Lost in the Moment (A Savioe Family Novel) (22 page)

The teach
er cleared her throat to get our attention. “Ms. Savioe, s’il vous plaît parler Français en classe.”

I sat back in my seat picking up my pencil and started drumming it on the table. “Pardonnez-moi. J’ai oublié.”

She glared at my hand with the pencil. I stopped, placing the pencil flat on the desk and chewed on my bottom lip. She turned around to the board and began the lesson.

Angie whispered to me. “So are you going tonight with Drez or are you showing up solo?”

Hmm, I still had yet to mention it to him. Maybe tonight things could go back to how they were if we went.
I whispered back. “I think we are going to go.”

“Ms. Savioe!
Me voir après la classe.”

Shi
t that’s all I need
. I sat back and waited the ninety minutes until class was over. When the lunch bell rang, I grabbed my things and headed up to her.

She waited until everyone was out of the room before addressing me. “Marie, you are one of my brightest students. You are always on time. Your work is immaculate. But ever since this change
.…” She waved her hand at my clothing. “You are becoming a distraction in class. It pains me to do this, but I’m going to have to give you detention for the disruption today.”

I nodded my head in acceptance.
“I understand.”

She handed me a white slip of paper with a slight frown. “Try to ignore those three girls
the rest of the semester. They are nothing but trouble.”

I nodded at her and left the room.
Damn, how was I going to tell momma.
I went straight to my locker, placed my books inside and grabbed my purse.
Please let lunch be better.

“Mar-ie!” I stifled
a groan as I turned around and saw Hunter and Scott coming out of the bathroom. Hunter was already on his way over to me with his arms out indicating he wanted a hug. I shook my head at him and ducked closer to Scott.

“Hey. What’s up?” I brushed a mass of hair away from my face.

“You heading to Frank’s today?” Hunter leaned against the locker closest to me trying to play with the sleeve of my jacket.

“We normally do.”
I grumbled out moving further away from him.

“Are you coming tonight?” Scott asked drawing my attention away from Hunter.

I turned to look at him and spotted Drez walking out of the bathroom. His expression was grim when he recognized who I was with. I gave him a weak smile before he turned to get Roxy. He just ignored me. Completely ignored me. I swallowed hard and tried to play it off. Scott noticed the slight. “What was that about?”

“What?” I asked over the lump that had formed in my throat.

“You two were all over each other….”

I quickly interrupted using the same excuse I gave Angie and them. “It’s for Beau’s sake. Neither of us
wanted him to have an aneurism over it so we decided to chill it on the PDAs.”

“Oh,
makes sense.” He muttered rubbing his stubbly head.

Hunter placed his arm over my shoulder. “So my Cajun Queen, why is he giving Roxy a ride to Frank’s and not you?”

I shrugged off his arm and took another step away from him. “Her dad hates my brother and called the school to have the swine patrol keep all of us Savioes away from her. So Drez takes her there and brings her back so Luke can spend time with her.”

“Do you want a ride there today?” He offered. “Scott and I are going anyway.”

I looked over at Scott then down the hall at Drez who now stood next to little Roxy. His jaw clenched as he stuffed his hands in his pockets glaring at me. “Yeah, that’d be cool. Just let me tell Beau so he doesn’t wait for me.”

I pulled out my phone and sent Beau a quick text.

Me: Scott’s giving me a ride to Franks. C U there.

I took a deep breath and sent one to Drez.

Me: R U ok? U seem a little pissed.

My phone chirped just as I was about to slip it back in my purse.

Beau: Cool.

I looked up at Scott and Hunter. “Y’all ready?”

Hunter smiled at me bringing out a set of dimples. “Awesome.”

We headed out the commons and down to the parking lot.
Hunter stopped by a black Jeep Wrangler and opened the door for me. I quickly climbed in and settled in the backseat. The floorboards were covered in empty soda and water bottles. Several empty bags from a few fast food restaurants were tucked into the seat beside me and I swear I saw a pair of panties underneath the driver seat.

