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Chapter 12 - Chapter 10.

(Orion Ligh)

I shouldn't have broken down in front of Colton like that. Something just shifted when I saw him being hit like that by Chad. It brought them back, all my fears, all of them. It made my heart go blank, I hated it when it did that. 

I need to get out of the bathroom, I can't hide in here forever. Opening the door, I hear Colton cussing, I don't even notice when he left the bathroom, the only thing noticeable is the print that I see in his shorts. 

Colton notices I'm out of the bathroom. I don't have the guts to stare directly at his face. I need to leave here, or else I might not be able to if I stay here any longer. Making my way to my room, I'm stopped by big warm hands as they pull me back. 

Icy blue eyes bore into mine, their intensity feeling like they are burning into my soul. I try to break free from his grip, but he holds on firmly. I feel completely trapped.

 "Colt... my hand, please?" I manage to whisper, although it comes out more like a whimper. 

The grip on my hand doesn't leave, but it loosens.

"Look, I'm...sorry about the way Chad acted earlier. I shouldn't have indulged in his games."

He takes another step closer to me, but all it does just messes with my mind. I can feel his warm breath against my skin. I don't think he's noticing the smaller steps he takes every time he talks to me. This has happened countless times, so why can't I call him on it? Why do I like it so much that he is trying to get close to me? 

Our height difference doesn't do anything to make it any less bearable. I have to lift my head just to stare at his face the closer he gets. I cant even move back as he is still holding onto my arm.

"Orion? Are you listening to me?" I'm brought back to reality when he uses his index finger to tilt my head to stare at him, taking the height difference into account, I can only stare at his lips. His finger on my chin grounding me, the tension in the air is hard to ignore. I try turning my head away but he doesn't let me. This feels too intimate. I'm not good at these instances, my body never listens to me. 

My knees give out, and I feel unsteady. Colton quickly reacts, wrapping his arms around my waist and pulling me close. I can feel his warmth radiating from his body, creating a heat that increases the tension between us. I don't notice as my hands move on their own, gripping his neck for support, holding on as everything else fades away. We are so close that the world around us seems unimportant. His breath hits my face making it hard to concentrate on his words.

"Can you listen to me now?" he asks, his voice low and filled with emotion. "I'm trying so hard to apologize, can you please listen. I don't think I can control myself if you don't." His words show his honesty and urgency, and something else inside him. Something primal.

I can't answer as my mouth goes dry. His scent mixed with sweat is going to my head making me think all kind of scenarios.

"Colt? Why is it getting more?" I tried asking him, but the grin on his face told me I shouldn't do it, I was just feeding into his ego. Fuck! I need to get out of this situation. 

Colton looked between my eyes and mouth, his thoughts racing, his mind betraying him by the looks of it. The air felt tense and thick. I noticed him swallow nervously, muttering a curse. Our hearts were beating in sync, filling the silence in the room, a clear revelation that the world was revolving around us in this moment. I feel like a main character in my novel. Was it normal for hearts to beat in sync when close together? When he gently tilted my head to the side, I felt his warm breath brush against my nose, sparking a flutter of anticipation inside me. I could only move to the warmth of his hands, I didn't want his warmth to leave my skin.

A knock at the door comes abruptly. Colton's face twisted with anger. The face that was just a second ago filled with so much emotion just changed.

"Who is it?" I ask trying to spare the person who is on the other side of the door from Colton's anger.

"I'm sorry but I had to inform you guys of the festival that is set to happen tomorrow night, its annually arranged by the locals of this place." The manager informs us.

Colton lets out a grumble. Clearly displeased with the interruption. He still has not let go of me if anything, I feel like he's pulled me closer.

"Is that all?" Colton asks. Anger is evident in his voice. I hope the manager doesn't notice it.

"That will be all, have a lovely evening." 

Colton buries his face in the crook of my neck, his warm lips grazing my bare skin with a soft, intoxicating pressure. A shiver goes down my spine, causing me to momentarily stiff. My fingers slip from his neck to his back, clutching the fabric of his shirt tightly as if it were a lifeline, grounding me. The intensity of his closeness makes my heart race, deepening something between us. My phone buzzes in my pocket. I have to fight whatever my body and my heart craves and answer the phone, but the urge to ignore it intensifies. 

"Is it important?" Colton inquires, a hint of curiosity lacing his tone. His voice resonates with a deep warmth, sending subtle vibrations that brush against my skin. I notice a mix of emotions in his voice.

Looking at my phone, it's my dad calling me. Probably to tell on my little jewel. I entangle myself from Colton to answer the phone. Colton just stares at me his anger visible and something like hunger but for what?

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