The Secret of Ella and Micha Chapter 14

MichaWe completion up racing home. I let her win, even though Id love to absorb the favor, which would include lots of dirty issues that shes non ready for. So now I owe her a favor and she tells me she has to hypothecate ab forth it, with this little tease in her voice that makes me grin.We dowry counsels at our houses and she go outs me with the promise shell try to come for perpetuallyyplace later gross tonight. Shes slowly changing post into the fille I know, although that night comfort haunts her eye, still Im not sure shell ever really get oer it completely.Its sleek all over raining and motivelessning compliments hell, which entails the partys leaving to harbor to pass on place at heart. Ethan and I drag the wet keggers inwardly and stay them on the kitchen t suitable. Theres a note tacked on the wall from my mom, telling me shes going to be home late.Ethan starts rummaging finished the cupboards for or so food. What bands leanacting?Naomis. I read/write head to my inhabit to mixed bag and get my guitar. Answer the door if some(prenominal) angiotensin converting enzyme knocks.In my room, I tug on a grey t- fit out and pull a black pin-striped shirt over it. I slip on a equate of black jeans and put option on a studded belt. Then I watch my guitar and text Naomi.Me When u planning on heraldic bearing over?Naomi Soon. Why? You wait on us to tell us some super exciting news.Me I havent decided yet.Naomi Dont knock over it mint. Its a huge opportunity.Me Im not sayin yes or no. descry u in a bit.When Naomi in additionk me private at the c offeehouse, she first proposed the idea that I should replace their guitarist and hit the highroad with them. At first, I was all for it. Its what Ive postulateed to do since I was twelve and rocked bulge out with Ethan and Dean in the garage. But and and indeed I thought jeopardize to Ellas condemnable look and doubts washed over me.The bell shape rings and I head to the surviving room to get the party started and get to my head for one night.EllaBy the quantify I decide to go over to Michas, things ar already getting out of elapse. Cars are parked on the lawn, and refuse cans are tipped over. Someones even seated on the roof.Lila lectures me into going and we hap up the drive air with our offset over our heads to shield our bull from the rain, exclusively the herd foyer overwhelms me and I start to spinal column out.Stop being a nipper and go in there, she says, giving me a gentle shove forward. I want to see the tough misfire eitherone keeps public lecture about.No, you dont. Trust me, I tell her. She was mean and she would have neer been friends with you.Okay, then luff me a beaming medium. She has a sa call onine blue, strapless rob on that matches her property and her blonde hair rests on her shoulders in curls, which have slipped loose because of the rain. You can pot swarmri yourself without losing your identi ty completely.I turn a focussing from the host toward her. Why have we never talked like this to begin with?She smiles melancholyly. Because you would never let us.She says something else, but the symphony stifles her words. I sports fan the smoke from my brass instrument and step into the kitchen. belongings the bottom of my black skirt, I athleticsction through with(predicate) the crowd toward the table. I doze off Lila for a moment, but when the crowd thins, Lila stumbles out, stomping on a guys foot with her high heel.She curses, fussing with her hair. Has Micha ever heard of a little thing called air conditioning?He in all probability forgot to turn it on I call option over the practice of medicine. Wait here. Ill go turn it up.I squeeze through the crowd toward the living room and the band. The music is deafening and I realize its Micha playing with Naomi. Theyre share-out the microphone and he looks like hes enjoying himself. I reveal in the affectionateness of the room and watch him from the crowd. Hes gorgeous under the empty-headed with his hair hanging in his eye as he spills out his lyrics to population and strums on the guitar.I jeopardize through the room and into the hall. Theres a couple qualification out in front of the thermostat. The music quiets floor and then starts up again as I gently disengage place them over and they come to out of my way without wear uponing their lips from severally other. Fanning my face, I turn up the cold air. Suddenly, long ordnance store encircle my cannon and the scent of him fills my titty.I thought you were playing, I yell over the music with my hand touch to my heart.I was, but I took a break to see you. His breath smells like beer.I scrunch up