Chapter 8 Jealousy Unleashed

Valentino's POV

I was laying in my bed, staring at my phone. Well staring at Koa's name on my phone. He said we would talk later. And school was over, well at least for me. But he did say that. But what was his definition of later? What if he didn't text me at all this weekend? Two days of no contact? I know that we just met but I was already getting used to him being around.

I groaned out in frustration and put my phone down to rub my hands down my face. It has only been two days. TWO DAYS. And I was already down bad. How embarrassing.

Vin knocked on the door and walked in with Q and Jonah behind him.

"What do you want?" I really didn't want any company, unless it was Koa. Goddess, I'm pathetic.

"It's Friday, we are going out." Q says as he walks further into the room and slams himself on my bed.

"I don't want to," I whined and rolled over, trying to cover my head with a pillow.

"Get your love-struck ass up." Q rolled on top of me and started pulling my hair. "We're going to Bobby's." He whispered in my ear, it was mildly uncomfortable. I pushed him off of me and sat up. I definitely perked up hearing Bobby's. It was a bowling alley, mixed with arcades, and a bar. Best of all the worlds. Plus the bartenders were in the pack and as the future alpha, I get as many free drinks as I want.

"Fine. But only because it's Bobby's."

"I'm gonna need you to be my wingman. Crista is going to be there and I am trying to GET.IT.ON." Q put all his weight on me in order to get up and it made me groan in pain.

Unfortunately, Quinton had yet to meet his mate. He had been 18 way longer than me. Actually, his 19th birthday was just around the corner. And yes, he was super chill about it and never complained but I knew deep down it bothered him.

"Yeah, whatever." I grabbed my phone and still, no notifications. Maybe going to Bobby's is what I needed to get my mind off the possibility of not talking or seeing my mate until Monday. Hell. Literal hell.

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We walked into Bobby's and it was already full and popping. There were a bunch of people here from school and some adults too. But I wasn't focused on that. I was focused on the fact that my PHONE hadn't BUZZED yet.

As we were walking to our reserved alley for bowling a certain smell hit my nose. A very specific smell. Sea salt and Peach. I immediately was on alert and I looked around the room alleyways to see where he was.

Then I spotted him at an alley with a drink in his hand sitting on a bar stool. He looked so casual and relaxed. He was wearing a gray crew neck and black jeans. His hair was down and it looked freshly washed.

That's when I noticed the man he was with. He was a tall brown skin man, with locs put up into a bun. He was also wearing a red crew neck and dark-wash jeans. He was unfortunately very handsome. He just rolled the ball and got a strike and was walking back toward Koa.

Jealousy started to rise and my chest got hot. Not in a good way. But what really set me over the edge was when I saw Koa smile at the man. He smiled. But not because of me. But because of someone else. Was this a date? Was he on a date?

"Hey, you okay? You're growling." Q said putting his hand on my shoulder. But stopped and started smelling the air. "Do you smell that? It smells amazing."

"Who does he think he is?" I said through gritted teeth. Was this why he didn't text me? He was with another GUY? Oh hell no. No. No. No.

Before I could stop myself, I started stomping over to where he was. Q hot on my trails. The guy noticed us first, well noticed Q first. That made Koa turn around and his eyes went wide as he looked at me.

"Who is this?" The man asked. I'm not sure if he was referring to me, Q, or both of us but I didn't care. I stood there with my arms crossed staring at him. Anger seething from head to toe.

"Alcander, this is my mate. And his friend, Quinton." The man now known as Alcander hummed in response but his eyes were strictly on Quinton's.

I was so angry I couldn't even respond. His face flashed through my mind with his beautiful smile. I was in awe at how beautiful he looked. But it wasn't towards me. It was towards whoever this guy was to him. Was I being a baby? Was I making something out of nothing? Too many thoughts and questions were swarming in my head, and I needed to get away. I needed to breathe. I took a step back which caused Koa to stand up from his chair. I rolled my eyes at him and stomped off. I had no idea where I was going but I needed to be somewhere. Anywhere but here.

I could feel his eyes on me. I could feel that he was behind me. The only place that I could find that was private was the family bathroom. I moved as fast as I could without causing too much commotion. I was fast. But he was faster. Once I was in the bathroom I tried to close the door but Koa put his beefy arm out to stop it. I tried with all my might to close the door. I was strong. He was stronger.

He pushed it open and I stood back. He walked in...no stalked in. His eyes stuck on me like I was prey. I hated that I liked it. He closed the door behind him and locked it.

"Why do you keep running from me?" He questioned as he walked forward, still keeping distance between us.

His gaze was intense, but nothing I wasn't used to. But I didn't answer him. I just kept my hard gaze on him.

"Dolcezza?"

My back was pushed against the wall, arms crossed. I wasn't given in. Nope. Not that easy this time.

"What have I done? Talk to me. I can see you are upset."

Oh? You can see that? Concern was written all over his face, as his eyes searched my face. I still wasn't talking but he wasn't giving up. He walked forward and now our chests were close to each other. And before I knew it, his hands were on my waist our chests flushed together. Sparks flew throughout my body. I wanted to pull away. But truly I didn't want to. He was so close I had to tilt my head to look up at him.

Koa dipped his head into my neck, and I instinctually moved my head and gave him access to my neck. He ran his nose up my neck and sent shivers down my spine.

"Alcander is a very good friend, dolcezza." He whispered in my ear. I had to bite down on my bottom lip to force myself to not moan from his soft touch. Goddess, this is embarrassing.

"Do you believe me?" Then he did something I wasn't expecting, he softly pressed his lips softly on the place he was supposed to mark me. And I let out a whimper before I could stop myself. My eyes went wide with embarrassment, but Koa let out a deep growl that shot right to my...well.

I closed my eyes relishing in the feeling but then his stupid face. And his stupid smile flashed in my mind and I was brought back to reality.

"No, no, no." I sighed and pushed him off of me, swatting his hands away. Putting much-needed space between us. His face was swirling with emotion. I had never seen him so undone before. I want to see him like this more.

"No?"

"I saw you smile at him." I gritted out and crossed my arms again. He had a playful look on his face at my confession. I probably sound ridiculous, whiny, and clingy. "Whatever. Forget it." I started to walk to the door but he put his arm out to stop me.

"I don't mean to make light of your grievances."

"Then why are you smirking? You've never smiled at me before..." I said that part slightly under my breath. But it would be stupid of me to think that Koa didn't hear me.

"You want to see my smile?"

"Yes, you weirdo! I want to see you smile, and I want you to text me. Damn is that too much to ask?" I huffed out in annoyance. His eyes flared with mischief as he walked closer to me.

"What else do you want?"

"Oh, Koa. Come on." I wanted to walk away. It just felt like he wasn't taking me seriously.

"I'm being serious, tell me what you want. Whatever you want tell me and I will do it. I'll do whatever you say. If you want to take it fast, or if you want to take it slow. Tell me."

He hovered over me again, his breath fanning against my face. That is how close we were. But somehow it wasn't close enough.

"I want..." Was I really about to say this? 'YES YOU ARE!' Zay yelled so loudly, almost causing me to wince. "I want you." It was barely a whisper but he heard it. I knew he did. He always heard me.

"Good." I thought that he was going to kiss me, did I want him to? Maybe...I don't know. But before I knew it he pulled away leaving me cold and panting, yet again.

"Now, let's go play some games."