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"He's swapping out the car, but I can keep you company while he's gone."
I smiled nervously and nodded which made him grin widely
"Where's Marco and Carl?"
"On break. You know that show you and Vic put on yesterday was something else. I haven't been able to get you off my mind since."
I glanced around nervously wishing Victor would come back already.
"Uh yeah, thanks, I think."
"Yeah he's great and all but I think you and I would have a lot more fun."
I stepped back slightly, running into the table behind me and shook my head.
"Um, thank you but no I don't think so."
He smirked and stepped closer, pressing me up against the table and I looked around frantically, wishing anyone would come in.
"Don't worry, no one will disturb us. C'mon we all saw how easy you are. And you made sure everyone knew you weren't a virgin, so what's the problem princess? That's what you like to be called right?"
I squirmed uncomfortably as he pressed his body up against mine and wrapped his arms around me, cornering me in. I pressed my eyes closed trying to block out what was happening. I did like it when Victor called me that but when Tommy said it, it just felt gross and weird.
"Tommy, stop, please just back up."
He shook his head and grabbed my wrists pinning them down painfully.
"She said back up."
I turned in shock to see Victor walking into the garage, looking at Tommy with murder in his eyes. Tommy immediately stepped back and put his hands up defensively.
"Fine, this better?"
Victor hurried over to me and scanned my face.
"Did he touch you?"
I shook my head.
"No, he just grabbed me. I'm ok."
He looked me over again before nodding in satisfaction and pulling me to him, wrapping an arm over my shoulders protectively. Then he turned back to look at where Tommy was glaring at us.
"What the fuck did you think you were doing."
"Hey I didn't do anything you didn't do. She made it clear yesterday she's a slut."
Victor stepped towards him angrily and almost snarled his response.
"I didn't almost rape her. If she says stop. You stop."
"Oh c'mon she's been practically begging for it all day. She's obviously a tease."
"Don't you dare fucking blame her because you don't have the ability to control yourself."
Victor turned, guiding me with him as he started leading me out of the garage. He stopped, grabbing my stuff off his bench before glancing back at Tommy.
"We aren't done talking about this."
Tommy's eyes widened slightly in fear before he rolled them instead trying to play it off like he didn't care.
"Whatever man, I didn't realize you were so attached to a whore."
Victor went to step towards him angrily but stopped when I touched his arm. He looked down at me, then back at Tommy and sighed before turning around to walk with me outside. He took me out to his car and opened the passenger door for me, helping me in and closing it behind me. Then walked around to get in the driver's side. He sat for a minute watching me before talking.
"I'm sorry about him. I can't believe he did that. You sure you're ok?"
I nodded.
"Yeah, he just cornered me and grabbed my arms. But you've got nothing to be sorry for, who knows what he would've done if you hadn't come in."
He sighed and nodded slowly.
"I don't want to think about that. But none of this would've happened if I hadn't done what I did yesterday. I'm sorry Liliana."
My eyes widened in surprise.
"What? No, it's not your fault. Like you said, if they say stop or no, you stop. But I never said either to you. I wanted it just as much as you did."
He smiled sadly and nodded before starting the car.
"Where to?"
I chewed my lip and gave him directions as we pulled out of the lot. It was clear he blamed himself but he didn't seem to want to talk about it. So we drove in silence except for the occasional direction from me on where to turn. Eventually we pulled up at the gate out front and he looked up at it curiously.
"Damn, you guys really are rich."
I smiled awkwardly.
"We're ok I guess, why don't you come in?"
He shook his head slowly and sighed as he turned to face me.
"No, I think it's best if I don't. In fact, I don't think we should see each other again. I mean obviously if you come in with your dad again we might run into each other, but... nothing more."
"Why not? I thought you liked me?"
He smiled softly and nodded.
"I do. Obviously I do, but it's for the best you know? We come from different worlds, this could never work."
"We can't know if we don't try. We just met yesterday for God's sake."
"I know... I'm sorry."
I sighed and picked up my things, trying to hide the tears pricking my eyes as I got out.
"Well if you change your mind you know where to find me. The gate code is 6743."
And with that I closed the door and walked over, punching in the code and waiting for the gate to open. I was hoping he would say something, change his mind or call out, but he didn't and I sighed again as I walked in and up the driveway. I heard the gate slide shut behind me and the sound of his car as he drove away.
I spent the next few hours hanging around the house sadly, trying to keep myself busy as best I could. There were more than a few times I picked up my phone and went to call him, but I always stopped myself. He had said he didn't want to see me and I wanted to respect his wishes.
As the sun set I finally gave up and went and changed into my swimsuit before heading down to our pool. Swimming always made me feel better. Something about it was comforting and relaxing no matter what kind of day I'd had.
I started doing laps, going back and forth with a rigorous pace, hoping tiring myself out with exercise might make me feel better. I didn't bother keeping track of how many I did, but by the time I stopped I noticed the moon and stars lighting the sky.
I leaned my head back on the concrete at the edge of the pool and closed my eyes, enjoying the feeling of the cool water on my skin.
"You look relaxed."
I jumped at the sudden voice, smacking my arm against the edge of the pool and spun around to face them. Victor was leaning against the side of the house smirking down at me.
"What the fuck Victor. You nearly gave me a heart attack."
He chuckled and walked over to me, sitting down on the concrete and watching me. I glared at him cradling my arm to my chest but I had to admit I was happy to see him.
"What are you doing out here by yourself princess?"
"My dad's out of town, remember? And no one else lives here."