19. Tequila Part II

I notice Casey holding shots and a glass of water.

"I'm responsible so you should get water first. These are for me if you don't feel better after it" She says and sits on the curb next to me

I smile slightly and take a sip, immediately feeling better, including the chilly air.

Fuck. I just called Eve.

"Where are Neil and Sam? I need to look for them before I leave" I get up and look for them inside the bar. They will get worried if I just leave

"You're leaving? Why? How?" Casey asks me, hoping I stay

"A friend is picking me up" I say, suddenly thinking of Eve. That shot that Casey is holding looks inviting. I smirk and take it from her hand.

She throws me a look and smiles, chugging it down with me. I barely feel anything because of how much alcohol is already in my system. I have this strange need to be on the floor again and lay down as she falls next to me.

"Alex you got some on your cheek dumbass" She says and licks the spot next to my lips. I'm surprised at it but could not care less.

Suddenly I hear a loud car beep and my head turns around. I see Eve at the wheel. I smile. Fuck she is hot.

"Uh is that your friend?" Casey asks, her face awfully close to mine

"Yeah" I say and get up, trying to walk towards her car

"Why is she like 30 and hot" Casey says

I smile internally and get in her car "Bye Casey be safe" I say

She winks at me and gets back to the bar. I open the car door, Eve doesn't look at me.

I sit down and close the door behind me, staring at her face. She looks beautiful ; and mad.

"Hi" I playfully say while she turns on the car, not saying a word to me "Okay" I say, embarrassed

"You reek alcohol" She says at some point, concentrated on the road

"Okay" I roll my eyes, annoyed at her. Why did she even come pick me up?

"Don't roll your eyes at me." I catch her eyes in the rear view mirror

"Or what?" I snarkily reply

Her jaw clenches as she focuses on the road ahead. I take my phone out and text Neil

Went home got a ride!! Im safe text me when you guys are home

I lock my phone and put it back in my pocket

"Texting your girlfriend?" Eve asks, still not facing me. I get annoyed, not even knowing what she is referring to. Her jealously is so apparent.

"Which girlfriend? Also there was no need to come if you're going to be awful to me. I could have walked. I didn't even ask you to come." I say, showing her that I'm angry

She doesn't reply

"And you know what?" I continue "I shouldn't have called you but I wouldn't have asked to see you, you insisted. And now you're being awful to me. I understand that we can't see each other but it did hurt me, you know? All of it. So don't be like this with me." I say, knowing damn well that I will hate myself for being so open with my feelings once I sober up

She sighs. "We're almost home" She says

After around five minutes she takes a turn into our driveway. I recognise my house.

"Thanks" I mumble as soon as the car stops and open the door, not looking back at Eve

Suddenly, I trip. I look down, forgetting that there was a fucking sidewalk.

"Alex" Eve comes get me

"I'm fine" I say, feeling a little spinny.

"Let me walk you in" Eve says, taking my hand which I forcefully take way from her. Her eyes show hurt.

"Thank you for the ride but I'll manage" I blur out and look for my keys.

My keys. Where are my keys. Fuck.

I check my bag and all my pockets. No keys. They probably fell out while I was with Casey.

"I can't find my keys so I'll call my dad so he lets me in. You should go. Thanks again" I say but Eve stays at her spot

"I'll go once you get home" She says

"But I am home" I reply

"Once you get inside" She says

I roll my eyes and take my phone out, calling my dad. One ring. Two rings. Three rings. No one there. I text him and ring again. No answer.

I start panicking "He's not picking up" I say and loudly knock on my door "DAD I'M LOCKED OUT!!" No answer.

"He always picks up, his phone is always turned on.." I say. I ring the doorbell several times. "He's definitely not home, he would have heard me." I say as I start biting my lip nervously.

"Hey, it's okay. We'll sort this out in the morning. In the meantime, and please don't say no, come to mine. I'll sleep on the couch." Eve suggests, hopeful

"No I can't-" I say. I couldn't sleep at Eve's. I know she kicked Harvey out but it's too much, and I don't think I could handle it

"Alex, I'm not letting you wait for your friends to come and I left the kids alone to pick you up, please come inside. It's the safest option." Eve says, hopeful

I think about it, biting my lip until I bleed. I get a flashback to our kiss, my heartbeat steadily increasing. I suddenly have the metal taste in my mouth and run my finger up my lip. I bit too hard.

"And let's take care of that, okay" Eve says in the softest voice ever, hoping I accept. I nod and come inside.

Once inside, Eve locks the door behind us and I see the lights in the living room are still lit.

"Eve?" I say quietly as she went into the kitchen

"Hm?" She replies

"I'll be on the couch" I say. There's no way I'm letting her give me her bed

She smiles "No Alex, it's okay"

I furrow my eyebrows and go lay down on the couch. "Too late, goodnight" I say as I hear her steps coming closer to me. I close my eyes and suddenly feel her hand gently stroking mine

"Let's go to the bathroom and get you cleaned up, yeah? And I'll get you some fresh clothes" Eve whispers

"Mm you're such a good host" I say in a drunken sarcastic tone, although I'm totally serious. She's being nice to me and I don't know much much of it I can handle

Her finger traces my lip as I shiver and open my eyes. She quickly takes it away. Goddamn Eve.

