Saving You (Love Wanted In Texas Book 2) (6 page)

“I care about you, Libby. Why can’t you see that?” I asked as she attempted to pull away.

“I don’t want you to care about me, damn it!” she yelled as she continued to fight me. Reaching down, I took a hold of her hands. “Let go of me, you asshole.”

I looked into her eyes and said in a calm voice, “Stop this, Libby. Calm down and understand why I’m doing this. I …”

She closed her eyes and began shaking her head as she instantly stopped struggling with me. “Stop.
Please
stop saying you care about me, Luke.”

I dropped her hands and ran my fingers through my hair. “What do you want me to say, Libby?”

She opened her eyes and I watched the tear slowly roll down her cheek. “That you love me.”

I let out a small breath. My heart ached as I watched the tear make its way down her face. She closed her eyes and placed both hands over her face as she let out a frustrated yell, causing me to jump at the unexpected outburst. Placing my hands on her arms, I pulled them down as her eyes darted all over my face. It was as if she was afraid to look me in the eyes. “Never mind. Let’s just get back to campus.” She began to move away from me when I grabbed her arm and pulled her to me again. She let out a gasp as I placed my hand on the back of her neck and pulled her lips within inches of mine. Libby’s breathing increased, as did mine.

“Do you have any idea what you do to me, Libby?” Pressing my lips against hers, I kissed her fast and hard. She wouldn’t open her mouth to me so I began walking her backward until she was back up against my truck. In that instant her hands went into my hair and she opened up to me. We kissed like we couldn’t get enough of each other. Our tongues danced in an endless motion with each other as we let ourselves get lost in the kiss. I pressed my hard dick into her stomach as she let out a moan that moved through my entire body. My hands went to her face as I started to slow the kiss down. When I pulled my lips away, I rested my forehead against Libby’s.

My breathing was erratic as I tried to settle the confusing feelings running through my veins. “You. Drive. Me. Crazy,” I whispered as I kept my eyes closed. I could hear her breathing heavy. I took a deep breath in. She smelled like heaven. I wasn’t sure if that was just Libby or if she had perfume on. She had always smelled like a field of bluebonnets. Sweet and innocent.

Libby placed her hands on my chest as we just stood there. I was too afraid to open my eyes and look into her eyes. I knew what I had done was not fair to either of us.

Taking in a deep breath, Libby whispered, “Luke.”

Swallowing hard, I opened my eyes and took a step back. I shook my head and looked away. “I’m sorry, Libby. I’m so sorry I kissed you. It was a mistake.”

Shaking her head she looked into my eyes. “Why?” Her eyes filled with tears. “Luke …”

I took another step away. “Can’t you see, Libby? All I do is hurt you.”

She walked toward me. “Because you keep pushing me away. Stop pushing me away.”

Libby’s phone began ringing with Will’s ringtone. “You better get it, Lib. You’ve been waiting for him to call.”

I turned and headed to my truck. One quick glance over toward Libby and she was getting back into her car. As she talked to Will on the phone, she wiped a tear away.

I slammed my head back against the seat of my truck. “What the fuck is wrong with you, Johnson. Why do you keep hurting her?”

Libby began pulling out of the parking lot as I slowly pulled out and began following her. An hour later she turned and headed toward her dorm. I wanted to follow her, but I knew if I did I would end up doing something more than kiss her. I wanted to make her mine. I didn’t deserve to make her mine. I didn’t deserve her love.

“HEY THERE, HANDSOME.”

I looked up from the book I was reading to see Abigail standing in front of me. Her brown hair was pulled up into a braided ponytail and a few pieces hung down to frame her face. She had on skinny jeans with a tight tan sweater that showed off her figure. Her green eyes were filled with lust as she looked at me. I smiled and gave her a quick nod. “Hey, Abigail. What’s up?”

She sat down next to me and winked as she ran her tongue along her top teeth. “Not much. What about you? I haven’t heard from you in a while.”

I leaned back in my chair and smiled bigger. “Been lonely, Abigail?”

She chuckled. “Never. I have been horny though, and you haven’t been calling.”

My smile faded slightly. “I’ve been busy. This year has been tough with the class load I took on. Trying to finish up school early.”

Abigail tilted her head and looked at me. “Why?”

Shrugging my shoulders, I said, “I don’t know. Ready to get back home and help my father and uncle run the ranch I guess.”

Abigail leaned forward, allowing her breasts to rest on the table. I got a clear shot of her cleavage, but my body didn’t react like it had in the past. “I bet you look hot in those Wrangler jeans, tight white T-shirt and cowboy boots.” She closed her eyes and let out a moan. “Mmm … baby, I can practically feel you moving in and out of me. I’m so wet right now, Luke. If I slipped my hand into my panties, I’d come on the spot just daydreaming about you all sweaty and fucking me against an old truck.”

Abigail had a way of getting what she wanted from me, and the only thing she ever wanted from me was sex. I leaned forward and gave her my panty-melting smile as I watched her squirm in her seat.

“You weren’t kidding when you said you’re horny.” She smiled bigger and raised her eyebrow as she pursed her lips. “Does Abigail need some relief?”

She slowly nodded her head. “Yes. She does. And the only person who can do that is you, Mr. Johnson.”

I let out a laugh as I leaned back. My smile faded instantly. It was as if I felt her before I saw her. Turning, I saw Libby standing there. I pushed my chair back and stood. “Lib, what’s up?”

I watched as her eyes traveled down my body and I instantly adjusted my somewhat hard dick. She looked back up and all I saw was hurt.
Again.
Libby slowly looked to Abigail. Abigail smiled a fake-ass smile as she leaned back in her chair and began playing with her braid. I peeked over at Libby as she smiled weakly at Abigail before turning back to me.

