Blue Moon (gxg)

"It's killing me." (49)

I moved nervously through the crowd, my heart racing with each step, driven by the need to find Bella.
My whole body and mind just want her to be close, and I can't resist any longer.

Once again... I had no idea where to find her but, for some reason, my mind urged me to look at the bar.

Focusing my gaze, I searched for her in every areas, as the chaos was enveloping me.
FINALLY, I spotted an outdoor bar in the distance.

OH, GOD.
Bella was there.

Her red hair was beautiful, standing out among everyone else.
She leaned against the bar, eyes lowered, back turned, speaking softly to someone.
I tried to see who it was, but I couldn't.

I got closer, almost running, until I was right behind her... but she was still unaware of my presence.

My heart racing, my hands sweating, everything in me was just shaking, but I gathered all of my strength to speak to her.
"Bella..." I called her, my voice came out urgent.

She slowly turned and stared at me.
Her eyes widened with surprise and confusion as her hands trembled over the glass of her drink.

"What are you doing here...?" She urged.
She immediately looked behind me to see if I was alone.

"Can we talk...?" I stammered.
Bella's expression turned to defiance as she gave me a quick grin. "I'm already talking with... Sharon, here..."

SHARON...?

I immediately turned.
THE HELL?! The bartender! The same girl who flirted with Bella at the July 4th party when we were together.

I didn't fucking remember her name... and now Bella, probably shared hers... MH, OKAY.

I rolled my eyes as I nervously looked at Bella, whose smug expression made my stomach twist with jealousy.

I knew that her humor about this girl was hiding deeper feelings or conflict and I shouldn't take her seriously.
Still, that pissed me off...

"Yeah— you can talk with her later." I blurted out.

"Excuse me?! I'm right there!" That Sharon interrupted me.
We both ignored her.

I gave Bella my undivided attention.
"Can we just—can we talk in a quieter place?" I firmly asked.
She clenched her jaw as her face grew serious.
"Please..." I begged.

A light crossed her eyes and she stood up straight to face me.
Was that a sign of agreement?

I took a step forward, hoping Bella would follow me.
She did.
She took a small towards me and I let out a sigh of relief.

I walked faster, constantly turning around to check if she was still behind me.
She was.

I stepped into a quiet part of the garden, away from the noise and the crowd, where the music was just barely audible.

No one, but us.

Bella stood in front of me, but at a safe distance.
I really can't stand this distance anymore.

Our eyes locked and the wind blew, carrying her scent that overwhelmed me... it drives me crazy.
Her hair... was slightly wet and fell in soft waves, framing her forehead and falling over her bare shoulders.

And her dress—oh, her green dress—was just so hot and magnetic, hugging her curves in all the right places.

"I..." I sighed deeply.
"I need to talk with you." I urged her once again.