I throw her a smirk to annoy her and get up towards the bathroom. Probably to annoy her, or turn her on, reminding her that she can't allow herself to come close to me. My head is spinning and I know I'm definitely not walking straight but I'm trying my hardest. I feel hands on my waist as I slowly walk up the stairs

"Is this okay? I'm scared you might fall" Eve says quietly. I nod, although it's not okay. Her touch on my waist lights my body on fire.

We make it to the top of the stairs. "I'll check on the kids, bathrooms all yours" She says and I nod, making my way towards the bathroom. I close the door behind me and look at myself in the mirror. I look like a mess ; a hot one at that. My mascara is smudged down my eye and my lips are red, mix of blood and slightly darker lipstick. My hair is strangely not all over the place and my face is covered by a thin layer of sweat. I suddenly get a wave of confidence I probably should not have gotten once I realise I'm in Eve's bathroom. It's strangely satisfying to expect the worst about your physical state but then having you look better than you imagined.

I hear two quiet knocks on the door and open it slowly. Eve is standing there, staring at me.

"Can I help you" I say amused

"How's your lip?" She says seriously

"Don't know, wanna check?" I softly bite my lower one again and see her eyes following.

She breaks her stare and throws me a cold glare. "Behave and come to the bedroom when you're done so I can give you clothes to change into" She says and leaves

I quickly take care of myself in the bathroom and do what I have to do. I am not getting any more sober which is starting to be worrying.

Once I'm done with the bathroom, I make my way to her bedroom like she asked. I quietly open the door.

She's standing in a silk sleeping set and turns around when she sees me. I see she layed a couple shirts on the bed

"They're all clean, take which ever you want. I'm going to the couch, no further discussion."

I hiss my shoulders and take off my top, exposing my black bra. I make eye contact with Eve and see her eyes widen quickly before she notices herself and takes her eyes off of me, taking some things from her nightstand to probably take downstairs. Doing everything she can so she doesn't stare at me.

"Eve" I ask and she turns around

I unclasp my bra and let it fall to the floor before taking a t-shirt "I'm taking the couch" I say. Her eyes focus on my bare chest, not even trying to hide their desperation.

If only I could read her. She looks so focused on me yet so distant. Her eyes and mind seem to be going to a thousand different places yet her facial expression is so calm, almost as if she is not thinking of anything.

"Alex" She sighs "I just thought of something"

"What is it?" I ask

"In the morning, the kids might wake up and see you on the couch. I don't want them to. And if they see me on the couch, they'll figure something out. I don't want that as well." Eve says

"So what are you suggesting" I calmly say, already knowing the answer

"I think it's best if we both sleep here at an appropriate distance, if that works for you?" She asks unsure

I nod quietly and get into bed. Everything's already dark. Eve hesitates a little bit, locks the door and gets into bed as well.

I stare at the ceiling for a while. My head starts spinning if I close my eyes. I'm surprisingly calm about being in bed with Eve ; although their bed is huge so she far enough away from me. I turn my head around and look at her. She's got her back facing me. I get this strange need to spoon her but I know it will end badly if I dare to come any closer

"Alex, I can feel your eyes on me" She says. This woman scares me

"Your back is beautiful" I dumbly say

She sighs and turns around

"Your face is even more beautiful" I say

"You're still drunk" She checks

"Might be" I answer

She sits up, accidentally coming closer. "Do you need some water?" She asks

"I'm fine" I say

"Do you need anything else?" She asks

"You" I say, holding my breath, scared of her answer

"Alex.." She sighs

"I'm sorry, I wasn't being serious" I cut her off. Of course I was. I look on the other side but she's still sitting up.

"How's your lip? You bit it pretty bad earlier" She asks

"It's fine" I say

"Could I check?" She ask

"Not sure you'll be able to do that in the dark, Eve. It's fine" I say and she lays down, this time closer to me than she was before

"I'm sorry for running away." She suddenly says. It was so quiet yet I heard it so clearly. I don't reply.

I want to reply, do anything, show her that she doesn't have to run away. I know I have a chance now that I might not get again.

"Fuck" I curse and sit up, coming on top of her, straddling her.

"Alex?" She shyly asks, but lets me be.

I don't know what I'm doing. What I'm supposed to do now. Do I lean down? Do I pretend I never did this and go sleep?

Suddenly, her hands find their way up my thighs and to my waist. Her touch sends shivers down my spine as my body subconsciously starts moving in waves, up and down slowly, easing my frustration while building it up.

Her hands guide my waist up and down softly and attentively, signalling me that she is aware of what I'm doing.

I lean down and come face to face with her.

"I really shouldn't be doing this" She says nervously. I shake my head and capture her lips with mine as her hands get lost in my neck and hair.

I kiss her with all the strength that I still have, then start softly and lazily nibbling on her lips while her tongue demands access, signalling me that she wants more. I give her access and she gladly spins us over and takes control. Her teeth graze my neck as she starts sucking hard on a spot while holding my hands above my head, her body weight now on mine. I feel powerless and I can't help but moan at her slightly rough sucking on my neck.

She hears me and goes is stronger, most likely leaving a mark, before stopping herself and getting away from me. I wish I could say I'm surprised

"Stop doing this" I say, slightly hurt

"No, baby it's not that-" She says and realises her words "I- mean Alex. You're probably still tipsy, I shouldn't have allowed myself to do this." She says softly. I stay quiet "I do want this, I know it now... just, not right now, okay?" She says again. My heart flutters a little bit, which I despise. How can she be so awfully sweet?

I nod and she lays down

"Goodnight Eve" I say

I hear her slightly chuckle "Goodnight Alex"