My Best Friend Brother

Episode 28

Cobia and I had finished our project about half an hour ago and we were currently now in front of Adam’s house.

To say that I’m hungry would be a complete understatement. Cobia had offered for us to go to a diner where we could eat but I kindly turned him down because of Adam.
I don’t know how he would react to Cobia taking me out, even if it was just for a bite and I also knew better than to arrive any later than six.
Adam may be overbearing and overprotective but I knew d–n well not to piss him off by arriving even a second late. I valued Cobia’s life too much to let him have to deal with an angry Adam so I just decided it was best if we did our project and he took me straight to Adam’s place.
I checked the time on my phone and the screen lit up and read
5:58 P.M. I breathed a sigh of relief, happy that a life will be spared tonight. Cobia’s life that is. As much as Adam can get angry, I know that he’ll never even have to think twice about laying a finger on me. The most he’ll do is yell and that’s why I adore him so much.
“Welp, we did it.” I say as I smile up at Cobia.
“Yup, I guess we did.” He responds back, showing a dimple on his left cheek.
“Thanks for driving me home and I apologise again for Adam.” I apologize for the 50th time tonight.

Cobia lets out a breathy laugh, “I told you it’s cool, Ariel. He was just protective that’s all. I would be too if I had a girlfriend as beautiful as you.” He says as he scratches behind his neck nervously.

Yup, that’s my cue to leave.
A tint of blush covers my cheek at his compliment. I know it’s just harmless flirting but Adam wouldn’t take so kindly to it, especially since we’re right outside of his front door.

“Well, goodnight Cobia.” I say as I try to avoid standing here for any longer.
“Good-” Cobia begins but suddenly the door swings opens.

Oh cheese and crackers.
“Thanks for bringing her home but she has to go now.” Adam says as he grabs my forearm, pulls me inside and then slams the door shut before I can even get a proper ‘goodbye’ out.
I ready myself to fly up at him, scowling him for embarrassing me once again for the unth time tonight. However, he doesn’t give me a chance to be angry at him as he slams my back against the door, not enough for it to hurt but just enough for it to weirdly turn me on.
He rests his left hand next to my head, standing dangerously close to me as I stare at him with slightly parted lips and heavy breathing.
“Do you know what time it is, Ariel ?” He states, my name rolling off his tongue like venom.
I take in his every feature on his beautifully carved face. His face is in a calm state but you can’t miss the emotion behind it. It isn’t anger but it’s something else I can’t put my finger on.

His soft pink lips that I want so badly to kiss, to his muscled bicep with a sleeve of tattoos that add to the touch of attractiveness along with intimidation is all that I can look at as I try to keep my eyes focused on his.
I shakingly turn my head to the side to look at the Rolex on his head. No, I’m not scared of him, that’s the last word I would use to how I would describe my feelings towards Adam.
He was scary as hell but not towards me. That doesn’t change the fact that he’s intimidating as f–k.
6:01

That was what the time read and I couldn’t ignore the urge to just roll my eyes at Adam. “Oh you think this is a joke?” He asks as his peppermint breath fans my face.
“Come on Adam, you’re overreacting. We weren’t even late, we came 3 minutes ago and just talked outside.” I say as I try to make myself as comfortable as I can in the small space that I was provided.
“You talked outside alone for 3 whole minutes?” He says as his voice rises slightly.
I try my best not to laugh but I’m sure I’m red as a tomato from holding in my laughter so long. I couldn’t help but to burst out laughing in his face as I throw my head back, laughing even harder.
Anyone else in this situation would be scared but I find it funny as heck that I get under Adam’s skin without even trying.
His face morphs in confusion then anger once again. “This isn’t funny, Ariel.” He snaps as he pushes me further against the door if even possible.
I try to calm myself off as I wipe the tear from under my eye. “I-I’m sorry, Adam.” I smile. “Continue scolding me.” I tell him as I contain my laughter.
“Right, as I was saying-” He starts but I cut him off once again my laughing again.
We go over the same cycle that we did last time once again and when I finally composed myself I spoke, “Okay, Adam. I’m sorry I’m late.” I say as if I’m talking to a child as I pinch his cheeks with my index fingers and thumbs. I then lightly slap his cheeks and escape from his grasp.
“I’m not finished with you yet!” He yells at me as I walk away, heading to the kitchen.
I stop and turn around to look at him. I then grab his face and kiss him without warning. I instantly feel him relax which makes me begin to wrap my arms around his neck.
However though, he pulls away and whines, “I’m supposed to be mad at you, Ariel.” He frowns deeply.

“You could be mad at me later?” I question as I trail my index finger along his neck and jaw, feeling him shiver slightly under my touch.
“I hate what you do to me.” He mumbles under his breath, absentmindedly drawing circles on the small of my back with his thumbs. “Can I get back to yelling at you now?” He inquires.
“Sure.” I mumble as I bring my lips to his neck. It just dawned to me that I’ve never given Adam a hickey although he has marked me with those many times.
I sU-Ck just hard enough to leave a purple bruise on his sensitive skin, nibbling at it in the process.
I feel Adam’s grab on my waist get tighter as he tenses visibly. His hands clench and unclench on the small of my back.
“Ariel.” He warns and I bring my hand to tangle in his hair, purposely ignoring his warning.
“Do you really want me to stop, Adam?” I tease while mumbling against his skin.
His breathing becomes slightly uneven as he inhales and exhales deeply, refusing to answer my question.

Deciding that I’ve tortured him enough, I quickly pull away from his skin and smile triumphantly at his surprised reaction, before turning and walking up the stairs.