Taming the Ice: #13 Beckett Storm

Chapter 34

(Elodie)

"Ari, you're back." I rushed, trying to push Beckett away as he continued to hover above me. If anything, he got even closer.

"Uhh, yeah, didn't you get my text? Am I interrupting something? Wait, is that my apron?" She asked curiously, eyeing Beckett up and down as jealousy suddenly rushed through me.

Why am I even jealous? I mean, it's not like Ari is checking him out. She is just confused about what the hell is going on.

"Yes, and you are interrupting something." Beckett stated, making my eyes widen as I snapped my gaze to him. Of course he was staring right at me.

"No, you're not interrupting anything. In fact, Beckett was just getting ready to leave." I grumbled, narrowing my gaze at Beckett and trying to give him a hint.

"No, I wasn't." He said firmly, looking into my eyes, challenging me as we began some type of stare-off.

Oh, so he wants to stay because she is here now, right? That's the whole reason why he is even here to begin with.

"Wow, did you make these El? They look amazing!" Ari gushed while peering down into the pan that sat on top of the stove.

"I did, and they're not for you." Beckett stated coldly, making me frown. If this was his idea of flirting, he really was horrible at it.

"Geez, I was just asking." Ari grumbled, making her way to the fridge next.

"You can have some Ari, in fact, maybe you and Beckett can enjoy them together. I think I'm going to go out for some fresh air." God knows I needed it with Beckett practically breathing down my throat.

I reached over, gripping Beckett's wrist as I tried to pry it off of my chair so I could stand up again.

I wanted to get as far away from this jerk as possible right now.

Beckett just continued to hover above me, studying me carefully as I went to slip out from beneath his arm.

"I think I'm good. I will just eat this." Ari stated awkwardly, holding up the yogurt as she looked between me and Beckett a few times.

"You two have fun with whatever this whole thing is." She rushed, motioning between the two of us as a smirk began pulling at her lips.

"Ari wait! You don't have to leave!" I rushed, seeing her practically run to her room before the sound of her door slamming shut echoed throughout the kitchen, leaving me and a cold-faced Beckett alone.

"Are you going to tell me what the hell is going on now?" Beckett spoke first, his tone seemed to be filled with annoyance.

I crossed my arms in front of my chest and turned my head away from him, trying to remain calm as I collected my thoughts for a few seconds.

"Well, you missed your chance, you could've spent some alone time with her. Why didn't you take it?" I spat, feeling gross by how jealous and pathetic I felt.

"Who? What the hell are you talking about Sunshine, and for f***s sake, will you just look at me?" Beckett snapped, sounding frustrated and confused all in one as he reached our and cupped my chin, turning my head towards him.

"Ari. That's who the girl is, isn't it? I mean, it would only make sense why you are hanging around and doing all of this." The moment I said those words, some type of clarity seemed to cross Beckett's face, making him fight a smile as anger tore through me. Was he trying not to laugh right now?!

"You don't have to laugh about it! I get it! She is freaking amazing, I know. But you could've at least told me! Especially after what happened with Hu-" Before I could even finish speaking, Beckett placed his hand over my mouth, shutting me up.

"Just, don't say his name right now. I've already had enough of that asshole this morning." Beckett grumbled, causing my brow to furrow. What did that even mean?

Did Hudson come here or something? Then I remembered what he said about my dad and knew I needed to text him back soon.

"You think I like Ari, is that what you're telling me?" Beckett asked, making me nod my head up and down with his hand still pressed against my mouth. I felt that urge to bite him again but knew if I did, he would probably like it or something.

"Oh, Sunshine. Is that why you have been giving me attitude all morning?" He laughed, actually smiling this time as I blinked my eyes at his response. Is he happy about this or something?

That's when Beckett finally moved his hand, placing it on the side of my cheek before doing the same with his other.

"I don't like Ari." He stated adamantly, coming closer to my face as his Ice blue gaze seemed to soften.

"You don't?" I breathed, feeling my heart start to race as he bent down, kissing my lips softly.

"No Elodie. I like you." He whispered, making my stomach flip uncontrollably as his words tore through me, making all of those pathetic walls I tried to build come tumbling down.

