Selene and Mark are cousins, they have lived together with his family since she was almost 16 after losing her parents in a plane crash.
They always got along and were affectionate with each other... but it was the type of affection that was wrong.
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Now that I know Selene is aware of my apprehension towards her choice of attire, it's time to push her buttons. She's known for speaking her mind. Something she doesn't like, she'll let you know.
Awareness that I don't mingle around, especially not with Adriana is sure a way to catch her attention. We danced until she wouldn't stand her high heels. Adriana wasn't a bad dancer, if anything she helped me keep distracted.
-" We should go back, I'm thirsty!" She practically yelled through the loud booming of the speakers. Leaning close to her I spoke near her ear. -" In a while you'll be even more thirsty." I felt her sudden shudder and I stepped back.
A smile spread across my face and I could see her become flustered. Holding out a hand for her to take, I stare at her hazel eyes and she takes it.
Back at our table we take our seats.
Selene is looking at us both and I can tell she's taken an interest in our sudden interaction. -" You two took a while..." the words come out a bit strained. Not to much to draw attention to her. She quickly replaced her slight grimace into a smile.
-" Well she's a great dancer... it's easy to lose track of time." I said looking straight into her eyes. Gauging her reaction to my sudden set of compliments directed to her best friend. -" Oh, stop. I'm not as good. Selene you're clearly the better dancer." Adriana's cheeks flush with color looking away from me.
-" You are really good." I say and she turns back with surprise clear in her face. Winking at her, as I take my bottom lip between my teeth. I see that blush again and realize Selene did as well.
-" You're blushing Ade. Mark making you nervous?" Jackson butts in increasing the red tint on her cheeks.
-" Stop it Jackson. You're putting her on the spot." Xander the ever Knight in shining armour points out. -" Ok, Ok. I just thought a slight nudge would be helpful." His hands suddenly up in the air mocking surrender.
-" Oh my God!" Gina blurts out. "Jackson could you please?" Gina looking a bit annoyed by the attention on Adriana and I.
-" I think we need another round here!" JB suddenly says and he gives me a look, then aims at Selene.
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JB seems to have a 6th sense, he knows what to say and when to say it. It's like he notices what the other miss. I think he knows about Selene and I.
How? Well he's very observant and usually a bit quiet. He speaks only when necessary.
The frustration and tension between us. Evident to him as everyone remains oblivious.
