Uninvited CH 15

Gia slowly opened her eyes and a smile spread across her face. The sun was now shining and for the first time since she’d gotten to Wyndemere she was excited to go downstairs. She sat up in her bed, looked down at her nude body, vaguely remembering removing her robe and slipping under the silk sheets of her bed last night. She got up and strode over to the shower and turned it on. She stepped in when the water temperature was to her liking, letting the water wash over her body. The hot water slightly stung her wounds but the heat felt wonderful on her sore muscles. She quickly got out of the shower and got dressed. She was wearing a pair of black leather pant and a small black shirt. She rushed out of the room and headed for the kitchen.

Nik had been up early and had already showered, dressed and he was now reading the paper as he sat at the table. He had been thinking about Gia nonstop since last night. He still felt terrible that he had hurt her feelings. And he couldn’t help thinking about how it would have been if Gia had gotten seriously hurt. He would never be able to forgive himself if something had happened to her because he made her upset. He was so happy to have a second chance with her. And he was grateful that Gia told him last night that she was willing to start over again. So now, he was anxiously waiting for her to come downstairs. Just as he was inwardly willing her to appear in the doorway, she did. She took his breath away. How did she do that every time? She was wearing a farley plain outfit but yet she looked stunning in it. The red scrape on her cheek was already starting to heal. Her hair was down again, just the way he liked it. He smiled when she entered the room.

“Hey, did you sleep well Princess?” He asked. Gia smiled at him in return. “Very well thank you, I always sleep well in the nude.” Gia said flashing him an evil grin. Nik gulped and looked away from her. It was all he could do to keep himself from picturing her naked. Gia walked over to the bowl of fruit that was sitting on the counter and decided on her new favorite, peaches. “Now Sparky, didn’t we learn the first time?” Nik said eyeing the peach in her hand. “Well maybe if you’re nice and ask first I’ll share it with you this time.” Gia said sitting in the chair next to him. Nik looked over at Gia who was looking at him. She smiled at him and he smiled back. He watched as she brought the peach to her mouth and slowly bit into it. He couldn’t take his eyes off of her. After she was done chewing, she held her hand out and brought the peach to his mouth. “What do you say?” Gia asked. “Sparky, will you please share your peach with me?” He asked. She nodded slowly, her heart warmed at the use of his nickname for her. Nik smiled before taking a bite. She was so close he could breathe in and inhaled the scent of coconut coming off of her body. When he was done chewing he took it from her hands, bringing it to his nose and smelling its sweet peach scent before holding it up. “Your turn.” He said holding it out to her. Gia slowly brought her face towards the peach but Nik pulled his arm back, bringing it closer to him. Gia cocked her head to the side and glared slightly at his game. Nik flashed a crooked smile at her, bringing it under his chin. He lifted his eyebrows, daring her to come closer. She challenged him and brought her head closer, so close that he could see the glossy shine on her lips from the peach. As she brought her head closer, his head automatically moved closer to hers. He leaned in, his lips reacting to having hers so close, wanting desperately to kiss that sweet juice off of them. Just as they were about to kiss, Stefan walked in.

Damnit! Nik thought as he looked up and see his uncle walking in. “Uncle, how are you this morning?” Nik asked, annoyance clear in his tone. “I am well Nikolas, sorry for the interruption. Good morning Gia.” Stefan said, turning to face her.

Oh thank god, Gia thought. She didn’t think she could stop herself at just a kiss with Nikolas. She smiled brightly at Stefan. “Good morning.” She said politely. “I need to talk to you both about something.” Stefan announced. “What’s up?” Gia asked. “Perhaps we could discuss it over breakfast?” Stefan suggested. “Sure.” Nik and Gia simultaneously answered.

A short while later Nik sat across from Gia, he was devouring her with his eyes more hungrily then he was his food. She finally glared at him and he stopped staring. When they finished their meals of eggs, bacon and orange juice, Stefan spoke. “I need to go to Greece for a few days next week. I spoke to Gia’s parents and they said it would be fine for me to leave you here for a few days.” Stefan said, directing his gaze towards Gia.

This is perfect! Nik thought as his uncle was speaking. It would be the perfect time to win Gia over, with no distractions. He was so happy, but then he looked over at Gia and he could tell that she was not as happy as he.

Gia sat across the table from Nik as they ate their breakfast. He was staring at her as always. She was starting to not mind it so much any more. Now that she had kissed him, Gia was seeing Nikolas in a whole new light. Oh what a sexy man he is, she thought. His hair, his eyes, his lips, his everything. She couldn’t stop looking at him. Unfortunately every time she did, he would stare right back. Finally she put an end to it and glared at him, he finally removed his gaze off of her face and onto his food.

“I need to go to Greece for a few days next. I spoke to Gia’s parents and they said it would be fine for me to leave you here for a few days.” Gia heard Stefan say. Gia was in a panic. She was not ready for this. To be left alone with Nikolas. It wasn’t that she didn’t trust him; it was that she didn’t trust herself. She was still in love with Zander and she couldn’t cheat on him. But with Nikolas there, alone with her, she didn’t know if she could control herself. This flirting and games they had been playing all morning was one thing, but she wasn’t quite ready for anything more then that. But she looked over at Nikolas, and he looked so excited. That should have scared her even more but it didn’t. Then she remembered what she told him last night. That she was willing to get to know him and start all over again, she had promised. This would be a good opportunity to do that. She looked over at Stefan. “Well, if my parents are fine with it then I don’t see a problem either.” Gia said. She looked over at Nik’s relieved face and smiled at him. As she looked at him, she was actually starting to look forward to spending time with him.

Nik looked over at Gia and he could identify the exact moment that she gave in. He saw her initial look of shock wear off, replaced by one of contemplation and finally of excitement. He was relieved that she was taking it so well. He smiled as he looked at her. This was going to be his chance to let her know how it feels to want him as much as he wants her.

“Well, I leave in two days and I should be back in about three days.” Stefan said. Nik and Gia continued to just sit and stare at each other from across the table. Not really hearing what Stefan was saying but both in their own world.