Chapter 8

Chapter Eight

Colton’s pov

I didn’t like pretending I didn’t know Joslyn. She was my girl. I could see the other guys checking her out, and he ticked me off. She was mine. They invited her out to some club after work. I figured she would say no, but she said yes. There was no way in hell I was going to let her go alone.

I was glad today was a slow day because my mind was elsewhere. When our shift was finally over I was happy. I wanted to spend some time alone with Joslyn, but that’s not going to happen. I had to even keep my hands off her at the club, so no one found out.

Before I went to the club I needed to talk to my captain. He needed to know I was with Joslyn if he had a problem with it he could move me to another firehouse. She meant that much to me.

I went and told the captain everything. Shockingly he was okay with it because she wasn’t a firefighter, so he figured it wouldn’t cause any problems. Once I got his okay I hurried off to get my girl.

I looked at my phone to see if she had text me. I was a little hurt to see that she hadn’t. I was willing to put my job on the line for here that’s how I felt about her. I only hope she feels the same way.

When I got to the club I went over to where everyone was at. I didn’t see Joslyn though. Maybe she wasn’t here yet. At least that’s what I thought until I looked to the dance floor and saw her getting cozy with one of my fellow firefighters. What the hell was she doing?

Why would she do that? I don’t care if they were just dancing she wouldn’t like it if I was dancing with some girl. Hell, if she wants to act this way then she can, but I won’t be around to watch it. As she came back to the table she looked at me.

She smiled then went to talking to the guys. I looked at her then slammed down my drink. They could have her because I was done. I didn’t need this drama in my life.

Joslynn’s pov

I was having a blast at the club, but honestly, I rather be with Colton. I kept looking around for him, but he still wasn’t here. One of the guys asked me to dance.

I have known him for a long time since he was Neal’s cousin. I figured out of everyone I knew I could trust him. Besides he was very much in love with his boyfriend. If I had to pretend to be single, then I was going to stick by Damian because he would watch out for me.

Some of these guys I just did not trust. Once the song was done we headed back to the table. I looked up to see Colton looking at me and Damian with a scowl.

Why was he angry? When I got to the table and smiled at him. He slammed down his mug and left. What the hell was wrong with him? He told me we couldn’t be together at work, so I was hanging out with someone that was taken.

I did nothing wrong. I understand that he just lost his best friend, but he can’t treat me like crap either. I just didn’t feel like being at the club anymore.

I was to upset. When I got home I took a hot shower, and then curled up to watch a movie. I wanted to call Colton, but after the way he acted I think he should be the one calling me. Tonight, he showed me a whole other side of him.

He has always been so sweet. Maybe he wasn’t who I thought he was. That hurt to think that I had him all wrong. I really cared about him. I mean I agreed to keep our relationship a secret even though I didn’t want too. What more can I do to make him happy?

Maybe if he stayed to talk he would know that Damian is gay and has been a friend of mine for years. We grew up together. I stuck with Damian, so the other guys would leave me alone.

I thought I had done everything right. I mean what more can I do? I won’t let some guy walk all over me no matter how much I care for him. I deserve to be treated like how I treat him. Maybe being in a relationship with Colton right now isn’t such a great idea. He’s going through so much right now that he needs time to heal. Maybe we should take a step back, so we can take a step forward in the future.