Libby stood up a little taller and cleared her throat. “My car won’t start and I can’t get a hold of Will. I wouldn’t normally bug you about this, but I saw you and well …” Looking back at Abigail, Libby’s voice cracked. “If I’m interrupting something though.” Abigail started to say yes, but I cut her off.

“No, Abigail and I were just catching up.”

Libby turned and glared at me. “I heard.”

My heart slammed in my chest and my hands starting sweating.
Fuck
. I didn’t want Libby to overhear me talking to Abigail like that. Abigail cleared her throat and asked, “So you’re the hot roommate’s sister, huh?”

Libby’s head snapped back over to look at Abigail. “Yes, Will is my brother. Do you know him?”

Abigail laughed and shook her head. “No. I don’t know him that well. I’ve only seen him a few times.”

I reached down and scooped up my books and smiled at Abigail. “I’ll catch up with you later, Abigail.”

Abigail placed her finger in her mouth and giggled. “Sounds good, handsome.”

Smirking at Abigail, I glanced to look at Libby who rolled her eyes. Libby turned and walked to the exit. I followed her through the library and out the door. “Where are you parked, Lib?”

“Dorm.”

Great. She’s pissed.

“Let me drive you there, Lib.”

She held up her hand and waved it. “Just meet me there. I’ll text Will to let him know you’re helping me.”

I stopped walking and watched her quickly walk away. Turning, I headed to my truck. I pulled out my phone and hit Grace’s phone number.

“Hello, big brother. What’s cooking?”

“Explain women to me, Grace.”

Grace busted out laughing. “Do you have a few days?”

I rolled my eyes. “Seriously. Y’all love to fuck with men, don’t you?”

“No more than men love to fuck with the emotions of women. Take for instance when a guy kisses this girl in a full on passionate kiss and then tells her it was a mistake. As Uncle Matt would say, assmole move right there.”

Letting out a sigh, I pulled out onto the road. “I take it you talked to Libby?”

“Possibly. What in the hell is wrong with you? Pull your head out of your ass and get your shit together. You’re hurting her, Luke.”

Closing my eyes, I quickly opened them again, fighting to hold back the tears that were threatening to build. “I don’t mean too, Grace.” My voice cracked as I talked so I cleared it.

I ran my hand through my hair. I needed to leave Libby alone. I needed to let her move on and find someone else. Someone who will guard her heart and not hurt her. Not fall into bed with the first girl who makes him forget.

I heard Grace let out a breath and sigh. “I know you don’t, Luke. But you have to see how doing this to Libby is confusing her. She’s not going to wait forever. Libby is beautiful and sooner or later someone is going to catch her eye and she is going to move on, Luke. Without you I’m afraid.”

“Luke? Are you listening to me?”

Nodding my head, I whispered, “Yeah, I heard you.” I pulled into the guest parking outside of Libby’s building. I looked around and saw her car. “I’ve got to run, baby sister. I love you. I can’t wait to see you.”

“Same here. Hey, Luke?”

I put my truck in park and opened the door. Jumping out, I began making my way over to Libby’s car. “Yeah?”

“Listen to your heart, not your head.”

I let out a breath and shook my head. “If only it was that easy, Grace. Love you.”

“Love you too, Luke. Bye.”

“Bye, Grace.” I pulled the phone from my ear and hit End. I stopped at Libby’s car and checked to see if her car door was open. If it was, I was going to have a long talk with her about how unsafe that was. Lucky for her it was locked. I turned and leaned against it as I waited for her to show up. My mind couldn’t help but drift back to holding her in my arms as we danced in the rain. The way she smelled. The way she smiled. Closing my eyes I let the memory take me back.

TAKING IN A
deep breath, I made my way over to Luke. He was leaning against my car with his eyes closed. His brown hair looked like a hot mess. He must be working out more because I swear his muscles looked bigger. I wanted nothing more than to run my hands over his body. Memorize every inch of him.

Then her words hit me like a brick wall.

“Mmm … baby I can practically feel you moving in and out of me. I’m so wet right now, Luke. If I slipped my hand into my panties, I’d come on the spot just daydreaming about you all sweaty and fucking me against an old truck.”

My stomach flinched as I thought of Luke with Abigail. The way he was looking at her told me he was getting turned on by the way she was talking.
Why couldn’t he look at me that way? Why didn’t he want me like he wanted her?

I cleared my throat as I walked up. Luke opened his eyes and gave me a weak smile. “Hey,” he said as I walked by and unlocked the driver’s side door.

“Hey,” I whispered back. Opening the door, I pulled the latch for the hood. Luke opened it and began checking everything out.

My feet felt like lead. I couldn’t move. I stood there as I waited for him to find out what was wrong with my car. He poked his head around and said, “I think it’s your battery. There is a lot of corrosion on it. You wouldn’t happen to have any Coke in your car, would you?”

I shook my head. “I don’t drink Coke.”

Luke frowned. “Since when?”

I shrugged my shoulders. “Since about two months ago.”

Luke made a funny face and then chuckled. “Good for you, Lib. That shit is not good for you anyway.”

I wasn’t in the mood for small talk with Luke. “Can you fix it without Coke?”

I instantly felt guilty when his smile faded. He looked back at the engine and then looked at me. “I need to get the corrosion all cleaned off and then take it off and take it to get tested. The battery might be bad.”

Not wanting to spend any more time with Luke, I slowly nodded my head. “Will can probably take care of this.”