Elsie
I was trying to hail down a cab. I need to get out of here. I keep looking behind me in case Kellan came out after me. I don’t think he is the type of guy that takes likely to people walking away from him. My eyes soon caught a glimpse of him coming out. He was looking around, and he didn’t look happy.
Shit! I turned away in hopes that he wouldn’t see me. Thankfully a cab pulls up, and I rush into it. I slump down just to make sure he didn’t see me. I give the driver my address, and he pulls away. I glance over my shoulder to see him standing and looking around, frustrated.

I had to get out of there. I was confused enough with the effect he seemed to be having on me all night, and then he had to go kiss me! Never in my life have I been kissed like that! I didn’t know a kiss could make me feel like that. The moment his lips touched mine, I lost it…I broke. From that one kiss, desire, lust, want, and a million other things took over me.
No man has ever got to me like that. It terrifies me, probably more than it should. I sense he is trouble and not the kind of man I should get involved with. I still don’t understand his interest in me, but none of that matters because I will probably never see him again. That is for the best.
I was happy when the car arrived at my apartment. I paid the fare and rush inside as it was starting to rain. I strip down and got into my pjs. I made sure that I had everything ready for the morning. I had classes all day. I enjoy college, though, so classes all day don’t bother me. Once everything was organised, I got myself a cup of tea, lifted my iPad, wrap my blanket around me and sat on my sofa.
I couldn’t get Kellan out of my head, and I found myself needing to know more about him. I didn’t know his second name, but I had a plan. I went onto Cassie’s Facebook and searched for Barry. I look through his friend list, but there was no Kellan. He must not have Facebook, or I am sure he would be friends with his brother. There was one last thing I could try. I had a second name now, so I went onto google and type in Kellan Rhodes. There were a few articles about him. It turns out his entire family is well-known in the business world. He seems to have a few businesses of his own. He has done fantastic for himself and considering he is only thirty-one. I couldn’t find much else except what he does and his age. He must keep his personal life to himself, and I can’t blame him. I look through the few photos there were of him. God, does he always look so damn perfect!
I groan, switching my iPad off. I need to get him out of my head, and looking at him isn’t going to help matters. I sigh and run my fingers through my hair.
I switch the TV on, trying to find something to distract me, and fell on Scrubs. An oldie, but funny, that would do until I was ready to go to bed. It worked for about ten minutes, but then my mind drifts back to Kellan. No!

Get out of my head!
I need to find something more productive. I went to my room and got some of my college books. I had an assessment coming up in a few weeks. I already know most of it, but a little extra studying won’t do any harm. I am a dork when it comes to learning. I have always loved it.
I switch the TV off and put some music on. I always concentrated better with music, as long as it wasn’t too loud. I set myself on the living room floor, my books laid out, my laptop opened and my notepad next to me. I soon got lost in my studying, my mind only filled with academic thoughts. This is what I needed! It will keep me busy until Cassie comes home if she comes home. It depends if she goes home with Barry or not, but she doesn’t usually on a first date. I had a few hours, at least until she got back.
***

It was midnight, and I heard the apartment door open. Cassie calls out a hello, so I know it was her. She came into the living room and looks around.
“I thought you were sick?” she asks with a raised brow.
“Um, I am feeling better,” I grin, “Bullshit! Why did you leave?”
I should have known my best friend would have seen straight through me.
“Kellan,” I state simply.
“OK. You put your things away, and I will make us some tea, and you can tell me everything,”
I nod, and she heads to the kitchen. I gather my things, put them back in my bedroom and took a seat on the sofa. Cassie joins me a little while later, handing me a mug. I thank her with a smile, and she sat next to me.
“Right, tell me. I thought there was a little something between you and Kellan. He left straight after you,”
“He kissed me. I don’t mean a peck. I mean a proper, heated kiss with tongue,” I groan, “I have never felt anything like it.”
“What? When? When did he have the time to kiss you?” she giggles, “He stalked me when I went to the bathroom,”
“Damn! And the kiss was that good?”, “It was incredible! I swear to God, it turned me on so much.”
Even thinking about it was getting me excited. But I need to contain myself.
“Why did you run after it?” she asks, confused.
“Because I don’t want to get involved with him. I sense he is trouble,”
“I couldn’t tell you much about him. Barry has mentioned him on occasion, but nothing personal,” she replies, “And what is wrong with a little trouble?” she adds with a smirk.
“I don’t have time for trouble right now,” I respond, “I don’t even know why he did. Men like him don’t go for women like me,”
“That is nonsense! Any man would be lucky to have you, Elsie,” she smiled, “So, what is the real reason?”
“I don’t think I could handle him. My gut tells me it would be a bad idea to get involved with him,”
“You don’t need to get involved with him. That doesn’t mean you can’t have some fun with him. You work too hard, and if you aren’t working, you are studying. You need to take time for yourself, babe,”
“You know that isn’t my style,”
“I know that, but you gotta get your needs somewhere,” she giggles.
“I do, but I don’t think he would be the best person for that,” I laugh.
“How will you know if you don’t try? If you change your mind, let me know, and I will get his number from Barry for you. Kellan seemed interested in you,”
“I will keep that in mind, but I probably won’t,”
“Think on it,” she smiled.
“I will, anyway, enough about me. How was the rest of your night?”
She told me everything that happened after I left and how she finally got a kiss from Barry. She was utterly smitten with him. I was happy for her because she deserves a good man. She is an amazing human. The previous men she had been with were all assholes and treated her like crap. Cassie deserves more than that. The girl deserves the world because she has been to hell and back in her life.
“We have finally managed to arrange our first date, with only us,” she gushes, “Yay! About time,” I grin.
“Yes, tomorrow night. We are going for dinner to start with and then see where it goes from there,” she smiles.
“You really like him, uh? I don’t think I have ever seen you like this,” “I do. He is incredible. He is sweet and gentle, with a heart of gold. Unlike the assholes, I usually go for,”
“You deserve a good man, and he seems like one. But if he hurts you, he will have me to deal with,”
“I know you always have my back.” she smiles.
We always had each other’s backs. Neither of us have had it easy in life, and because of that, we are as close as we are. I don’t know what I would do without her. We chatted for another hour before Cassie headed to bed.
“Sleep on it, OK? You deserve a little fun, sweetie,”
“I will. Night,”
“Night, love you,” she replies.
“Love you too.” I smile.
She went to her bedroom, and I grab myself a bottle of water from the kitchen and then headed to my bedroom. I am exhausted. My mind was in overdrive. I sigh and climb into bed.
I lay, staring at the ceiling. What Cassie suggested was plaguing my mind. Should I get Kellan’s number? Should I call him or text him? I am sure he would be the perfect man to let loose a little with, but I don’t know if he is the man I should choose to do that with. Ahh, I don’t know! He was damn sexy. He is probably the sexiest man I have ever laid my eyes on.
I will sleep on it. I don’t want to make any sudden moves until I have had a good night’s sleep. I push everything out of my mind and brought the covers over the top of me. I close my eyes and hope sleep would take over. My head will be more transparent in the morning. I am sure Kellan will be nothing but an afterthought. Well, that is what I will keep telling myself, anyway.
He is only a man! A handsome, confident, cocky one, but only a man all the same. I will ignore the fact that his kiss was nearly enough to make my legs buckle from under me.
Tomorrow is a new day!