"And I think you like me too." He breathed, causing his warm breath to feather against my lips as I felt my eyes closing.

"Isn't that right Sunshine?" He asked, needing me to confirm it. I couldn't help but swallow hard as I gently parted my lips. Feeling that three-letter word on the tip of my tongue as Beckett pressed his nose against mine, rubbing against me softly.

"You can say it." He whispered, making a whimper escape my chest as Beckett continued holding my head in place.

"Y-yes." I confessed, throwing caution into the wind as I opened myself up to someone for the first time. I have never been so brave in my life and honestly, this moment right now was even scarier than waiting in those white hospital rooms, knowing I was about to be operated on as a child.

"That's my girl." Beckett mumbled before crashing his lips to mine, kissing the hell out of me as I felt so many emotions flooding through me.

What does this mean? Where do we go from this? I mean, it's not like Beckett expects me to be his girlfriend now or something right? I don't think Beckett Storm does the whole girlfriend thing.

"Beckett, wait." I rushed, trying to push on his chest as he continued kissing and nipping at my now swollen lips.

"Hmm?" He hummed, slipping his tongue out and swiping it along my flesh. God, my body was on fire right now. It was hard not to wriggle against the chair, needing some type of friction as he kept attacking my face.

"I just... what happens now?" I panted, letting my head fall back as Beckett began moving down to my neck.

"Nothing happens." He stated, making me stiffen. I could feel Beckett's mouth spread into a smile as he continued speaking. "I mean, nothing changes. We keep doing exactly what we have been doing, maybe even more." He teased, making me relax slightly as I nodded my head. But then I remembered why we started this in the first place.

"What about the girl?" I asked hesitantly. Does he still like her then? I mean he said he didn't like Ari, but what about her? What if she ends up trying to pursue him?

Suddenly Beckett pulled back, leaving me breathless as he gazed down at me intently. The look in his eyes left me staring up at him in awe. Why did he look so sexy right now? Especially with that cut on his lip still.

"Well, how do you feel about that asshole now?" Beckett asked, making me scoff.

"Beckett, Hudson is still my best friend-"

"But do you still like him more than that?" He interrupted, seeming annoyed.

I thought about his question. Trying to search deep down if I felt anything more for Hudson like I did before this. Could I turn years of liking someone off just like that? Because honestly, I felt like I did. I felt like maybe I never really liked Hudson like that in the first place. I mean, the way I feel with Beckett is nothing like how I felt with Hudson.

This is so much more intense.

"No, I don't." I finally admitted, making Beckett seem to relax as a big smile began to fill his face.

"See, I feel the same way." He stated, dipping his head back down as he began kissing me again, picking up right where he left off.

"So you don't have feelings for her anymore?" I asked breathlessly, lifting my arms now as I gripped his muscular biceps, trying to keep myself from falling back into the chair.

"Nope, just you."

Just me, he really said he just has feelings for me.

"Now, my girlfriend needs to eat."

"G-girlfriend?!" I choked on the word, not expecting him to say that in the slightest.

"I said we aren't changing a single thing Elodie. And since I announced you were my girlfriend yesterday, that stays." He stated, like what we were doing wasn't freaking insane right now.

"But... don't you think we are moving kind of fast?" I breathed, wondering what the usual timeline for this type of stuff was.

"Oh Sunshine, you have no idea. Now let's get you some food." He smirked, the look in his eyes seeming to have some type of hidden meaning behind it as he was about to pull away when a loud bang came from over by the door. Before I could hear what was going on, Beckett reached up and shut off my ear, surprising me.

"Let me go see who it is." He mouthed quickly, practically running from the kitchen as I sat there for a few seconds, trying to understand what the hell was happening right now.

I was about to go check the front door when Beckett came striding back in and placed an arm around my shoulders, guiding me away from the living room.

"Who was that?" I asked, peering up at Beckett.

"Wrong dorm. Come on, the food is getting cold."

I am pretty hungry... I guess I will just eat first and then handle that whole Hudson situation later.

At least he never found out I liked him. That would've made things even more awkward. Now things can go back to how they were, and once Hudson starts hanging out with Beckett more, I'm sure he will get to know him and like him just like I have. He has to, right?