Manipulation

Ch 21 Awkward

Lucas pulled me towards him and kisses me, his lips pressing against mine. I inhaled sharply and froze in his arms. Did he really just do that? Lucas then let me go, his arms slack around my waist. I stared up at Lucas, his eyes were locked onto mine, the blue almost seeming to glow in the dim light. I couldn't form any words to say. So i ended up just staring at the vampire.

"Sorry" he mumbled and looked away.

I opened my mouth to say something but there was nothing to say. I heard the water in the bathroom shut off and seconds later heard a bang and someone curse. I looked at Lucas who was frowning at the bathroom door. I then looked down at Lucas's bare chest. His arms unwrapped themselves from around me and he pushed me off so i was on the bed again. He stood up seconds before someone walked out of the bathroom, hair dripping and his eyes dancing over the room easily.

"Looks like sleeping beauty's awake" Trent says and winks at me.

I rolled my eyes trying to act normal. Lucas shook his head. "Your such a man-whore"

Trent made a mock horror face then chuckled. "I know." I sat up in bed, the blankets falling off my chest and into my lap. Trent looked at the shirt i was wearing then glanced at Lucas. "I'm gonna go.....to breakfast" Trent then walked out of the room, his blond hair bouncing as he walked out.

The room went quiet and Lucas scratched the back of his head awkwardly. "Well um.....do you want a shower?" Lucas asks regaining his calm self.

For a second i forgot the question and wished Lucas was a werewolf. Then maybe we would have a chance but then i shoved the thought away. No, he's a vampire, you can't like a vampire. Guys are idiots. Stay off guys. I shook my head free of the though of maybe possibly liking him and looked back at Lucas who was watching me intently, like he had never kissed me. And i envied him for a second. "Um, no i'm fine" i say tugging at the bottom of his shirt.

Lucas nodded. "You know where the door is, let yourself out when you want" he paused in the bathroom door. "Your clothes" he says and disappears, seconds later walking out with my clothes and places them at the bottom of the bed. He then turned and went to have a shower. I relaxed and took a deep breath, the smell of him still heavier in the room. His scent was soothing and i could also smell Trent's scent. Both mixed together making it hard to distinguish who's was who's but i knew which was Lucas's, like a mother knew her own child.

I dropped my head into the pillow and curled up on my side. Maybe i should have let him sleep on the floor. Guilt edged it's way inside me and i instantly felt bad. No, i should have slept on the floor. I laid there for a few minutes hearing the water of the shower running. I wriggled around in the bed and looked at the wall instead. The bed was suddenly colder and less comfortable. I groaned knowing i should be getting up to do something.

I grabbed my clothes and started to dress. The door opened to the bathroom when i was nearly done, my singlet covering my chest and my pants where on but i was in the middle of pulling my shirt over my head. It was tangled in my arms and i could see under the fabric that was over my head Lucas standing in the doorway grinning. I snarl playfully and tug the shirt down.

Lucas lifted the towel to his hair, drying the black stings of hair. He was shirtless but he had jeans on, hanging low around his waist. My eyes went to Lucas's chest. He was slightly tanned, his abs matching his body, his shoulders were in the same relaxed, easy state as always and i could see his breast bone under his skin. His muscles were etched lightly into his skin. He looked fit and hot without have the body of a body builder with to much muscles or looking like he was a scrawny thing with no muscles. He was perfect.

I swayed on my feet lightly, envying the droplets of water which got to touch his flawless skin. I snapped out of it and looked away as my cheeks became warm. I heard Lucas chuckle as he walked toward his dresser and wished i could glare at him. But i didn't in fear of being pulled back into a trance. I waited til i was sure he had a shirt on before looking at him. His eyes were filled with amusement as they watched me, his eyes taking me in.

"Stop that" i say biting back the smile which threatened.

"Stop what? This?" His eyes danced over my body as his hair fell around his face looking like someone had been playing with it for an hour to get it perfect. It nearly took my breath away. I wished he would stop doing that to me.

"That too" the wolf inside me stirred restlessly.

Lucas's eyes locked with mine, his eyes cold and dangerous. Before i could be the slightest bit scared though someone thumped on the door. My eyes snapped towards the door. "Lucas! Open this door before i smash it down!!!" Angels voice was powerful and angry. I was surprised the door wasn't up in flames from Angel's glare i was sure she was doing so menacingly.

Lucas was next to the door in a few easy strides and he opened the door. Angel glared at Lucas before rushing towards me,making sure to shoulder Lucas aside unapologetic. "He didn't try anything did he?" She nearly tackled me but then straitened and regained her posture.

No, we only slept in the same bed and he kissed me. But otherwise, nothing, but i secretly wished he would have. I shook my head and smiled at me friend. "I'm fine. He was the perfect gentleman" i say glancing at him, my voice mocking.

Lucas scoffed and leaned against the wall looking amused. The wolf stirred restlessly and i resisted the urge to fidget.