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  “Stop,” I gasp, pushing out of his grasp.

  He let’s go of me willingly, his eyes glazing over with concern.

  “What’s wrong? Did I do something?” worry coat his words.

  As soon as I see that he’s giving me space my body starts to calm down. But, the need to test him, to know for sure lingers.

  “I’m fine. Come take a shower with me.”

  Ethan

  I do my best to give her a wide berth, although it’s not easy in the confined space of the shower. She seems okay now, but a hint of unease lingers in her eyes. It makes me sick to my stomach to think that I did something to scare her like that. And, now I’m afraid to touch her in case she doesn’t want me to.

  She grabs the body wash and squeezes it into her hands before taking a step toward me and claiming some of the space between us. She uses the soap in her hands to lather my chest and I purr like a damn cat as her fingers massage the soap all over my skin. My cock strains between us but I force myself to behave. She’s anxious and I’m going to let her call the shots here even if it kills me. She takes a handful of suds, reaches down, and starts caressing my balls. Her eyes are fixed on mine, searching for something. I wish I knew what. Holding back from grabbing her and thrusting myself deep inside of her takes more self-control than I knew I possessed. Her other hand wraps around my stiff, throbbing cock and she slides slickly against my soaped up skin. All of my nerve endings are buzzing. As she strokes me she holds my gaze, still searching for whatever she needs to see.

  “Can I touch you?” I choke out.

  Her emerald eyes harden and she stops her rhythmic stroking. I’m equal parts bereft and relieved as the stroking stops.

  “What if I don’t want to have sex right now?” Her voice comes out slightly shaky.

  If my dick could talk it would let out a string of curses. Thank god it doesn’t have a mouth because my brain knows better. Her wants and needs are above any of my physical needs.

  “Okay,” I hold her gaze so that she can see the sincerity in my eyes.

  Her gaze softens somewhat, although she still seems hesitant and withdrawn.

  “Really? It’s okay if I get naked and touch you and then tell you I don’t want to have sex with you?” She asks incredulously.

  My heart clenches. I get it now.

  “I’m not going to pretend like I don’t want to have sex with you. I think it’s obvious that I do,” I gesture towards my erection still standing at attention between us. “But, you don’t ever owe me sex. I told you that before baby. If you want, I’ll even take care of you, no repayment required,” I offer.

  If I’m not going to get laid, I at least want to taste her sweet pussy. The taste of her is more addicting than crack.

  “Okay,” She agrees, still seeming unsure.

  I think part of her still expects I’m going to demand she pleasure me. I drop to my knees and hitch her leg over my shoulder. Looking up to see her heavily lidded eyes gazing down at me, I wink at her before turning my attention to my favorite food group. She’s already glistening with desire, her swollen folds begging for my tongue. I let out a low groan of appreciation and then run my tongue along her outer folds. The taste of her is like a shot of adrenaline straight to my cock.

  Abby

  All of my nerve endings are like live wires as Ethan sucks my clit between his lips. Oh good god almighty, this man should teach a class on how to eat a pussy. His tongue traces firm circles on my sensitive nub. I’m aching to feel his hard thick cock inside of me. But, I still have to know if he’s going to try to pressure or force me. His tongue is relentless in his pursuit to pleasure me. I look down so that I can watch him lick me. His hand is fisted around his cock, stroking long, rhythmic strokes. I let out a whimper, threading my fingers through his hair. Fuck that is so hot.

  “Ethan, please fuck me,” I plead.

  He ignores my request, and starts to probe me deeply with his tongue. I can’t take my eyes off of the sight of him pleasuring himself. I use my grip on his hair to tilt his head back just a little and I grind against his lips and tongue as waves of pleasure crash through me. He lets out a loud gasp and his jaw clenches as I watch him shoot his come onto the shower floor.

  When it’s over we’re both breathing like we ran a marathon.

  “That was so fucking hot,” He says, getting to his feet.

