Where We Belong novel (Ava and Blaze) Book 1 novel Chapter 45

Chapter 45

Leaning in the door way I bit my lip watching as Nate moved around the kitchen. How did I end up here? Walking towards the island in the middle I leaned against it. "You smell better" He winked pouring me a fresh glass of wine before turning to put it back in the fridge. Feeling my mouth fall open I raised my eyebrows. Noticing the cut vegetables on the chopping bored I picked up carrot and threw it at him watching as it bounced of his head. Smiling sweetly at him I crossed my arms over my chest.

"Did you just throw a carrot at me Miss Mendez?" He asked picking the carrot up from the floor.

"Don't know what you're talking about" Picking my glass up I winked at him over the top of it. "Hm I see. Must have been a ghost". Biting my lip so I wouldn't smile I sucked in a breath. Edging his way towards me I knew he was up to something. Stopping at the cut vegetables he picked up a piece of carrot and threw it into his mouth. I couldn't take my eyes off of him. Before I could blink his arms were around my waist, his head leaning on my shoulder "It's not nice to throw things" He whispered "I could have gotten hurt".

I couldn't think, I could barely breath with how close he was to me. Running his nose up the side of my neck my head fell back against his chest. Breathing deeply a moan escaped my mouth as he nibbled on my ear lobe.... and then he was gone. Leaving me all hot and bothered.

What the hell? Was he teasing me?

"You hungry?" He asked pulling the fridge door open.

I was so confused. One minute he was all over me the next he's asking if I'm hungry? Definitely not hungry for food. "Not really but if you've prepared something I'll eat".

"You'd be dead by morning if I made you something" He muttered popping the vegetables into a container before putting them into the fridge. "I have some work to take care of. Do you mind?" He asked

And now he was being distant! No!!

"No I have some paper work I need to finish" Smiling I felt my shoulders sag as I made my way towards the stairs. Quickly grabbing my stuff I high tailed it into the spare room I was in the other night. I didn't want to bump into him because I know I wouldn't be able to stay quiet. I mean what the fuck was that? You don't get a girl all hot and bothered and then do nothing about it.

I had been sat for about an hour with my paperwork laid out infront of me but couldn't concentrate one bit. I couldn't stop thinking about what happened earlier. If that would have been Blaze.. no stop. Maybe he was just being a good guy, trying not to over step the line. Fuck, the way he made me feel I would have spread out on the table and let him have his wicked way with me. Dammit why couldn't I stop thinking about sex. My cheeks were flushed and the ache between my legs was beginning to become unbearable. Sighing I gathered my paperwork and shoved it back in my bag. No point in doing it if I couldn't concentrate. Pulling out my phone it vibrated in my hand letting me know I had a text.

'A where are you? Please let me know you're safe. Your dad is a mess and he's going out of his mind. He didn't mean to hit you baby. Please call me'

He didn't mean to hit me? Then why the hell did he? And to make it worse it was infront of everyone. Just as I was about to reply another message came through only this time it wasn't my mom.

'Don't pull this shit sweets. Let me know your safe'

Rolling my eyes I opened up a new message and sent it to both my mom and Blaze.

'I'm safe'

He called me sweets. Feeling the guilt I shook my head. No he wasn't making me feel guilty for nothing. He was the one that slept with someone else. Your shacked up with his brother! Was that why I was feeling guilty? Opening up another message my fingers hovered over the letters. Maybe I was being a little harsh?

'I'm okay you don't need to worry about me'

Staring at the message I had just sent I was about to turn my phone off when his reply came through.

'I'll always worry about you sweets'

Pulling my bottom lip into my mouth I could already feel the tears behind my eyes. Why was I crying? He hurt me yet he still managed to get under my skin. As I was about to turn my phone off it started ringing.

Ally

"Hello?"

"Ava you need to come down here. I don't have time to explain. Please just come"...

And then she was gone. Feeling the dread settle in my stomach I moved quickly. Pulling on my jeans and boots I left my hair to air dry. Something had happened to Tommy, I could just feel it. Poking my head round Nate's bedroom door I frowned when I couldn't see him. Odd where could he be? Moving down the hall and down the stairs I stopped when I heard the light music coming from the room infront of me. Hm must be his office. Knocking lightly I pushed the door open his eyes shifting from his laptop to meet mine.

"I have to go to work" I said chewing on my bottom lip.

"Everything okay?" He asked pushing himself up and walking around his desk. Letting out a breath I shrugged my shoulders "One of my dad's oldest friends got gunned down, critical condition. I should have stayed there" Running a hand through my hair I couldn't help but think the worst.

"Stop feeling guilty" Nate sighed placing his hand under my chin "I can't help it. Tommy treats me like his own daughter and I bailed" Shaking my head I took a step back "I have to go, sorry".

"At least let me drive you"

"No you've done enough for me Nate. I'll call you soon" Placing a kiss on his cheek I squeezed his hand before heading out.

Pulling up at the hospital I jumped from my car and ran straight inside. He couldn't die, I couldn't stand and watch my family fall apart. Coming to a halt I frowned, the waiting room was empty. Was I to late? Feeling the tears well a sob fell from my lips.