Chapter 37: Chapter 37

River

I was leaving work when I decided to drop by Daimen's to see how he was doing. It'd been some days since we'd had that night at my house and we hadn't talked much.

I'd called him earlier but didn't get a reply.

Before you think I was being clingy, I wasn't. I was honestly wondering what he was doing, and I was bored. Plus I wanted to see how Rocky was doing.

I scowled at the new car parked in front of Daimen's house and pulled into his driveway before walking up towards the front door.

I halted in my steps as I reached the porch because the door flung open. Out walked a platinum blonde in a skimpy little romper which was falling off of her shoulders. She huffed and tried to fix her wild hair with her left hand that was free of her high heels. She pulled up short when she saw me her blue eyes going wide.

She smacked her pink lips and sighed, "Who are you?"

"I could ask you the same thing." I said crossing my arms.

"I'm his girlfriend." The girl said and my heart stuttered.

She's lying.

"What? He didn't tell you? Aww that's a shame." She said making a fake pity face.

I felt my face flush with anger and was about to speak but he beat me to it.

"You're not my girl and who're you talking to? Why the hell did you leave the door open--" Daimen snapped coming to the door and he froze when he saw me.

"H-hey Princess." He said and I felt something ache in my heart. No. I scolded myself.

"Sup." I quipped and he blinked and shot the girl a look.

"Leave." He told her and she flipped her hair before shoving passed me, actually shoving by me enough that I was forced to move over. Anger flared through me and I went to shove her the rest of the way off the porch but Daimen grabbed my wrist and stopped me. He gave me a look and pulled me away from her. She shot me a smirk and kept walking.

"Let me go. Touch me again bitch and I'll beat your ass!" I called to the girl as she flounced away.

"Princess stop." Daimen grumbled behind me.

"I'm a boxer, try me, I'll fuck you up." The girl said looking back at me and I scoffed.

Boxer my ass.

"Come on then." I said trying to go towards her but Daimen pulled me to him and caged his arms around me.

"No. You're not fighting. You'll kick her ass and she'll probably try and call the cops." Daimen said in my ear sternly. He looked to the girl.

"Leave now." He snapped and she just glared at me before stomping off and getting in her car. She put on some shades and sped away. Daimen let me go and I wrenched away from him.

"What the hell?" I hissed at him and he rose his hands in surrender.

"God she was annoying." He grumbked and ran a hand down his face. I blinked.

"You should've heard her," Daimen said and continued with fake moans as he mocked the girl, "'Faster Daddy.' She wouldn't shut up." He ran a hand roughly through his hair and sighed.

My stomach churned uncomfortably and I swallowed painfully. I shouldn't be so worked up about this. Daimen was not my boyfriend, I had no reason to feel the sick pangs of betrayal and jealousy. Yet I felt them as I looked away from him and toward the driveway where my car was parked.

"I kicked her out, that's why she was so pissed." He said and I glanced back to him.

"Okay?" I said with a small frown and Daimen's eyes studied me as my eyes met his.

"I couldn't even finish." He added and I nodded slowly not knowing why he was telling me all this. After all he could do whatever he wanted, I could care less.

"I'm sorry River, okay?!" Daimen snapped and I jumped at his sudden outburst. He huffed and leaned against the doorway.

"Stop yelling." I shot back and he paused before sighing, "Okay damn." He looked at me and frowned softly. My arms crossed over my chest.

"Stop looking at me like that. I didn't want her. I... I wanted you in that bed with me." Daimen said and I looked at him in shock.

"Wha--?" I began and he took a step toward me which had me scurrying back. He paused and gave me a long look.

"River please don't run from me." Daimen said in an unnaturally calm voice.

"The other day, it took everything in me not to fuck you senseless. Especially at that party, you looked beautiful and innocent, and guys kept staring. I wanted them to know you were mine." Daimen huffed, running a hand through his hair.

