Bumps, dips and rocks bounced you about in your seat repetitively. Levi drove at a speedy pace and yet delicately, smooth may be a good word to describe it.
Today was a palm-sweating, knee-wobbling, thumb-twiddling day. Your fling with Levi has washed over your friends and after weeks with impatient besties, it was time to show off the boyfriend at dinner. It wasn't your choice, either. The one and only Claire got your phone and texted him once more, "Dinner with friends this Friday?" or something like that.
In your circle, you had Claire, Annie, and Tatym; three basic names to cover three girls' insane personalities. And, that was exactly why you were worried. You never found Levi being friendly to others, including yourself. Three social butterflies interacting with someone who keeps to themselves may just be the perfect recipe for disaster.
But, Levi insisted to go. He found it well enough time to meet your life beyond him. And if you give it a while, they would only become involved anyways. I'd rather sooner than later, you assured yourself.
You were wearing a slim, red dress that was walking on the border of maroon. The makeup on your face was applied lightly. Levi hated makeup but it was what you wore with the girls, your clique didn't click without the dazzling affects of eye shadow. He has failed to notice it anyways so there's no harm done.
This restaurant was far out, taking a good amount of time to arrive there. Just as the outside, the inside was extravagant.
Dim lights, waiters in tuxedos, leather-seated booths, and the classiest customers you've ever laid eyes on. It was safe to guess that the menu claimed their water was worth 20 dollars a glass, it was that nice.
A blonde and two brunettes sat chatting about and laughing in a hushed manner; all migrated to one side of the booth, leaving one side to the couple. Their familiar faces all looked in your direction.
Just before you darted off to them, a strong arm laced through yours followed by serious and stoic eyes grabbing your attention. "No, I'll escort you there," he snapped sternly.
There you went, awkwardly zig-zagging between tables, until you reached them. Levi released you and patiently waited for you to slide onto your reserved spot on the shiny, textured black booth seat.
Blue, green, and brown eyes locked on the new man before them as they all internally squealed. Yup, you've lacked bringing boys to the table for a while now and your friends are ecstatic about this one.
"Hello again, Levi," Claire started, resting her grinning face in her hands. "I'm Claire, this is Annie and the curly haired one is Tatym. We've been dying to meet you after everything _(f/n)_ has told us," Blabbering on, Claire gave you a quick wink.
Levi kept his posture perfect as he smoothed a napkin over his lap and patted it down. "It's nice to meet _(f/n)_'s friends formally. How are you ladies?"
The answers given to his question were muted out by both you and Levi. They would most-likely say something about work and then it turn into stories about co-workers, then affairs, then drama and so on; what ever it may be, you and Levi would enjoy your time better if it wasn't spent listening to issues.
I wonder what they think about him so far? you pondered. He was acting normal and not so much of a jerk like he can occasionally be. Also, Levi did look very clean and sharp for your date once more, but he never fell short of that. He looked attractive every hour of every day in your admiring eyes. His narrow navy eyes, proud and mature stance, protective glares he gave men when he saw them around you; it all made him such an amazing men to be with. He couldn't do a single thing wro-
Warm fingers grazed your knee, playfully rubbed your skin and rested on your inner thigh, making you straighten your back and bite your lip. In public?!
You turned into a statue with zero intent of moving for if you did, you might just blow up and slap or kiss Levi. Or both.
He shot you a quick glance that said a lot to you. Was he checking to see if you were okay with it or telling you to shut up and take it? Perhaps it was saying too much.
Not okay, not okay, this is not okay. Levi has yet to get this close to you, and on top of that, your friends are two feet away from you. The live violin music playing wouldn't be loud enough to cover any slip-ups Levi could make if he keeps on with- this. They're bound to find out.
Rotating his shoulders just enough to hide his face from anyone who may be looking, Levi leaned over your shoulder and paused, keeping you on edge.
Lucky for you, there were no eyes on you and you were especially fortunate that Claire wasn't watching. She can read you like an open book. Most definitely, she would start to cheer on Levi or announce to the whole restaurant that his hand was up your dress.
That was the nearing stress of it all, too. Every second that passed and approached is another chance to be caught. His lingering pose on you wasn't making the mess any more untangled, either.
"Try not to blush like an idiot when I tell you this, but I think that dress looks really fucking good on you."
After his lustfulness was expressed verbally, Levi unwound and sat back into in the chair nonchalantly, looking as stoic as ever.
Before you could snap, twitch, scream, or even blink, Annie directed the conversation to you, an I'm-happy-for-you grin between her cheeks.
"So, _(f/n)_, how did you and Levi meet?"
You pressed your thighs together to trap his hand from exploring any further right before you replied to your unsuspecting friend.
"Well, you know how I started my new job at that small cafe down by Hobby Lobby? Levi popped in one day and- hng~~ " you blurted, hunching your back over the table and cowarding away your burning red face.
He's done it again, turning you into a steaming hot mess in your skin as quick as turning a light switch on.
The man beside you had moved closer to there and tightly squeezed the hold he had on your thigh all in a very short amount of time.
The worst part is, this is your attempt at resisting. If he got more creative, who knows what would happen.
Annie stood bent over slightly between the table and the seat in an act of worry for you while Claire rolled her eyes and mouthing "been there done that". The air around you and everyone else progressively grew heavier and heavier, it's difficult to breathe this thickness in for you.
"Oh my god, are you okay? Something hurting?" she yelped with concern.
Dammit, dammit, dammit Levi. He just made you-..? Right in front of you friends..? He can't possibly think this is acceptable.
Gulping away the choking knot lodged in your throat, you fessed up a lie to calm Annie down, she worries too much as it is. "No, I've just been having stomach pains today is all. I've been at work since 6 in the morning and didn't grab a bite before or after so that must be why," you said cheekily.
Noticing his hands permanent position, you gritted your teeth and jerked your head to him and scowled with diamond piercing eyes.
"Let's find their storage room if you're so damn eager."