Chapter 1022 - Saturdays party at the Davis family villa (2) (1/2)

Emma's eyes were locked on Charlie's while he fed her variety of bite-sized snacks and she thought that the each next one is sweeter than the previous. The way he licked his fingers after every bite which went into her mouth made her blush, because she remembered last Saturday and the way how he held her close while his flavor cast a spell on her… and she realized that whatever Charlie is feeding her, tastes like him.

Emma watched Charlie keep the plate on the side and wipe his hand in a wet towel which a statue-like server held for him.

”Can I interest you in a dance?”, he extended his arm toward her, palm up.

'Dance… right…' , Emma realized that they are at the party. Surrounded with people. She placed his hand in his.

He held her while they moved slowly at the beat of soft music and the world around them faded again.

Charlie had eyes only for Emma. And he used super-human will not to pull her closer and kiss her until they merge into one. The way she looked at him made his brain go numb and his right hand was already on her back… his fingers moved slightly over her soft skin… ready to pull her onto him and never let go.

”Let me know when you want to leave.” He was hoping that she will say 'now' because he craves for privacy. Just the two of them. But then… maybe it's better to stay at the party… he is not confident that he has enough willpower to keep his hands to himself when no one else is watching.

”Leave?”, she asked. ”Don't you need to talk to Dylan?”

Charlie frowned slightly. Emma can see that his mood dropped.

”You don't want to talk to him.”, Emma observed.

Charlie smiled bitterly. ”Am I that obvious?”

Emma tilted her head slightly and smiled in response.

”Dylan Davis.”, Charlie said and paused before explaining: ”I know him for many years, and we went to the same college. For some reason known only to him, he has a need to compete with me. In everything. I don't know what he wants but whatever it is, talking to him will not be pleasant. It never was.”

Emma was surprised that Charlie said so much. They talk about many things, but Charlie never spoke about people who surround him. This was a first.

Emma's eyes lit up at the thought that Charlie trusts her to tell her so much. It made her feel important.

”Davis?”, Emma asked. ”Is he the host?”

”His parents are.”, Charlie confirmed.

Emma remembered what Jarred said, how Dylan is trying to meet with Charlie for more than a week. ”You can't avoid him. He is persistent. Why don't you talk to him and get over with it?”

Charlie exhaled. ”I will. Later. Now I'm dancing with the girl from my dreams.”

Emma's heart fluttered and she was sure that her smile can't extend beyond what it already is. Charlie's gaze was too intense, and she lowered hers out of fear that she will forget herself and start kissing him. She noticed his legs.

”Let me know if your legs start aching, and we can sit. As much as you are feeling OK, you should not overdo it.”

”Always taking care of me…” Charlie pulled her closer without thinking.

”This… is too close.”, Emma said while nervously glancing around.