Chapter Two

Blair

 

Rage wasn’t a normal emotion for me but I was feeling it far more now that I knew Dominic lived in the same complex as me. Plus the fact that I was still attracted to him after all this time just added insult to injury.

“Who is he? How do I not know about him, and who is he?” Cindy was way too interested in Dominic.

“He’s my brother’s best friend, and the guy I crushed on all the way through high school.” Admitting the last part was the hardest since I never told her about my secret obsession with my brother’s best friend.

“Whoa, wait. You had a crush on that stud?” I nodded my head yes as we stepped into the elevator with the sectional couch piece we had been trying to carry up before Dom interrupted us.

“Why the hell didn’t I know about this?” Cindy shoved me in the arm as we sat the bulky piece on the floor. We were going up to floor six so I couldn’t just say I’ll tell you later.

“It's my past. We'll it was my past. Obviously, Mason thought I needed some watching over since he set me up in the same complex as Dominic.” Cindy stared me down both of her hands on her hips.

“You both just about started me on fire with the looks you were giving each other.” I rolled my eyes watching the numbers go up. It was obvious as to why Mason pushed so hard for me to move in here. Dominic could watch me for him and make sure I didn’t do anything he would disapprove of.

“Shut up. There is nothing going on. He is annoying as hell and did I mention Mason’s best friend…” I gave her a disbelieving look. She was crazy if she thought I was going to give him a chance.

“Oh come on, he’s hot as hell, military obviously, and I can tell he likes you as much as you like him.” My jaw ached as I ground my teeth together in frustration.

“I do not like him, Cindy!” I growled, right as the door to my floor opened. A couple waiting for the elevator gave us a judgmental expression as we lifted the sectional piece and made our way out of the elevator.

“Oh you do, you totally want his dick.” Cindy teased. I dropped the sectional piece on the floor outside my door, giving Cindy no warning as I did so.

“Jesus…” She grunted as the weight of it pulled her down.

“Stop siding with him. You’re supposed to be my friend. Not his.” I pouted, unlocking the door. The door across the hall opened up right then, revealing my worst nightmare.

“Oh, what a surprise it is seeing you here Blair,” Dominic smirked, his eyes colliding with mine. God, why did he have to be so handsome?

“Go to hell.” I shot over my shoulder, gesturing for Cindy to head inside the apartment with the piece of furniture. We made it half way through the door before getting stuff. Just my luck. I sucked in a deep breath trying to calm myself.

“Looks like things are going well…” My blood boiled at his comment. Yeah, he was most definitely still an asshole.

“Why don’t you come help us instead of standing there and watching us struggle.” I hissed adjusting my hold on the furniture. I could feel Dom’s eyes on me.

“Only if you say please…” His words were laced with amusement. If this was his way of welcoming me after being gone for years he had a fucked up way of showing it.

“Please.” I gritted out. I was so calling Mason later and telling him what his asshole friend had done.

“Of course, why didn’t you say that before?” I could practically see his lips twitching into a smile even though I was facing Cindy. His fingers grazed mine as he moved alongside me to take my position. His body was hot, and his scent was maddening. Again, I didn’t understand how I could still be attracted to him after all this time. Something was wrong with me.

“Lift up for me Cindy.” He quipped, and she did so holding the piece higher up so that he could maneuver it through the doorway. Relief flooded me when we finally made it into the apartment with the damn thing.

“Holy, I actually busted a sweat.” Cindy laughed, wiping her forehead with the back of her hand. Her cell started ringing right then, and I took that moment to slip into the kitchen and get something to drink.

“You’ve got a nice place here…” Dominic started.

“Yeah while it would be much nicer if you weren’t here.” I shot back, hoping my words would sting just a little bit. I knew Dominic had some knowledge of the crush I had on him all those years ago, which if I was being honest with myself would be the primary reason for my snarky attitude, aside from the fact that my brother doesn’t think I’m adult enough to live alone.

