The music was so loud I could barely hear myself think. I squinted my eyes and looked across the smoky room looking for the group of friends I had arrived with but they were no where to be found. After a few minutes, I gave up and moved toward the back of the house where I had seen a patio. I had to get out of here for a few minutes.
Pushing my way through the crowd, I was jostled around and elbowed so many times I was sure I would be a walking bruise come tomorrow. Finally, I was able to make it out the door and took a deep calming breath of fresh air. "I feel like a linebacker," I thought then laughed at myself as I moved to the railing. Taking another deep breath, I watched the tiny puffs of steam my breathing was making drift off into nothing.
As I stood there I could feel the tension leave my body. I've always hated large groups and for the life me I couldn't figure out what insanity had gotten me to this stupid party. To think I could've stayed at home and read a book or something else. By "something else," I mean watching something racy on satellite and getting myself off. But no… here I am standing on the back deck of some guy's house that I don't even know and having no fun what so ever. I couldn't even leave since I had ridden with my friend Cory.
Looking around, I found the steps leading down into the yard and moved over to sit for a few minutes. It really did feel nice out here. It was just chilly enough to cause goose bumps to cover my arms and a slight shiver to race up my spine but all together this was the type of weather I loved. I glanced around the yard wondering when I was going to be able to get out of here and got lost in thought looking up at the stars.
I don't know how long I sat there when I became aware that someone had come out the door behind me and was talking on a phone. From the tone of the guy's voice I could tell he wasn't at all happy. I turn to glance over my shoulder to find he had his back to me but was between the door and me. I decided he had come out for some quiet to talk and didn't feel right sitting here listening to a private conversation.
I started to get up and head back into the crushing crowd again when his voice became angry. "What the hell do you mean by that? I'm not the one who had trouble staying off my back. Yeah… at least I kept my dick in my pants when you couldn't even keep your legs closed!" At that he hung up the phone, cussing under his breath. He stalked over to the railing close to where I sat frozen and leaned against it while he held the phone loosely between his hands. "Women are such bitches!"
"Yeah, for the most part we can be." I agreed. He turned sharply and stared at me. "I'm sorry I was eavesdropping but there was no way I could get inside without you noticing me and I didn't want to interrupt your call so I just stayed quiet." I gave a small shrug and a smile.
He shook his head and turned away again before looking back at me. "Hell, don't worry about it. Considering how many people are at this party I'm lucky you're the only one who heard that." He said. He was about to say something else when the phone in his hand started ringing again. He lifted it and looked at the caller ID before cussing under his breath. He looked back at me and smiled. "Just my luck, huh? She screws half my friends then wants to talk to me about it."
I felt a pang of pity for him and gave a small shrug. "Turn the ringer off if you don't want to talk to her." I suggested. "Plus it will make her wonder what you're doing when you don't answer." I smiled a little when he grinned at me and turned the phone off.
He took three steps over to where I was and sorta fell on the step beside me. He sent me a glance from the corner of his eye before focusing on the grass in front of him. "So do you really think women are bitches, or were you just agreeing with me to keep from being yelled at by the crazy guy?" He asked.
I could hear the wry humor in his voice and laughed. "Both I guess. I know I can be a bitch when I feel like it, so I guess all women can too. Although I don't think I am like most women because I consider being called 'bitch' a compliment." I turned so I was facing him and leaned against the wall.
"Yeah, if you're telling the truth, then you're different alright. Most women get all pissed off and start cussing you if you call them that. So why do you consider that a compliment and not an insult?" He asked as he turned so he was facing me and raised an eyebrow.
This was the first time I noticed how attractive he was. If you believe in Greek Gods then this guy was beyond a doubt a God come to earth. I fought to pull the air back into my lungs while I stared at his face. He had high chiseled cheekbones, a straight nose with a strong brow and what could be called a stubborn chin. I couldn't tell what color his eyes were but I with the way my luck was they would be blue to go along with the black hair that was brushing his shoulders. All together he was definitely the finest male I had ever seen. How on earth had any woman in her right mind cheated on this guy?
He started laughing and shook his head. "Was the question that hard? Sorry… I don't mean to take my bad mood out on you." He said as he started to get up but I put my hand out to stop him. There was no way I was passing up the chance to talk to this hunk even if he was pissed at all women at this moment.
"I was just lost in thought. Plus, I should be the one saying sorry since I was sitting here staring a hole through you." I gave him slight smirk when he laughed again. "You asked why I was different right?" He nodded and I continued. "Well it has to do with my dad. He has been telling me since I was little that I was breed, born and raised a Bitch and like a fine wine, I just get better at it with age."
He gave me a strange look than busted out laughing. "Man I like that. You must be close to your dad, huh? If you weren't you wouldn't like him saying that." I watched as his eyes crinkled at the corners with his mirth. He really was too cute for my own good.
"Yeah I am close to him. He raised me by himself and he did the best he could for me. I'm lucky to have had him."
He was still laughing when he stuck his hand out. "I'm Nick and this is my party. Since you're here I guess I know you."
He gave me a questioning look and I could feel the blush climbing up my neck. "Nope, actually I don't know you. I came with a group of friends. They were picking on me because I never do anything they think is fun, so they drug me along with them. My name is Monique but everyone calls me Mona." I said as I took his hand.
Still holding my hand he leaned in to get a closer look at my face in the shadows. I could guess what he was thinking. I am no great beauty and I knew it. I have a heart shaped face and dimples when I smile and a perky nose that I hate. My hair is my only saving grace. It is a dark blond shot through with gold highlight and is really thick. Well maybe my body was ok considering I was petite with big breasts and a tiny waist with a firm butt. Not that he could tell with me sitting on this step.
But what he said took me be surprise. "You don't look like a Mona. You're too pretty. Then name Mona makes me think of the painting the Mona Lisa and she was just plain boring. I think I'm going to call you Monique. It fits you better. Classic like your beauty." He murmured. His thumb was doing little circles on the inside of my wrist that I felt throughout my entire body.
With him saying this it wiped my mind clear and I couldn't think for a second then I said the first thing that came to me. "So, are you hitting on me because you find me attractive or because you're pissed off at your girl?" I asked.
He laughed again then gave me a small salute with his free hand but didn't let go of my hand. "In all honesty, I guess both. You are pretty though and I hope I would've come onto you even if I weren't pissed off right now. Plus she isn't my Girl anymore. She blew that to hell when I caught her with a mouth full of dick last night. But I can see why you're asking. You're probably wondering if I'd be using you to get back at her, aren't you?" He asked.