Seduced by a Rockstar: A Rockstar Romance

by J. L. Ostle

  I wonder if it has clicked for him. Yeah, she is the better one to pick. She is hotter and will eventually give you some.

  “I’m just wondering if you enjoyed the show.” His eyes go back to me and I look down.

  “Oh, my God, I think you are amazing. I have seen you play like a hundred times. I am such a huge fan,” Cara gushes at him and I look up to see him smiling warmly at her.

  As if he knows I’m watching, his eyes go back to mine and it’s like they change, they go darker. “What about you?” he asks me.

  “This is the first time she has seen you play, she just moved here. She’s my cousin.”

  He nods as she talks. “So, did you like it?”

  I feel like he’s asking a completely different question. “Yeah, it was okay.” I shrug and he smirks at me.

  “Just okay? You didn’t think it was mind-blowing or something you would want to see again or want?”

  I feel my cheeks blush and I scowl at him and he is still smirking.

  The ass.

  “Course she thought you were brilliant, we all did.” Cara talks on my behalf again.

  “Well, I guess I will see you around.” He smiles at everyone and looks at me one last time before walking away.

  I try to not look where he is going. I wonder if he is looking to find an easy hookup since I turned him down. I shouldn’t even care—so what, if he fucks someone else?

  “I can’t believe he talked to us. I knew he winked at me. Didn’t I tell you? I wonder why he didn’t offer to take me back to his place or something?” Cara looks in the direction he left.

  “Maybe it’s because you were with us,” Anna says.

  “Maybe.”

  “Okay, I am going to get another round.” I stand back up, everyone telling me their orders, and I leave them again. I feel like I have hardly hung out with them but they don’t seem to mind. To them, apart from Cara, I’m a stranger.

  I head to the bar and Cory is shaking his head at me.

  “What?” I ask him.

  “I saw you dancing with Sebastian.”

  Oh, crap. “I didn’t realise who it was until it was too late—thought it was a stranger.” That didn’t sound any better and by the looks of things he doesn’t think so either. “I mean I felt this pull and I liked it, but once I knew it was him I took off,” I defend myself.

  “Well it looked hot and heavy from where I was standing and he’s not going to let you get off the hook so easily.”

  I don’t need to know that. “Listen, my cousin likes him, so I wouldn’t go near him. It was a mistake type thing. Don’t worry I can handle this.”

  He looks at me carefully then nods. “Sorry to act all brotherly, but I have seen how he treats women. You are different; I don’t want you to be another notch.”

  Aww, that’s so sweet. “I am no one’s notch. Can I have another round for all of us please and get yourself and your brother a drink on me as well.”

  He smiles and starts pouring our drinks, putting them on a tray for me to carry back to the table.

  Randi’s is practically empty an hour or so later. I watch Calvin and Cara dance and I can tell that he likes her but I don’t think she knows it. I wonder if I should tell her, but it may ruin their friendship, so I’m better to keep my mouth shut. It’s not really my place to say. Anna doesn’t talk to me when we are alone; she just goes on her phone and I do the same, seeing posts and pictures of my friends on Facebook.

  I eventually get up and dance again with Cara. I’m moving my body to the music when I have that feeling that someone is watching me. I turn around and see Sebastian leaning against a wall, his eyes once again trained on me. His eyes are dark and hooded. I feel that pull once again. How can he make me feel like this?

  He is standing near the shadows, but he keeps his eyes on me, trapping me again. My breathing is coming faster and he keeps me under his spell. I finally shake my head and turn around, and Cara is too busy dancing to notice that I had yet another moment with him.

  For the rest of the night, I know exactly when his eyes are on me but I ignore it. I don’t look for him and I try to spend more time with Cara and interact with her and her friends. She didn’t have to invite me out tonight but she did. She loves me and I feel like I stabbed her in the back.

  I take a taxi home and my mum is asleep on the couch with a book on the coffee table when I get in. I sit on the edge and nudge her awake. She stirs and smiles when she sees me.

