#Chapter8

He eyed my pink one for way too long before handing me it.

Alright no need to be judging me now. It was free at this event I went to so I don't care if its fucking Barbie pink.

"home actually, I think I'm cooking tonight" I say realising this its nearly 6 now. Fucking hell this presentation better be good if I've been working on it all day.

"no, you're not change of plans" Remi says popping out of nowhere, actually maybe not because the bus stops right outside our flat. She probably saw us outside the window.

"since when?" I raise m eyebrow at her. Hopefully she gets the message to shut the fuck up.

"10 minutes ago when Joe invited us to a bar to celebrate the guys winning last night" he did what now.

I glance at Joe and see him standing on the balls of his feet a great big smile on his face.

"c'mon Freya it'll be fun" Remi adds, she can probably see my hesitation. It's a very frequent facial expression of mine.

"I'm so glad you decided to come Frey I feel like you're finally letting loose" she says as digs in my closet for a tshirt I can wear.

I gave up searching 10 minutes ago.

"Well we need a sexy shirt but not too obvious " she says to herself. She plucks out this red tight top before shaking her head and putting it back in.

Thank god I wasn't ever going to wear that top. My mum bought it for me and it honestly still has the tag on.

I ended up wearing an off the shoulder crop jumper tshirt kind of thing paired with my black skinny jeans.

Remi was honestly happy with it which I was relieved for otherwise I wouldn't hear the end of it.

We arrived at the bar at a good time. Most of the people hear we're drinking and chatting loudly. I promised myself I'd stay inside tonight.

Can't afford to have another altercation.

We found joe sitting at a table with some the guys. He waved frantically when he saw us step in.

From the way his eyes tailed down Remi's body I was more than sure that something was going on here.

Remi noticed it too and I smirked at her sudden blushed cheeks. This is too good.

"Drinks girls?" One the waiters says coming over.

" I'll just have a cider " I say smiling at guy. He was cute he had like a baby face though. Nice to look at though.

"Sure darling, and you" he turns To Remi who was still blushing red as joe slung his arm around her shoulder.

" I'll have a cider too " she says in a rush only deepening my smirk.

"Ladies you starting off light tonight I hope your going to get drunk with us" joe says smiling at us.

I only laughed and left them two to talk. There is definitely something going on here.

"What the hell freya" Dan exclaims when I walk over to him.

"Hey Danny" I say laughing at his reaction. Last year Dan and I used to be really close but he left at the end of the year pretty early so I actually haven't seen him in months.

"I've missed you" I say into his chest as wraps his arms around me.

Dan is taller than me and probably most people.

He's hoping to become a professional basketball player which is why he's been out in America for a while.

"No boyfriend still" he turns to me as we both move into a booth.

I roll my eyes. He's been so hell bent on me having a boyfriend. He probably doesn't know I'm not a virgin.

"Cmon now don't tell me you're satisfied with having no man pleasuring you" he says his eyes scanning me for an answer.

I stay silent for a minute watching to see if anyone could hear our conversation.

I sigh heavily pulling him towards me so I could speak to him without anyone heading.

"No fucking way" he exclaims looking at me like I'm some completely different person.

I groan I knew this would happen.

"And Alex knows, well Freya that's just ... not a problem at all" he says suddenly snapping at me.

"You're acting like this is the end of the world, I'm glad you're getting down and dirty and Alex is definitely your type" now this is why I don't tell people stuff.

He seems honestly happy with this new news. And if my life couldn't get worse. Alex spots us from across the room.

"Right, time to go Dan " Dan mutters to himself linking up with a girl at the bar with no problem at all.

Don't blame her he's one hell of a gorgeous man.

I fiddle with my drink nervously. Alex slowly walks through the groups of people who congratulate him and practically attack him with excitement.

When Alex looks like that. The predatory gaze. I barely know where to put my own tongue.

Should I leave it laying on my bottom teeth or do I .... seriously Freya. Pack it in.

It wasn't long before I was crossing my legs just so alex could slide in.

He had a cold beer between his fingers and he was wearing simple clothing. His blue jeans and a plain black top as well.

"How are you feeling?" I ask him as he sits back in the chair leaving me to gaze upon him.

He takes a sip of his drink letting his tongue swipe across his lip.

God help me.

" I'd say I'm a good 70% right now, but I'm supposed to be taking it easy coaches orders" he says the last part like he'd rather do anything but take it easy.

Makes sense since he's addicting to playing tugby and it's obvious he loves the game and loves the challenge.

" your coach is right alex you took a hard hit you should at least take a few days off" I tell him going.

He tilts his head back smiling. "You're starting to sound like my mother" he tells me turning. Back to face me.

" I love that you care so much Freya" he says giving me a playful nudge.

"I really do try" I reply back taking a leap and being playful with him. From the look of deep circles under his eyes he needs to relax more.

Alex stays quiet while I let a laugh drift from my lips. I grimaced when I did an embarrassing snort.

" how are you anyways Freya I never got to ask you if you were okay after you know" yes I did know.

I didn't need his pity or anything I kind of needed to just get out of that building g.

" I'm over it now. Can't blame a girl for wanting some fun and then finding out he's married" I let the last big slip from my lips. I covered my mouth realising what I just said.

I hesitantly turned to Alex to see him looking at me not with pity or disgust but just really looking at me.

"What a fucking prick" he mutters clenching his jaw slightly. " what's his name I'll beat the living shit out of him" he says sitting up.

I grab his arm bringing him back. "Don't be ridiculous Alex" I say after he settles back.

A moment of silence passes us.

" I'm sorry I was such a jerk to you I really wasn't thinking straight" he whispers leaning forward and giving me a sideways glance.

"You didn't know and besides I think you've already made it up to me" I tell him referring back to the bar fiasco.

He eyes shine with realisation.

"I would of done that in a Heartbeat you scared me then" he admits to me. His legs casually bumped with mine.

I watched his leg hit mine repeatedly before he gave my thigh a comforting rub.

" I'm sorry" I say I have no idea why I'm saying that really.

"Don't , it's not your fault a man can't have the decency to simply ask you out or whatever before kissing you like that, fuck what a reject " he curses tightening his hold on my thigh.

"Calm down " I say placing my hand on his arm.

"I don't know why Freya but I feel protective over you, I don't want to see you hurt" he admits turning sideways to watch my reaction carefully.

" I won't be, you don't have to protect me from anything" I say as I think about the fact that he needs to stop saying these things and get my hopes up.

" I think I'm more than secure with sam being protective over me" I jut my head at sam who's watching me intently from the far corner.

Alex follows my gaze. " we both know it's not the same" he finishes finally taking his hand off my knee. I was lost for words.

What does that even mean.