Notice Me (19 page)

He hugged my body against his chest and
murmured, "Parent alert, close your eyes." I was trying my best to
calm my breathing down, I knew my chest was heaving up and down
from all the excitement. The drumming of my heart beat was heard in
my ears as I shut my eyes and hugged myself closer to Tristan, who
was calm and cool pretending to be asleep.

From the foyer I could hear my mom and dad shuffling around. "Aww,
how adorable." I could hear my mom gushing to my dad. She's
probably talking about us all cuddled up, told you my parents are
odd ones. They trust me enough to hope I know better than to do the
wrong thing.
I lay on Tristan's chest not moving, it was so quiet all I could do
was listen to his heart beat and before I knew it I was asleep
again. When I awoke this time, Tristan was no longer cuddling me.
Instead I was being pounced on by Anya.
"C'mon sleepy head, time to get up!" She cried excitedly. "We need
to get ready. What were you two doing last night that you're so
worn out?" Anya teased accusingly.
I swatted her away, before saying, "Shush up, we weren't doing
anything." Thankfully, Anya wasn't really paying attention to me,
because my cheeks were red hot at the thought of Tristan and I
making out. "Where's the guys?" I asked lifting my head to look
around. The sleeping bags were all rolled up and tucked away,
besides the one I was in.
"In the kitchen." She answered, "Your parents left for work.
Tristan and Luke went to pick up breakfast for everybody." Poking
our heads into the kitchen we spotted our target leaning against
the kitchen counter. He was sipping on his coffee and eating a
breakfast sandwich.
"Attack when I say go." I whispered and Anya nodded her head in
understanding. We do the same ritual every year. I don't get how he
can leave his guard down. "Go!" I whisper yelled as we both ran
full speed into the kitchen, lifting our hands Anya and I emptied
four entire cans of silly string onto Troy while screaming. "Happy
Birthday!!"
When we finished Troy just laughed, guess he's used to our immature
ways. "Thanks." He smiled giving us both a quick hug. He began
yanking away all the colorful string and throwing it back towards
us, which caused us to run upstairs and lock ourselves in my room.
Oh well, may as well start getting ready now..."Don't worry I'll
get you two back later." Troy promised as he pounded on the door
one final time with a chuckle.
Clutching onto the handlebars, for dear life as the water pellets
sprayed towards my face, I was relatively calm for going at least
forty miles per hour. Call me crazy, but I felt a sense of
security. The reason for that could be because Tristan is sitting
right behind me with his hands over mine, maintaining complete
control of the jet-ski.
We were having an amazing time, the guys being their usual
competitive selves were racing. Troy seemed to be enjoying every
minute of his birthday. That alone made me happy. I'm glad they're
all getting along so well, I was afraid I'd have to beat them into
liking one another. A couple hours have passed since we first got
here, the sun was beginning to set causing the water temperature to
drop a few degrees.
My body shivered against Tristan's as we sat still on the jet-ski
waiting for the others to catch up. Troy, Max, Luke and Anya
already reached the docks, but Tristan wanted to make sure everyone
was safe. We were still waiting on Gabe, Sam, and Jordan to arrive.
They were too busy messing around pulling tricks that they fell
behind.
"Cold?" Tristan asked letting go of the handlebars and running his
hands up and down my arms to cause friction. This helped a lot,
because his body is so warm! "Is that better?" Nodding my head, my
body let out another involuntary shiver. This time it wasn't from
being cold, my thoughts drifted back to this morning under the
sleeping bag. Gosh, I've turned into a pervert. "Let's get you back
to shore." He said leaning over to rev the handlebars, we sped off
again towards the docks. "Don't want you to get sick."
"What about the guys?" I yelled over the wind flapping against my
face. The three of them were no where to be seen and I'm sure
Tristan's worried about them.
"They're fine." He reassured me with a kiss to my cheek. "They
stopped to talk to some girls sunbathing on a boat. They'll catch
up later." Wow we've been sitting here all this time waiting for
them, worried about them and they were stopped somewhere trying to
pick up girls? When we reached the docks, Tristan unbuckled my life
vest and immediately wrapped me up into a huge fluffy towel. "You
feeling ok?" He asked with a look of concern. "Your lips are blue.
