Well, anyway, Im actually here for a reason. Daemon picked up my glass and took a drink. Youre needed at home.
Blake halted his movements. Excuse me?
Did I speak too fast, Bart?
His name is Blake , I snapped. And why am I needed at home? Right now, at this very moment?
Daemon met my eyes, his stare heavy and intense with meaning. Something has come up and you need to check it out now.
Something obviously meant alien business. Unease crawled down my spine. Now his sudden appearance made sense. For a few minutes, I was really beginning to believe it had been pure, primal jealousy that drove him to go all stalker on us.
And as much as it ticked me off to do this, I knew I had to leave.
Turning to Blake, I winced. Im really , really sorry about this.
Blakes gaze darted between us as he picked up the check. Its okay. Things happen.
I felt like a tool, which seemed fitting, since I was sitting next to the biggest wiener ever. Ill make it up. I promise.
He smiled. Its all right, Katy. Ill take you home.
That wont be necessary. Daemon smiled tightly. I got this, Biff.
I wanted to face-palm myself. Blake. His name is Blake, Daemon.
Its okay, Katy, Blake said, lips thin. Im a mess.
Then its solved. Daemon stood, allowing me to scoot out.
Blake took care of the check, and we headed outside. I stopped by his car, aware of Daemons intense stare. I am so, so sorry.
Its okay. You didnt knock the stuff on me. He paused, brows narrowing as he stared hard at something over my shoulder. Two guesses whator who that was. Pulling his cell out of his back pocket, he checked the display before shoving it in his jeans. Although that was the craziest thing Ive ever seen. But anyway, well make up for it when I get back from break, okay?
Okay. I started to give him a hug but halted. The front of his sweater was stained and moist looking.
Laughing, Blake leaned in and placed a quick, dry kiss on my lips. Ill call you.
I nodded, wondering how one person could single-handedly ruin everything within a minute. It was a talent. With a wave, Blake was gone, and I was alone with Daemon.
You ready? Daemon called, holding open the passenger door.
I stalked over to the car and climbed in, slamming the door behind me.
Hey. He frowned from outside the car. Dont take your anger out on Dolly.
You named your car Dolly?
Whats wrong with that?
I rolled my eyes.
Daemon jogged around the front of the car and slid in. The moment
he closed the door behind him, I twisted in my seat and punched him in the arm. You are such a jerk! I know you did the glass and plate thing. That was so wrong!
He held up his hands, laughing. What? It was funny. The look on Bos face was priceless. And the kiss he gave you? What was that? Ive seen dolphins give hotter kisses than that.
His name is Blake! I punched his leg this time. And you know it! I cant believe you acted like that. And he doesnt kiss like a dolphin!
From what Ive seen, he does.
You didnt see the last time we kissed.
His laughter died off. Uh oh. He turned to me slowly. Youve kissed him before?
Thats none of your business. My cheeks flushed, giving me away.
Anger sparked in his magnetic eyes. I dont like him.
I gaped at Daemon. You dont even know him.
I dont need to know him to see that theres something off about him. He turned the key and the engine rumbled to life. I dont think you should be hanging out with him.
Oh, this is rich, Daemon. Whatever. Staring straight ahead, I hugged my elbows and shivered. I was so angry my head was two seconds from spinning.
Are you cold? Wheres your jacket?
I dont like jackets.
Did they do something terrible and unforgiveable to you, too? He turned on the automatic temperature setting. Warm air blasted out of the vents.
I find themcumbersome. I sighed loudly. What was so freaking imperative that you had to go stalker-mode and find me?
I wasnt stalking you. He sounded offended.
Oh, you werent? Did you use your alien GPS system to find me?
Well, yeah, sort of.
Argh! This is so wrong. I seriously doubted Blake would be calling me again. Not that I blamed him. If I were him, I wouldnt be. Not when a psychotic alien was shadowing me. So whats the deal?
Daemon waited until we pulled onto the highway. Matthew has called a meeting of the minds, and you should be there. It has to do with the DOD. Somethings happened.
Chapter 12
We got back to his house before the rest of them showed up, and I was trying to keep calm as I settled into the recliner in the corner. Daemon wasnt panicking, but he didnt know what was going on yet. Outside, several car doors slammed shut. I wrapped my arms around my waist, and Daemon moved to my side, sitting on the arm of my chair.
Ash and the Thompson boys were the first to come in. Adam smiled at us before sitting next to Dee. She offered him the bag of popcorn shed been scarfing and he dug in. Andrew took one look in my direction and rolled his eyes. Anyone have a clue why shes here?
I loathed Andrew.
She needs to be here, Mr. Garrison said, closing the door behind him. He moved to the center of the living room, all eyes on him. Outside of school, he always dressed down in jeans. I want to keep this little get-together short.