"Then at your house... You were asking for it, and we were the only two there, you don't know how bad I wanted to make you scream my name over and over. Sure we had sex, but I wanted to fuck you all damn night." Daimen said and my hormones spiked.

I looked around in turmoil, my heart racing.

"Why are you telling me this?" I asked softly my eyes focusing on my shoes. I tensed up as I heard him push himself off the door and walk toward me. I bit my lip as he grabbed my shoulders and pulled me to him.

I gasped as he slid his hands downward and soon he was caressing my waist as he laid his chin on my head. I let out a shaking sigh and laid back against his chest.

"I'm telling you because I want you. I want you to be mine. I don't know what else to do." Daimen said softly and hugged me tighter. My breathing had sped up and now I felt as if I was going to have a panic attack.

"Shh. It's okay." Daimen whispered as he ran a hand through my hair. My eyes involuntarily closed and breathing calmed as he rhythmically played with my hair.

"That's my girl." Daimen said and that brought me back. My eyes snapped open and I pulled away from him. I shook off the dreamy feeling I was getting and frowned. Daimen's hands fell to his side and he looked at me with wondering eyes.

"Daimen I'm not your girl. This isn't happening. You're drunk, on something, you're not-" I started.

Daimen shook his head and gave a bitter laugh. His eyes looked at me with no amusement, "I'm sober River. I haven't taken shit. I'm telling the truth." He said and I turned away and covered my eyes as I tried to fight away the urge to scream mounting up inside of me.

"Daimen stop." I sighed and stared at my car.

"Why do you keep doubting me? Look at me." He said from behind and I couldn't bring myself to turn around.

I didn't object as he turned me about himself. But he was too close. I tried to back up, but only invited the boy to cage me against him with his steel arms and iron grip. My body shuddered in his hold.

"You want me... So why not have me?" Daimen said huskily and I looked at the ground too unsure of the chaos running through my body with a swiftness that was scaring me.

I gulped as he caressed my chin and tilted my head up so that I had to look at him. His face was mere inches from mine. The warm minty scent of his breath blew across my face and more specifically my lips. I felt my body tensing as he moved a bit closer. His lips were so close that all I had to do was lean forward a tad bit and we'd be kissing. He pulled my hips dangerously against his and a gasp escaped me.

"Please." I said softly as my hand came up to grasp his shoulder. I frowned softly not even knowing what I'd meant by saying it. Please what? Why'd I say please of all things? Why'd I grab his shoulder so?

"Please what?" Daimen asked and I was locked in those seductive eyes of his except mine were beginning to droop.

"Stop?" I said, but it came out in more of a questioning moan. Oh God, I sounded like a hormonal idiot.

"Okay, but first..." Daimen said and his lips crashed into mine.

My eyes shut as his lips overtook mine and I was sucked into a world of warmness. He deepened the kiss and soon my hands were clutching his shoulders as moans escaped my lips. I gasped as he broke away and began assaulting my neck with his devilishly good mouth.

"Daimen." I moaned and the boy didn't waste any time with laying me on a bed. When did we go inside?

I shook my head and hid my face in my hands. What were we doing?

Suddenly I felt hands grab mine and pull them away, "River." Came Daimen's unusually sexy voice and I peeled my eyes open and met his. Then without warning his lips touched mine and I moaned in content. In that moment my mind went blank and all I could think about was the warm, luscious lips pressed to mine and the boy they belonged to.

Sparks burst inside of me, and it felt radiant as his lips moved against mine and I threw my arms around his neck. He let out a grunt and his hands gripped my waist and he pulled me on top of him as he laid back on the bed. My eyes closed as the kiss deepened and our tongues explored each other's mouths.

Daimen's hands combed through my hair before settling back at my waist and slipping under my shirt. I gasped as his cool hands rubbed my back intimately. My hands ran along his muscular arms then his chest and slid to his abs; all the while I felt his muscles tense under my fingers. He let out a deep grunt and I twisted my fingers in his hair. My legs straddled his waist and my insides went ablaze as I felt just how aroused he was. After a while the kiss calmed down and we broke apart gasping for air.