Maybe we should stay in tonight."
"I'm fine. Just a little cold." I reassured him with a smile. "I
still want to go tonight." I said leaning up on my tippy-toes and
pecking him on the lips. There's no way I'm going to miss
celebrating Troy's birthday and my first chance at going to a
twenty and under club, no way!‍‍

Chapter 27: Club 207
Tristan's POV
Standing in my parent's kitchen with all the guys, Troy included. I
was going over last minute precautions. We just got back from jet
skiing and I decided a little meeting was needed. The girls went
over to Lise's house to start getting ready for the club. You know
girls they take forever to get ready, so we figured we'd give them
a head start.
We allowed them to believe we're gathering over at my place to play
some video games, but in actuality we're discussing the plan for
tonight. I need to assure we're all on the same page for the safety
of everyone that's with us and especially for the safety of my
mate. "Being that Club 207 is located on the border of Port Clyde
and Camden..." I announced to the group, while clearing my throat.
"We all need to be extra aware of our surroundings."
They all nodded in agreement, since the opening of the club none of
us have been there yet. So, we weren't sure what type of crowd it
drew in. We need to be prepared in case any situations arise, being
a wolf we can never be too cautious. One little incident of losing
our temper is all it takes to lose control and shift. "All I'm
saying is we all need to stay cool and remember we're there to have
a good time." I reiterated to the group, knowing my guys can get a
little rowdy and wild at times.
"If there's an episode of any kind, don't try and take matters into
your own hands." Troy added in. I guess being a future Alpha he
felt the need to give some guidance also. "Make sure you come and
get either myself or Tristan."
I nodded my head in agreement, showing my guys that what he was
saying made a lot of sense. Troy told us that Andre along with a
few of his other friends were meeting us at the club to celebrate.
He already mind linked them what we're talking about so they're
aware of what to do. I just hope tonight turns out to be a good
night for all of us.
Still needing to shower, I dismissed everyone to go home and get
ready. Luckily I'm a guy and it only takes me fifteen minutes tops
to get showered and dressed. We agreed to meet outside my house in
an hour.
Having been side tracked by Dad calling me into his study to
discuss some new schedules for running patrols, I looked up at the
clock to realize I had five minutes to get ready, crap! I raced
back over to mine's and quickly took a shower. I dried myself off,
slapped on some after-shave and smoothed some gel in my hair
running my fingers through it.
Figuring that since it's my place and that no one is here but me, I
decided to throw on my black briefs and walk from my bathroom into
my room to get dressed. As soon as I stepped foot out of my
bathroom to walk towards my room, I heard a loud gasp and then a
clanging sound of something hitting my hardwood floor. My first
instinct was to charge at whoever it is that's in my house, but
looking up I could only laugh.

Standing next to my TV with her hands shielding
over her eyes, was none other than Lise. "Oh my god, I'm so sorry."
She uttered nervously while taking steps backwards towards my door.
"I..." She began rambling still retreating for the exit. "I had no
idea you weren't ready yet. My Mom made dinner and wanted me to
bring some for you and your parents. Your Mom said it was ok for me
to come in here!"
‘Damn it, she looks good enough to eat’ I thought. Finally taking
notice of the tight little black tube dress she's wearing and the
black heels that made her legs look extra long. Not caring that I
was only in my underwear, I rushed over to her grabbing a hold of
her hands and pulled them away. I needed to see her beautiful
face.
Her cheeks were flushed a deep pinkish hue, as she quickly looked
at me and then reflexively snapped her eyes shut in embarrassment.
"Wh-what're you doing?" She asked in shock.
This is my mate, she shouldn't be ashamed to look at me. I wanted
her to feel comfortable around me, not to feel awkward. Guiding her
hands to my bare chest, I grabbed a hold of her face in my palms
and murmured in a hushed whisper, "Open your eyes beautiful."
She followed my command, slowly meeting my intense gaze. I realized
as my thumbs stroked at her cheeks, that her amazing hazel eyes had
a burst of amber right in the middle. "Don't be shy, all this..." I
smirked, leaning down so that I could get closer to her plump pink
lips. "Belongs to you." I finished giving her a quick peck.
