The badboy and his nerd

Chapter 18

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I ran down the stairs breathing really hard. I can't believe I just let that happen. My hand went up to my neck. I lightly grazed my neck on it and it stung a little. Why does he keep doing this to me?!

"Hey, are you okay, dear?" Maria asked, concerned. Oh crap! I didn't even realize I was in the kitchen.

"Um, yeah. I'm good." I smiled hesitantly. I made sure my hair was covering my neck because Asher had not so gently removed my scarf.

"Okay. Come, have your tea." She placed the cup of my tea on the island. I mumbled a small thanks and sat on those bar stools and slowly drunk my tea. I need to get out of here very soon, I thought to myself.

I was in the middle of my thoughts when I heard loud steps coming from the stairs, as if someone was running down.

"GOOD MORNINGGGG SEXYYYYY." A very chirpy voice screamed. I turned my head to the side and saw one of the most gorgeous girls I had ever seen. In front of me was a beautiful blonde girl with baby blue eyes. She was dressed in a beautiful sundress with matching gladiators. Her face was absolutely flawless and she had a huge smile on her face.

"Good Lord, Harmonica! How many times should I tell you not to run on the stairs?!" Maria reprimanded with a hand on her waist. She even had a beautiful name.

"Oh come on, sexy. It's not like I'll fall." She waved her hand in the air, dramatically. "And don't call me Harmonica. It's Monica." Her eyes fell on me and she took a step towards me. "And who might you be?" She asked.

"Eum, I'm Emberly." I replied fidgeting my fingers.

"Stop scaring her, Monica." Maria chuckled. "And she is Emberly, our neighbor. She brought us muffins." Maria explained causing Monica to squeal in delight. I totally wasn't expecting this but Monica wrapped her arms around me and hugged me tight. Wow, someone is really energetic. "And Emberly, this is Harmonica, my niece and Asher's cousin." My stomach flipped when I heard Asher's name.

"You are officially my favorite person. I love muffins." She clapped her hands like a kid. She has the same traits as Ally. I bet if they ever meet, they will be instant best friends.

"Speaking of Asher, where is he?" Maria asked, while washing the dishes.

I was about to answer that he was still in bed when his voice stopped me.

"I'm here, mom." My head turned to Asher and my breath got hitched in my throat. He was looking deliciously handsome in his outfit. His ripped jeans that hung lowly on his waist and that tight black shirt that completely accentuated his muscles made me want to gaze at him whole day. But the most appealing thing right now was his wet messy hair. Oh my Gosh, he looked like a male model who just came out of a TV commercial. What really stunned me was that his eyes were on me, like a predator eying his prey. I was unable to move or to say something because his deep unflinching gaze was right on me.

"Come quickly and have breakfast. You're already late." Maria said, snapping me out of Asher's trance. Asher took few steps and he coincidently took a seat next to me. Great!

Good Lord! He was smelling heavenly. His cinnamon aftershave filled my nostrils. I had to refrain myself from sniffing him like a female dog! Stop behaving like a hormonal teenager, Emmy! My subconscious snapped.

"Have some muffin. It's delicious." Monica passed him the plate of muffins, which Asher graciously took. Damn, if I was in his place, I think I would have already dropped the plate.

"Thanks, kiddo." Monica frowned at Asher's answer making him chuckle. Damn his throaty chuckle. It was the first time that I had actually heard him chuckle and honestly speaking, it was nice. All this time, I had seen the angry, hot tempered and always moody Asher. For the first time, I'm seeing this side of him.

"Dude, you're only three months older than me." Monica pointed out, making Asher shrug his shoulders.

"I'm still older than you, kiddo." Asher mocked, taking a bite of the muffin.

"You're such a jerk, Asher." Monica snapped at him. Wow, at least I'm not the only one who thinks Asher is a jerk.

"Okay, stop it both of you." Maria scolded. "Monica, it's your first day at school and I don't want any complaints. This applies to you too, Asher." Maria was in her full mother mode and both kids had no other choice but to nod. It's hard to believe that Asher will actually abide by what his mother said. However, knowing Asher I know he will not listen, but what really stunned me was Monica. Was she a trouble maker too? She seems so innocent, though. "Emberly, darling, I would be grateful if you could look after Monica."

"Hey, I'm not a kid, aunty." Monica said, annoyed. "But I'd love to be your friend." She smiled at me.

"Me too." I replied, taking a last sip of my tea.

"Are you done?" Monica gestured to my tea. I nodded and handed her the cup. Monica walked to sink while talking to Maria.

"You should tie your hair." I heard Asher whisper behind me. He was way too close to me. He ran a finger around my neck, where he has bitten me, making it sting a little. My breathing increased.

"W-why?" I asked, with shaking voice. My eyes wandered back to Maria and Monica. Thank God, they were still talking.

"So that everyone sees my mark." He mumbled, biting my earlobe making me shiver. I wanted to push him away but there was something that prevented me from doing so. I felt his breath on my neck. His lips were close yet too far from my neck. His actions were getting me all hot and bothered and part of me wanted him to do something. Oh my god, this is wrong! I shouldn't be feeling like this.

"Are you okay, Emberly?" Monica asked looking quite anxious. "I mean you looked flushed."

"Yeah, are you okay, Emberly? Monica's right, you do look flushed." Asher said. What the hell?! He was just next to me. How come he went back to his place so rapidly?! I saw the huge smirk plastered on Asher's face. That jerk was laughing at me. He was behaving as if he didn't do anything right now.

"Eum, yeah, I'm fine. I was just being annoyed by a stupid thing." Monica nodded while the smirk on Asher's face disappeared. It was now replaced with a glare. "I'll get going. I'll see you at school, Monica. Oh and Asher, I didn't know you drool in your sleep." I looked at Asher with a triumphant smile on my face while his expression grew angrier at every second. He was now narrowing his eyes at me, while Maria and Monica were laughing their asses off. I know I will regret it but right now I'm enjoying the moment. That's what he deserves for giving me hickeys. Take that, Colton.

With a victorious smile, I got up from my seat and walked out of the house.

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