  I nod and mewl, not able to form any actual words. He reaches for the soap and washes me gently. If I weren’t so damaged I might be able to admit that there is a real possibility I’m falling in love with Ethan Hodge.

  “So did I pass the test?” He asks casually as he massages the soap into my skin.

  I tense at his words. Was it that obvious?

  “I’m sorry,” I murmur. He hasn’t done anything to warrant my suspicion, and yet…

  “It’s okay Red, I understand. I just wanted to make sure that you’re doing alright with everything.”

  “Yes, you’re perfect,” I turn and place a gentle kiss on his lips.

  Chapter 23

  Ethan

  Ethan: I have a surprise for you tonight

  Red: is it dirty?

  Ethan: my, my, Ms. Abigail Briggs for a girl who claims to not even like sex you certainly have a one track mind

  “I see you still have that goofy grin, I take it you’re still ‘not dating’ that girl?” Asher observes with a chuckle.

  I look up from my phone and roll my eyes at him. I look around and make sure there aren’t any customers in need of assistance before checking Abby’s response.

  Red...you’re going to make me say it, aren’t you?

  Ethan: absolutely

  Red: fine...I like sex

  Ethan: just in general, or…?

  Red: I kind of hate you. NO, not just in general, I like sex with you. Egotistical ass.

  “So, how long have you been ‘not dating’ her now?” Asher asks with a laugh.

  “Just about three weeks. It’s not a big deal,” I grumble.

  “Okay, whatever you need to tell yourself. All I know is the guys have been asking why you haven’t been coming around since August.”

  “I’m just not so into the party scene anymore,” I say with a shrug, knowing that isn’t a true statement. I certainly don’t mind going to parties with Red.

  “Alright, whatever. What are you up to tonight then?”

  “It’s nerdy as shit, but I entered Abby and I into this trivia contest at this nerd bar downtown. I actually can’t believe I’ve never taken her there before, it’s kind of our thing,” I say mostly to myself.

  “That’s gotta be The Wookie, right?” He asks.

  I nod in confirmation.

  “Cool, we’ll be there. Can’t wait to meet your girl.”

  Abby

  Studying feels like a lost cause at the moment because all I can do is wonder what kind of surprise Ethan has for me tonight. My mind conjures up all kinds of images that make me blush. I finally give up and head to my room to at least try to pick out something sexy to wear.

  My phone buzzes and I check it excitedly hoping that it’s Ethan. ‘Mom’ flashes across the screen and a sharp sadness pierces my chest as I immediately hit the ‘ignore’ button. I imagine how it would feel to have your only child ignore you for months. She’s probably worried about me. But, I still can’t bring myself to talk to her. It’s too hard.

  My heart beats too fast in my chest and I take several deep breaths, forcing myself to relax. I rush for my stash box and quickly pull out a joint. I take a deep breath, filling my lungs with smoke and hold it in until I can’t hold it any longer. As I slowly let the smoke out I can feel myself relaxing. This is why I can’t give Ethan anything more than sex. This is why I’m not good enough to be anyone’s girlfriend. I’m too fucked up. I am way too god damned fucked up.

  “I actually can’t believe we’ve never been here before,” I exclaim as Ethan leads me into the ‘nerd bar’ downtown called The Wookie.

  �
�I know, it’s an oversight on our part. But, the actual surprise is that I entered us in a trivia contest going on here tonight,” He explains. He watches my face to gauge my reaction. I fist pump.

  “Let’s kick some ass then!”

  “Awesome, let’s go sign in,” He points towards a table set up off to one side with a sign in sheet. We had to pick a team name and we decided on The Weeping Angels.

  “My secret for the day: I’ve actually always wanted to open a nerd bar or nerd cafe,” Ethan admits with a sheepish smile after we get comfortable at a table to wait for the trivia contest to start.

  “That’s amazing! I love that idea. What would you call it?”

  “Gallifrey Cafe, or Skaro Baro,” He actually blushes when he tells me the names he thought of. I let out a laugh and reach across the table to touch his arm.

