I'm Right Here

Chapter Four

Annie walked home alone and locked herself in her room the moment she arrived. Her mom and stepfather weren't around anymore and Crystal was being lulled to sleep by the baby sitter.

She dropped her bag on the floor and plopped on the bed. She snapped at Camilla for rushing her, yet here she was, rushing herself.

Annie didn't know what kind of person Jake was. He heard rumors and actually believed it. She didn't at first. But there was this one time when Annie left something inside her gym locker so she had to go back and get it. The locker room was empty and a moan welcomed her as she entered. Curious, Annie tiptoed and followed the sound of the lockers being hit repeatedly.

As she turned a corner, there he was, Jake Morrison banging Cindy West against the lockers in the women's locker room.

Another time when she was in the library looking for a book that would benefit their research project. It was at the farthest back and she was terrified because it was believed that part of the library was hunted that's why students avoided that place. Annie finally understood why the rumor was created when she took out a book from the shelves and she caught a glimpse of Carol Danvers against the bookshelves as Jake worked his mouth on her breasts.

Recalling the events sent shivers down Annie's back. She clutched a pillow closer to her chest as she groaned in frustration.

Why him? Annie thought. Why did it have to be someone like him?

She should've seen it coming, but Annie had no idea that Jake would be there. Of course he'll be there. It was Bryan's house party. Well no one knew she would get drunk, especially that drunk. Who would put alcohol in a punch? She thought to herself.

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It was Annie's first time in a house party. She didn't know what kind of crazy shit happens during these kind of parties. Lori invited her to come because she needed to cool her head that time, to keep her occupied. Camilla said it was a bad idea, but Lori insisted and she agreed.

She and Lori arrived together. The house was packed with a lot of people. Annie recognized some from their school, but the majority of them she hadn't seen before.

Annie's attention was caught by a bunch of guys and girls playing beer pong at a table. She thought it was fun so she stayed and watched. She didn't know how to play it but it looked fun. "What are they doing?" She turned to where she thought Lori was, but she wasn't there. Annie looked around for a familiar figure in the thick crowd of the dining area but she was nowhere to be found.

"Oh, god," she whispered to herself. Annie started getting nervous. Lost in a sea of strangers in an unfamiliar place, who wouldn't?

She debated internally whether or not to stay put in case she comes back or walk around and look for Lori herself. Annie saw the couch in the living room and decided to stay there instead.

In the living room, the music was still booming loud from the backyard. People danced to the upbeat music with either cups in their hand, a bottle of beer, or their fists pumping in the air. The music changed—maybe a trending song—and everyone cheered in excitement. More people started heading to the backyard to dance with someone in tow and finally, Annie had the long couch to herself.

She waited, and waited, and waited. There was no sign of Lori. The upstairs crossed her mind, but she doubted Lori had any business there.

Annie looked around again. No familiar figure. She began to feel thirsty, so Annie got up and got herself a drink.

Annie wished she listened to Camilla.

It all started with that thirst. That stupid thirst.

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"You're less aggressive today. Less kinky too," Trina said panting as she laid on Jake's chest.

Jake was panting too, but not as hard as her. "Oh, really? How can you tell?"

Trina shifted her position, her elbow supporting her, and looked at Jake. "You let me be the dominant one. I was on top of you and you didn't even try to fight back."

"I thought you liked that?" Jake asked confused.

"I do." She smiled seductively. "It makes me feel superior, like I'm the one in charge." She planted kiss on Jake's neck and trailed down to his chest.

Jake growled. "Don't start again. I need my rest."

Trina laughed and laid back down.

"So," Jake started. "You and your boyfriend broke up?"

She scoffed. "Yeah. I couldn't stand all of his shit anymore. He was so full of himself and I couldn't get a say in things. He's not even as good in bed as you are."

Jake chuckled. "He sounds like a jerk."

"He is. Why did you ask, by the way?"

"I haven't heard from you for months. I was curious what you were up to."

Trina cuddled closer to him. "Aw, did you miss me?"

Jake let out a sarcastic laugh. "Don't push your luck."

"What about you? What have you been up to? You didn't sleep with someone else did you?"

"I'm a guy, Trina. Sex is my need."

"Oh, is that so? Tell me then, who did you sleep with?"

"It's not like I stick around and chat when I wake up next to a girl in the morning. Most of their names I couldn't even remember."

"Most," Trina repeated. "So you at least remembered one or two?"

Jake paused for a while. "Just one."

Trina sat up and faced Jake with a pouted mouth. "I'm jealous. You didn't get her number, did you?"

"Nah, I don't have it."

"Good because you didn't even save mine."

Jake's hand moved to Trina's waist and let his thumb wander her breast. He knew how much Trina wanted to be enticed to the point of crazy before getting inside her.

Trina's head slightly tilted back, enjoying the feeling. "She must be special."

"Who is?" Jake asked, not taking his eyes off her nipples.

"That girl. She must be special for you to remember just her name. Was she good? Better than me?"

Jake didn't want to answer that question because he didn't know the answer either. Instead, he held Trina's wrist and pulled her to him hard. He rolled over before she could fall on top of him, so it was now Trina lying on the bed, Jake hovering over her.

"You had your fun being in charge," He growled. "It's about time to reclaim the position." With that, Jake slams inside her and Trina screamed in pleasure.