  “Did you have fun tonight?” She yawns and sits up.

  “You didn’t have to wait up for me. I am a big girl, you know,” I chuckle at her.

  She sits straighter and looks at me, really looks at me, and tucks a stray hair behind my ear. “You have grown into such a beautiful young woman. I am so proud of you, sweetie. My Angel.”

  I see the sadness in her eyes. I know she misses my dad. He was her childhood sweetheart and I hate what he has put her through.

  “I made two friends tonight.” I try to change the subject and it seems to work as she cheers up.

  “That’s good, what are they like?”

  “Well, they are twin brothers and they work behind the bar. They were super nice and made the night bearable,” I chuckle.

  “Weren’t Cara’s friends friendly enough?”

  “Well, Anna, this girl who is a complete B-word, blanked me as Calvin seemed to flirt, but he’s harmless enough. I even think he has the hots for Cara.”

  My mum’s mouth goes into an O shape. “Well, that’s interesting.”

  “Yeah, but I don’t think she knows as she’s head over heels with Sebastian, the rockstar.” I try to chuckle it off, but just saying his name reminds me of his body close to mine.

  “You okay, sweetie?”

  I shake my head and smile at her. “Yeah, guess I’m just tired now. Going to bed and I think you should too.”

  I watch her roll her eyes. “Okay, come on. Just think in a couple of days you start school.”

  This time I roll mine and groan. A new school, with new teachers—what joys. “Thanks, Mum.”

  A few days have passed and today is my first day of college. I would be lying if I said it has been okay. I don’t know if I’m giving off a bad aura, but I seem to not be making any friends. I tried making conversation with a few people I have sat next to in class but nothing. I am just thankful it’s lunchtime; since today has been shitty I just want to drown my sorrows in food.

  I get myself a burger and a Coke and sit at a round table in the cafeteria. I look around me, seeing everyone with their friends, laughing and talking, making plans for the weekend, and here’s me on my Todd (my way of saying on my own). I take a huge bite from my lunch and groan at how good it actually is. I have eaten half of it when I hear a shriek behind me and I turn to see Cara, Anna, and Calvin all sit down to join me. I look at Anna and she doesn’t look pleased by it.

  “You know that saying: a moment on the lips …” she digs at me and I just take a bigger bite as she looks at me in disgust.

  I notice that she and Cara only have a can of diet Coke each. Well, they can starve if they want to. I’m hungry so I’m eating.

  “I like a girl who can eat. It’s not a turn-on watching a girl eat like a rabbit.”

  I smile at Calvin, noticing he also has a burger; we nudge our burgers together in a mock toast, saying cheers, and we both take a bite.

  “I’d rather look good,” Anna says, taking a sip of her drink.

  “She eats and she looks good, so …” Calvin shrugs and maybe I did judge him too soon. He is defending me, and I really appreciate it.

  “What do you think of your first day?” Cara asks me.

  I shrug. “Okay, I guess. It’s different that’s for sure.”

  “Well, you can always join us for lunch, and vice versa, as you did save this table.”

  At least that sounds better than me saying that I was just sitting on my own. “Sounds good.”

  Anna huffs, but I don’t comment
on it, but Cara does give her a look.

  Once again, I am sitting here listening to them talk about people I don’t know, when I see Cara looking starstruck. That’s when I feel it—the tingles running through my whole body. I turn my head and see Sebastian leaning against a wall talking with his band members, but his eyes are staring at me, watching me.

  “Holy shit, he is looking over here. Do I look okay?” Cara says in a rush.

  I look away and see Cara patting down her grey dress that looks smart yet sexy. It clings to her luscious body. He must be looking at her, as there is no way I could compare to that in my blue jeans and a light blue T-shirt that hangs from one shoulder.

  “You really must have made an impression on him from the other night, as I don’t think I have ever seen his attention go so intently on a girl before,” Calvin adds in.

  “She is beautiful, so how can he not be interested?” I smile at Cara and she beams back at me.