“Sorry about the mess. I haven’t cleaned it in a few weeks.” Hunter’s cheeks turned a slight shade of pink before he ducked his head toward the steering wheel.

Scott chuckled and climbed into the passenger seat. “Weeks? Brother, this thing hasn’t been touched in months. Marie, sweetie, if something moves back there just tuck your feet up in the seat.”

My eyes widened in feigned horror. “Something can actually live back here? How is that possible?”

He chuckled putting his seatbelt on. “I wouldn’t doubt it.”

I paused for a moment. He c
ouldn’t really be serious. Could he? I looked back down at the floorboard and deftly pulled my legs up in the seat with me. My phone chirped in my purse. I pulled it out and checked the message.

Drez: Why are you with them?

Me: They offered me a ride. We were also invited 2 a party 2nite.

Drez: Oh I’m sure he offered you a ride.

Me: What the hell is that supposed to mean.

Drez: He just wants to fuck you, pet.

Me: At least someone does. Quit texting and driving.

I shoved my phone back in my purse
as it chirped at me again. I refused to look at it. Screw him. He’s just being an ass. The roar of Grace’s engine sounded behind us. I turned around and saw him gripping the wheel. I raised my eyebrow at him, glanced over to Roxy and waved to her before turning back around.

“Your man is riding my ass.” Hunter eyed the rearview mirror and turned his turn signal on as we slowed to make the left into Frank’s.
“If he gets any closer he could at least give me a reach around.”

“Yeah. I don’t think he likes that I caught a ride with you two.” I pulled my hair back from my face and secured it with a hair tie
resisting the faint urge to smirk.

Scott chuckled as he turned around in his seat to look at me. “I’m sure he doesn’t but that was your plan though
, right?”

“I have no idea what you are inferring.” I turned my head to the side and snuck a glance back at them peripherally. Drez’s knuckles were white from his grip on the wheel. His jaw was clenched
so tight it looked like he was grinding his teeth as he stared daggers at the Jeep. If looks could kill, I think we would all be dead.
Maybe this wasn’t such a good idea.
I bit my inner cheek and turned back around. “I do appreciate the ride though.”

We pulled into the Drive In
and found a place by the back of the building. As Hunter turned off the Jeep, Scott opened the door and moved the seat so I could get out. He grabbed my hand and helped me down. “Thanks.”

He closed the door behind us.
“No problem. If we are still alive for it, make sure you both come tonight and bring Beau.” He frowned for a second before rushing off after Hunter.

“Okay. Thanks again for the lift.” I took a step toward my family when a hand grabbed my arm.

I jerked around to see the stony gaze of Drez. He yanked me away from the Jeep and pulled me into the bathroom at the rear of the building. I spun around startled as I heard the door lock. “What the hell.”

He stalked over to me making me quic
kly back up against the sink. My heart pounded in my ears. What the hell was he going to do? We stood there nose to nose with each other. My breathing became erratic, chest heaving with every breath I took. I nervously chewed on my bottom lip the longer he just stared at me.

He glanced down
at my mouth and let out a low groan before pushing away from me. “Why were you with them, Marie?”

My fingers curled around the old porcelain behind me. “I already told you.”

He let out a snigger. “Yeah, that’s right. You wanted a ride.” He ran a hand through his hair before pinning me with those penetrating grey eyes. He grabbed my arm and yanked me against his chest. My hands came up to brace myself against his upper body. He closed his eyes and scrunched up his face as if he was in pain. When he opened them back up, they swirled with an intensity that made my stomach clench. His hand shook as he barely brushed his fingertips over my cheek. He mumbled under his breath before lowering his head to mine. “What are you doing to me, luv?”

