Chase (Resisting Love #1)(12)

Before I can answer his lips are on mine and I forget to protest. I’m straddling his hips, while he still sits on the end of his bed, and we are kissing like it’s our last day on earth. I push him back so he’s lying back on his bed, me on top, but then he flips me so he’s the one on top. I can feel that he is hard through his towel, and it gets me even more excited.

“Fuck, Layla,” he groans as he kisses his way down my neck. His phone beeps again, and he stops torturing my neck. He leans his head in the crook of my neck and shoulder. “I have to get to work baby,” He whispers regretfully. He reluctantly moves away, running his hands through his hair in frustration.

Oh yeah, normal people have to work.

“Chase...”

“Yeah?” he says softly.

“If this doesn’t work out, it’s going to be awkward and I’m going to have to move out, you know that right,” I tell him honestly.

He gazes directly into my eyes and says “Just trust me Layla.”

I reluctantly nod.

He stands up and turns to his wardrobe, and drops his towel on the floor. He turns around and gives me a cheeky grin, then walks into the bathroom. That tease. I laugh and leave his room, leaving with my handbag that I had left in there. I check my phone, seeing five calls from Nikki and one text. She is going to kill me.



N: I’m going to kill you! Answer your phone. Better yet, text me your address because I’m coming over!



I laugh and text her the address. My phone beeps instantly.



N: Leaving now. Bringing food.



I love my best friend.

As I walk down the hallway to my room, I can’t help but overhear Kade and James talking.

“She’s gonna get hurt, Kade. And then it’s going to be awkward as hell, and she’s going to want to move out! I really like her, she’s an amazing girl and I like her living here.”

Kade’s deep rumble replies, “There’s nothing we can do about it bro, it’s his house, and he is adamant to have her. He even made her breakfast, that’s a first. I like her living here too, I feel protective of her, like a little sister.”

I walk into my room and close the door. I decide I’m just going to live in ignorant bliss for a while.

Chase peeps his head into my room and says, “I’m taking you out to dinner tonight. I’ll be home around seven, so be ready beautiful.”

“Bossy much? What if I have plans?” I don’t, but still.

“Cancel them.” He gives me what I’m sure is his most charming smile, the one he uses to always get his way. And it works, damn him.

“Okay, fine.” I acquiesce, but none too gracefully.

He chuckles and gives me a long, deep, wet kiss.

“I can’t wait.” He rumbles, kissing my forehead, then leaves.

An hour or so later, I hear Nikki pull up. Knowing her, she probably sped the whole way here. I open the door to her carrying my overnight bag I left at her place and a bag filled with Chinese. Legend. Nikki looks gorgeous, wearing a loose off the shoulder dress and sparkly sandals. We walk into the lounge room, and make ourselves comfy. She looks a little nervous; I can tell by the way she’s playing with her hair. That’s her nervous gesture. Her face looks slightly paler than usual too. She covers it up quickly, by making me her focus.

“Okay, spill.” She looks ready to question me for the FBI.

“We just made out. I stayed the night at his house.” I hear her gasp.

I wait a moment, keeping her in suspense.

“Which also happens to be my house. This house.”

Nikki’s green eyes widen dramatically, and then she bursts out laughing. I can’t help but laugh a long with her. Before she can demand any more details, Kade walks in.

“Care to share what’s so funny?” his lips twitching. He plops down on the couch next to us, checking out Nikki and not even being discreet about it. Nikki’s eyes widen, almost hysterically so, when she sees Kade. The two of them stare at each other for a few moments before she speaks.

“Where the hell have you been hiding this one, Layla?” Nikki purrs.

Oh boy, here we go. Kade’s eyes narrow on hers for a second, before he smirks and replies, “I was about to ask Layla the same thing.”

“This is Nikki’s first time here!” I laugh. “But Kade meet Nikki. Nikki meet Kade. And feel free to continue to eye screw each other like I’m not even here.”

That got Kade’s attention. “Eye screw?” He laughs. “You can’t even say eye f*ck. You are adorable Layla.”

Nikki grins cheekily. “Isn’t she just! So where’s Chase?”

I pout. “At work,” I gesture towards Kade, “that’s his baby bro.”

Nikki’s eyes widen once again. “No shit. Good genes much! So Kade, what do you do with yourself?” Nikki’s questions reminds me that I never asked Chase anything.

I know pretty much nothing about him, except that he’s seriously sexy, intense, and an amazing kisser. So luckily for me, my best friend starts her interrogation.

“I’m a business major. This is my last year until I graduate. James is in his second last year in engineering. And as you know, Chase is an architect.” I really had no idea, but I nod like I might have. They chat some more, and I find out a few more details.