My Princess~Malachi Barton

☆Brittany's jealousy☆

**Malachi's POV:**

As I stood by the grill, flipping burgers and trying to shake off the tension, Brittany sidled up to me, her body swaying to the music.

"Hey, Malachi," she said, her voice husky, her eyes sparkling with mischief. "Long time no see."

She reached out, her hand brushing against mine, sending a jolt of electricity through my body. I felt my heart race, my pulse quicken, as she leaned in close.

"I've missed you, Malachi," she whispered, her breath hot against my ear. "I've missed the way you make me feel."

I felt my resolve weakening, my body responding to her touch. But then I remembered Laura, and how she made me feel. I remembered the way she smiled at me, the way she laughed at my jokes. And I knew I couldn't give in to Brittany's flirting. So I shrugged her hand off my arm.

"Brittany, stop," I said, trying to sound firm, but my voice came out husky, betraying my desire.

She pouted, her lower lip jutting out, but her eyes sparkled with amusement. "Oh, come on, Malachi," she said, her hand trailing down my arm, sending shivers down my spine. "Just one little kiss. For old times' sake."

I felt my resistance crumbling, my body screaming for me to give in. But then I saw Laura, watching us from across the pool, her eyes narrowed, her expression unreadable. And I knew I couldn't do it. I couldn't betray her trust, couldn't give in to Brittany's flirting.

This was just Brittany's game she did it with other guys even when we were together.Flirt a bit just enough to get into your bed and then dip the next day.Thats what she dis one night whe She cheated on me and to say I was furious when I found out was an understatement.I was more sad to be honest.I really liked Brittany but all of that is gone.i have Laura now...not officially but we will be soon.

With a Herculean effort, I stepped back, my eyes locked on Laura's. "No, Brittany," I said, my voice firm. "I'm not interested."

Brittany's face fell, her eyes flashing with anger, but I didn't back down. I knew I had made the right choice. Laura was the one I wanted, the one I needed.

Mk had walked up to me and offered to take over the grill.I bet he could sense my uncomfortable state. I walked towards the pool, feeling the warm sun on my skin, and dove into the cool water. I swam towards Laura, who was floating on her back, her eyes closed, a serene expression on her face.

As I approached her, she opened her eyes, and smiled. "Hey," she said, her voice soft.

"Hey," I replied, treading water beside her. "Enjoying the sun?"

She nodded, her hair floating around her face like a halo. "Yeah, it's beautiful out here."

We floated there in silence for a moment, the only sound the gentle lapping of the water against the sides of the pool and the buzzing music in the background.

Then Laura spoke up, her voice curious. "Malachi, who is Brittany....to you, yall seem to be pretty smitten back there?"

I hesitated, unsure of how much to reveal. But something about Laura's gentle gaze put me at ease. "She's my ex," I said finally. "We dated for a few months, but it ended badly."

Laura's eyes narrowed slightly. "What happened?"

I hesitated, unsure of how much to reveal. But something about Laura's gentle gaze put me at ease. "She cheated on me," I said finally, the words feeling like a weight off my chest.

Laura's eyes widened in surprise. "I'm so sorry, Malachi. That must have been really tough for you."

I nodded, feeling a familiar pang of pain. "It was. I thought we had something real, something special. But I guess I was wrong."