  “I wonder if he will come over? Holy shit, he’s coming over.” She adds the last sentence in a rush.

  I don’t look. I wish I hadn’t eaten now, as I feel the food stirring in my stomach. I grab my Coke and play with the straw.

  “Hello again.”

  I hear his voice behind me and I try so hard not to shiver.

  “Hi, Sebastian.” I see Cara looking up, smiling.

  “I didn’t get your names the other night, so thought I would come over and rectify that.”

  I still don’t turn around.

  “I am Cara. These are my best friends, Anna and Calvin, and my cousin Iris.” She points to each of us.

  “Iris like the flower?”

  I just nod. I think he stands closer, as I can start to feel his body heat penetrate against me.

  “Cara, such a unique name,” he says.

  “Thank you,” she purrs.

  I can’t take much more of this. I need to get away. I scrape my chair back and stand. “I will see you later, Cara, I better get going.”

  She nods at me, and smiles back at I assume Sebastian. I take my tray, empty it, and leave.

  I walk out and lean against the wall near the doors, taking in a few deep breaths. Why the fuck am I acting like this? I feel like an idiot. He is going to think I am crazy if he already doesn’t think it. I close my eyes, letting my head fall back, and then I feel it again.

  Those tingles.

  I don’t need to look to know he is here.

  I open my eyes, and he is standing right in front of me, looking at me. He comes in closer and presses his body against mine, placing his hand on my hip and gripping tightly as he pulls my body to his.

  “Do you have a problem with me?” He presses his face into my neck, smelling me.

  I can feel his stubble stroke against my jaw again. I look at the doors knowing that anyone can come out at any time. What if that person is Cara?

  “I don’t have a problem with you.” I just hate how you can control my body.

  “It seems like you do.” He presses his hard erection into my core and I have to bite my lip to stop from whimpering.

  “You need to stop.” I swear my voice sounds hoarse.

  “I don’t think you want me too.” He grinds himself against me.

  I swear my eyes roll back. “I can’t be with you,” I breathe out, and he still grinds himself against me.

  “Tell me why.” His breathing is coming in fast.

  “Because …”

  He pushes in harder and I am trying so hard not to make a sound.

  “Why?” he breathes into my ear.

  I close my eyes and gather all the strength in me and push him away. “Because my cousin likes you, and I won’t do that to her,” I say evenly, and he shakes his head at me.

  “You are turning this down, this heat and passion, because your cousin has a crush on me?”

  I know it sounds stupid, especially how he says it, but it’s girl code. “Yes. She is family, and if she likes you, then I back off. I wouldn’t have sex with you, anyway, as I don’t do one-night stands.” I cross my arms.

  “But didn’t I tell you it would be more than once? We could do it here—I can find an empty classroom, strip you of your clothes so I can feel your skin against mine.” He walks slowly towards me again. “I want to taste every inch of you, flower. Especially how good you will taste here.” He palms my crotch and I push him away again, and he smiles devilishly at me.

  “No,” I say, even though my body is screaming out yes.

  “There’s no way I could change your mind?”

  I shake my head.

  He looks at me then nods his. “Fine, I get it. It’s good that you wouldn’t for your cousin, as girls here wouldn’t think twice about it.”

  “Well, I’m not like most girls.”

  His eyes bore into mine. “Starting to realize that.” He comes towards me and kisses my cheek. “What a shame, though.” He pulls back slightly so he is still close to my face and his eyes bore into mine. “Such a shame,” he whispers, stepping back and walking away.

  I watch him till he turns a corner. I swear I feel like my lungs are ready to fall out.

  I head to my next class, sitting down in the middle. I’m here early, so I grab my phone and open my Kindle app and start reading. I love reading and I find it therapeutic. Right now, I need to calm my hormonal body. Time must fly as the room starts to fill in. I am trying to finish the last paragraph I’m on when I hear giggling and I turn my head to find eyes once again boring into mine.

