21| Sip (pt. 2)

Before I knew what was even happening, I heard Lydia's unmistakable voice getting louder as she was saying something I couldn't quite hear to the douche of a man beside her.

He was raising his volume too as he stared back at her, standing up off his stool so that he towered over her small frame.

"Cole," I said, hopping down off my stool and already heading in their direction.

It wasn't long before their little scuffle had people from all over the bar looking at them, and I was sure it was only a matter of time before Dakota noticed us. But, none of that mattered when I saw the man reach out, shoving Lydia so hard she would have fallen down if she hadn't crashed into me.

I was almost knocked down with her, but was surprised when Rory appeared behind me, stabilizing us both.

I felt Lydia shaking in my arms and I could tell she was sobbing.

I was quick to drag her away from the scene, making our way to the bathroom.

Part of me wanted to stay and fucking unleash my wrath on that ma