Avoid

Chapter 19

"You coming back then weirdo?"
I could tell he wanted to change the subject from my hopeful comment so I nodded. The walk was a comfortable silence we'd sneak glances at each other, he nudged me with his big shoulder nearly sending me flying.
"Hey!! I nearly landed on my arse!"
He laughed.. "Good it's where you belong on your ass!"
My jaw dropped I shoved him trying to make him fall on his but he didn't move, it felt like I ran into a truck as I bounced off him. He was now holding his rib with one hand and shaking his other hand at me laughing wholeheartedly. He was truly stunning when he laughed in that carefree way, compared to his sexy moody face.

I grabbed his waving hand pulling him, to encourage him to keep walking.
"Come on, Lucy and the redhead will be wondering where you are."
I knew this would bring him back to earth from his hysterical laughing. It worked his face went dead serious.
"I don't care if they are."
I pouted at him.. "Okay Mr Moody whatever you say! Where's that smile gone anyway?"
I poked him in his rib.
"HA! I found it! That's where your ticklish."
He was grinning but he grabbed my wrists in one of his hands putting them behind me, pushing them against my lower back which pushed me flush against his smoking hot body. His other hand was firmly on my hip. I felt trapped in his lock I wish he'd just throw away the key I'd be really happy to just stay here. He surprised me when he lowered his head down then paused when he was millimetres from my lips, as if asking for permission.
I raised my chin up to make them meet his lips but he dodged them pressing his soft lips against the side of my neck. It was heavenly I let out an involuntary moan, which made him smile against my skin. He then brought his face back into my view looking into my eyes. Lost in the moment..
I pouted.. "Kiss me Mateo. Please."
A slow sexy smile spread across his face and he answered my prayers. His kiss sent my head spinning, I couldn't get enough. The pace was slow and steady exploring each other, giving each other everything we have.

He growled against my lips pulling back a little looking down at me.
"No. I can't do it. Forget this just happened."
He pointed between us now releasing my wrists.
"Mateo stop backtracking. Your giving off mixed signals here. I can't keep up with you."
"I know. Look just forget about it. Lucy is probably waiting in there for me."
My jaw hit the floor!
"You can't be freaking serious? Now you care she'll be waiting, make up your god dam mind Mateo! You don't want to get intimate with me or have sex but no doubt whatsoever you want her."
"I didn't say that exactly. You have no idea what I want! Every guy wants sex that's just normal."
I blushed great, well least he's honest.
"It seems pretty obvious to me what you want. It's just not to be with me. You know I'm glad I agreed to let Danny take me out for some food and I'm going to text back a lad who also asked me on a date. Because why the hell not! Ain't wasting my time no more."

He definitely wasn't expecting that. He looked taken back then the anger washed over his face.
"Your going out with Danny? And who the fuck is the other guy?"
"Does it matter really? I'm single, 'I can do what I like I don't have a keeper'."
I used his own words against him.
"Well not really but I wanna know. Stop copying me dipshit."
"He's someone who's sweet, caring, not mean.."
He cut me off..
"Someone boring, predictable, no excitement, no banter, no back and fourth...." he paused for a long moment in deep thought...
"Someone who will treat you right and not hurt you, unlike me."
He walked off and kicked the door open to our building. Back was Mr Moody.
Why does he think he'll hurt me?! I need to stop this, I've kissed him again when I intended to avoid him. Way to go Lacey some avoiding.
Then a sudden thought hit me shit what if he's gone up stairs and gone off at Danny.

I ran into the building and up to our apartment.
He was stood with Lucy sprawled all over him like he hadn't even kissed me fifteen minutes ago. Then again he doesn't have girlfriends he does what he pleases so he's used to getting what he wants when he wants. I poured myself a glass of wine and sat on the worktop picking at some of the left over food.
"Your still hungry?" Mateos voice startled me.
"I'm always hungry..." Popping a crisp into my mouth.
"Nah. You're just greedy."
Lucy tugged his top.
"Leave her alone... come on I want to show you something..." She winked at him holding his hand tugging as if to go to his room.
I could be sick. Like right now. I covered my mouth then swallowed it down. Danny strolled out of Lisa's room my eyes darted from him to Mateo. Hopefully he won't notice him.

"Lacey your back thought you'd gone for night." Danny said rather loudly clearly a little drunk, this unfortunately made Mateo turn his head. Danny was now stood in front of me with arms open wide wanting a hug. I opened my legs a little to let him stand in between to give me a hug but when he let go he stayed stood there.
Mateo was walking over.
"I was just checking in on Lisa she's not feeling too good."
"Oh. Maybe I should go check on her."
"She's asleep now. May as well keep me company." He winked but it didn't give me flutters like Mateo's did. Jason had interrupted Mateo when he was making his way over. They were in a deep conversation. It didn't take Lucy long to follow him like his shadow.
"I'm tired Mateo can I stay in your bed?" She whined, rubbing his arm.

"I think I'm going to hit the pillow actually Danny, did you get my number?"
"Yeah I got it. I'll text you then. Night Lacey." He helped me down from the worktop and gave me a kiss on the cheek.
"Goodnight Danny." I smiled.

I could see Mateo looking at me but I ignored him, yes I need to stay away.