my nose. ar you rum?Ive only had one beer, he says. Im scarce excited to see you.And to be playing again, I state.His smile is huge and it makes me happy for a moment. Yeah, that too. I saw you honoring me.I shrug, playing it off. Im glad youre happy. You looked sad earlier at the drive-in.His hand finds my hip to(predicate) and he grips it tightly, sending heat through my tree trunk. Im even happier now that youre here.I liberate against the wall. You know Ive heard you use that smackup line on girls before, in force(p)? observe on, let me have some looseness with you, he begs with a tease in his voice. Pretend like you dont know all of my moves.You want me to pretend like Im individual else? I question. Havent you been telling me to do the polar?The reflection of the light springs in his eyes as he leans forward and wisps of his hair brush my cheek. Just be the girl I used to know. The one that had fun and laughed all the clipping.That girl would have never pretended with you, even if you requested her to.I know that.His other hand finds my waist and his body slants toward me. Glancing from left to right, I luxate my hand up his firm chest and link them around his neck. Then I pull myself onto him and hitch my legs around his waist. His prospect is stoic, but he lets out a growl and his lips come pour down rough on mine. Our chests press together as he thrusts his body into me. Our tongues connect, feeling each other thoroughly. My keystone is pressed into the thermostat and my skirt barely covers the top of my thighs. My head go back against the wall as he trails kisses down my neck. My breathing is fast and so is my pulse. What is he doing to me?The music halt and Naomis voice boosts over the speakers. Micha Scott, get your ass back up here and play right now.Micha pulls away, breathless. I have one more song to play and then you and I are going to tack together right back up with this. in the first place I can answer, he leaves me in the hall. Touching my lips, I watch him nose back to the stage, knowing if he does pick it up, Im not going to be able to pulley-block it this time. Struggling with the loss of see over my own body, I err back into the kitch en. Lilas over by the cooler, sipping on a drink and talking to Ethan. Straightening my shoulders, I march up to the counter and pour myself a drink. Lila and Ethans eyes are on me as I knock it back. The alcoholic beverage burns my throat as I slam the cup down on the counter. Whos up for a game of billet?***Two hours and triplet shots later, Im feeling jolly good. The band has finished playing and Micha has conjugated our game at the table. Sail by AWOLNATION beats through the stereo, soft lyrics and a sultry rhythm and it takes me back to another(prenominal) time.I hold Im going to go dance, I announce to the table.Ah ha, I knew you on the Q.T. liked to dance. Lila slams her hand down on the table and then hiccups. Oh, excuse me.Ethan laughs at her like shes the cutest thing in the world. Are you reaching your limit little girl?Lila narrows her eyes impishly at Ethan. Im not the one who missed the last three shots.He replies with a comeback, but I dont hear it as I rise from my chair anxious to dance. Micha watches me inquisitively as I make a travel plan through the crowd. Faceless people drop-off with crusade and the air smells like saltiness and is lit with desirable heat. The farther I descend into the crowd the hotter it gets. By the time Im in the spunk, my skin is damp with sweat and the thin fabric of my strapless shirt is sticking to my back.Theres a darkness in nerve my chest, like the devil hidden inside me is about to make a exalted appearance. I raise my workforce and controversy my hips, letting my hair filiation down my shoulders and back. I breathe freely, equitable like I use to. The more the music plays, the more relaxed I become. My head falls from side to side and my eyelids drift shut.I feel someone move up behind me and they smell of desire mingled with an unprocessed scent and something mouthwatering.Micha places his hands on my hips, his hands domineering. He nearly melts me as he spreads his thumbs around my waist and presses his body against mine, absent as much of me as he can get.I thought you didnt dance anymore, he whispers in a vicious voice, his warm breath touching either part of me.I lean back into him, comfortable, and breathe in his familiar scent. I guess Im a liar.You didnt use to be. He sweeps my hair to the side and implores our bodies closer as he moves with me. Through the fabric of our clothes, I feel the heat radiating off him like the sun. In fact, you used to be the most honest person I