The Summer Moon
Chapter 18 -

Malia

My dad was quiet when Savanah and I got home from the mall. He nodded at us from his office when we popped in to say hello, but just stared at the papers on his desk. Savanah wrapped her arm around my back and led me back towards the kitchen. I helped her make dinner and even while we ate my dad was quiet. I wondered if something had happened today, but Savanah didn't seem too concerned, so I was sure I should just leave it. She definitely knew him better than I did. After dinner, Kali and Thomas went up to bed while my dad and Savanah went to their room. I hoped whatever this energy was that had fallen over everyone at dinner would pass by tomorrow.

I collected the school books I had been studying from in the living room and moved towards my own bedroom. I was trying to build up the nerve to call Ty and ask him what happened last night. I was getting sort of annoyed that he hadn't called me yet or texted me, or really given me any sort of explanation as to why he practically hung up on me last night. I had expected to hear from him again by now, but now I was just left feeling kind of stupid.

I tossed my books onto my bed, then grabbed a set of pyjamas and headed to the shower. I decided that if I still hadn't heard anything from Ty by the time I got out of the shower, then I would call him. But as the water rushed over me in the shower, anxiety began to build in my stomach. What if this was Ty's way of ending things? Maybe I had bored him so much on the phone last night that he was deciding to just move on to another girl. After all, he was gorgeous, any girl would practically beg to be with him.

Feeling crummy, I dressed in a pair of silk shorts and matching tank. I brushed my hair out and stared in the mirror for a while, took a deep breath, then headed back into my room. Maybe I just needed some sleep.

"Ahh!" I yelped as someone grabbed me from behind as I stepped towards my bed. I felt a hard body press against mine as I squirmed. Finally, I got myself turned around and my eyes met his dark blue ones. "Ty!" I kept my voice hushed so no one else in the house would hear me, but I wanted to scream at him. His body rumbled against mine as he began laughing. I couldn't help but admire how his messy hair fell into his eyes, and he smiled that perfect way. "You scared me to death!" I smacked my hand against his chest but he was quick to reach up and close his hand around mine.

"That was too cute," Ty shook his head. "Sorry baby, I couldn't resist." He was still laughing, which only made me scowl more. This so wasn't funny.

"What are you doing in here!" I hissed, pulling back from him. I crossed my arms across my chest, frowning at him.

"I wanted to see you," He took a step closer, unfazed by my reactions as he snaked his arms around my waist. "I promise I did knock, but you didn't answer, and the door was unlocked." He leaned in to press his lips against mine but I blocked him with my hand. He widened his eyes at me.

"That's still called breaking and entering. I could call the police right now," I was still scowling at him, but truly I wasn't upset anymore. I was happy to see him. I felt the anxiety that I had been feeling earlier drifting away. Things between us still felt good, or at least they did for me.

"I'm sorry baby, forgive me," Ty whispered, his voice was husky as he planted light kisses down my cheek and across my jaw.

"What happened last night? Why didn't you call me back?" I asked. I was losing focus quickly though, as his lips came to my neck. I stepped closer into his body, sliding my hands up his chiseled chest. Ty pulled back slightly, his gorgeous blue eyes meeting mine once again.

"I had a bit of an emergency with my family, it's a long story," he bit his lip. I raised my eyebrow suspiciously, but I could tell he didn't really want to talk about it, so I wouldn't push. "I would've called you back but uh, I sort of broke my phone," he laughed as he pulled away from me. He reached into his back pocket and held out a smashed phone.

I burst out laughing as I saw the embarrassed look cross his face. "I know that sounds like the lamest excuse in the book, so I brought you the proof," he added, which only made me laugh harder. Butterflies spread throughout my stomach, he really was adorable and it made my insults melt to know he was actually worried about what I would think.

"You're ridiculous," I said, holding my stomach, my laugh finally dying down.

"Yeah yeah whatever," he said, rolling his eyes and smiling at me. He pulled me against his body again. "Can I kiss you now?" He leaned into me, his lips just inches from mine. I could feel his hot breath washing over my face. The smell of his cologne drew me in. How did he always smell so good? I wrapped my hands around Ty's neck and pulled myself up to meet his lips. He deepened the kiss, his tongue sliding across my bottom lip then into my mouth. I leaned into him, craving his touch.

Ty pulled back from me and pressed his forehead to mine. "Are you busy tonight? I know it's getting late but could I stay for a bit?" I nodded my head and bit my lip.

"Want to watch a movie?" I asked and Ty smiled back. He suddenly scooped me up in his arms and carried me bridal style over to the bed. I giggled at him as he let me fall onto the bed, then pulled his shirt over his head. Desire rushed over my body as I admired his muscles moving. His eyes darkened as he looked me over.

"Don't give me that look," Ty smirked at me and I blushed.

"What look?" I giggled again, smiling up at him.

Ty climbed onto the bed, his body hovering over mine. He leaned in, his hot breath washing over my face as he kissed up my neck, then came to nibble on my ear. "Like you want me to fuck you senseless,” he whispered.

I inhaled a sharp breath and immediately felt myself dampen. How did he always manage to get this reaction from me so quickly? "Ty," I breathed, lust filling my voice. He pulled back and kissed my cheek, flashing me that dashing smile. "What do you want to watch?" He climbed off of me and headed over towards the TV. I couldn't help but feel disappointed, I was craving him.

"You can pick," I repositioned myself in bed to lean against the pillows and watched as Ty turned on a movie. I really didn't care what he picked, I wasn't interested in watching anything but him.

"So how was your day?" Ty asked as he came to join me on the bed. His arms wrapped around me as he pulled me into his chest. Our legs intertwined and I breathed him in.

"It was good, Savanah and I went to the mall. How was your day?" I asked.

"It was okay, I was busy with work all day. Glad I'm here now though," Ty pressed his lips against my forehead and I melted into him. "Speaking of which," Ty slid his finger under my chin and pulled my gaze up to meet his. "You're going out with me tomorrow night," Ty smirked at me and I blushed.

"Oh am I?" I flirted back.

"Mhm," Ty's lips pressed light kisses down my cheek. "I want to spend more time with you," I blushed deeper and smiled.

"Where are we going?" I asked, enjoying the feeling of his lips on my skin.

"It's a surprise," he winked, and I rolled my eyes.

"How am I supposed to know what to wear!" I scowled at him pretending to be angry. Ty laughed and shook his head.

"Dress nice, we're going to go into the city, but that's all I'm telling you" he pressed his lips against mine briefly and I smiled. My stomach was already filled with butterflies in anticipation of tomorrow.