, you new here right?" He nods his head as he fills my glass under the tap. "Yea Alec's a friend and I needed cash so here we are." I hum in acknowledgment, wiping  the foam covering my upper lip. "Sounds good, hey was that his sister that just came stomping in here?" His blonde hair falls back as he laughs, shaking his head. "Oh yea that's Ember, she has him call her every night but he hasn't since he left their house on Friday so she's pissed off to the world." Huh, maybe there's something more deep in him that I need to fine and put back together. Whatever is haunting him is lodged and I can't wait to find it.

 His voice brings me back to earth and his feet stop right in front of me as Ember walks out the bar holding her cute stomach. His hands on the edge of the bar tighten by the way his veins start to poke out. His body leans over the counter slightly looking dead into my eyes. "Good to see you Alec." His eyes roaming my face, slowly moving down my arms. I've come to realize he loves Ink, which doesn't surprise me as he as some of his own. "What are you doing here Garrett?" His voice is dark, but his eyes give him away. He wants me here a much as I want to be here. "I'm grabbing a beer before heading home for the night. Is that not allowed Alec?" I tilt my head sideways at him with a smirk on my face. You can try to run but you can't hide from fate my friend.

 His chest rises and falls just a bit too fast as his eyes land on my lips, replaying our kiss. I know he is, hell I haven't been able to forget how his body fit with mine perfectly. If I moved my hips just an inch I would be able to rub all along the delicious places on his body. "Look last night was a mistake and it wont happen again so stop following me." I would be lying if I said his words didn't send daggers to my heart but nonetheless I keep my face neutral. "Now Alec you're gonna start hurting my feelings if you keep that up. I've been coming to this bar for the past few months now and stayed out of your way. There's no need to get your big boy panties twisted in your ass." I send him a flirty smirk when I see his body react to my words. Just a little more and just maybe I'll be able to have him in my bed soon. "Jasper cover me will you please?" His voice is demanding even though I'm sure he meant it as a question. Jasper just waves him off and his hand is in mine dragging me out the bar. "Jesus Alec slow the hell down."

 He doesn't respond and for a moment I wonder if I went too far. That is until I find my body thrown up against the wall of the bar, hidden away by the alley. His hand holds me in place as his other rest next to my head on thee wall. His eyes bouncing around, not making up their mind where they want to land next. "What the fuck do you want from me Garrett?" For someone so mad his voice fails to hide the arousal rolling off of him. I deiced to see how far I can push him with my words, find his breaking point. Everyone has one somewhere inside them. "I don't know what you're talking about Alec, I'm just being friendly." A growl leaves his throat, his hand comes down from the wall behind me and pushes me harder. The brick scratching my skin makes me hiss out. I guess he loves inflecting pain because his lips cover mine in a bruising kiss. Hands reaching out to bring him as close as I can get him with my hips pushing against his. "Fuck Garrett." His voice sends shivers through my body and it takes everything in me not to sink down to my knees.

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