Can’t you go and bother someone else ? I laughed, What about Dean, where’s he ?
Right over there, Noah replied, turning and pointing to the dance floor.
Following his line of sight, I raised my eyebrows when I saw Dean grinding against a statuesque blonde on the edge of the floor. She was wearing a white body con dress, showing off all of her curves. She was also leaning in to him, her back pressed against his chest. His hands were on her hips, and he was grinding behind her. Jeez… I muttered.
At that moment, Dean just happened to look up in our direction, a huge grin on his face. Staring at him, I rolled my eyes when he pointed to the blonde and gave a thumbs up to Noah. Him and Dean seemed like a match made in heaven ! Turning on my heel, I walked out of the club and down the steps, breathing a sigh of relief when the cold air hit me. The street was quiet, and the pain in my head began to subside. But as I touched down on the pavement, the cold air starting getting to me, causing me to shiver slightly. Just as I rubbed my arms and started to walk down the sidewalk, I felt someone grab my arm from behind and twist me around.
Hey… I yelled, trailing off when I noticed Noah smiling at me. What do you want now ?
Well I’m not gonna let you walk home on your own now, am I ? He grinned, That wouldn’t be very gentlemanly, and I am a gentleman.
I snorted, You ? A gentleman. Please, I muttered, trying not laugh in his face.
I guess I’ll have to prove it you then, he smiled, stepping forward and turning around so his back was facing me. Hop on !
Uhhh, what ? I asked dumbfounded, staring at him like he was bat crap crazy.
You’re wearing some pretty killer heels there gorgeous, he laughed, And something tells me you’ll be hobbling before you even make it round the corner.
I’m afraid this is true. Jen had insisted on me wearing these stupid heels that are about four inches tall. My feet are practically on the verge of falling off, so the idea of a piggy back was actually very appealing. Despite the urge to take him up on his offer I declined. I can’t.
Sure you can, he said, turning around to look at me.
Uh, have you seen what I’m wearing ? I said, pointing down at myself, my eyebrows raised.
Well, yes I have. As a matter of fact, I haven’t been able to take my eyes off what you’re wearing all night, he smirked, a twinkle of amusement evident in his eyes.
All right player, I muttered, But if I hop on your back, my dress is gonna ride up and my ass is gonna hang out for everyone to see.
As he chuckled, I watched him curiously as he shrugged off his pale blue shirt. Trying not to stare, my mouth dropped open as I saw the white vest he was wearing underneath. It was tight, showing off his muscled arms and broad shoulders. My biggest weakness in a guy is his arms, and Noah’s looked damn fine. I could imagine lifting that vest over his head, and running my fingers down his chest, stroking him gently. Crap ! You’ve got to snap out this, I thought suddenly. When I heard Noah clear his throat, I tore my gaze away from his chest and looked up in to his eyes, annoyed to find him grinning at me.
Finished staring at me gorgeous, or would you like a bit longer, he smirked, handing the shirt to me.
I was not staring, I snapped, snatching the shirt away and tying it around my waist so it hung over my legs.
Whatever you say, he laughed, watching me as I tied the shirt. Shall we ?
Fine, I huffed, stepping towards him.
He leant forward and bent his knees, holding his arms out to the side. Looking over his shoulder he smiled, Hop on.
I can’t believe I’m doing this, I muttered as I jumped and landed on his back, wrapping my legs around his hips as his hands grabbed my thighs.
He straightened up, gripping my legs tightly. I caught my breath as a cold breeze swept under the shirt and caressed my butt, which was obviously free to the world. As I gripped his shoulders tightly, he started to walk forward. Aren’t you cold ? I asked, aware that he was only wearing a vest at two o’ clock in the morning.
I love that you’re concerned about me, he laughed as he looked over his shoulder.
You know what ? I muttered, I hope you are cold.
All of a sudden, a shooting pain shot through my temple and I sucked in a breath, pressing my forehead against Noah’s shoulder. Are you okay ? he asked, sounding concerned.