“I would say the same to you as well, but I actually like the view that you bring…” His eyes burned with an emotion I didn’t quite understand. It wasn’t unlike Dom to flirt, which is what he was doing right now. He leaned against the wall his thick muscled arms were left on full display, as was his perfect dimpled smile.

“Yeah, I’ll be there in five minutes…” I caught Cindy saying into her phone and knew my night was about to get ten times worse.

“Please tell me you aren’t leaving me with ego manic over here?” I gestured to Dom. Cindy gave me an I’m-sorry look.

“Sorry babe, there isn’t anything I can do. My mom needs someone to watch the kids until Luke gets there and I can’t leave her hanging. I’m sure Dominic will keep you good company though…” Her voice dipped low and her eyebrows wiggled as if to say we would be getting it on or something.

“Whatever. Text me later.” I sighed, watching as she walked towards the door. I still had a ton of shit to move in. I was hungry, and Dominic was lingering.

“Guess it’s just me and you small fry…” I gritted my teeth his pet name was getting under my skin.

“Stop calling me that. It was fine when we were like ten but now, no.” I turned on him realizing all too soon how close he was to me. My eyes moved to his full lips, and then over his face. He was thinking exactly what I was thinking. I could see the mischievous sparkling in his eyes.

“What are you going to do about it? Small… Fry…” He drug the nickname out, his teeth scraping over his bottom lip as he did so. My body was on fire, my panties were soaking wet. How could I go from wanting him out of my sight to wanting to kiss him in a matter of seconds?

“I….” I stumbled over my words. Dominic made me feel like that timid girl I used to be. Without thinking I did something I was sure I was going to regret. I reached up and wrapped a hand around his head pulling his face into mine. I could feel the heat from his breath fan against my lips as I slipped my fingers through his unruly hair. He was soft and hard, and perfect, and such a fucking asshole it wasn’t even funny, but I wanted to kiss him. Really wanted to kiss him.

“What are you doing Blair?” He pulled me from my thoughts, his voice was low and seductive and I could tell as our eyes met that he wanted this just as much as I did.

“What I should’ve done year ago…” I whispered against his lips, as I pressed my full ones against his. An explosion of emotions rocked through me. I was feeling happiness, fear, and anxiety all at once and yet I couldn’t stop. Instead, I moaned into his mouth, letting him pick me up off the floor and place me against the marble counter between his legs.

My lips tingled as he gently moved his against mine. The fire in my belly seemed to mount begging me to take things another step further, but was I really ready to do that? I knew Dominic but did I really know him, like I used too?

“Fuck Blair, your lips against mine have already got my cock harder than steel.” He growled cradling my head in his hand as he kept our lips just barely touching one another’s.

“Remember how badly I used to want you? I would’ve done anything for a moment like right now all those years ago.” The need to let Dominic possess me was almost consuming.

“I know, and I was too fucking stupid to realize it. That and your brother would, well will kill me when he finds out about this.” Every single piece of me was begging for me to let go and fall into Dom’s arms. Could I kiss him and forget about everything between us until tomorrow? I could right?

“Shut up and kiss me, Dom,” I ordered, bringing his lips back to mine. His tongue slipped through my lips and mingled with my own, the sensation alone had my legs shaking, and my panties burning to the ground. I was panting with need and we hadn’t even made it into the bedroom yet.

“I want you, Blair. I’ve always wanted you but I don’t want your brother to kill me when he finds out what’s going on between us.” What could I say to that? Even Dom knew Mason would be pissed if he found out we were sleeping together.

Then it hit me, “What he doesn’t know won’t hurt him. Hooking up is fine Dom so long as no one finds out.” It was strange how much confidence oozed out of me. I was on cloud nine with Dominic. It felt like it did all those years ago when my crush had just started… the only difference now was that every fantasy I ever had about him was becoming a reality.

The air between us sizzled. I wanted this. He wanted this. What could go wrong?