The Man Next Door

Chapter XI

Deciding to grab a bite, "that was amazing!" she said excited while we waited at the cafe for our food, "space is so beautiful" she said more to herself, making me nod with a smile, "here you go" the guy serving us said while handing me my wrap. Before I could even say thank you, he turned his attention to Annabeth, "here you go gorgeous" he said making me want to punch that big grin off his face, "oh thank you" she replied with a polite smile.

Leading the way, I hurried us to a table, "I'll grab us some napkins" she said making me nod. From where I was sat, I could still see that guy watching her and talking to his colleague about her, making me even more irritated. Attempting to calm myself down, I decided to distract myself with food, but when I went to grab my wrap, I noticed the guy's name and phone number written on her sandwich packaging, "you fucking serious?! We could be a couple for all he knows" I angrily thought to myself, feeling my body heat up, "you ok?" Annabeth asked as she took a seat, "yeah" I casually said before taking a bite of my wrap.

Annabeth's POV

"Ok then" I thought to myself knowing something was bothering him. With his eyes on me, I grabbed my sandwich and saw a guy's name and number on it, "oh" I thought to myself assuming that was the reason for his mood. Considering a healthy amount of jealousy was a trait I found attractive, he was making it harder for me to not fall for him. Wanting to show him that I wasn't interested, I took my sandwich out and scrunched up the packaging, making him smile, "what?" I asked amused already knowing the answer, "just having a nice time with you" he replied as we looked into each other's eyes.

"I wanted to be an astronaut when I was younger" he said before taking another bite, "you don't anymore?" I asked interested, following his lead and biting into my sandwich, "turns out I'm claustrophobic so wouldn't have worked out" he replied with a chuckle making me smile, "I was 7 when I found out after almost having a panic attack under a small fort I made, I was so sad my parents took me here and we had the best time, they travel often for work so I like to come here, makes me feel closer to them" he explained before running a hand through his hair, "God that sounded lame, sorry" he said with a nervous chuckle, "Nate, you're a sweet guy, you should own it" I said with a soft smile, "besides, some girls are really into that" I suggestively said, making him smirk in response.

After a pleasant lunch, we walked around the rest of the museum and as we headed towards the elevator to bring us back down to the ground floor, "thank you so much for bringing me here" I said feeling happy. Without saying a word, he suddenly grabbed my wrist and walked us towards a secluded area, "I hope this isn't too inappropriate but" he said while pulling something out of his pocket, "here" he hesitantly said while handing it to me. Opening my palm, my heart skipped a beat when I saw a dainty necklace with a cupcake charm on it, "I was going to give it to you on Monday and I wasn't sure whether it was a good idea to still give it to you or not, but I really wanted you to have it" he said as I looked at him.

Nate's POV

With my heart racing, I couldn't understand why I felt so nervous as I eagerly waited for a response. Holding the necklace to her neck, she turned around and, "would you mind?" She asked with her back facing me. Shaking my head, I gently moved her hair to one side and grabbing hold of the chain, I clipped it on for her. As soon as she turned around, "thank you" she said while holding me in a hug. Wrapping my arms around her waist, I held her close until she gently pulled away and gave me a look I couldn't figure out, "you ok?" I asked getting worried, thinking maybe I shouldn't have given her the necklace.

While she fidgeted with the chain, "I'm really sorry for what happened, I was so concerned about not having any regrets before getting too serious with someone that I didn't realise you were the one I really wanted, my only regret was ending things with you" she said disappointed, "I really like you Nate" she confessed as we looked into each other's eyes, but as much as I wanted to forget the whole thing and be with her, "I really like you too cupcake, but you're in a vulnerable place right now and I don't want to take advantage of that, and I definitely don't want to be the rebound guy" I said not wanting to get hurt again, "I promise you're not, with Liam it was mainly physical but with you it's everything, you make me feel good in every possible way" she said before nervously biting her lip, "you're my Prince Charming" she said in a low voice making me smile, "that was cheesy" I teased her making her laugh, "shut up" she said while trying to playfully hit my arm. Catching her wrist, I pulled her towards me and kissed her, taking her by surprise.

Annabeth's POV

My heart almost jumped out of my chest when his lips came into contact with mine. I felt his arms wrap around my waist while I placed my hands on his hard chest, leaving no space between our bodies as he held me close. His tongue asked for entrance and I didn't hesitate, parting my lips I let him in. Just before things got too heated, we pulled away to catch our breath, "do your lips have to be so damn addictive?" He asked in a deep voice, making me feel even more aroused. Taking a quick look around, he grabbed my hand and walked us towards the restrooms. We sneakily entered the accessible toilet and after locking it, he looked at me with hungry eyes, while my heart pounded against my chest.

He took his jacket off and threw it on the counter, before closing the little distance between us. Feeling myself already wet, we passionately kissed as he took my cardigan off and undid my jeans. I kicked my shoes off and with my hands under his t-shirt travelling up his abs, he kissed my neck before pulling my jeans off me. Picking me up, he sat me down on the counter and, wanting to see his body, I took his t-shirt off, "like what you see?" He teased after catching me staring, "it's alright" I casually said with a shrug, "I can always put my t-shirt back on" he said while pretending to walk away. Grabbing his hand, I pulled him back before wrapping my legs around his waist, "don't you dare" I threatened making him grin. His lips were onto mine within seconds, while he slowly moved a hand up my thigh.

I softly moaned against his lips when I felt his fingers rubbing through the thin fabric of my underwear, before pulling it off and slowly entering me. I arched my back while he thrusted and kissed his way down to my chest. As he grabbed one of my boobs, I reached for his hard on and rubbed it through his joggers, making him groan in pleasure. Sliding out of me, he quickly took his joggers and boxers off before pulling me closer to the edge of the counter. I bit my lip in anticipation and dug my nails into his back when I felt him entering me. As he held me close, he thrusted deep and slow at first, but when he picked up the pace, I hit my head on the mirror behind me making us both laugh, "you ok?" He asked making me nod.

Pulling out, he picked me off the counter and placed me back on my feet before taking my top and bra off, leaving me fully naked. He crashed his lips on mine and with his hands on my waist, he turned me around and bent me over the counter. Sliding inside me once again, I had to cover my mouth to muffle the moans as he thrusted hard and deep. Lifting my head, I could see his reflection from the mirror, making me close to climax. With his thumb rubbing on my g-spot, I bit my lip trying not to scream as I released myself, making him grin. I kept moaning feeling him thrusting faster and with his hands tightly holding onto my hips, he finished with a few grunts. As we both panted, he kissed my back, making me smile.

After cleaning ourselves and the counter, we got dressed and with a kiss, he unlocked the door. Poking his head out, he gestured for me to follow and, feeling happy and satisfied, we exchanged a smile as we made our way out of the museum while holding hands. Once we got back in the car, he leaned forward and placing a hand on my cheek, "will you be mine?" He asked with a soft smile, "yes" I quickly replied before closing the distance with a kiss.