by K E Osborn
“The name is Danger because it suits me. We all have a little danger inside of us, don’t we, sugar?” he asks looking right at me and winking.
“Umm…I guess,” I reply noticing he hasn’t let my hand go, and in all honesty I don’t want him to. The contact with him is making me giddy and I can’t help but notice my breathing is still rushed.
“Do you want a little danger in you?”
I can’t help but giggle at his underlying message and my answer is an absolute ‘yes.’ But I can’t seem to find any words to say as he stares at me and licks his lips likes he wishes he could be tasting me. And, I wish he was.
“Okay, well, thanks for the intro Danger, but I think we better get ready for the concert,” Aston says and I look at Aston with a glare. Danger glares too, Aston is breaking our moment.
“What’s your name, sugar?” Danger looks back at me and smiles reigniting that fire that’s simmering inside of me.
“Ella,” I say almost in a whisper. He still has hold of my hand and his thumb is gently caressing my skin sending waves of pleasure through me.
“Sexy name for a sexy lady.”
I can’t help it, I start to blush and look down at the ground slightly embarrassed. No one has ever called me sexy before, but I sure as hell like it.
Hell, Danger can call me anything he likes as long as he keeps touching me.
“Okay, well, it was nice to meet you, Danger. Stupid name, by the way,” Annie says sarcastically and I look at her and frown at her blatant rudeness.
Danger looks at Annie like he’s dismissing her and then looks back at me and grins.
“Until next time, sugar.” He brings our still joined hands up to his mouth and kisses the back of my hand so tenderly. The feeling of his soft lips against my skin sends my heart into a flutter and my stomach into knots.
He is incredible.
“Okay, you know she is only seventeen, right?” Annie declares.
I glare at her. “I’ll be eighteen soon though,” I rebut and Danger smiles and looks at me.
“Hmm, age is only a number,” he replies and then winks at me again, which makes me blush once more, and in turn, makes me giggle like a little school girl.
I can’t seem to control myself around him.
“Nice to meet you, sugar. I wonder how sweet you really taste?” he whispers. I open my eyes wide as my heart thuds in my chest and my stomach coils in on itself. Swallowing hard when he finally lets my hand go, I regret the loss of contact as he walks away leaving me reeling and shocked at his words. He certainly isn’t backward in coming forward. Danger wants me, there’s no doubt about that. And, by the way I’m feeling right now, I want him to.
“What the fuck was that?” Aston asks, looking at me raising an eyebrow.
“I know! Wasn’t he…spectacular?” I reply as I gush thinking of the fascinating man that just stood before us.
Aston and Annie both start to laugh and I glower at them furrowing my brows, wondering what they could possibly be laughing at?
“Oh wait, you’re serious?” Annie asks. I fold my arms over my chest in annoyance that they think this is funny.
“What, a guy can’t like me?” I’m pissed off because I know they believe they’re the only ones who can be in a relationship.
Poor little Ella, what would she know about boys.
“No, I didn’t mean it like that. I just meant that maybe Danger is not exactly a person you should be hanging around with? He doesn’t exactly seem…inexperienced.”
I open my eyes wide, more in shock that I’ve been caught out than anything. “Oh my God, Annie, I wasn’t thinking like that! I don’t even know him.”
Annie smiles and places a hand on my shoulder trying to comfort me. “Just watch yourself around him, okay? And I saw the way you were looking and giggling with him, just be on your guard. A man like Danger has that nickname for a reason, Ella.”
I scoff. “I bet he’s a soft, kind-hearted guy under all that bravado. You just don’t give people chances like I do Annie.”
Aston purses his lips and tilts his head. “Ella, you’re like my little sister and trust me Danger is only after one thing from you. I could read it a mile away,” Aston says.
I shrug not knowing what he means. “What does he want?” I ask.
“Your innocence…Just watch your back and don’t fall into Danger’s trap, okay?”
