His Secret Obsession
Chapter 38

(Emery)

I looked up at Mack's gorgeous face, the look in her eyes one I have seen many times before but never directed towards me. She was being cold and completely closed off like she didn't even know who I was..why was she looking at me like that now? I glanced down at my hands, feeling my stomach drop from that realization. I knew Mack almost better than I knew myself..this wasn't going to end well..

I felt Asher wrap his arm around my back, pulling me into his side as I glanced up, meeting his silver gaze. What I saw in his eyes wasn't what I expected either..I thought he would be pissed or annoyed with Ethan here and yet all I saw was concern..he was worried about me.

"I'm right here baby." He whispered, making me nod my head as I took a deep breath.

Jackie started making polite conversation, trying to get this tension between all of us to go down as Asher lifted his drink, offering it to me. I took a quick sip, meeting his gaze once more as he smiled down at me sweetly..how can he make my heart race right now with all that was going on?

"I thought you said you didn't want your friends dating Em." Ethan finally spoke, interrupting Jackie and making me freeze as Asher tensed around me.

"Em can date who she wants, she is an adult." Carson said firmly, making not only me but Mack as well snap our heads towards Carson. That was the most surprising thing we both have heard him say.

"Then why didn't you let her date me?" Ethan asked point blank..okay, this was getting awkward.

"Because she didn't want to date you dipshit." Craig of all people spoke up. I was shocked..but I noticed the way he looked between Mack and Ethan..he must have been hurt that his best friend went after Mack right after they broke up..that is pretty messed up. "Shut the fuck up Craig." Ethan yelled, becoming extremely hostile as Carson and Asher both stood up.

I reached out, gripping Asher's hand, not wanting this to escalate any further like it did that night at the party.

"I think you guus should go." Carson spoke firmly, his eyes hard and burning into Ethan like he wanted to kick his ass, and he wasn't the only one.. Almost everyone here was looking at Ethan with anger. "Em, can we just talk for a moment." He changed tactics, turning towards me as he dropped his arm from MacKenzie.

"You must be f*****g joking." Asher laughed, holding onto my hand tighter.

"No way in hell am I letting my girlfriend be alone with you. I would suggest you get the hell out of here before we make a repeat of the other night." Asher said cooly, his eyes not leaving Ethan's once.

They stood like that for a few minutes as I tried not to meet Ethan's gaze..this was so out of my element I didn't even know what to do.

"Come on Mack, let's go." Ethan finally said, turning to leave as Mack met my gaze. Her eyes glanced between me and Asher one last time.

"You're not invited to my party Emery, just so you know." She said in a snooty tone before turning on her heels and stomping away.

Carson scoffed, sitting back down as he watched Mack and Ethan walk away from us.

"What is she six? Not like you wanted to go to her party anyways. What a spoiled little brat." Carson grumbled, shoving a couple of fries in his mouth as I laughed nervously.

"It's okay, I had a feeling it was going this route anyways." I shrugged, feeling Asher staring at me as I tried not to look him in the eyes..then he would see how much that really did hurt. Mack and I have celebrated every single birthday together since we were kids..so I can't lie and say this doesn't sting a little, because it most definitely does.

"Thanks Craig for sticking up for Em." Carson added, slapping Craig on the back as he nodded. I looked over at him, smiling my thanks as Asher suddenly grabbed my hand and pulled me to stand.

"Can we talk really quick?" He asked firmly, making me swallow hard as I finally looked up into his eyes. Oh no..was he mad?

"Yeah, of course." I choked out, following behind him as he pulled me over to a quiet area away from the group.

"Is..is everything okay?" I managed to spit out, studying Asher as he let out a frustrated sigh and ran his long fingers through his hair.

"Em..don't..don't do that with me..please." He finally said, making me confused as I looked up at him.

"Do what?" I whispered, feeling anxious all of a sudden.

He stepped towards me, his hands cupping the side of my face as he held me firmly and studied my eyes carefully.

"Don't pretend like everything is okay when it's definitely not..don't hide from me..please." His words were tender and full of emotion, making my heart ache from the way his hands held me and how his eyes pierced through my soul. Like he saw me..all of me. "...I just don't want to be a burden." I whispered, making Asher whimper before he crashed his mouth down, kissing me so ferociously that every ounce of breath in my lungs came rushing out in one sharp gasp.

"You..are not a burden..your feelings are not a burden..I love all of you Emery..every single part." He said between kisses, moving his mouth across my lips tenderly.

I let out a choked sob, nodding my head as he pulled away and crushed me against his chest.

"Say it Emery..tell me." He whispered, stroking me softly as I nuzzled into his chest.

"That really hurt..how could she..how could she treat me like that..like I'm nothing to her." I let it all out, feeling Asher's body melding around me as a wave of emotions crashed through me.

"I know..she is being a shitty friend..you didn't deserve that." He spoke calmly, holding me against him as I wrapped my arms around his waist, hugging him just as tightly.

"She is destroying our friendship and I just don't understand why.." I cried, feeling thoroughly confused why she has been acting like this. Mack and Carson were all I had for the longest time..so to lose her..it hurts and I just don't understand what I did wrong. "It will be okay..you are such a good person, baby..you have such a big heart." He breathed against my hair as he began placing soft kisses against me.

"Ugh..today has been crazy..I don't know if I can handle any more drama." I laughed, feeling a lot better after getting all of that off of my chest.

"Hey, you're not saying I caused drama are you?" He asked in shock. Making me look up at his frowning face.

"Baby, no offense, but since that night at the party there has been a lot of drama." I explained, making him frown even more. I was just teasing him but it was true. My life was pretty normal before that night with Asher..then everything changed. "But I wouldn't change a single thing..and I just realized..you finally kissed me." I smiled even wider, making him narrow his eyes at me as he lowered his head, placing another deep kiss on my lips.

"I have a new rule..I kiss you as much as I want..and you let me..considering your drama comment..might as well live up to it." he looked at me while narrowing his eyes and I quickly jumped up, throwing my arms around his neck.

"Okay, I am all yours, so I guess it's only fair." I mumbled against his lips, feeling his wide smile as he soon began assaulting me with rapid kisses all around my face.

"Damn right you are, now let me claim what's mine." He growled, making me giggle as he continued kissing me.

"Wait until we go up in that ferris wheel.." He smirked against my neck, making me swallow hard as my eyes snapped open.

"What do you have planned for the Ferris wheel?!" I asked in horror, making Asher chuckle against my skin.

"Patience baby, you will replace out soon enough." And with that he bit my neck playfully while running his hands across my ass..oh god..why am I scared now?