  “I really love that. You should definitely do it.”

  The appearance of the waitress halts any further conversation. I order a ‘Sonic Screwdriver’ and Ethan orders a ‘Magneto’. This is officially my new favorite place.

  “Alright folks, our trivia contest is starting in about five minutes so contestants get settled,” A man announces from the sign-up table.

  “Hey, Ethan!” Three guys call out from across the bar and make their way over to us with big grins.

  “Oh, hey. I didn’t expect to see you guys,” Ethan nods at each of them. “Guys this is Abby. Abby this is Asher, Brett, and Joe.”

  I smile at each of them. These must be the guys he spent most of his time with before we started hanging out. Huh, I hadn’t really thought about that too much until now but he is actually choosing to spend almost all of his time with me instead of his other friends. I’m not quite sure how to feel about that. I guess I hadn’t thought about it because I really didn’t have any friends to ditch for him so for me our hanging out had just been something to do other than watch Netflix alone and study. Wow, my life is sad.

  “Mind if we join your trivia team?” Asher asks.

  I look Asher over briefly, taking in his beautifully masculine face, lip ring, and full sleeve arm tattoo. Aside from the fact that he’s gorgeous, my first thought is ‘what the hell is this guy doing here? He looks like he belongs at a rock concert not a trivia contest’.

  “Only if you don’t get in the way of our winning,” I don’t even know what the prize is but dammit I want to win.

  Ethan laughs and the guys pull up chairs. Ethan and I reach for the buzzer at the same time and a tussle ensues.

  “I’m faster than you are,” I inform him pulling the buzzer my way.

  “No argument there,” He winks at me and I roll my eyes.

  “Give me the buzzer,” I demand with a threatening glare.

  “Maybe if you ask really nicely,” He sing songs

  “Or, I could shove my fist up your ass and use you like a puppet,” I offer with false sweetness in my voice.

  “Oh man your girl is a firecracker,” Brett says and all of the guys join in a laugh.

  I take the opportunity to snatch the buzzer away just in time for the contest to start.

  “Alright folks, who’s ready for some trivia?” The MC calls out and everyone cheers.

  “First question: In the television show Doctor Who, what does the acronym T.A.R.D.I.S. stand for?”

  I slam my hand down on the buzzer instantly and call out my answer.

  “Time and Relative Dimension in Space.”

  “Correct. First point goes to the Weeping Angels.”

  Ethan and I high five and get ready for the next question.

  “What are the organisms that live in the blood and give people ‘the force’?”

  I slam my hand down again and Ethan shouts out “Midichlorians”

  “What type of metal is Wolverine's skeleton fused with?”

  “Adamantium.”

  Chapter 24

  Ethan

  “I can’t believe we won,” Abby’s face is glowing as she caresses the small trophy that we were awarded.

  “I can’t believe you both are such nerds,” Asher quips.

  “Look who’s talking Mr. Mathlete,” Ethan teases him.

  “You promised not to tell anyone about that. You’re going to ruin my street cred with the ladies.”

  “Somehow I can’t imagine you ever have lady troubles,” Abby blurts.

  Oh, hell no. I scowl at Asher for his stupid tattoos that get all the ladies to drop their panties. Then I throw an arm around Abby’s shoulder possessively. Asher laughs and shoots Abby a playful wink.

  “I’m going to run to the ladies room,” Abby informs me before hopping off her stool and sauntering away.

  I watch the sway of her ass and start to think of all of the things I’m going to do to her when I get her home.

  “So is that saucy redhead wild in bed or what?” Brett waggles his eyebrows at me.

  I nod and hope they don’t try to pester me for details. I’ve never minded giving them a play-by-play with my past conquests but for some reason it just doesn’t feel right to talk about Abby that way.

