014: Stormy end

I could almost feel his lips on mine, but then Jakob cleared his throat deliberately. I blinked in confusion to see that he actually took a step backwards, releasing me. His hands had landed on my back before that. Only then did I realize what I had wanted to do. My pupils dilated drastically. I ran my right hand through my hair unsteadily.

What should I do or say now? Luckily, Jake took the next step for me. Or should I rather say unfortunately? He burst out in fits of laughter. If only it were that! He was laughing almost like a madman. I had never seen anyone laugh so scornfully.

Half an eternity seemed to pass before he finally regained his composure. Then he said coldly, "You should drink less, baby. Otherwise you'll end up in my bed at some point.". "Um, what?" I asked to be on the safe side, to be able to rule out not having misheard me.

Alas, Jake immediately nipped my hopes in the bud. "You heard me right. If you continue like this, I'll get what I want from you faster than y