Such a bad liar.
I took my shoes off, noticing his boots spaced out with just enough room to put mine between them. My cheeks flushed at the little notion and I looked at him, the man obviously still pretending to read. “What’s with the gap between your boots?” I asked, purposely toying with him.
Felix flipped a page, keeping his eyes low as if unbothered. “That gap is foryourboots.”
Such a cutie.
“Oh?” I carefully removed my foot from one boot, sliding it forward before doing the same with the other. Seeing his shoes on either side of mine made my stomach flutter. “Any reason you left it—” His scent suddenly hit my nostrils and nearly choked me.
Felix’s arms wrapped around my waist, his face nestling into my neck as he inhaled deeply and pulled me close. “Because I like the way it looks…like I belong here, with you.” He kissed just behind my ear, sending shivers down my body. “You’re late.”
I tried to hide my excitement at his touch. “You would say that.” I gasped as his hands curved down and around my legs.“It’s a pretty night…I figured I’d just walk home and enjoy it.” A low growl rippled from his chest and my thighs squeezed in response.
Felix spun me around, his fingers brushing my hair back as he gripped my face. “I don’t like you walking home alone.” I nearly lost my breath at his beauty, only enhanced by the glasses.
“Why?” I asked, leaning into him. “Can’t you see every step I take…stalker?” My brow raised as he tensed.
That’s right…I know you’re always watching me.
He toyed with the blush-colored leather collar around my neck, rubbing the pads of his fingers along the metal heart. It was part of my DJ persona, and I wore it every time I performed.
Felix flashed a tiny smirk. “Can’t get anything past you, can I?”
I shook my head playfully. “Nope.”
“Figures.” He leaned forward and kissed my forehead, carefully taking the earphones from my ears. “Listening to anything good?”
I made a face, pulling the single wireless earphone from his ear and placing it into my own. “You tell me.” And sure enough, he was listening to the song I had picked just for him.
Felix smiled, then took my bag as I slowly stripped down to just a lacy black camisole and matching black thong. “Ugh,” I sighed. “Tonight was amazing, but fuck I’m tired.” He sat on the couch and pulled me next to him, stretching my legs across his lap. I leaned my head back, feeling like the luckiest girl in the world. “You’re so cute with glasses.” I poked them softly with the tip of my nail.
He smiled, cheesing like a little schoolboy. “I’m glad you like them, because I forgot my contacts today.” Felix then rubbed my legs softly, massaging them from my knees to my feet. “How’s that?” he asked, applying the right amount of pressure.
I sighed, closing my eyes. “Fucking perfect.” A gentle hum-like moan escaped my lips as he continued. “I take it work was messy?” Felix stopped. I opened my eyes, rolling my head along the couch as I pointed to my neck. “You have some blood…just there.”
He quickly touched the spot, looking down to see a small smear of blood on his fingertips. “Fuck,” he muttered softly to himself.
I love how he thinks I don’t notice the little things.
I tried not to laugh, shooting forward as I switched positions and laid along his lap. “Don’t worry, blood doesn’t scare me.” I paused as he began playing with my hair and stroking my head. The tip of my nails circled the shape of his knee. “But losing you does.” The words left my lips like a frightened whisper. “I can’t lose you.”
“Hey.” Felix rolled me toward him, his face hovering over mine. “I’m not going anywhere.”
“You say that now…but no one can deny fate. And one day, we’re all going to die.” I tried to look away, but he gripped my chin, keeping my eyes on him.
His eyes burned like jewels, staring through the glasses. “Then I guess I’ll just have to do everything in my power to make sure I don’t die until we're old and gray, and bickering over who’s going to feed that damn spider.” He kissed me softly. “And even then, death can’t keep me from you. You’re mine, cottontail. My Dream.”
I kissed him back. “Speaking of Lady Zaza—” I tried to sit up, but he only pushed me back down. “I need to feed her.”
Felix’s fingers glided smoothly along my lower lip. “I guess it’s a good thing I already took care of her for you.”
My eyes widened and I stared up at him in complete disbelief. “You…you fed Lady Zaza?” He nodded. “You?The man who is terrified of the very sight of a spider…fed mytarantula?”
Felix grumbled. “It’s not that I’m afraid of spiders…I just don’t like them. Never have.” He shivered. “But yes, I fed Lady Zaza. When you didn’t come home on time, I knew you’d be worried about her. So, I did some research and looked around until I found everything I needed, and took care of it for you.” He raised a strand of my hair and tickled my nose with it. “One less thing for you to worry about.”
I knew it…this man is completely obsessed with me.
I popped up, startling him. “I still can’t believe you fed her!” Before he could react, I got up and ran to the enclosure to find my magenta tarantula perfectly content. I grinned so big my cheeks ached. “Look at you! He really did take care of you, didn’t he?” My heart fluttered as I whispered my next sentence to the little critter. “Don’t worry, Lady Zaza, despite the odds, I did the impossible. I found someone who’s going to take care of both of us.”