I nod and shrink down a little letting it sink in that a man like Danger would be way more experienced than me. I mean, let’s be honest, I’m not exactly well-versed in all things sexual. I’ve never even kissed a guy. I know, I’m seventeen, and I should’ve at least kissed someone by now, but really have you met my dad? He’s so strict on the guys we hang out with, and really I only have three men in my life anyway. One is my cousin Caleb, so that would be gross. The other is Aston and he belongs to Annie, so that leaves Chad and he’s like my brother, so that would be weird wouldn’t it?
“Okay, well, I better go and get ready,” I say wanting to get away from this totally awkward conversation.
“You mean eat?” Annie jokes, and to be honest, I’m not in the mood for her teasing at the moment. I just had the most remarkable man come into my life and shake it about, and my insides are still quivering from the experience. I don’t even know what I’m doing let alone thinking.
“Shut up! My nerves are shot right now. At least you have someone to comfort you when you’re nervous,” I bite back angrily because she’s pissing me off and I need to go and eat something before I pass out. I can’t believe what just happened. Danger came in and swept me up into his spell like some crafty magician. No one has ever done that to me. I didn’t even know something like that could happen and I never knew my body could react that way. And to be perfectly honest, I loved every second of it.
Moving over to the food platters on the bench, I feel downright giddy after meeting the handsome and mysterious Danger. I know nothing about him, and yet I feel completely drawn and smitten with just one brief encounter. My senses are all haywire as I pick up a strawberry and place it in my mouth. I can’t even register the taste as I chew the juicy treat because my thoughts are racing over his bulging biceps in that black vest, and the tattoos that cover every inch of his skin. He simply was a marvel to look at, and even though my heart is pumping faster at the mere thought of him, that small little niggle in my belly is going off. That niggle I get as a warning that something is wrong.
I need to follow my instincts and beware.
I take note of it but push it to the side as my thoughts race back to his alluring blue eyes that intoxicated me right at first glance. There’s something about Danger that has my heart racing and even though I don’t really know who he is, I really want to find out.
I spend a long time standing in front of the food platter nervously eating all the fruit trying to rid myself of my ebbing and flowing emotions.
Caleb walks into the middle of the green room and clears his throat. “While our dads are getting into the zone we need to be getting ready. So let’s head out now.”
I nod and walk with the rest of the band down toward the stage where the other backup band Recoil are nearly finished their set. There’s something about the lead singer’s voice that’s drawing me to him. Walking to the side of the stage to spot Danger, he’s the lead singer of Recoil.
Danger will be on tour with me for the next six months!
I swallow hard while staring at him as he performs to the crowd. They love him. I can see why, he has talent, lots of talent and he certainly can belt out the lyrics. His voice is mesmerising, and his deep throaty growl is super seductive. I can just imagine all the women in the crowd wanting to throw themselves at him. Hell, I want to run onto the stage and throw myself at him. I can’t help but smile as he sings his song along with his band. There’s an edge to his voice and it’s setting me ablaze. I’m transfixed on Danger as an arm wraps around my shoulder. I look around and note that Annie is looking at me and smi
ling.
“Isn’t he amazing, Annie?” She looks away and I pull her back to look at me.
“What? Who?” Annie asks.
I shift my chin to the stage, in a pointing motion. “Danger. I wonder what his real name is? I bet it’s something mysterious and super sexy.”
Annie shakes her head and smiles. “Elle’s Bells, you’ve got it bad!”
Furrowing my eyebrows, I ask, “What do you mean?”
“You want his cock inside you, right?”
I gasp and shake my head, letting go of her like she’s poisonous, then slapping her shoulder hard. “Don’t say that. What if someone heard you?” My face flames bright red and I fold my arms over my chest for comfort.
“It’s okay Ella, no one can hear us over the band. But I’m right though, aren’t I?”
“Don’t be so crude, Annie. I’m seventeen and I don’t lust after men, thank you very much. I’m a respectable young woman and I would never—”
“Suck his cock?” she teases.
