Reluctantly pulling away, I saw her release the breath she had been holding. There was no doubt about it, I wanted this girl. But she was different from the others. Usually, most girls are more than willing to climb straight in to my bed, but not Lily. I would have to chase her, and quite frankly, I miss that.
Would you like to go out to dinner with me ? I asked abruptly, wishing it back as soon as it had left my mouth. What the hell Noah ? You never ask a girl out, what’s wrong with you ?
Um, I can’t sorry, Lily replied, a surprised look on her face.
Oh, ok sure. No worries. Maybe I’ll just take Dean out for a romantic meal instead, I joked, trying to forget this moment had ever happened.
It’s just that I already have plans. Jen said she’d go to the park with me and have a kick around. I got on to the soccer team, she grinned.
Hey that’s cool. Congratulations ! I said happily. I didn’t say it out loud, but for some reason I was really proud of her. So you get a sexy little soccer uniform to wear, huh ? I laughed, wiggling my eyebrows suggestively.
Yep !
Hey, how about Dean and I come with you. We can play two on two ? I suggested.
Ok, yeah. Sounds like fun. We’re leaving in ten okay ? Lily smiled, already turning around and walking back to her front door. I grinned as I shut my own door. Quickly running to Dean’s room, I banged on his door with my fist, perhaps a little too forcefully but I was pumped.
Dude, get out here, we’re going to the park with Lily and Jen to play some soccer.
He immediately opened his door, with a ‘what the hell ?’ look on his face. Dude, I was taking a nap ! He huffed, staring at me like I had just suggested that we do an Irish jig, naked down the street.
Move it Dean ! We’re going. And this will give you some more time to ogle Jen, I laughed, grinning at him over my shoulder as I entered my own room to get changed.
What ? I don’t Jen ? I do not… Dean stuttered, going red in the face.
Uh huh ! Sure, I smiled, not believing a word. It’s weird, Jen and Dean say barely two words to each other, but I always catch them sneaking sly glances at one another. Maybe I’m just seeing things. Shaking the thought away, I grabbed a red t-shirt and black shorts and threw them on. After lacing up my black Converse high-tops, I practically skipped in to the living room to find Dean stewing in the corner.
Ready ? I grinned, noticing the look of annoyance plastered all over his face.
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Lily POV :
We had been in the park for around twenty minutes now. The sun was shining, Jen and I were kicking the guy’s asses, so all in all, it was a pretty good day so far. Although I have to admit, my mind has not really been on the game. It just keeps drifting to this morning, when Noah had opened up his door, wearing nothing but a towel. I keep remembering the way the towel rode low in his hips, showing off the hair trail that vanished below. He had a gorgeous body, toned and tanned. And my God, his broad shoulders. I can remember just wanting to run my hands all over them, and down his muscular chest. His torso was dusted with light brown hair, and he had a lightly defined six pack. As I was daydreaming, I heard a voice shout from the distance,
Lily, look out ! It yelled.
Lily ? That’s me, I thought.
Snapping out of my daydream about Noah’s body, I saw a football coming straight towards me. Crap ! My eyes went cross eyed as it came right at me at full speed. Holy….. I whispered to myself, only managing to get half of the sentence out before the ball smacked me in the face.
I cried out and fell to the ground, clutching my nose. That really hurt !, I yelled angrily, Who the feck kicked that ball ?
Umm, sorry Lily, I heard Dean mutter from above me, My bad.
Just help me up jackass ! I grumbled, looking up at him and still holding my nose.
Standing up, I saw that Jen and Noah were running across the field to me. I smiled as I looked at Noah ; he seemed to have a look of pure panic all over his face. As they both reached me, both a little out of breath, I held up my hand. It’s okay. It’s not bad ! I said, dropping my hand to my side and showing them I hadn’t broken anything.
It sure looked bad from over there gorgeous, Noah whispered, taking a step forward and holding my face in his hands, tilting it up so he could take a better look. I was surprised at the tender look in his eyes.
Honestly, I’m fine, I whispered, looking up at him. Even after I said this, I noticed that his hands were still cupping my face and he was staring intently in to my eyes, a look of worry on his face. All of a sudden, someone cleared their throat behind us and he immediately stepped back, dropping his hands back to his sides. I tried to ignore the pang of emptiness when I felt his hands leave my face.
Are you two finished mooning over each other yet ? Can we get back to the game ? I heard Jen laugh behind me. Blushing and refusing to meet Noah’s eyes, I spun around.
We were not mooning ! I whispered, cringing when I realized how it sounded.
Dean, Noah and Jen all burst out laughing, and I just stood there with my arms folded, cursing under my breath. Fine, but let’s switch it up. Boys against girls, I smiled, nodding over at Jen.
Hell yeah ! I’m up for that ! Dean and Noah both said at the same time, a look of glee in both of their eyes.
I laughed, knowing exactly what they were thinking. Rules boys : A) No grabbing B) No tackling us to the floor, I said, looking at both of them.
What ? Noah said, stepping up to me. But those are the best parts, he smirked, staring right at me.
All of a sudden, Jen’s phone rang and we all looked in her direction. She took it out from her pocket and flipped it open. Hey Pete, uh, what’s up ? she said in to the phone, shrugging at us.
Who’s Pete ? Dean whispered, frowning in her direction.
It’s the barman, from the club, I replied, noticing the way he was staring at Jen.
Yeah sure, we’re in the park by the trees. Yeah okay. See you in a minute, she said before closing the phone and slipping it back in to her pocket.
Is he coming to the park ? I asked, wondering why he would be.
Sure, he and Jen are friends, but she never really hung out with him outside the bar. I didn’t really talk to the guy either. I mean, he’s a nice enough guy, but he’s a little on the strange side. With his dark red hair and wiry frame, he looks a lot younger than his twenty seven years. It’s probably just me, but he kind of gives me the creeps. I’ve noticed him a few times staring at me in the club, for literally minutes on end.
Yeah, he says he’s in the neighbourhood, Jen shrugged. Listen guys, I’m gonna go sit on the bench and wait for him. You three just start the game without me.
Uh, what ? I said, throwing my hands in the air. In case you haven’t noticed, there’s two of them and one of me !
I shivered as I felt someone step up behind me, pressing their chest in to my back. Don’t worry gorgeous, Noah whispered, his breath fanning against my neck. We’ll take it easy on you.
Clenching my fists by my side, I spun around slowly causing my lips to be just a mere inch away from his. I grinned when I noticed Noah inhale sharply, surprised at my closeness. I’m gonna kick your ass, I whispered, before bursting out laughing and running past him, kicking the football as I went.
Hey guys ! I’m gonna sit this one out too ! I heard Dean shout behind me.
Turning around, I raised my hands to shield my eyes from the sun. Why ? I yelled back.
I’ve already had enough exercise for the day, he shouted back, I’m gonna go get a burrito !
I chuckled to myself as he ran off the field. For someone who looks so in shape, Dean is a real slob. Squinting to the left, I saw that Jen was sat on the bench with Pete. He must have just got here. Hi Pete ! I shouted, waving over at him.
Hey Lily, he shouted back, raising his hand.
So, looks like it’s just you and me gorgeous, I heard Noah laugh from a few feet behind me.