I'm alone in the kitchen, tidying the counter after Alec's mess of a party, when I hear footsteps coming from the hallway. I suppose most people went to bed, at least half of them were passed out half an hour ago when Chris and I were talking. Chris walks in, I look up and smile at him. "Oh. Hi, Chris," I politely greet him. I thought he was outside.
"Need a hand, Victoria?" He asks, his dark eyes full of entertainment as he tries to maintain eye contact, but I notice his gaze drop briefly so that he can check out my body in my short, tight dress. It's not the first time he's done that tonight, but I figured he wouldn't be this obvious after getting on my nerves for so many hours. But I don't mindβ I was actually thinking of him when I chose my outfit. It's gratifying that he seems to appreciate it.
"No, I'm almost done thanks," I reply, shrugging him off. Since almost everyone's gone to sleep, Alec, Jamal, Hailey and Penelope decided that the few of us could chill for a while for drinks, our best friends particularly noticing the tension that's settled between my king and I this evening. "I'll be out again in a second," I reassure him.
Chris looks behind him to make sure that no one is coming, then joins me behind the counter, standing beside me. "I think I'll give you a hand anyway," he insists, before placing his hand on my waist and pulling me to him, taking me off guard. I doubt anyone can see us, but it's not at all a good idea for him to grope me when people could walk in out of the hallway or even the terrace.
"Chris," I stutter, "What are you doing?" I ask him warily, trying to understand his motives. He can't possibly think we'll do anything here, now. His body feels firm and strong against me and the scent of his aftershave is suffocating, almost making me high.
"Just giving you a hand," he replies with a smile, as he begins to stroke up and down the side of my body, without a care that we might get caught. It's a bold move, to be honest. I know I like him, and there's no point in pushing him away anymore, but I'm not in the mood for a sex scene on a reality show. I don't think I'll ever be.
"You might've had a bit too much to drink," I suggest instead, trying but unsuccessful to push away from him, as I begin to feel his familiar lips and hairy face on my neck.
"You might be right," he replies, breathing against my skin. I know I am, so let's just drop this.
Despite his words, he then slides his hand down to my ass and gives it a firm squeeze, making me let out a surprised gasp. I feel a lurch in my stomach and my heart starts to flutter, taken off guard by his careless and bold attitude. His action is so unexpected that I'm stunned motionless.
"Chris!" I gasp, clearing my throat as I curve my back to lean off him, but he has me pressed against the counter. I can't do much other than push my bum against him for space - which I've failed to do - or bend over, which will lead to nowhere. "You can't just... just..."
"Just what?" He asks dumbfounded, fondling my bottom through my dress. He's pretending so fucking bad, it makes me want to hit him.
"You can't just walk up to a girl and start," I fumble for the words, gulping "doing this!"
"Why not?" He slides his hand from cheek to cheek, exploring the curvature of my derriere. My mind is racing, trying to think of anything I've done, any signals I've sent tonight, that would've led him to believe he could just walk up and do this to me. We literally discussed the fact that he spent his entire night with Serena, and I made sure he understood I didn't like it. How is that a green light for sex?
"What do you mean, why not?" I reply disbelievingly, surprised by his answer. "You just can't!"
"Victoria, I'm not sure that I want to live in a world where I can't grope a beautiful woman." I don't know what's up with him tonight- he's not drunk, he looks fairly sober, but his attitude is so frustrating. Before I get the chance to speak up, he corrects himself, "My beautiful woman. Do you mind if I take a look at your panties?" He asks brazenly, changing the subject in less than a second.
And I'm rightfully dumbstruck. "Do I mind... what?" I repeat, eyes wide as I try to glance back at him to get a clear understanding of his ideas.
He doesn't wait for an answer that would probably be in the negative anyway. He tugs my dress up around my waist, revealing my black lace undies, riding up slightly between my cheeks as his warm fingers trail on my skin in the meantime.
"Oh my God!" I whisper, still standing facing the counter as my underwear is exposed. I put my face in my hands, blushing furiously. This is getting ridiculous, and someone's gonna fucking see us. How could he be so bold? Sure, most people are asleep, but some sure as hell aren't. They're just outside in the garden, waiting for us.
Chris starts squeezing and stroking my ass through my panties. "You've got a nice ass, Victoria," he comments, "You know it, don't you? That's why you've been teasing me all night with it."
"Chris, I haven't been teasing you!" I lie, gulping. I have absolutely been teasing him, but only to show him what he's missing. Serena's a pretty attractive woman, sure, but from the looks of it, he's not having sex with her any time soon. I won't even allow him to try.
"Oh. Okay," he replies, sounding a little disappointed. "Sorry. My bad."
He presses two fingers between my bare legs, and I clamp my thighs together in an attempt to block access to my pussy. In response, he shoves his knee between my thighs and forces my legs apart fairly easily, then slides his whole hand between my legs and begins rubbing me through my panty gusset.
"This is a bad idea, Chris, you can't do that," I object, warning him, in case he forgot in the short few seconds.