6. Touch

Marley fidgeted with her fingers sitting on her desk as she was about to be graced with Eden's presence. She looked at Sanjay who was right next to her also sharing her emotions but they were directed towards Oliver.

"I never liked chemistry. I still don't know why I chose it," Sanjay said putting his face in his palms.

An ungraceful chuckle slipped out of Marley. Since the first day they both had grown closer owing to their shared predicament with 'Royalty boys'.

Suddenly, she felt familiar feeling of someone's eyes on her. She knew who that someone was and lifted her head to meet his gaze. She saw Eden, Oliver and Matthew walking in. Eden winked at her and quickly took his seat on the other side of her. Oliver sat behind Sanjay.

Marley and Sanjay looked at each other, both aware of each other's agony. Sanjay got the fair idea about them the minute he saw Eden and Marley walking out of the cafeteria together and a few minutes later Marley coming back furious. He wasn't a nosy person, but... Okay he was little bit nosy.

"Hey, sweetheart." Eden teased with a wide grin on his face, however she noticed a little uneasiness in his voice.

Marley decided to ignore his teasings, but it was easier said than done. She took in a deep breath and focused all her attention on the book lying on her desk.

"Just leave her alone." Sanjay said frowning and facing Eden.

"Don't get involved in this Sanjay." A voice came from behind. Oliver.

"Why not? Just stop bothering her." He hissed turning back to Eden.

Eden turned his attention towards Sanjay and glared at him threateningly. Sanjay was about to open his mouth to cuss at Eden when Marley interrupted them.

"Hey, it's alright. Don't worry. I'll handle it." Last thing Marley wanted was a brawl on her hands, and with the way Eden was glaring at Sanjay it made her worry for her friend. She turned to Eden. "What do you want?"

"I want you to go out with me," Eden replied, his voice hoarse.

"Didn't I already say no?!" Marley fiddled with her fingers in nervousness.

Eden's fist tightened, and he looked down at his desk. "You have no idea you're killing me here," a barely audible growl came out of him, making Marley gulp. She turned to Sanjay, expecting him to hear that too, but he was busy mouthing off Oliver. She whipped her head back to Eden and found his narrowed eyes already on her, and they flashed golden.

"Did your eyes-"

"Stop scaring her Eden," Oliver interrupted Marley, glaring at Eden. Suddenly, he turned to her with a charming smile. "Excuse my friend, he's not taking rejection from you very well. If I were you, I'd probably throw him a bone to get his panties out of bunch."

Marley frowned.

"Shut up," Eden barked, his jaws clenched and fingers digging into poor table.

Before Sanjay could add in few cents, teacher showed up, and he settled on glaring at the two boys.

Throughout the class Marley's mind remained fixated on Eden, his piercing gaze and close proximity not helping to focus on inorganic chemistry which the teacher droned on about.

Soon, the class ended and everyone rushed out to get to their next class. Marley was among the crowd when suddenly someone grabbed her arm and slid her back inside the room. The touch sent tingles and sparks throughout her body. It felt weirdly good.

Suddenly, she was slammed against the wall, her hands pinned on both side and an angry Eden hovering above her. He towered over her, it was then Marley realized how big and fearsome he was. She tried to wiggle out of his hold but he didn't budge an inch.

"What are you doing?" She asked terrified, and still trying to snap her mind out of the fact that how his hands sent pleasurable jolts of electricity at their point of contact. She could feel the heat of his skin through her clothed arm.

"Stop rejecting me," he whispered, his voice terrifyingly lower. Eden didn't sound like his arrogant self but terrifying. His strange behavior sent chills down her spine. "It's going to hurt us both."

"What are yo-" Marley shut up when she saw his eyes flash once again. Despite the tingling that coursed through her body, she was horrified and overwhelmed with contradicting feelings, fear and longing for the guy who was harassing her. Her lips quivered and water brimmed to her eyes, snapping Eden out of whatever daze he was in.

"Fuck!" Eden immediately let go of her, seemingly returning to his normal self. His breath coming out in short gasps. Marley's shoulder slump in relief as he took a step back. "Shit! I'm-I'm sorry," he muttered out quickly, and stormed out of the door.

Marley stood there shocked with what just trespassed between them.

She needs to stay away from him. But her resolve faltered with a single reminder of his touch on her arms.