His lips captured mine in a punishing kiss. His tongue delved into my mouth as I gasped. Gawd, I have missed this.
My hands moved up his chest, over his shoulders and ran through his hair. His lips were firm but oh so soft. I moaned slightly as I pressed myself closer to him. He grabbed the back of my neck and devoured me. His other hand traveled from my arm to waist before finally settling on my butt.

“Marcus.” I whispered as his lips trailed over my cheek before he nipped at my neck. He let go of
the back of my neck and moved his hand to my chest. I heard the faint sound of the zipper on my jacket just as the cool air of the room brushed against my torso. He jerked the jacket down trapping my arms with the leather bunching at my elbows as his lips continued an electrifying trail across my collarbone. I heard myself moaning and felt my nipples tighten as his hand grazed my breast through my tank top.

“Marie. I have dreamed about you. Spent a few of those nights so wound up from not being able to touch you
. Of not being able to do this like I’ve longed to do.” His lips brushed against my skin as he slowly kissed and licked his way down to my chest. I felt the heat from his hand as he pulled my shirt up. He let out a groan when he captured my breast in his hand.

“You fit my hand perfectly, pet.” He leaned his head down and captured the other in his mouth. I gasped in pleasure tossing my head back as his mouth soaked the cup of my bra
. His other hand pulled the fabric down so he could capture my puckered nipple in his mouth.

A loud banging on the door separated us. I quickly righted my bra, pulling down my tank top and zipped my jacket back up before he opened the door.
Roxy and Jess stood on the other side glowering at him. Roxy pushed passed him on her way in the small bathroom. Jess grabbed his shirt and yanked him out before closing the door in his face.

“Are you okay, Marie?” Roxy asked hesitantly.

I let out a slow breath trying to regain my composure and nodded. Jess took one look at me and cackled. “Yeah, she’s probably wishing we’d have left them alone for few more minutes.”

Roxy giggled softly. “I’m sorry. If I’d had known that was his intent we would have left you be.” Her face turned serious, those jewel like
eyes of hers glittered their concern. “In the car…. He was pissed. I mean seriously pissed. I thought that phone of his was going to break after your last text, he was squeezing it that hard. He sent one back to you and I guess you stopped answering. The more time that went by the more enraged he became. He finally just threw the phone on the dash and sped up to try to catch you guys or something.”

Jess leaned against the sink. “So what was that about?”

“What?” My voice was still husky from my waning desire.

They looked at each other and grinned. Jess with her Cheshire
cat smile and Roxy with her mysterious smirk. Jess slapped my arm. “The text messages.”

“Oh. Well here read ‘em.” I handed my phone over to them. As they scrolled through our small conversation, I placed my hand on my chest to calm my erratic heartbeat. We always seemed to be getting interrupted.
I don’t know if that’s a good thing or bad.

Jess cackled her frizzy mass of red hair tossed back over her shoulder. “Oh shit, girl I can’t believe you egged him on. Wait, so Hunter wants to bang you?”

Roxy handed me back my phone. “How do you know he meant Hunter?”

Jess shrugged uncomfortably. “Scott has always had a thing for big girls.”

“How do you know this?” I asked enjoying her discomfort, completely thankful that the attention was not on me anymore.

“He lives right next door. I’ve known him longer than Roxy.” She admitted looking in the discolored mirror.
“So, we do talk. A lot.”

I gasped as I put two and two together. “He’s your source?”

Her face drained of color. “No.”

Roxy took a step toward her. “Jess, you know you can’t lie worth shit.
He is isn’t he?”

She ducked her head. “Yes. But you two can’t tell anyone!”

“We won’t. Now can we get out of here I’m starving.” I pushed them toward the door.

“Yes ma’am.” Jess cackled as she opened the door.

We all laughed as we walked toward the table we claimed as ours. Beau stood in between Hunter and Drez as they glared at each other. The three of us gasped and rushed to them. Luke intercepted Roxy before she could get close to the potential fight brewing. Jess stopped beside Charles and Scott.