Thread: LOL: RMBH (Raivh and Lingering Desire)

RE LOL RMBH Raivh and Talin Reading the atmosphere was difficult. There was tension yet it seemed relaxed they were able to joke with each other as if they had all their lives, when they had only met not long ago. The grin on Arics face seemed as if it would never recess because of the way she responded to his teasing question. He glanced over at her with that slanted smile spread over his lips, his brows arched, sensing a challenging nature about the young woman. She was playful, and so was he. When Tasha inserted her own comment, pushing Oakley into him, Aric cleared his throat. His eyes were on Oakleys face, watching her already pink cheeks go cherry red as she seemed to sink further and further into the couch. The chatter between the group quieted after that, and Aric shifted his focus to the television screen, staring at the figures moving around in the film but not really monitoring what was happening. It wasnt until the woman in the movie jerked her top over her head that Aric registered what was happening. Before he could react, Oakley hopped to her feet. Her arm brushed against his, and if that wasnt enough to make him stiffen with the heated scene on screen and the one beside him on the couch, her scent that wafted to his nose was. Rising to his feet, he downed the rest of his beer and shuffled a few steps from the couch. His eyes were on her when she spoke, mentioning a walk and asking if he would join her. A nod was all he gave in response before stepping into the kitchen. Turning off the stove, he followed her out the door, zipping his jacket up on the way out. They walked down the halls in silence, and when they stepped outside, cold air cut through their clothing. He had just stepped down off a curb when she spoke, and he laughed, feeling just as awkward as she did. Dont worry about it, but I wouldnt advise walking back in there for a while. When she changed the subject after apologizing, he ran with it, and glanced her way. There was a large smile on his face, bright and reflected by his dark brown eyes. He liked that little laugh of hers. Yeah, I did, but I dont think youll be trying it until later, he replied, shifting away from her to put a few inches of distance between them as they walked. Every time he brushed up against her, his sense of smell was assaulted with her sweet fragrance. It wouldnt have been problematic, except that it affected him, made him want to stop her in her tracks so that he could breathe her in. They werent that close. In fact, they barely knew each other. All he knew was that her boyfriend was a heavy drinker and an abusive asshole. His stomach growled, insides raking over each other. Why dont I take you to my apartment? Ill make something for dinner there, and then I can take you back to your dorm. There wasnt much to argue, they were already passing by his car, and he gestured toward it with a nod of his head. Dont worry, he murmured, turning the key in the lock to the passengers side door. Lifting his head, he caught her eyes and smiled. I wont toss you out on the side of the road. A few snowflakes fell from the sky, flitting down to the ground below and flecking in his hair and hers. He opened the door for her, and then rounded the front of the vehicle to slide in behind the wheel. The leather seats were cold, and when he turned the key in the ignition, starting the engine, they were met with a blast of frigid air. He let out a shout, brows furrowed as he laughed, scrambling to cut the chilly gust from its source. Sorry about that. A hand behind the headrest of her seat, he glanced behind him and backed out of the parking spot hed occupied. When he slid his hand back, the tips of his fingers brushed over her shoulder before landing on the stick between them to shift to drive. Pulling toward the exit of the lot, he glanced out her window to turn left and his brown eyes lingered on her for a moment. He laughed, removing his stare to look right, and slid the nose of his car onto the road. The ten minute drive to his apartment was spent in idle chatter, and by the time he parked in his driveway and got out, the falling snow had thickened. Squinting, he turned his nose up to the sky. I bet I get you back to your dorm and youre snowed in by morning, he said, letting his gaze drift down and land on her. There was only a slight smile on his lips, but it quickly grew to that lackadaisical grin, white teeth revealed. His keys jingled in his hand as he stepped toward the walk leading to the front door. At least you wont go hungry, between the lasagna and garlic toast. Unlocked the door, he spun the knob and entered, stomping the small amount of snow off that had collected on the bottom of his feet. Terrance and Ian were seated on the couch, and both glanced away from the game they were playing on screen to the two that had just entered the house. The slow grin that spread over Terrances cocky expression made Aric want to snarl and lunge at his cousin, however, he refrained. Wandering into the living room, Aric sank down on the other couch. Did you two order anything for dinner yet? he asked. Terrance shook his head, enunciated his single word response. Nope. Aric gritted his teeth when the other man turned his head, that same irritating smirk on his face. I thought she had a boyfriend. Aric took a deep breath and shifted in his seat, leaning back further against the couch. She did. Moving his gaze to the television screen just as an explosion in the game lit it up, he then looked to Oakley. Why dont we have tacos for dinner? he suggested and got to his feet. Shuffling into the kitchen, he pulled out the hamburger meat he hadnt used in the lasagna and set it on the counter. Pots and pans clanked together as he sought out a skillet, and when he found it, he placed it on a burner and turned it on, dialing up the heat. I dont think we have lettuce or tomato, but weve got cheese, sour cream, and salsa. The meat flopped into the skillet with a thwap , and Aric grabbed a spatula to separate it into smaller bits. Scanning the counter, he found a pile of seasonings and snatched them, setting the spatula aside just long enough to find the taco packet. He poured the spicy-smelling powder over the sizzling meat, and then tossed the empty pouch into the trashcan. Wooden legs scraped over the tile floor, and Aric turned his head to see Terrance pulling a chair from the table into the kitchen. He sat in it backwards, gray eyes locked on Oakley, a smile on his face. So you decided to come back, huh? he inquired. Got a case of Stockholm Syndrome? Shes not a captive, Terrance. I took her back to her dorm, Aric stated flatly, only to receive a chuckle out of Terrance. It was clear the male was amused that Aric had, once again, walked inside with the same woman from before. You know Im not making anything for you two, right, Terrance? Smirking, he shot his cousin a glance, enjoying when Terrance furrowed his brow, got up, and walked off, leaving the chair where it was. Aric laughed and glanced over at Oakley. At least you can say youre not related to your roommate.