Secret Obsession by Olivia Linden

if not curious. A few of the girls eventually pulling her out on the dance floor.
     
    Finn watched as they danced around to the music. Raven tried to be demure, but eventually she came alive and became the vivacious woman that he'd first been captivated by as she moved her body with abandon. Soon people weren't dancing, they were watching her too. A couple of the girls begging her to show them how to do certain moves.
     
    "She's something else. That's for sure."
     
    Finn hadn't realized that Buck was standing next to him. He was so engrossed with watching Raven. She seemed to always have his full attention. Except when he was out on the ranch. He made a noncommittal shrug as if he hadn't noticed.
     
    "Huh. No big deal to you?"
    "Yeah, she is something special. What else am I s'posed to say?"
    "So then you won't mind if I dance with her?"
    Yes, I fuckin' mind!
     
    Of course he couldn’t say that. Instead he tried to project a casual air as he nodded in her direction, giving Buck his consent.
     
    "I'm thinking you've got to ask her first, but knock yourself out."
     
    Even though jealousy was biting his balls, Finn knew he didn't have anything to worry about. Raven wasn't into Buck, and there was nothing wrong with a little dancing. At least that's what he told himself. But when he watched his friend approach her and lead her further onto the dance floor, he had second thoughts.
     
    He wanted to be the one to hold her close. To revel in her sweet scent, and feel her womanly curves settle against him. With all the sneaking around, he hadn't been able to do some of the things he wanted to do. Like taking her out to a nice dinner, or walking down the street holding her hand. Not even lounging on the couch together and arguing over who would control the remote. But he was standing by watching her dance with someone else, another thing that he hadn't done, and he couldn't take it anymore.
     
    He tapped Buck on the shoulder.
    "May I cut in?"
    "Figured as much," Buck mumbled as he moved aside to make room for Finn.
    "Thanks."
    Finn didn't acknowledge the smart remark. He didn't care. All he could focus on was holding Raven in his arms. She gave him a knowing grin, stepping forward as he slid one around her waist and pressed his palm into her back to guide her closer.
    "Hi."
    "Hi."
    "I feel like you’re turning me into a stalker."
    "You've been a stalker since I met you." She gave him a pointed look, but amusement twinkled in her eyes.
    "You have a point," he conceded.
    "Do you enjoy watching me?"
    "Damn, girl. I enjoy anything that has to do with you."
    "Obsessive, stalker tendencies. Should I be concerned?"
    Finn laughed. "I don't know. Try to get rid of me and see what happens."
     
    They both laughed, but Finn thought he saw a flicker of concern flash in Raven's eyes. 
    "I was jealous," he admitted.
    "Jealous? Why?"
    "Because Buck got to dance with you before I did. I hate not being able to do what I want with you."
    She sighed and rested her head on his shoulders. The song playing was about a man that just wanted a woman's time. He could relate. He wanted to push the issue, but he didn't want to ruin the moment. Instead, he held her close.
     
    "I think Buck knows."
    "You're not really discreet Finn."
    "Am I really that bad?"
    She raised her head to look him in the eyes. "Yes. You are. Don't get me wrong, I love feeling your eyes on me, but I think everyone else notices it too. A few of the girls asked if we were together. I laughed it off, said you were being nice to me since I didn't have any friends."
    "It's sort of the truth."
    "What?”
    He laughed at her incredulous expression. "I'm joking. Take it easy."
    "Whatever." Her tone was sassy, but she had a smile on her face when she leaned against his shoulder.  He placed his head on top of hers. If anyone was watching them, they might have looked very comfortable with each other, but it was a slow song so dancing close was expected. Lowering his head closer to her