2/2 Chapter 20 I was trying not to look at the man sat opposite me but those intense blue eyes were burning into me and coaxing me to look into them . I knew if I did I'd be lost in the spell they cast over me everytime . I knew what this was even if I was too embarrassed to admit it to myself . I knew why I drowned in those ocean blues every time and why I seemed unable to function at all . " Kyle told me that a kid at school has been hurting you . " Aiden finally broke the silence . I shrugged , certain my voice would fail me . " You need to report this , Ellie . " I glanced up , my eyes wide . I felt my blood run cold just at the thought of it . I knew it was the obvious and logical solution but the wallflower in me I couldn't bear the idea of the attention . Noah would never be punished anyway . Instead it would be me who would end up getting hurt . " No , I- " " He was strangling you , Ellie . That is enough for an assault charge at least . " Aiden cut me off , his voice level , reasonable , calm but challenging me . ' I know but I don't think pressing charges is a good idea . " I cursed myself internally for sounding so small and weak in front of this man . " Damnit , Ellie ! " The frustration radiated off of Aiden like a shockwave from a bomb making me jump . " He could have killed you ! How are you not getting this ? " " He wasn't trying to kill me ! " I argued back . " Then what was he trying to do ? " " I don't know ! " I yelled despite my throat protesting . I sucked in air as a sob shook me . My eyes betrayed me as hot fat tears spilled and rolled down my cheeks . My cheeks flamed with embarrassment . I bit my trembling bottom lip . I couldn't hold it together . How pathetic . I jumped again when warm soft hands gently gripped my face , tilting my face up so I was looking into Aiden's worried eyes . I wanted to pull away , unable to bear the weight of his scrutiny but his gaze kept me pinned to my spot , my heart fluttering when his eyes dipped down to my lips . " It's not right what he's doing . " Aiden finally muttered , his eyes coming back to meet mine , burning like blue flames and green fireworks . " I know . " I whispered and looked away , unable to breathe or focus when I was looking at him . " But he might stop now that Kyle broke his nose . " " I hope so . " Aiden's voice was quiet but rich and deep like molasses , brushing over my warm skin and sending a shiver down my spine . I could feel his eyes on me , caressing my form and I couldn't help but look at Aiden again , my breath hitching when I realised how close Aiden was could see flecks of greens and blues in his irises and the mixture of brown and golden blonde strands of his hair , the short locks brushing over his forehead . Up close he was stunning like a model or movie star . Perfect lips , perfect eyes … just perfect in that way that would have your parents warning you against him and your friends would all fancy him . I was frozen , my brain a mess of thoughts and feelings as Aiden's aftershave subtly filled my senses , seducing me and trying to lure me in . I wanted Aiden to move away and yet at the same time I wanted him to move closer so I could feel the fullness of his lips on mine . It was like Aiden could hear my thoughts before his eyes flicked to my lips , studying them as if they were all he could focus on . I finally found the ability to speak but before I could say anything , the silence was broken by a phone ringing , shattering the bubble we were in and the spell Aiden's eyes had on me . Taking a sobering breath , 1 looked away as Aiden pulled his phone from his pocket , standing to answer it . " Tammy … " 1/2 Chapter 20 That was my cue to leave . I wasn't in the mood to listen in or sit here awkwardly as Aiden spoke to his girlfriend . Shutting my bedroom door softly , I collapsed into my bed , pulling my duvet over me I let sleep take me so that I could forget about today entirely . I never wanted to speak of it again . Chapter Comments knutcase k I hate when the writer gives plot away View All 3 Comments > 3 < SHARE