Rescue Me

Rescue Me | Chapter Ten - Part One

Jared's POV

I lay on my side of the king sized bed and watched her sleep peacefully. Last night she hesitated sleeping in the same bed, so I volunteered to take the couch. Andie wasn't having that and eventually, she realized it wasn't a big deal to sleep in the same bed. I grinned looking at the wall of pillows she felt was necessary to separate us.

During the night she scooted closer and now had her arms tucked around a pillow and up under her chin, her dream causing her to smile and giggle. My eyes continued to wander over her, taking in her wild curls that lay haphazardly on her pillow, down over her beautiful face.

Her shirt was pushed up her side and I bit my lip at the sight of her bare hip showing just above the duvet. My mind was instantly flooded with the image of all the things I wanted to do to her, my body started to react.

Andie stretched her left arm across the bed. Her hand landed low on my stomach as if she could read my mind while asleep, making my growing problem, worse. I groaned and crawled out of bed in need of a cold shower.

I emerged from the bathroom to see Andie with her arms over her head pulling her shirt on. Her white lace bra, leaving little to my imagination. I cursed internally, forced my eyes away from her chest and turned around, clearing my throat to announce my presence.

"Good morning!" She greeted me cheerfully, "You showered again?" She questioned. I turned around and nodded, "Good morning, did you sleep well?" Andie nodded, "Yes, how about you? Why did you shower again?" I walked over to my suitcase tossing my dirty clothes into the dirty side, "No reason."

Andrea shook her head at me, confusion etched all over her face. She glanced at her watch before she said, "Ok. Are you hungry? We can grab a late breakfast. I know a great place not far from here that makes delicious vegan food. It's not too cold today so we can walk if you want, or call for a car." Food was the last thing on my mind, but in need of a distraction, I agreed and we set off.

We walked three blocks down to a place called Chimera, a small, bustling cafe. I followed Andie inside, standing beside her as she placed our names on the waiting list to be seated.

After a few moments of sitting quietly, Andie knocked her knee into mine, waiting for me to look at her. I looked into her grey eyes, "You ok over there J? You've been quiet this morning." A smile twitched at the corner of my mouth, "Yeah, I'm good." She smirked at my answer, You're a terrible liar, Jared."

Before I could formulate a response this guy walked up and greeted Andie. "Andrea? Oh my goodness, it is you!" He said warmly, pulling her into a tight hug. I watched as his hands drifted a little too far down her back for my liking. Who the fuck is this guy?

"Seth! How are you?" She replied, placing her arms awkwardly on his shoulders. "I didn't know you were in town, how long are you here?" Seth asked. "Another day, maybe two, I'm not sure yet. My friend Jared and I are road tripping back to California." It was like she finally remembered I was with her when she said my name and she looked at me. "Jared, please come say hi!" Gesturing me over excitedly, she finally broke free of his embrace, "Jared, this is Seth, an old acquaintance. Seth, this is my good friend, and soon to be boss, Jared."

I reached out to shake his hand, but he failed to return the gesture. Instead, he squared his shoulders and stood as tall as he could facing me, "Jared." He replied curtly. "Seth." I smirked in return with a nod. Andie stood between us glancing back and forth anxiously.

"Andrea darling, let me take you to one of the reserved seats in the VIP area, you'll get better service in there." Seth stated, grabbing Andie's hand and pulling her through the restaurant. I scoffed and rolled my eyes then chuckled quietly when she pulled away from him, "I'm not your 'darling' Seth, never have been." There's my sassy girl.