"Damn I shouldn't've done that." Daimen said and looked away from me muttering curses. Hurt coursed through me and I let out a sigh. His eyes flicked back to mine and they softened.

"No it wasn't bad. It was good. So good. But I shouldn't have done it because now I just want more." He said with a sigh. His voice was tight with restraint and I felt something tug inside of me.

"More what?" I asked softly and he groaned. My legs were still straddling him and I could still feel his friend past our clothes.

"I want to lay you down and not stop until I end this and fuck you to sleep." Daimen growled and it shocked me but was a turn on. I felt wetness pool between my legs. I moaned and pressed myself against his body earning a sexy grunt from him. He gripped my buttocks and pressed against me lust burning in his darkening eyes.

"Are you sure, because you were just trying to fuck someone else?" I breathed not knowing where this sudden confidence came from. Daimen groaned and pulled off my shirt. He sucked in a breath when he realized I was wearing my sexy bra. He stared at me briefly before kissing my neck.

"She was just a fuck. But you, you're so much more than that." Daimen said against my skin before kissing down my neck and collard. My fingers curled in his hair and I tugged it as he sucked on my skin. After a while he stopped.

"No more." I managed to say. He groaned as he pulled away a little. I blinked at him and sighed.

"River, you're killing me." Daimen said as I looked at him. His eyes closed briefly and he sighed. I felt his friend suddenly move against me and his teeth clenched. I went to grab my shirt and accidentally rubbed against him. He let out a noise and bolted upright and tackled me onto the bed so that I was under him.

"Screw it. I'm going to take you right now." Daimen groaned and kissed my lips. His body moved against mine and a moan dragged out of me. All I could think of was him. My toes curled as he kissed my neck.

"Daimen." I moaned and he paused. His lips detached themselves from my skin and he pulled away a fraction.

"Shut up." He said gruffly and kissed me harder. I was too out of it to even think straight. All I wanted was him.

I gasped as he grabbed my hands and pushed me harder into the soft, welcoming mattress. His body slid against mine and his hands let mine go so his could run along my body. My arms involuntarily draped around his neck. His fingers were warm and made me weak with his smooth caresses.

"Wait-" I gasped as his kisses moved downward. My breath hitched in my throat.

"I love you." I froze at Daimen's words and managed somehow to push him off of me. I sat up with a jolting sense of urgency.

"I've got to go." I said and looked around. I was in his room. Shit.

"River-" Daimen started and I waved my hand at him. I avoided his eyes as I clambered off of the bed. He got off the bed as well and I groaned as he tried to grab my hand. I wrenched my hand away. I grabbed my shirt and threw it on.

What was I thinking? Making out with him, letting him take off my shirt... I was losing it. Yes, he showed me that his sex was good, hell beyond good, but that doesn't mean I just throw caution to the wind and let him do it again; especially after what he just said.

"Stop. Stop. I have to leave." I said and straightened my shirt before opening the door and practically running out of the house.

I was to my car when a hand clamped on my wrist. I couldn't look at him.

"River please don't go. I'm sorry it got out of hand, I'll control myself, just don't... don't leave me." Daimen said sounding strangely broken and I felt tears brimming my eyes.

"Let go." I whispered and he released his grip. I didn't look at him as I opened my car door and slipped into the driver's seat before slamming the door shut.

I felt the tears begin to fall and I sobbed softly. This was too much. He can't love me. We can't be anything.

"Dammit River don't cry please, don't cry I'm sorry." Daimen's voice was muffled by the car window.

"Stop it." I cried. I started the car and he backed away from it. I glanced at him and the look on his face made my heart sink.

I tore my gaze away from his sad eyes and sped out of the driveway like a bat out of Hell; a girl running from love.