Neighbors

{Chapter 18}

My back fell against the mattress of the queen sized bed resting in the dark room. Luke's hot breaths would hit my face in the moments his lips weren't attached to mine. I allowed him to have my body pinned underneath his as his hips seemed to just hover above mine. The palms of his hands found his way onto the exposed skin of my midriff causing me to shift from his warm touch.

"What are we doing?" He mumbled under his breath as his eyes remained shut, while he kissed me. "You tell me," My mind couldn't makeup a solid reply and yet I didn't really mind.

He detached from me and brought my chin up to have my eyes meet his. "I think you're something else," He said as his eyes narrowed. "What do you mean?" I asked quickly, still craving for his touch. "I've never been so fucking enticed by someone. What are you? How are you doing this?" He spoke faster and faster after every word, as if he was getting frustrated.

He chewed at the inside of his cheek and brought his fingers up to my face. His hand stroked down my skin. "I don't want to stop this. Not tonight, not ever." His breathing got heavier every second. "Luke you're drunk," I couldn't help but let a small smile appear on my lips. He barely shook his head before he spoke. "And the sky is blue, but I still feel the exact same way."

Without being able to hold back any longer I gripped the end of the fabric of his shirt that was hanging from him. I gently tugged it upwards, hoping Luke would get the sign. Without a second to spare his shirt was thrown across the room and he decreased the space between us. I could feel his bare stomach gliding across my bare skin as our bodies moved in sync within every kiss. The heat between us at this point almost seemed unbearable.

A sly expression appeared on his face as he whispered, "Your turn." Without any thought I stripped my upper body to just my bra. Luke's face flushed as he spoke, "I wish I was sober so I could appreciate your beauty even more," I smiled the most genuine I had the whole time I've been in this city. Luke noticed and smiled so hard the corners of his eyes scrunched up.

The bass of the music continued to echo throughout the house while Luke and I continued to kiss. I suddenly was pushed out of thought as Luke abruptly jumped up. I turned to see Gabrielle with a horrid expression on her face. She started yelling, "I tried knocking, but none of you guys said anything and I've been looking everywhere. Alice, I didn't even realize that your mom had left me a voicemail like 5 minutes ago and I missed her call. She wants to know where we are and she's threatening to call a fucking search party," I quickly jumped up not even caring that I was shirtless and Calum was leaning up against the doorway.

I looked at my phone to see endless missed calls that happened within a 10 minute span and it was 1am, so no wonder she's worried. "Shit, we just need to hurry home. But first get changed into something because if she sees you dressed like that she'll know we were out." Calum quickly chimed in,"You can borrow some of my sisters sweatpants and a T-shirt," Gabrielle started following Calum to another room to get clothes. "I'll meet you downstairs in 5!" I yelled before she was out of hearing distance. I quickly sent a text to my mom saying, "Im on my way home! Don't worry!" I knew I would have to explain a lot more than that, but first I just needed to get home. Luke hopped out of bed and tossed his T-shirt from earlier at me. "Just put this on," I slid it on, quickly being engulfed in the smell of his cologne. Luckily, I looked casual enough in the jeans, band T-shirt, and vans to show back up at home. Luke grabbed a white shirt from a drawer, in whose ever room this was, just to walk downstairs in.

With my bralette and phone in my hand Luke and I rushed downstairs. "I'm sorry that I'm rushing away from you." I said with panic still obvious in my voice. "No problem," I could still see the effects of the alcohol in his expressions. He continued,"I had a good time." I smiled, but before being able to reply Gabrielle had grabbed my wrist and dragged me to the car.

"You didn't drink did you?" I asked as she stepped into the drivers seat. "Nope, but it looks like you did. I'll need an explanation on that." I nodded and replied, "We'll save explanations for later because now we just need to figure out how to get out of trouble." As Gabrielle black truck sped down the lamp-lit streets, a million thoughts of tonight ran through my head causing my alcohol enticed headache to only increase. Gabrielle spoke with humor in her voice, "I'd like to say I regret coming to this party, but I would do it again in a heartbeat if I had the choice."