No, my head is killing me. It feels like I’m being attacked with a chainsaw, I said, closing my eyes and rubbing my forehead on his shirt. The light from the street lamps was making my eyes hurt, so I just wanted to block the light out, and the best way to do that was to lean in to Noah’s back.
Hang on, we’ll make a little detour, he said, suddenly stopping and looking to the right before crossing the road.
Where are we going ? I asked, raising my head and squinting to see where we were.
There’s a twenty-four pharmacy up the road, he smiled. We’ll pop in quickly and get you some aspirin. Sounds like you have a migrain and I know how shitty those can be.
I gripped his shoulders tightly, grateful for the suggestion. Thanks, Noah, I said truthfully.
You’re welcome gorgeous, he whispered, squeezing my thigh gently.
Closing my eyes, I rested my head on Noah’s back, grateful that he was still carrying me. I would have thought that he would be straining by now, but he seemed okay. I also tried to ignore the fact that I was enjoying being so close to him. After a minute or two I felt myself begin to drift, my eyes giving up the will to stay open.
Lily ? Lily ? I heard someone calling.
Jerking awake, I realised that Noah had carried me all the way to the pharmacy, and that I must have fallen asleep. Oh come on, seriously ? Looking down at his back, I cringed when I saw a wet stain on his shirt, probably from my druel. Crap. Uh, sorry, I think I dozed off, I said.
You didn’t doze off, he laughed, You completely conked out. You were snoring and everything.
Really ? I winced, trying not to feel embarrassed and completely failing.
You did indeed. You sounded like a fifty year old man with a blocked nose, he chuckled, his back shaking underneath me.
Snorting, I just shook my head. I was well aware that he was still carrying me so I shifted and let go of his shoulders. He immediately let go of my thighs and I hopped to the ground, stifling a cry as my head jolted when my feet hit the sidewalk. Looking up, I saw we were outside the pharmacy, it’s bright lights making me lift my hand to shield my eyes. Are you okay gorgeous ? Noah asked, stepping forward.
Yeah, it’s just the lights. Do you think you could go in there and get me some aspirin ? I asked, reaching down in to my bag.
Sure, he smiled, reaching forward and stopping me from finding my purse. I’ll get this, you’ll just owe me this time.
Uh huh ! I said, raising my eyebrows and smirking at him. And what exactly would I owe you ?
Let’s just say it may involve some strawberry syrup and a pair of handcuffs, he laughed, wiggling his eyebrows and backing away.
In your dreams, I grinned, watching him walk towards the store.
Oh honey, what makes you think I haven’t already dreamt about it ? He smirked, opening the door and stepping inside.
Shaking my head, I turned around and walked over to the edge of the sidewalk. Rubbing my temple, I sunk to the floor, wanting desperately to sit down. As I gazed around me, I saw that the street was faintly lit by a couple of street lamps. Most of the shop windows were dark, except the pharmacy behind me. It was a cold night and I soon started to shiver slightly. Rubbing my bare arms, I looked over my shoulder and saw Noah through the window strolling down an aisle, obviously searching for the aspirin. Suddenly, I heard some loud voices and I swivelled around, looking to the right. There were two guys and they looked pretty hammered. They were staggering down the road, singing some song that was completely inaudible. My heart beginning to pound a little harder, I prayed that they would just stroll right past me. But of course, no such luck. As I saw the two guys come closer, I dipped my head, trying to pretend that I hadn’t seen them.
Well, well, well. What do we have here ? One of them whispered, sounding like he was directly above me.
Glancing up nervously, I saw that they were both leering in my direction, staring at my bare legs that were outstretched in front of me. One of the guys looked very well built, maybe about 6ft tall. His blonde hair was slicked back and he was grinning at me. Quickly glancing at his friend, I saw that he was a bit shorter and bulkier, with dark brown hair and his face full of acne. They both looked like they were about twenty years old. I smiled up at them. I’m just waiting for my boyfriend, he’s in the store, I said, nodding in the direction of the pharmacy.
If I had a girl like you, I wouldn’t leave you out here where just anybody could get their hands on you, the taller guy slurred, looking me up and down.