  Just my luck that he had to be in one of my classes, but he isn’t alone. A few very pretty girls are basically hanging from him, touching him, flipping their hair, and I roll my eyes at how desperate they look. He stands for a second and stretches, his black T-shirt that hugs his muscles lifting to show a little of his defined stomach.

  Is he trying to tease me?

  He sits back down and his attention goes to the girls sitting next to him. I look away, not wanting to witness it all. Maybe now that I have seen him flirt with other women, I will see what a pig he really is. I am tapping my pen on the table when I feel someone sit next to me. When I turn, I can’t help but shriek like a little girl when I see Cory smiling at me.

  “Holy crap, you have no idea how much I love you right now.” To top it off, I fling myself at him, hugging him.

  He chuckles. “Well, that is a very nice hello.” He hugs me back and I sit back down with the smile on my face staying in place. “How has your first day been so far?”

  I give him a look and he chuckles again.

  “That good?”

  “It’s only day one—it must get better, right?”

  “Do you want me to lie or tell the truth?”

  I hold onto my chin and use my index finger to tap my lip as I pretend to think. “Lie. Tell me a big juicy lie.”

  “Okay, yes, it’s going to get better. You are going to be so popular you won’t know what to do with yourself. The girls are going to be so nice and the guys are going to treat you like the goddess you are.”

  I look at him and burst out laughing, throwing my head back. I know I am probably drawing attention to myself, but I don’t care. I am so happy I met him when I did.

  “You are now my new best friend. You have no choice now—you are titled.”

  “Aww, I always wanted to be someone’s BFF.” He places a hand on his heart, acting touched.

  The teacher walks in introducing himself as Mr. Goldstein and I turn my attention to what he is saying, but then I get that feeling again. The one you get when you are being watched. I turn my head and Sebastian is glaring at Cory, and like he knows I’m looking, his eyes connect with mine, but I quickly look away.

  Is he jealous?

  Now that is funny.

  He is thinking if he can’t have me he doesn’t want anyone else to have me. Well that’s just tough. Cory is cute, very attractive, but I like him more as a friend, and he and his brother are the only friends I have right now, well including my cousin
too.

  “I swear I can feel Sebastian’s stare on my back,” Cory says.

  “I don’t know what you mean,” I lie.

  He scoffs. “He thinks I am going to tap that ass. Which is a very nice ass, I must admit.” He pretends to look at it and I smack him on the arm. “Ouch, careful, girl, I bruise like a peach.”

  I have to cover my mouth with my hand so I don’t let out a laugh during class. “You are so bad,” I whisper to him.

  “I try.”

  For the rest of the class, Cory and I joke when we can, but not once do I look back, even though I feel his eyes on me.

  The following day, I stop in a hallway to pull a book from my bag when I feel my arm being tugged. I turn around to see Sebastian looking at me, scratching the back of his neck. I can’t help but look down his body, seeing his tight grey T-shirt hug his body; I swear I can see the defining lines from his abs. I look back up and he is checking me out as well. When his eyes land back on mine his have become dark and hooded.

  “I have been thinking about what you said yesterday.”

  I look at him, confused.

  “About you wouldn’t go near me because your cousin likes me. It has been playing in my head and I’m not used to girls turning me down just because someone they know likes me. Do you have any idea how much you are bugging me? How your words just keep playing in my head?”

  I roll my eyes.

  “My dick is aching to be inside you, flower.” He pushes me into the wall. “I know you said no, but I want you to reconsider.”

  “I’m not going to change my mind. Get used to it.” I push him away and take a few steps when he twirls me around, his nostrils flaring.

  “I will be inside you, and you are going to want me to.”

  My breath catches.

  “What is going on?” I hear Cara say and turn my head to watch her seductively walk towards us in a very tight light pink dress that you can clearly see her black underwear from underneath.

  I watch Sebastian looking at her and I feel like something just fell into my stomach.

  Asshole.

  “I was just talking to your cousin here about being friends.” Sebastian smiles innocently at her, and it seems to make Cara smile bigger.