I duck down and glare at her annoyed that people might have heard.
“Annie, shhh,” I berate her.
“Sucking cock really isn’t that bad. It’s not comfortable or easy, but once you get the hang of it, it’s quite fun.”
I open my eyes and mouth wide in shock. “Annie! Shut up now,” I scold.
She pulls me in for a hug. “Just teasing.”
I pause and look at her. “So seriously, have you and Aston done that?”
“What, oral sex?”
I look around embarrassed that she’s so openly and loudly talking about this subject. Seeing that no one heard, I nod.
“Yes, and at first we had no idea how to do any of it, but once we figured it out, we both love it. You should try it one day, but not with Danger,” Annie states quickly.
I roll my eyes at her. “He’s probably too old for me anyway. Could you imagine Dad and how he’d react to a tattooed bad boy rocker like Danger from Recoil? If it’s taken him a year to warm up to Aston, then imagine how long it would take for Danger?”
“Absolutely. Just get him out of your mind and go for Chad or something?”
“Chad Everly? Our drummer?” I laugh and then furrow my brows. I look over at him and notice how stunningly handsome he actually is, as he messes about with his hair making it even messier than it originally was.
“Yeah, why not?”
“Umm, because he’s like a brother to me. And anyway, he’s Chad. Just like…no! It would be like hooking up with Aston, no offense, I just couldn’t do it,” I say instantly noticing that little knot in my gut is back in full force. I furrow my brows wondering why it’s shown up twice today.
“Okay guys, let’s get in the huddle,” Caleb calls out.
I take one last look at Danger and exhale taking in his magnificence. I need to focus, I’m going on stage in a minute and I need to think about my performance and not the lead singer of the backing band.
Get your head on straight, Ella!
Annie grabs my hand and pulls me over to the circle. Caleb gives us our usual spiel before we go on, and we all say our mantra before we head on stage. We spilt from the circle and I can’t help but look at Chad in a whole new light. It’s never occurred to me in the seventeen years I’ve known him that Chad could be seen in a romantic way. We’re the same age and now that Annie has pointed it out, I can’t stop thinking about how handsome he is.
What the hell is with me today?
I’m checking out everyone, I must be having some crazy hormonal day!
Looking up, I see Recoil coming off the stage. I strap my guitar to my body and notice Danger walk past me while smiling brightly. A surge flows through me, so I smile back and then he winks at me, and it’s like a switch because instantly my knees go weak. I giggle like a fucking school girl and he smirks and turns away walking off down the hall. I turn and look at Chad and notice for the first time that he’s watching me. He spots me gazing at him and he smiles. I smile back, and there’s that feeling in my gut again.
I have no idea what it’s telling me, but right now I need to focus on my performance, and I need to work hard to show Wembley Stadium what Staked is all about. We need to work them up so they’re ready for the big show, our big show, Slayed’s big show.
I can do this, I just need to focus. The music is what’s important right now and not my flaming libido. Annie and Aston run on stage and I follow closely behind. Chad’s behind me and I can feel his eyes on me for some reason. He’s always been one of my closest friends, and I can talk to him about anything. But feeling his eyes on me right now is sending a wave of heat up my spine and making my heart beat a little faster. I don’t know what’s wrong with me today, but having these guys around me is making it hard to focus.
I run out onto the stage and throw my hands in the air to the roar of the crowd. It’s electric and the stadium is full to capacity. Music’s always been harder for me, it doesn’t come naturally to me like it did to everyone else in the band. But it doesn’t mean I don’t love it or I don’t get the same thrill and excitement they get out of this. Performing at Wembley is amazing and right now the roar of the crowd and the glare of the green neon lights blaring down on me is making me feel right at home. I look back at Chad and he’s smiling his dazzling bright smile behind his drum kit, and it fills me with happiness to know he’s in a happy place. I can’t wait to get this party started.
