You Love Somebody

23 (Eddie)

She smelled like heaven. Or a field of wildflowers. Her skin was soft and warm, deliciously inviting him to shower her with kisses. He was tired after the show, but the only thing he had been able to think about all night was her. When he caught a glimpse of her smiling and dancing with fans or other crew members he felt like jumping down into the pit to kiss her. It was proving more and more difficult not to look for her during a performance, and he knew it could eventually become very obvious that he was constantly drawn towards her. 

Tired or not, he couldn't stay away from her. So here he was in her hotel room, ready to taste her and bring her pleasure. The annoyance was immense when three knocks landed on her door. Room service had just been by, and she looked surprised at the knocks. She took a deep breath and kissed his cheek, before she went over and opened the door. Her cheeks were flushed from the intimacy between them, and she was a little light in her step, so she forgot about hiding behind her door and instead she flung it open, standing there in her miniature pyjama shorts and her crop top. She was so sexy. When she flung the door open, she wasn't expecting Ben to be standing outside her door. Neither was Eddie, who stepped back so he was out of sight. 

"Hey... Hi. Umm, I was just thinking, maybe you needed some coffee if you are up late reading the documents?" Ben had a Starbucks Coffee in his hand, and he was scanning Anna's body in her tiny outfit.

Anna realised her near nakedness, and crossed her arms over her chest. She was clearly flustered and uncomfortable. It took her a while to answer him, which was a little out of character. She was usually quick on her feet and witty. Eddie decided to step forward and assist her. 

Ben's eyes were glued to Anna, but he caught the movement in the corner of his eye when Eddie stepped up behind her. 

"Hey Ben. What's up?" He asked and gave Ben a smile that probably didn't quite reach his eyes. 

"Eddie? You're here, I thought maybe you needed rest." Ben's face changed when he saw Eddie. It was a small change, but Eddie definitely caught how his smile turned strained at the sight of him being there in her room. 

It wasn't his intention to seem like a possessive prick, but he put his arm around Anna's waist, and held on to her hip on pure instinct. Ben noticed the movement, staring a little longer on Eddie's hand resting on her hip. 

"What do you need to read?" He asked Anna, feeling like an idiot for intruding on her without making sure she actually had time. It was presumptious of him to just show up at her door and initiate sex without checking she didn't have plans. 

Anna sighed and gestured into the room. "I have to keep up with the medical plans for each venue. It's not necessarily the same from country to country." 

Eddie nodded in acknowledgement. "I'll go back upstairs if you need time..." He started, but she grabbed his wrist and shook her head. Her eyes sought his, and he didn't need her words to confirm how badly she wanted him to be there. 

"Well, I guess I should let you get back to whatever you were doing." Ben had a disappointed tone of voice, but he smiled at Anna. "Let me know if you need anything, I'm right next door." He made an awkward wave, and stepped away from the door. 

Eddie took a deep breath as if he was about to say something, but he decided against it and closed the door. Anna had a look in her eyes he couldn't quite place; either she was sad or she felt bad for Ben. 

"Are you okay, baby?" He asked and pulled her into his embrace, her head against his chest. 

"It's just so awkward. Don't you feel it?" She asked and looked up at him. 

He nodded and rested his head on top of hers. "Yeah, I do. I don't like the way he looks at you if I'm being honest." 

Anna stepped back and sat down on her bed. She patted on the bed next to her for him to come sit down. He sat next to her, his feet firmly placed on the floor, while hers dangled a bit above. Something about her seemed almost small and in need of his protection. He knew that wasn't the fact, but he had this urge to protect her from everything; Ben, Hailey, his fame, anything that could make life difficult for her.