Save Me

Starvin-Marvin

-Lex

I was wrapped in warmth, and when I say wrapped, I mean wrapped to the point of nearly suffocating. The heat was incredibly intense. Had I fallen asleep next to a fireplace?! Cracking my eyes open, I saw unfamiliar grey walls and my heart accelerated slightly. Where the heck was I? Attempting to sit up, fail as well. Something had me pinned. Something heavy. Slowly, I moved my head so I could see my stomach and to my surprise what I saw was an arm. Yes, an arm. What the . . . Who's arm . . . Carefully, I rolled over so I was facing the opposite direction I had been. I fought a gasp as I came face to face with none other than Ryker Lands.

He was asleep still, despite my moving around. He looked so peaceful, and innocent. Almost childlike. The Ryker Land's ever so popular scowl gone from his face and I had to admit, I liked it that way. I liked his little crooked smiled so much more than when he frowned. It was like he was up to something naughty, or like e was trying to hold back a full grin. It was cute and I found myself loving when he did it. His soft, pink lips were cracked open a bit and his nostrils flared slightly with his deep breathing.

Suddenly, all the events of yesterday came back to me. I winced as I remembered how I'd totally broke down in front of him. I had flashbacks again and had just sobbed . . . again. Gosh, he probably thinks I'm so screwed up. Nice one Lex! I chastised myself. Wait why had he brought me here again? Oh yeah, because my mom wanted him to? So he could protect me? Why would he be so willing to just do that?

Because be likes you!

No way shut up! I argued with myself.

He kissed you, obviously he likes you, dummie!

Crap, the kiss. I forgot about the kiss! A soft smile worked its way on to my lips at the memory. It was so passionate, like he could no longer hold back. Like the urge to kiss me had continued to build up over time and suddenly, the dam burst. I remembered the feeling of need, the sense of urgency in the kiss. However, he still managed to be soft and gentle. Ladies and gentlemen, Ryker Lands does not do soft and gentle. This was a side of him that was showing itself more and more lately and I'd be lying if I said I didn't like it.

"What are you thinking about, Lexi?" His soft voice penetrated through my thoughts and ripped me back to the present.

"You." I blurted before I could think. Dang his stupid good looks and deep, sexy morning voice. I slapped a hand over my mouth, looking at him with wide eyes. He laughed loudly, his body vibrating against mine.

"Well, as long as you're being honest." He responded, laughing again.

"I mean . . I . . uhh . . I mean-"

"Sshh, no need to hide it, babe." He interrupted. "Don't be embarrassed, everyone thinks about me. Let me guess, I was shirtless, it was getting all hot and steamy . . ." He trailed off, grinning crookedly at me, mischief in his eyes.

"Ryker Lands!" I shouted, slapping his chest, which I just realized was very shirtless. Holy . .

"Sweetheart, my eyes are up here." I could hear the grin in his words before I even looked up. "I know I'm hot, but please, we are trying to have a conversation. It would help if you could look me in the eyes." I snapped my head up, catching his twinkling eyes.

"Perv!" I slapped him again. His grin grew, and he laughed loudly.

"I'm not the one who can't keep their hands to their self. I mean, if you like it rough that's cool, but give me a turn too." My mouth dropped open. Yup, the old Ryker is definitely back.

"Ryker!" I yelled at him, "you're such a pig!" He laughed even harder then.

"And what was that you were saying about not being the one touching the other? What do you call this?" I reached down and lightly slapped his arm that was still wrapped around my waist.