I look over to Annie and she and Aston are smiling widely as Chad kicks the bass drum to let us know we’re on. He begins with a steady beat and its punchy resonance fills the stage. Annie and I join in soon after with our guitars. I slam on my white electric Fender and get lost in the riffs. The melody is flowing through me taking me to a higher plane of existence. I love my musical world and I enjoy being lost in the rhythm of our music.
The crowd erupts with thunderous applause as Caleb runs onto the stage and starts singing. Now the band is complete and we’re all making the musical magic that only Staked can forge.
And I adore every second of it.
I run off the stage on such an immense high that nothing could bring be down from it. I pull my guitar strap off over my shoulders and place it on the stand watching Mum kiss Dad and wishing him luck before he goes on the stage for the first time in a long while. It’s cute that they’re still so in love after all this time.
I hope I get a love story like theirs.
I smile as Dad grabs hold of Mum’s arse pulling her closer to him and he kisses her a little too affectionately for my liking. So I turn my head with a giggle and look toward the back of the stage area. Straight away I notice Danger lurking and smiling at me. My body jolts alive and I grin back as his eyes trace over my body seductively. I feel some powerful force wrapping its arms around me like a lasso and pulling me toward him. Casually, well I hope it looks that way, I walk over to Danger as his sparkling eyes run up and down my body. It makes me feel like he thinks I’m the sexiest thing he’s ever seen. I love that he can make me feel that way with just a single look.
He takes a step toward me meeting me halfway taking my hand in his caressing it tenderly.
“You played well tonight, sugar.”
I suddenly feel like a shy little school girl.
“Thanks, so did you. You have a really great voice. Like you can do amazing things with your mouth,” I say and then open my eyes wide in shock at what I’ve just stated.
He chuckles and smirks. “You’re adorable when you’re nervous. Do I make you nervous?” he asks stepping in so close, I can feel his heat penetrating into my body. He brings his hand up to caress my cheek as he tucks a blonde curl behind my ear.
“Maybe a little,” I admit. His fascinating eyes look right into mine and my heart races so fast I think I actually stop breathing as he stares at me. It’s like time stands still. He leans in so close that I can smell the beer on his breath and surprisingly it’s a turn on. I lick my lips and he leans in further pressing his lips softly to my
cheek. I close my eyes and revel in his lips being on me. He chuckles slightly and pulls back infinitesimally looking right back in my eyes. Our lips so close, if I moved slightly, they’d be touching.
“I’m glad I make you nervous, sugar. I like the way your chest heaves when I’m around you and the way your hand is shaking in mine. I love the doe eye look in your eyes, the look that says you crave to be near me. It tells me everything I need to know about you. We’re going to have a lot of fun, sugar, and I honestly can’t wait to taste you. To see how sweet you really are,” he says inching closer and closer to my lips. It’s like I’m under his spell and he’s drawing me in.
Our chemistry is sizzling off the charts hot, and I feel like I’m about to combust from the inside out as he leans in licking his lips. I hardly know this guy, but my body wants to know every inch of him, and right now as he inches closer and closer, my mind is focused solely on one thing, his soft lips that are coming toward mine right now. I close my eyes and prepare for my first kiss. My heart is racing. I never knew it would feel this intense to kiss someone, but Danger is teasing me and having his lips inching closer is making me impatient for his touch. I need to feel him against me. Parting my lips slightly, I wait for the impact, but in a sweet gesture his lips gently kiss the tip of my nose. I open my eyes with a slow smirk crossing my face and watch him as he backs away from me.
“A kiss on the nose?” I ask breathlessly as my legs are still wobbling from the thought that he was actually going to kiss me.
“Where else would I kiss you, sugar? I hardly know you. I’m not some man-whore who goes around kissing random chicks.”
I furrow my brows and shake my head. “Oh no, that’s not what I meant at all.”
He smirks and let’s go of my hand and instantly I resent the loss of contact, suddenly feeling freezing.
“Yeah well, that’s how it sounded.”