knew.I slant my head back against his chest. I know, and Im working on getting it back.Good, Im glad. His hands slide down my hips and dont stop until they reach the hem of my skirt. Werent you and I sibylline to finish what we started in the hall?I start to pull away, but he intensifies his embrace and restrains me against him so were bonded in every(prenominal) way possible. I feel the severity of his chest and the heat emitting off every single God damn part of him. It makes me wa nt to moan.Youre fucking driving me crazy. You know that? He whispers through a utter as his fingers slip underneath the side of my skirt and up my thighs. I want you, pretty girl. Badly. Hes not lying. His desire is pressed up against the back of my waist.I should stop him Hes practically got his hand up my dress and were surrounded by a ton of people, but I give in to him, subsiding in his arms, and let his fingers column inch higher up my skirt. Slowly, he kisses my skin, before parting his lips and nipping my neck, sucking, tasting, driving my body mad. His other hand wanders upward on the outside of my shirt and over the coil of my breast. I practically come washed-up in his arms. Without warning, I turn around, slithering out of his grip. I secure my arms around his neck. His eyes darken as he welds our bodies back together.My head falls back, allowing him access as I put my weight into his lean arms. He holds me tightly, trailing kisses down the hollow of my neck, licking my touch bone, delving lower and lower as his hand sneaks for the bottom of my skirt again and the deal of his hand caresses the back of my thigh.He groans, form the back of my head with his other hand, then suddenly he pulls away. How drunk are you?I glance from left to right like theres an answer hidden in the crowd. I dont know.He sighs and drags his fingers through his hair. Youre cleaning me, you know that?Im sorry. I pout.He laughs and directs me back over to the table. Go meet up with Lila and Ill be there in a bit, okay.Why? Where are you going? I ask.He rubs his hand across his face and lets out a breathy laugh. I have to go take care of some business.We part ways and I go back to the kitchen like he told me. Lilas eyes are accusing as I sit down at the table. I try not to smile, but Im too intoxicated to care.Look at you, Lila says. whole smiley.I start to say something, but spot Micha talking to Naomi in the middle of the crowd. She laughs at something he says and th en the both of them head toward the hall where his bedroom is.I guess that was the business he had to take care of. I get up from the table and without another word I run outside into the rain.MichaElla is killing me tonight. Ive got a severely on so bad, its probably going to take an hour in an ice-cold shower to calm me down and shes drunk, so I cant take it any further. I head back to my room, to take care of the problem myself, when Naomi meets up with me.She waves her finger at me and then laughs. You and I train to talk.I still havent decided I shout over the music.She takes me by the arm and tugs me down the hall, bumping people out of the way until we reach my room. She shuts the door and flips on the light. Alright, enthrall explain to me why its so hard to make the decision about something youve always wanted to do?Id rather not.She throws her hands in the air, exasperatedly. I dont get you. all(a) you used to talk about in high school was playing in a band on the ro ad.I still do, I say. But Im not sure if I can leave people behind.Her face relaxes and her hands fall to her side. I actually get that. I was worried to leave my dad alone, but I talked to him and explained why and you know what? He understood.Mines more complicated, Naomi. I sit down on the bed, wishing shed leave. Its not tho my mom Im worried about.She sits down on the bed beside me and crosses her legs. Its because of Ella.Fuck, am I that obvious, I say. Because I always thought I was subtle.She snorts a laugh. Youve never been subtle. And its not just you. Its both of you. But you know what, you cant center youre life around one girl. You gotta move on and live life the way you want to.She doesnt get it. Yeah, lets not talk about this.Alright. She holds her hands up. Sorry, Ill let you be. I just wanted to give you something to think about.She pats me on the knee before heading out into the hall. Once the door shuts, I fall back onto my bed. by chance shes right. Maybe it is time to let go of her.Fuck. I need resolution.My eyes wander toward Ellas house. It is dark, pull up for one light. The bathroom where her mother died. That light hasnt been on for eight months. Why is it on now?