Finding My "Real" Man

Knight in Shining Armor

Picture of the giant

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As my brain works quickly to try and catch up I hear the giants booming voice. He sounds pissed. Like I should be hiding before he turns his anger on me kind of pissed. But I am frozen in place. I need to know what happened.

"IF I EVER SEE YOU TRY TO PULL THAT SHIT AGAIN I SWAER I'LL KILL YOU! YOU FUCKING UNDERSTAND?" I have never in the time I have known Andrew seen him afraid but in this moment he doesn't just look afraid he looks terrified, like he is about to shit his pants. "ye... ye... yes sir." He stutters trying to move away on the floor. "GOOD NOW GET THE FUCK OUT!" With that Andrew scrambles to his feet trying to get away as quickly as possible and makes a mad dash to the door.

Once Andrew is out the door the giant of a man standing in front of me turns towards me and holy hell. This man is gorgeous! He is tall, so tall. He has to be probably 6 foot 5 and he is built like a god with muscle on top of muscle. He is wearing dark washed jeans and a black t-shirt that is stretched tightly across his chest, shoulder and biceps but hangs slightly looser around his abs. Its tight enough to give you an idea what they would look like but loose enough that your not totally sure. I am also not sure if there is a visible inch of skin other than his face that isn't covered in tattoos. Now I have to say, although I love them, they are art after all, I have never really been attracted to someone with a lot of tattoos. Most of the guys I have dated either didn't have any or they were hidden under their clothes most of the time. But, DAMN this man is FINE!!

I cant help but stare at him and run my eyes over every visible muscle and trying to imagine all the ones I cant see. Is he... Oh shit. He is talking to me. What did he say?? "uh... I'm sorry what did you just say?" He lets out a deep chuckle and I swear my heart melts at the sound. "I asked if you were alright gorgeous." My cheeks have to be bright red by now. "oh.. um... yeah. Thank you. I could have handled it but thank you." I said in a small voice. I want to believe I could have but lets be honest I completely froze. Luckily he doesn't call me out on it he just quietly laughs and says "your welcome gorgeous."

That's the moment Kat comes running up to us screaming "Oh my god! Andi are you ok?? We were trying to make it over to you!" Trying to gather my confidence I say "I know. I'm fine I promise. this uh... giant saved me..."

The mans whos name I still don't know, in a shocked voice says "Giant?" Ryan and Kat both instantly burst into laughter. Ryan is wheezing so hard he can barley talk. "She ca... called you... a giant!" Then he goes back to laughing so hard he can barely breath. The giant looking annoyed but not necessarily mad slaps him over the back of the head. "Shut the fuck up Ryan" he demands. As Ryan tries to compose himself he rubs his head "damn. sorry man it was funny."

That's when Kat cuts in. "Alright boys that's enough."

They sound familiar with each other..."Y'all know each other?"

The giant grins down at me. "Yeah gorgeous. I'm Damon. Ryan here is my idiot best friend."

Ryan scowls "Hey man. Not cool." Kat kisses his cheek before lecturing the man I now know as Damon. "Be nice mister. He is not an idiot and you know you love him either way." I shake my head "wow.. yeah.. ok..."

I hear a voice beside me and turn to see the bartender setting another drink down for me. "Here ya go love. You looked like you might need it." He winks walking away and when I pick up the drink I see he wrote his name and number on the napkin under it. Do people really still do this crap? I turn to face the direction he moved "uh.. thanks Alex... How much do I owe ya." He smiles at me "this ones on me love" I give him a weak smile and utter a thanks. "No problem. call me sometime aye?"

I pause before saying "To be honest Alex you seem like the kinda guy I would typically go for.." I pause again, taking deep breath and noticed the corner of his mouth turn up. I look over my shoulder seeing Kat shake her head no and Damons' face turning stony. I turn back to Alex and continue "unfortunately I am changing things up so I'm gonna have to pass this time. Thank you though." I see his face fall and glance back to see Kat now smiling and a small smirk on Damons' lips. Alex gives me a weak smile "yeah no problem I get it... well... good luck with that." I give him a tentative smile and tell him thanks for the drink again before turning my attention back to my friends.

I make my way back over to them. They are discussing a 4th of July party the guys will be having tomorrow night. As soon as Kat notices I'm there she pipes up "Andi! You have to come with me!!! Please!?!" Parties have never really been my thing. I may be slightly awkward in social situation. Besides I would much rather be at home in my comfy clothes. But I cant deny the appeal in seeing Damon again and it would also make Kat super happy. "um... who all is gonna be there?" I ask biting my lip and looking at the guys.

Ryan speaks up first. "it will just be us and a handful of friends. Nothing big I promise. We were just gonna grill and have a fire and shit. Damon just finished putting in a kick ass fire pit between the deck and pool. You will love it." I blink staring at him "um... excuse me... did you say pool??" Ryan looks at me confused. "yeah..."

"How did I not know you have a pool!?! You and Kat have been together for like two years! I have never seen a pool and I know damn well Max doesn't have the money to put one in!" I LOVE swimming and hanging out by the pool and they both know it. Why has no one told me about this?

Confused Ryan says "uhh.. no he doesn't... Kat didn't tell you I movedthough? I caught Max stealing a bunch of my stuff to sell and decided I needed the hell outa there. I have been staying with Damon for a few months now." He gives his girlfriend and accusing look.

"Ah, no she didn't." I give her the same look as Ryan. "But pool, fire, and free food... yeah. Y'all know the way to a girls heart. What about drinks?"

"Well no shit!" Kat shouts. Then adds "what's a party without drinks? Plus Damon has a built in bar on the deck that's always fully stocked!" She says with a big smile. The girl does love to drink...

I smile with her "alright I'm down but just a heads up if its a nice pool I'm basically gonna be living in it for the rest of the summer." Ryan nods "make sure to bring your suit."

"Ry said we can come tomorrow before the party whenever and hang out and swim and whatever!" Kat says excitedly.

"Are you sure that's ok?" I ask Damon but Ryan says "Yeah absolutely" I laugh lightly and then bite my lip "No offence Ry but your just staying there its his house. I was asking him" I say nodding in Damons direction. "Right..." Ryan says looking at Damon now as well.

Damon nods his head "Yeah gorgeous Y'all can come whenever. I should get back to work though. I'll see ya tomorrow." He looks over his shoulder as he is walking away and gives me a wink. God I swear a girl could get used to that!

I'm not sure what exactly he does for work but I don't bother asking as we continue to talk and drink and even dance some. After a few more hours we head home. That was a lot for one night in my book. I am ready for my comfy clothes and bed and to pass out!