by Lili Lam
The sound of the victory cheers coming from the crowd was almost as loud as the bumping of the music as the winners made their way into Max's backyard. Of course, our team won the game by two goals. It was a fair game and it ended on good terms, it was so good in fact that Max invited Troy's team over for the party. I'm so ecstatic that they're actually making an effort to get along. It makes things so much easier on all of us to be friends, not enemies.
I didn't get to enjoy the game, because Lance was too busy pestering me the entire time. He kept on making me reassure him that I'd introduce him to Jewel. Trust me buddy, I wouldn't be so eager to get to know her. She's not anything to write home about! Especially not with her evil demeanor towards people who aren't what she considers 'worthy'. I rode over to Max's house with Anya in her car, Lance decided to tag along with us since he came to the game in Troy's car and didn't feel like waiting for them to shower.
My guess was he didn't want to leave my side in case I thought it the opportune time to introduce him to Jewel. I suppose he didn't want to miss his big chance. I kept telling him I'd do it at the party that during the game wouldn't be a good time since she was too busy playing cheerleader from the bleachers. Standing next to Anya, we were discussing the best way to introduce Lance to Jewel without having to spend more then two minutes with her.
"Just go up to her and say Jewel, I have someone that wanted to meet you. Jewel this is Lance, Lance this is Jewel and run away." Anya suggested with a laugh. I'm glad she finds this situation funny, maybe I should make her do it since Jewel doesn't hate Anya as much as she does me.
"Easier said than done Anya." I huffed, stressfully running my hands through my hair that I wanted to yank out. Blowing out a sigh of frustration, I was mentally psyching myself up to grab Lance's hand and just get it over with. Not only would I have to approach Jewel, but her entire gang would be there too.
I greeted Troy, Andre and Sal when they arrived. Troy took the time to introduce Anya and I to the rest of his teammates. Axel and Jett were here somewhere in the crowd, we lost them after the game. They came here together on their motorcycles. Soon Luke came over and stole Anya away to dance leaving me standing there with Lance, still trying to figure out what the heck to do.
"Hey beautiful." The sound of his voice caused me to tremble as Tristan came up and wrapped his arms around me from behind.
"Hey there captain." I said as I tilted my head sideways and was pleasantly greeted by Tristan's lips against mine. Mm, sweet heavens I'll never get tired of his kisses, they always made me weak in the knees.
My one hand was placed securely over his hands which were around my stomach, while the other one found it's way to the back of his neck pulling him closer to me. Yes I'll agree the position we were in may seem way awkward, because my head was twisted upwards, but as long as I'm in Tristan's arms it didn't matter. Getting lost in the Moment, I almost forget where I was and what I had to do, until Lance annoyingly cleared his throat and interrupted.
"Uh, Lise, remember what you promised?" Lance's voice came out sounding like he was way too eager to get to know Jewel. This caused Tristan to pull out of the kiss causing me to pout childishly. Dammit Lance, I was just getting into the kiss too!
"What'd you promise him?" Tristan whispered against my lips as his eyes searched my face for an explanation. A knowing smirk tugged at his handsome lips, as his gray eyes twinkled against the dark night sky. Stinker knows exactly what kind of effect he has on my body. Hmm looks like I'll need to start playing hard to get.
"He recognized Jewel as his mate at the game, keeps on bugging me to introduce them." I admitted in an extremely hushed whisper. It was so quiet in fact that I'm surprised Tristan understood it, but he did and his entire body perked up at the news.
He looked almost relieved and excited at the same time. "Well what're we waiting for let's go introduce the love birds. C'mon Lance, play along ok? Don't pay her any mind and I promise you she'll be putty in your hands by the time I'm done."
Play along? What the heck is Tristan talking about? Hearing Tristan's scheme brought a huge smile to Lance's face as he mumbled, "Ok...thanks."
Before I had the chance to blink, Tristan entwined his hand in mine and led Lance and I over to Jewel and her girls who were seated on top of one of Max's picnic benches. Some of the guys were surrounding them, hanging on to their every word. Ugh, trying to see whom they could score with more like it. I'd be lying if I said I didn't notice the way her entire body language changed when she realized Tristan was making his way over there. Jewel's laugh became more high pitched and her eyes drooped in a flirtatious manner as she eyed Tristan like he was a piece of meat. She's so lucky I'm not a wolf and don't have the ability to develop paws just so I could claw her damn eyes out!
