Maybe Yours

Chapter 12

Eva

James said he would meet us when we were ready. I told him that I would text him an hour before we left. I walked him to the door. He stepped out and then turned around. He bent low and kissed my cheek again. I felt my skin heat up involuntarily. He smirked at me and then winked. "My God, Eva, you look really cute when you blush.", he chuckled and then walked away.

I blushed even more if that was possible. I closed the door to see Zoe staring at me. Then her eyes widened. "You are blushing. Oh, my God." , she squealed.

"No, I'm not.", I argued.

But it was in vain. I could bet my cheeks were as red as tomatoes. Zoe ran to me and shook me by my shoulders. "Who is he?", she almost yelled in my ears.

I winced. Time to spill the beans, Eva.

I told her all about James. How and when I met him. And also, about yesterday, when he took me out for an ice cream.

Zoe literally had stars in her eyes.

Oh s**t. This wasn't good.

"I just got a peek at him, Eva. But from what I saw. ", she paused dramatically.

" He is smoking hot.", she continued.

I narrowed my eyes at her," Isn't Dave your dream guy?".

"Oh, come on. I love Dave. But this guy," she pointed at the door and began fanning herself.

I rolled my eyes and told her to get ready.

Zoe was more excited than me with the fact that James was coming with us.

She said that she was sure he was the right guy for me. I indulged her just to avoid an argument.

She wanted me to go out with guys and have some fun. And it looked like her wish was fulfilled.

Even though we were just going to a movie, Zoe insisted on dressing me up. I argued with her for about ten minutes before I complied. She refused to go if I didn't let her have her way.

So now here I was. Sitting with my eyes closed while Zoe messed about with my face and hair. After what seemed like an eternity she told me to open my eyes. I obeyed and glanced at the mirror.

I gasped.

I looked....pretty.

Thankfully Zoe hadn't caked up my face. She had just applied mascara and a nude shade of lipstick. She had applied a bit of blush to my cheeks, which I thought was unnecessary. Knowing James, he would probably say or do something that caused that stupid blush to appear.

I smiled at Zoe and she jumped with excitement clapping her hands.

"You look stunning, Eva."

"Thanks.", I smiled.

I pulled on a pair of light blue jeans and a lime green sweater.

I decided to wear flats. When we were ready I texted James to meet us at the entrance.

Zoe looked beautiful in her knee length skirt and snug halter top.

I walked out of the apartment to see James leaning outside his door.

He hadn't noticed me yet. He was busy typing away on his phone.

I took the opportunity to study him. He was wearing black jeans with a V necked shirt that defined his lean body. My eyes travelled upwards taking him in. He should have been a model, I mused.

He had broad shoulders, a slim waist and just the right amount of muscle. I looked at his face and he was already staring at me. I froze. Oh no. He smirked and walked over to me.

He leaned towards me and whispered in my ear," Enjoyed the view?... I know I did." He abruptly turned his head and kissed the hollow behind my ear. I gasped as I felt my knees go weak. His hands were on my waist pulling me closer. I placed my hands on his chest to steady myself. I felt the warmth radiating from his skin.

Without knowing it I leaned closer to him, closing my eyes. He bent low and placed a kiss on my cheek. My breathing was getting erratic. "Eva-", he said my name softly, his breath fanning my face. I turned my head towards him. He ran the tip of his nose along my jaw and kissed the corner of my mouth. He moved to face me. His lips were merely inches from mine. "Do you have any idea how badly I want to kiss you?", he said in a low voice, leaning his forehead against mine. I shook my head mutely. "So f*****g badly.", he rasped.

My hands moved to his shoulders. I wanted him to kiss me.

No.

I needed him to kiss me.

My fingers touched the skin above his collar and he groaned.

I jumped when I heard a loud noise behind me. "Eva?", Zoe called out to me. I looked behind quickly and was relieved to see that we were still alone. I turned back to James. He moved away slightly but kept his hands on my waist. I gently removed myself from his embrace. I was about to step inside the apartment when James suddenly grabbed my hand and pulled me against him. He looked down at me and pressed his lips to my forehead. Then he smiled and let me go.

I hurried inside to find Zoe in the living room.

" My shoes are missing.", she pouted.

I walked into the bedroom and reached under the bed. My hands found the heel of her red boots. I pulled them out and handed them to Zoe. She smiled sheepishly at me.

I laughed and pulled her outside.

James grinned when he saw us. I introduced Zoe to him. She looked totally smitten. I rolled my eyes at her mentally.

Dave arrived in a few minutes and we left.

We were in Dave's car. Zoe sat in the front. While James and I were seated behind. I kept thinking about the way James kissed me. My skin felt on fire. I involuntarily shuddered. I couldn't fathom the reason he affected me in this manner. I had never had such feelings before. Each time I saw him all I wanted to do was pull him into my arms and kiss him. I bit my lip and looked out of the window.

Why was he here anyway? He definitely couldn't be interested in me. I mean look at him. He was like a Greek God. Yet everything he did lead me to believe that maybe I was wrong and just maybe....he was interested. I sighed and shook my head. This wasn't good.