The Wrong Crowd [Wattys 2020]

Chapter 25

Dedicated to all my new readers ❤️❤️❤️ I am terribly sorry for slumping in the back seat and not updating, I hope this chapter makes up for it though 🙈

Ore's observant eyes combed through the number of students who were almost crowding the wide circular pool. Most of them were drinking merrily with their red solo cups. Some of the dudes were showing off their swimming skills to their female partners while the others were bouncing in the waist deep waters and splashing the cold, crisp liquid on their bare chests.

Loud hip hop music blared from a secluded area close to the security quarters. There were two high back chairs outside the cemented pavement with a dark skinned muscular guy seated like a crowned prince on one of the aluminium seats. He resembled a heavy duty bouncer.

Ore swallowed visibly as she took in the sight of some girls who were partly dressed in their skimpy bikinis making out with a bare chested dude on the freshly cut grass. They looked like they were having so much fun ogling the boy's face with their pierced tongue.

Ore tightly held her black paper bag containing her swimsuit in one hand as Tami dragged her along to where her friends were sunbathing on a sturdy wooden seat. One of them with a white fluffy towel wrapped around her straight blonde wig shot up from her relaxed position and took off her black sun glasses. On spotting a cheerful Tami, she sprinted over to engulf her in a warm hug before pulling Ore in next.

The rich scent of vanilla mixed with honey filled Ore's nostrils as she pressed her neck onto her bony shoulder. She felt a slight tinge as she pulled away and gingerly walked over to where the rest of Tami's friends were now sitting idly with their skimpy bathing suits.

A few kisses and pleasantries were exchanged and Ore was left to her thoughts. She absentmindedly scanned her busy surrounding for any sign of Dami but after a short while, she gave up her search.

Ore quickly chugged her first glass of brandy and ate a spoonful of her jollof rice and chicken. She smiled sunnily at how Tami snickered at the silly faces the girl's made or their snide remarks on some awkwardly dressed individuals. Ore poured another glass of the sweet wine for herself and this time, she began sipping it slowly.

A deep splash of the pool was heard and Ore jolted angrily from her seat. Water had muddled her expensive sandals and her lightly made up face. Tami and her gang were standing at a safe distance engrossed in whatever conversation they were having.

Ore snarled at the hideous faces directed at her until her steely gaze collided with Dami's unwavering one.

She almost melted on the spot.

Ore casually changed from the outfit she was wearing and eased herself into a red swimsuit with skinny straps and tight bottom. It hugged her calf nicely and showcased her upper cleavage. Ore stashed her clothes in a nylon and placed it on top of the high cemented wall.

She turned on the shower and plunged her head in first. Ore shivered as the cold liquid seeped into her hair and dripped down her back. After letting a few water droplets bounce off her facial pores, she immersed the rest of her body in.

The loud cheers from outside the bathroom stall drowned her senses and she could vaguely hear the giggles and light chatter from two girls who were showering in the next changing room. Ore ran a hand through her hair as she vividly remembered the seductive smile Dami had given her as an apology for him splashing water on her.

The way his caramel skin glowed against the backdrop of the mild sun. The goosebumps that spread on her bare arms as Dami ran his tongue over his soft lower lip partly grazing his gold ring in the process. Ore turned off the shower head the moment she felt heat pool between her thigh.

She had scampered away with her swim wear because seeing Dami alone made her pulse skyrocket. He looked deliciously handsome as he chatted with Tami and her friends in the pool. Ore didn't wait to witness Tami trail her fingertips over Dami's rock hard abs.

She slammed the door behind her drowning the gushing of the ladies that were huddled in a corner. She couldn't understand why they were so excited over something as mudane as swimming. Left to her, she would love to spend her time sitting at the edge of the pool and waddling her legs in the water.

She was scared that if she dared venture deep, she would drown just like the night she had accompanied Mercy to the club. The fresh air slammed Ore's lungs as soon as she got outside and she busied herself arranging her stuffs (her phone and spare clothes) into the duffel bag Tami carried.

As she zipped the contents up, someone screaming her name from a far distance caught her attention. She turned sharply only to spot Dami calling out to her. He was holding a floater and waving it wildly in the air.

Ore laughed heartily as she began the short walk to the pool area and climbed the steep stairs to the pool. Midway, she stopped, repeatedly blinking her eyelids. The misty waters were waging their war against her feet, threatening to pull her in.

But before she could panic and cowardly run away, Dami was there encircling his strong arms around her and engulfing her in his warmth. She held tightly onto his broad shoulders as he placed the pink floater over her. Dami's deep voice instructing her to free herself and deeply inhale and exhale made her nerves to calm a bit.

Ore sighed in relief and smiled weakly. Dami nodded understandingly at her and waded his way to a corner that wasn't crowded with bodies here and there. Ore slowly trailed behind. She was mimicking the way a few girls who didn't know how to swim were pushing themselves forward with the flapping of their legs.

Dami linked hands with Ore and flashed her a toothy grin which made her insides turn to mush. Once Dami was satisfied that they had some space to themselves, he removed the floater from Ore and pulled her flush against his chest.

Ore sucked in a breath at their close proximity and shied away from Dami's burning gaze. Dami silently watched her human hair billow about the water like a soft pillow. He lifted Ore's chin forcing her to stare at him.

Ore sensuously licked her lips at the twinkle of water droplets on Dami's black eyelashes. Her sense of reasoning was telling her to pull back and go look for Tami but yet another voice was telling her to surge forward and make the first move.

Before she could make a decision, Dami closed the small distance between them and claimed her mouth hungrily. Ore gave in and fiercely molding her wet tongue against his. He probed into her deep crevice and pulled her bottom lip against his teeth making Ore moan in new found pleasure.

Ore discovered the heavy bulge pressing her underbelly and she courageously slid her hand in Dami's briefs, gasping at the hard length of his erection. Dami swore under his breath as Ore lightly stroked him under water while biting softly on the baseline of his neck.

They abruptly drifted apart when a ball came crashing down on Dami's head. Dami linked hands with Ore once again and pulled her protectively to his side. He turned to glare at Tami who was grinning devilishly and gesturing for him to throw the ball back.

Ore took the ball from Dami's grasp and was about passing it over to Tami when Dami dipped low and muttered something in her ear.

"I want to make you mine."

Author's note: That line holds so many promises for the future. I hope 🙈