I answered the door, my heart racing a little. No amount of makeup prep or hair-smoothing could prepare me. This was as good as it's gonna get.
"Hi" I breathed, trying to fight the blush.
Eric stepped past me, into the living room.
"Are you alone?" He asked, looking through to the kitchen area. I nodded. He seemed stressed, if not a little cryptic. There was tension in his broad shoulders.
"Is everything alright?"
He ignored me and turned around.
"Upstairs. Now."
My mouth fell open. I couldn't understand what he was saying. Eric was here to tutor me for my college Math exam β I'd known him since Junior High. He was my best friend's older brother, and had taken on this task as a favour. I hugged the textbook to my chest, feeling very self-conscious.
I didn't want to look like an idiot, but I didn't understand him.
He took a step forward and I tensed. Eric seemed more relaxed now, a small smile forming on the corner of his lips. I jumped when his arms shot out towards me, then felt foolish when he slid the textbook out of my hands. He placed it on the table.
"Are you going to make me repeat myself?"
I shook my head and walked for the hallway. He was following me upstairs. My heart was racing, my palms getting sweaty. I wondered if his eyes were on my ass, and was glad for wearing a thong underneath my jeans.
We reached the landing, and he chuckled softly. I turned around and he pushed me into the wall gently, locking my hips against his.
Okay, I was definitely understanding him.
Eric wanted to fuck.