But I'm just a freak

Chapter Eleven

KAIDA POV

The last two weeks had to have been the best of my life so far. When I finally finished up work on the day I had met up with Daniel, I received a text from him asking if we could meet up again for lunch the following day. I eagerly agreed, and we had a lovely time chatting.

Dana was very encouraging, telling me her cousin was a great guy and that it would be a good thing if we dated.

We spoke every night over the phone, as well as meeting up for dinner and lunch dates. I knew it was early days, but I thought I might be falling for him.

Tonight, I had Dana coming over for dinner again. I hadn’t wanted her to feel like a third wheel when Daniel and I met up for lunch, but I also didn’t want her to think I didn’t want to hang out with her anymore.

So I specifically invited her to come over and she was staying in my guest room so we could have a few drinks. It was Saturday night after all.

I had just let Dana into the store and we were making our way up to my unit. Dana didn't work on weekends, whereas I worked some Saturdays.

“So how are things going with Dan?” she asked me. I blushed and tried not to look at her just in case I gave myself away.

“Yeah, he seems like a really nice guy,” I replied. I saw a wicked grin cross her face.

“Have you guys kissed yet?” She asked.

“No, this is all new to me. I’ve never dated before. I want to take it slowly.” I told her.

Although that was mostly true, I had certainly thought about kissing him and more, but every time I did think about it, those damn eyes flashed in my head, and I got distracted.

We got inside my unit, and I got straight to making dinner. I wasn’t so concerned with my uniform now as I had purchased a few more.

As I was working on dinner, my phone pinged with a text message. I quickly read it and a stupid grin spread across my face. It was Daniel, telling me he was missing me. I quickly responded that I missed him too and put my phone back down.

“Let me guess, Dan misses you?” Dana said with a giggle. How did she know that? Doubt started to creep into my mind.

Did he do this with other girls? Was that just his thing? Was I being played or used because I was so naive? What should I expect? I was just a freak. My mind started to swirl.

“Hey, what’s wrong? I didn’t mean to upset you; I was just teasing.” Dana said, looking concerned. She walked over to me and took my hand.

“I’m sorry K, I didn’t mean to upset you. I honestly was just stirring you, what did I say to upset you?” I could see the real concern in her eyes, and they appeared glassy like she was on the verge of crying.

“No, I’m sorry Dana, I let my insecurities get a hold of me. I’m sorry.” She studied my face.

“Just so that you know, my cousin is not a man-w***e. He has not had all that many relationships and doesn’t just sleep around with every woman who tries to throw themselves at him. He is a good guy, Kaida, and I think you guys would make the perfect couple if that’s what you want.” I just nodded and got back to finishing up dinner.

When it was done, we ate and made small talk. I was able to let go of the negative thought. Once we had finished dinner, we grabbed the big bag of snacks I had brought when I went shopping and plonked down in front of the TV with our drinks.

We talked, laughed, watched crap TV, and stuffed our faces until we passed out in the early hours of the morning. We woke up late, both feeling a little seedy, but not hungover. We went to the cafe for a late breakfast and Dana finally left.

I decided to grab a shower and a couple more hours of sleep as I was going out with Daniel tonight. I set my alarm to give myself plenty of time to prepare for our date.

I woke up feeling so much better than I had when I fell asleep. I got myself ready and when I heard the message on my phone, I made my way down to meet Daniel at his car.

“Hey, K, you look beautiful,” he said as I walked over to him. I blushed deeply.

“Thanks,” I said quietly. He kissed my cheek and opened the door to his car for me. He took me to a restaurant we had never been to before.

He helped me out of the car, not that I needed help, but he was a gentleman. He led me inside the building, gave his name, and we were escorted through the restaurant and out into a private deck area with only one table.

It was beautifully decorated with candles and hanging lights. He pulled out my seat for me and then took his seat.

“This is beautiful Dan,” I said in awe.

“I wanted tonight to be special,” he said, shifting nervously in his chair, which suddenly put me on edge.

“Oh, and why is that?” I asked nervously.

“Um… well… it’s just that… I wanted to know… would you officially be my girlfriend?” he finally blurted out. I gasped, no one had ever asked me to be their girlfriend before.

Tears sprang to my eyes and a lump was securely lodged in my throat. I was staring at Daniel, and he was looking terrified. Unable to use words, I just nodded my head.

A huge grin spread across his face, he jumped up, came around the table and pulled me to my feet. He hugged me and spun me around excitedly.

I laughed at his antics. He stopped spinning me and set me back on my feet. He looked me in the eyes before slowly bending down and gently placing his lips on mine. It was just a gentle kiss, but it meant so much to me. When he pulled away, he asked.

“I hope that was OK?” I nodded and we took our seats again. The meal was amazing and I may have indulged in a little too much alcohol, whilst Dan, being the responsible guy he was, made sure he was safe to drive.

We talked, laughed and even danced to the music softly playing through the speakers set up outside. It was the perfect evening. We finally left when they were closing up and he drove me back to my unit at Roark Home Centre.

He walked me to the building door and stopped. It could have been all the alcohol speaking but I had hoped he would come inside. He leaned down and once again gently kissed my lips, but I needed more.

I grabbed him around his neck and tried to deepen the kiss by nipping at his lips. He pulled away gently and I frowned in disappointment. Doesn’t he want me? Of course, he doesn’t. Why would anyone want a freak like me?

“It’s not like that K…” s**t, I think I said that out loud.

“Firstly, you are not a freak and, secondly, I want you, I really really do, but I don’t want to do this when you're drunk. I want you sober when we take that next step,” Dan said. I looked up at him with tears in my eyes.

“No one has ever cared that much, the only people I’ve slept with took advantage of me in a drunken state. Thank you for showing me that not all guys are like that and for seeing me as a person and not just a freak.” I mumbled as I leaned my head against his chest.

“I don’t want us to rush things K, I like you too much.” I nodded against his chest. I was incredibly frustrated, but I was also appreciative.

“Can you at least kiss me, please?” I whispered, but I knew, being a dragon, he would hear me.

He pulled me back a little and used his fingers to lift my chin so I was looking into his beautiful pale green eyes.

He studied my face for a minute, then bent down and gently captured my lips in a real kiss. I eagerly opened my mouth to him and he gently swept his tongue inside. We caressed each other's tongues but all too soon he pulled away and cleared his throat.

“I’m sorry k, but uh if we did that any longer I may have lost control.” He said and I noticed him readjusting the front of his pants. I started giggling and he started to chuckle too.

“Goodnight my beautiful girlfriend,” Dan said.

“Goodnight my handsome boyfriend,” I replied. He kissed my cheek and turned to walk back to his car. A thought popped into my head and just before he got into the car, I yelled out to him.

“What colour is your… ah, Pet?” I was not sure if I should say dragon out loud.

He c****d his head trying to work out what I was asking him. I saw the moment he got it.

“He’s red.” He yelled back and then climbed into his car and drove away.

I couldn’t help but wonder if this was what the dreams had been meaning. I mean his dragon had emerald eyes and was red. Maybe fate was telling me that Daniel was my one, my mate.

I wobblily made my way up to my unit after turning on the security system. I threw off my clothes and chuckled on a big shirt I wore as a nighty before flopping down on my bed.

That night I still dreamt about the green eyes and the fiery red dragon, but it seemed dark and fuzzy.