She seemed surprised that it only lasted a quick second, the look
on her face was priceless as I pulled away. Her lips were still in
an adorable pout like she wasn't through with the kiss, but then
she seemed to realize I was somewhat teasing her. Lise glared at me
with narrowed eyes as she bent down and picked up the container of
food that dropped. Walking by me towards my kitchen area to place
the container on the table, she shocked the hell out of me by
slapping me on the ass.
"What?" She asked innocently shrugging her shoulders. "I recall you
saying not to be shy, that it all belongs to me." I let out a
hearty chuckle not being able to hold it back. She surprises me
more and more with each minute I spend with her. "Hurry up and get
dressed, everyone's already outside waiting on you." She ordered
with a smug grin obviously satisfied with herself.
I rushed into my room and threw on a pair of jeans, my black dress
boots and a black short sleeved military button up shirt with a
black singlet underneath. Pulling up to the valet outside of the
club, the line to get in stretched all the way around the corner.
Max drove Sam, Gabe, and Jordan in his truck and I drove Lise,
Anya, Luke, and Troy in mine.
We got out and I could instantly tell there were more wolves here
than humans. Wrapping my arm around Lise's waist we began making
our way towards the back of the line. Cut off age to get into the
club is sixteen, I'm grateful Lise is sixteen. To be honest with
you I wouldn't set foot in here if she wasn't allowed in. The only
reason why I'm here is because she still wanted to celebrate Troy's
birthday. I sure as hell wasn't going to let her come without me,
unprotected.
"Yo Troy over here." We heard a male voice shout out, turning
around I recognized it to be Andre and a few other guys in their
pack standing next to the bouncer at the front door. Andre waved
his hand in the air signaling for us all to join him up front.
"This is my cousin Drew." He introduced with a grin.
Hopefully his cousin Drew was going to look out and let us in the
club without having to wait in this ridiculously long line. Lucky
for us Drew unhooked the gate and allowed us all in, patting Troy
on the back and giving him well wishes of a Happy Birthday. The
amount of grumbles and complaints that emitted from the crowd had
me growling lowly under my breath. This seemed to shut the wolves
in the crowd up quickly, but the humans continued on with their
rants and hissy fits.
It was crowded as hell inside, I can see why they're limiting
admission considering they're probably already at maximum capacity.
The dance floor was full of people grinding on one another to the
beat of the music bumping from the bass. Being a twenty and under
club, of course no alcohol is served. They had a beverage and snack
bar in the center of the dance floor.
Anya shrieked loudly as a song came on, what song it was I haven't
the faintest clue. Some song with Pitbull about running the night.
Anya grabbed Lise and Troy by each arm and screamed excitedly over
the music, "Come on, let's go dance!"
"Go ahead." I gave her a nod of approval while kissing her on the
side of her head. "We'll be over there getting a table." I pointed
to an area off to the back of the club where there were lounge
chairs. Technically I wasn't lying to Lise. We were going to get a
table but first we needed to walk around the club and make sure
there wasn't anything out of the ordinary here, such as
rogues.
Sitting with Luke in a booth, while all the guys were making their
way around the club scouting for girls, I zoned in on Lise.
Watching her move her body sensually to the music made the hairs on
my arm stand at attention. She looked so damn sexy, who knew she
could move like that? I wanted so badly to get up out of the booth
and join her. To hold her close to me and feel her body up against
mine but, Luke and I already decided we'd watch from afar and allow
our girls to have their fun with Troy. It was meant to be his
birthday weekend before we crashed it.
It's just that we couldn't stand being away from our mates, it
literally tore our wolves apart not knowing if they were safe. They
were dancing for a good while before two girls approached Troy and
Andre. They managed to divert their attention away from Lise and
Anya who continued on dancing. I was scanning the club when my eyes
landed on two guys standing off to the side of the dance floor,
most definitely wolves.
It wasn't the fact that they were wolves that had Luke and I
standing up on our feet in an instant. It was the predatory look in
their eyes and the way they whispered to one another that had me
worried. They nodded their heads and began making their way through
the crowded dance floor towards our mates. Looks like tonight might
not turn out to be such a good night after all, at least not for
these two pups who think that they can overstep their
boundaries.