Zoe’s P. O. V.
As I enter the college pool party with Selena, I see Liam approaching me. I don’t know why, but I feel like running away. Maybe it’s because of Sky’s warning.
“Take as much time as you need, Trouble. But don’t forget that if you let Liam get close to you again, I’ll forget that I’m controlling my desires.”
His words have been engraved in my mind. One thing I’ve become certain about now: I can never get my old Sky back. We can never be the same as before, and it hurts.
However, I know it isn’t his fault. He tried to control his desires, but they were too strong to be contained now.
Last night, as I was looking through our photos, I realised just how happy we were when we were together. Sky is the person who can bring a smile to my face in the worst situations. He’s always there to support me. Whenever I’m in trouble, he reaches out to save me, leaving everything else behind. He has all the qualities a girl desires in her perfect partner.
Deep inside, I was always afraid that one day Sky would forget me once he settled down in his life and found his life partner. But I wonder why I never thought of giving us a chance as a couple. He was right yesterday-we would be amazing as a couple.
In short, I’m ready to give us a chance. I can’t keep running away from him when my heart is screaming to accept my feelings. It’s true-the moment I tasted Sky’s lips, it awakened a dormant desire within me.
When we both desire each other, it’s useless to keep pushing him away.
I pull out of my thoughts as Liam hugs me.
Oh no. I hope Sky hasn’t seen this because if he has, he’ll go crazy. Yesterday, we only talked for a few seconds, and he became so jealous. I can’t even imagine what he’ll do if he sees Liam’s arm wrapped around me.
I immediately pull away from him, feeling Sky’s burning gaze on us. I turn and notice him standing a few feet away, his eyes locked on Liam with a murderous intensity.
Shit! This is exactly what I feared.
“Liam, I’ll catch up with you later.” I quickly excuse myself.
I can feel Sky’s eyes following my every move as I head towards the lounge chairs by the pool. My heart is pounding, and my mind is racing.
Selena follows me, but soon spots a cute boy and heads off with him, leaving me alone with my thoughts.
I take a seat on the lounger and try to calm my racing heart. But my gaze is irresistibly drawn to Sky. He’s just stepped out of the pool, water dripping from his toned body. I’ve seen him shirtless countless times before, but today, something feels different. The way his wet hair clings to his forehead, the defined lines of his abs, the water droplets on his body-it’s all heating my body.
Fuck! He looks… tempting. Really tempting. I can’t take my eyes off him.
This man is a god of hotness. Why have I never noticed him like this before?
As he approaches me, his eyes roam over my body in the same way I’m looking at him, as if he wants to explore every inch of it.
Feeling a pool of heat between my legs, I clench my thighs. I’m dripping wet. His hotness is undeniable, but it’s his searing, intense gaze that’s really setting me ablaze.
I’ve never experienced these feelings for a man before, and I’m shocked to find myself so turned on by Sky-of all people-my best friend.
Zoe, he is no longer just your best friend. Don’t forget it.
My inner voice reminds me of this.
But will he stop gazing at me like that?
“Hey, Trouble.” As he settles down beside me, my heartbeat accelerates. I’m not looking at him now, but I can feel his gaze filled with desire on me.
“Stop looking at me like that, Sky.” I glare at him from the corner of my eyes.
“Like what, Zoe?” he asks, feigning innocence, though the smirk tugging at his lips gives him away. His voice is low and teasing, sending a direct twinge to my core.
Damn! His voice is sexy. I wonder why I never paid attention to it before, but now that I have, I feel my undies getting wetter. I clench my thighs harder.
“Like you want to devour me,” I reply, finally turning my head to meet his gaze.
“Oh, Trouble. You have no clue what I want to do with you right now.”
“What?”
“Do you seriously want to know?” he asks, moving closer to me, his blue eyes fixed on mine.
A shiver rushes down my spine as I feel his warm breath caressing my skin. “Yes,” I respond in a whisper.
“You’ll find out soon, but first tell me-why did you let Liam hug you?” He questions in a calm tone, but his eyes are filled with jealousy as he touches my thighs from the slit of my white skirt. “Did you forget the warning I gave you when I saw Liam in your apartment, Trouble?”
My breath becomes heavy and my entire body trembles as his hand comes in contact with my skin. The urge to feel his hand between my thighs intensifies. I squeeze my legs shut.
What is he doing to me?
“Did you forget?” He repeats when I don’t respond.
How do I answer him when his touch is driving me insane?
“Answer me, Trouble. Do you remember my warning?” he demands, caressing my thighs.
As I give a slight nod, his warning echoes in my mind, arousing me even more.
“Mark my words, Trouble-if I see another man around you, trying to take someone who is mine, and you’re letting him do that, I’ll bend you over my lap and spank you.”
He stands up abruptly and commands me in a tone that takes my breath away. “Follow me now.”
I look up at him, my heart racing. There’s an intensity in his gaze that I can’t resist, even if I wanted to. I stand up slowly, my legs feeling unsteady, and follow him as he leads me away from the pool area.
My mind is filled with many thoughts, but one thing is clear-today, I’m willing to cross every line of our friendship.