Cuffing The Law Book 2 in The Willowbrook Series

Chapter 13

Daisy

We're on the stage and I feel suddenly very hot, like scorching hot. Even though I am mad at Deacon for grabbing Saunder like he did, I am kind of zinging a bit being this close to him. I can feel the heat coming from his body, there is only the mic between us and damn if I don't want to run my fingers up his arms. They're so muscular, and his chest is so broad, I'd give anything to be up-close and personal with him right now.

Funny how I can be angry with him, yet long for him so badly. It's not just a longing, it's critical yearning, yes ladies, it is critical. I swear that man needs to come with a health warning, he's incredibly handsome with his close shaved hair that once used to hang to his chin, a few tatts on his arm and I still need to find out what that tatt he has on his back means. I mentioned I saw it a while ago whilst we were having a BBQ at Logan's, it's some kind of Arabic writing.

"You ready, Daisy, darlin'?" He asks as the music begins to come through the screen right in front of us.

"Not really but I suppose I have to be." Honestly, singing this song is going to probably render me to tears. The lyrics alone are so true, okay maybe Deacon isn't my best friend but he is my close friend and has been ever since I was a kid, despite the age gap he's always been like one and never treated me just as Logan's kid sister. Well, maybe once or twice but since I was in high school, definitely not.

The music begins to play and the words on the screen come up. We begin to sing the song that belongs to the one and only Colbie Caillat.

Do you hear me? I'm talking to you
Across the water across the deep blue ocean
Under the open sky, oh my, baby, I'm trying
Boy, I hear you in my dreams
I feel your whisper across the sea
I keep you with me in my heart
You make it easier when life gets hard

Lucky I'm in love with my best friend
Lucky to have been where I have been
Lucky to be coming home again
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh

They don't know how long it takes
Waiting for a love like this
Every time we say goodbye
I wish we had one more kiss
I'll wait for you, I promise you, I Will

Oh.My.God if I could stop the lump from forming in my throat I'd be able to hold a better note than I am right now.

Literally, my heart is aching the way I feel for Deacon and the words just make me want to bawl out because I want him to know it's him I love, it's him I want to be with and I know he doesn't see me this way. Sure, he can be over-protective but that's jus this way of looking out for me, and fancying someone like him the way I do, is killing me. Why did Sage have to choose this song?

I know exactly why, because Sage knows how I feel about Deacon as does pretty much everyone in Willowbrook except for thick skulled, Deacon unless he does know but really doesn't see me in the same way. Life can suck sometimes, right?

He's so close to me and singing the line I'll wait for you, I promise you, I will. His breath is on my cheek, he winks at me and I almost drown in his eyes and become a puddle at his feet.

His hand touches mine and I zing from my head to my toes, the warmth in my stomach spreads through my body like wildfire. Did he just touch me? Yes, he did. I know he did. It was the briefest of moments but that look in his eyes, that wasn't just any old touch. Was it?

I can't take it anymore, and run off the stage. All the while Deacon the good guy that he is, continues to sing. I swear his voice has just gotten louder and stronger, I run towards the door grabbing my bag off the back of my chair as I hear him belting out,

And so I'm sailing through the sea
To an island where we'll meet
You'll hear the music fill the air
I'll put a flower in your hair
Though the breezes, through the trees
Move so pretty you're all I see
As the world keeps spinning round
You hold me right here right now

I gasp the fresh air as I stand outside, it's dark the sky is lit by the stars and it is such a magical sight it causes me to stop for a second. I can hear cheering from inside, I'm not surprised who knew Deacon could sing so damn well, full of raw emotion that it cuts through my soul. I love that man damn it.

"Hey, Girl." I hear Lottie shout out. "Wait."

"What?"

"You can't just run out like that, what is wrong with you? You both need your heads banging together, honestly we're getting bored of this situation. He clearly has feelings for you, so why don't you make the first move?"

She is standing there with her arms folded in front of her chest. "Because, if he really liked me he would ask me first. You know Deacon, he's just playing the part up there. I don't mean anything to him, I'm just Logan's kid sister. He'll never see me as his woman."

"I'm not so sure about that, the way he was looking at you, Girl we were all swooning. Shit, if I had a guy who looked at me like that, I'd never leave the house. Trust me, Daisy he is nuts about you."

"That as it may be, I am not going to ask him out. What if he says no, I'll feel like such a fool and rumor has it, he is seeing some woman in Coppertown."

"He's not seeing anyone, he's a guys he has needs, honey you can't deprive a man of getting it off every now and then. What's he supposed to do?"

I huff and kick the dust on the ground with my foot. I just don't like the idea of Deacon doing it with anyone, it makes me feel so damn jealous, I don't know who he goes to see or what he does, but whoever he spends time with like that, I'd like to scratch their eyes out. It sears in my gut and twists it.

"Well, Honey all I'm saying is you both are so ridiculous. Get on with it already. I'm going back in. Unless you want me to come home with you? I don't mind. I guess you could do with some company, right?"

"No, I'll be fine. I think I'll get changed into my pjs and cuddle up with Bonnie on the bed and read, or sulk." I give her a wane smile.

"Okay then, if you're sure."

I am sure because I do know how much Lottie loves a girl's night out and karaoke and she hasn't even had her turn yet. I know I can be a bit selfish sometimes because I was spoilt being the youngest and all, but I'm not that selfish. I want Lottie to stay and enjoy herself not come to mine and watch me sulk like a five year old.

I nod and give her a hug. "Have a good night, bestie." I kiss her cheek She hugs me back.

"I will but if you need me, call me. I'll be straight there."

"Not going to happen. Get Sage or someone to record you singing and send it over to me." I tell her as I see someone standing at the doorway of the Lazy Duke's bar. It's Deacon, how could I not guess, his frame fills the entire door.

"I have to go." I tell her and start to walk away. She heads back towards the bar, I pick my pace up.

"And where do you think you're going?" His deep husky voice fills my senses.

"Walking home." I continue striding. I'm not match for his long legs, however.

"Not on your own you're not young lady. Now stop so I can pull my truck up and you can hop in."

"No, I'm fine."

"It's not a question, Daisy." I humph and continue to walk.

"Don't make me pick you up and sling you over my shoulder young madam."

"You wouldn't dare!"

"Try me, darlin'."

I ignore him and the next thing I know, I am indeed over his broad shoulder, my legs being held close to his chest by his strong hands, and my face looking down at his ass. His mighty fine, tight ass I may add. There are worse things to be looking at, let me tell you that.