"Well congratulations on the win." Jewel stated licking her glossy lips in the process. "I knew you could do it, Alpha."
"Thanks." Was the only response Tristan merited her playful manner as he continued with his goal in a serious tone.
Looking over to his left Tristan feigned surprise as he looked at Lance. Of course Tristan knew Lance was there all along, but I guess he wanted to play dumb at the Moment. The way the girls stared at Lance was the same exact way they eye-raped Axel on his first day. Gee, they seriously needed to calm it with the raging hormones! It was then that Jewel took heed to the handsome guy standing next to Tristan. Like really, she didn't see him throughout the entire game staring at her? Is she that oblivious?
"Lance, buddy!" Tristan said clapping his hand on Lance's shoulder. "Let me introduce you to everyone."
"I'm sure one of these wonderful girls will be more than happy to keep you company." Tristan added as he strategically introduced Lance to each girl there and saved the best for last, yea right. It looked like Jewel had ants in her pants, the way her legs twitched showed her eagerness for Lance to simply look at her.
I had to give it to the guy, he was playing it off like a pro. It was just at the game that he couldn't take his freaking eyes off her. Now he wouldn't even look at her. The way Jewel's bright blue eyes seemed to focus directly on Lance without blinking, was almost like she was stuck in a trance like state. The way her fingers balled up into tiny fists when Lana leaned forward on the bench trying to show off more of her cleavage as Tristan introduced Lance to her, proved she was ready to turn on her own best friend.
Ha, I know I'm mean, but this is way too comical to watch. I was getting a kick out of observing the strange behavior. It’s just like watching the discovery channel. When animals find their mates in the wild. She was doing some form of mating dance to try and get the opposite sex to notice her.
"Lance this is Jewel. Jewel this is Lance." Tristan drawled while pointing at each person as he said their names.
"Hey." Lance uttered and spared a nod in Jewel's direction, but refused to give her more then a quick once over. Seems like she wasn't having none of that because she stood up on the bench and stepped down, right into Lance's face.
"Dance with me Lance." She said seductively, taking a hold of his hand and pulling him into the crowd of people dancing. Wow, she's really not shy and goes for what she deems is hers, huh? Yay, hopefully this will get her off my back!
"C'mon." Tristan leaned down whispering into my ear. "Come with me somewhere. I want to show you something."
Following Tristan into Max's house he took me up a flight of steps before going over to a window that he opened and climbed out. Is he the freak nuts? What is he doing climbing out a second story window? Tristan popped the top half of his body back into the window and held out his hand for me to take.
I looked at him wearily, "Y-you want me to climb out the window?" I stuttered nervously, remembering the last time I did something outrageous Following him into the woods...whitewater rafting...need I say more?
"I promise it's safe." Tristan grinned displaying his dimples in both cheeks. I rarely got to see them, only when he's truly happy.
Allowing him to grab a hold of both my h
ands, Tristan helped me climb out the window. We were seated on the roof, which was a flat surface that overlooked Max's backyard. We were able to see everyone below us partying and right above us was the most beautiful view of the night sky. The stars twinkled brightly against the pitch-black horizon and the moon seemed so close, almost like I could reach up and touch it. Of course I'm exaggerating, but it really did feel like it was right there.
Tristan made me sit in front of him just so he could wrap his arms around me as I leaned back against his chest. We sat there in a comfortable silence just enjoying one another's company. The sound of his cell phone going off interrupted our peaceful cuddle time as Tristan pulled it out his back pocket and stared at it with a worrisome expression.
"Dad?" Tristan answered, his voice filled with concern. I guess his Dad doesn't call him unless it's some form of emergency? "What? No, it's fine. We'll be there in five." He said hanging up the phone and shoving it back in his pocket as he stood and helped me up.
"What's wrong?" I asked in a panic. The look on his face was worrying me as I began to think the worse.
"Dad needs the pack to get to my house for an emergency pack meeting." Tristan prattled off pulling me back towards the open window. "It seems they've located Mia, she's been kidnapped by the same rogues that killed Axel's pack. Alpha Perez is asking for our help in getting her back."
Chapter 34: The Plan