  “Listen, man, when you’re finished with her do you think you could send her my way? Because, I don’t think my life will be complete until I write my name on that fat ass in cum.” The guys all cheer with debauchery and I clench my hands into fists. Then I imagine what Abby would say if she had heard that and I can’t help but laugh to myself.

  “Brett, do me a favor and try telling Abby that,” I say unable to contain my shit eating grin.

  “Why, you think she’ll be into it?” He raises his eyebrows.

  “I think she’ll remove your balls and feed them to you,” I tell him honestly with another laugh.

  “Whose balls do I need to remove?” Speak of the devil.

  “Brett’s, he made a comment about shooting his cum on your ass,” I inform her with a smirk.

  Is it weird that I can’t wait to see her tear into him?

  “Wait, so you’re telling me that your friend made a lewd comment about me, and instead of getting all macho and telling them that you own my ass or something like that, you told them that I would maim them if I heard that?” She asks with surprise in her emerald eyes. Her expression is otherwise impossible to read. “Take me home,” she instructs and heads towards the door.

  We ride in silence for a few blocks before I can’t stand it a second longer.

  “I’m sorry Red, I honestly have no idea what I did to piss you off.”

  I feel her gaze burning a hole in me and I chance a glance over at her. I don’t see the murderous glare that I expect.

  “Ethan, you showed more respect and understanding towards me than I thought was possible. The reason I was quiet was because I’ve been trying to think of how to reward you,” She informs me, her tone thick with lust.

  “Holy shit, seriously?”

  She nods and I swallow hard. Well damn, she certainly understands positive reinforcement.

  “What type of reward did you have in mind?”

  I reach over and run my fingers along the seam of her jeans with light pressure. She moans and presses against my hand.

  “I have a few ideas. Why, is there something specific you’d like?” Her voice is low and sultry and makes me want to pull the car over to fuck her right here on the side of the road. But, I have a much better idea than that.

  “I do have an idea, come to my apartment and I’ll show you,” I offer as I pull up in front of our building.

  She slinks out of the car and walks towards the building. I stay a few steps behind her so I can admire the entrancing sway of her hips and the way those jeans hug her ass.

  Abby

  My body is humming with excitement as we make our way to Ethan’s apartment. As soon as the door is closed I wrap my body around him and pull his mouth down to mine. I know most women find it hot when guys go all ‘alpha male’ but I swear to god when I heard Ethan tell his friend that I was going to kick his ass my panties flooded.

  Eth
an’s tongue explores my mouth, his fingers tangle in my hair while I fumble with the button on his jeans.

  “So what’ll it be lover boy?”

  “Bedroom,” He murmurs against my neck, walking me backwards towards his room.

  My heart is racing as his scent surrounds me and my nipples are tight and begging to be in his mouth. As though he can read my mind he pulls my shirt over my head and gazes appreciatively at my naked breasts before taking one nipple in his mouth and sucking hard while squeezing the other between his thumb and forefinger. A desperate cry escapes my lips as I shove his pants down and grasp him firmly in my hand. I start to stroke him and he moans, lifting me up and tossing me on his bed.

  “Wait there,” He instructs before turning to his dresser and opening the top drawer. He pulls out a long, thin box with a red ribbon tied around it.

  “You got me a present?” I’m stunned.

  “Don’t get too misty eyed on me, it’s mutually beneficial.” He assures me, handing me the box.

  I pull the bow loose and open the box. I blush when I see what’s inside.

  “Ethan,” I mutter, pushing the box back towards him.

  “Oh, come on Red. Don’t get shy on me now,” He urges playfully.

  He pulls out my ‘present’, a purple vibrator and twists the bottom so it starts to buzz. A thrill of excitement runs through me as I see the hungry look in his ice blue eyes.

  “Take off your pants and lie back,” He instructs me.

  “This is what you want your reward to be?” I ask skeptically. I figured he’d want semi-public sex, or something really kinky. This seems like it’s more for me.

  “What I want is to show you how good this feels. Then, I want you to suck me off while you use this on yourself.”

  I have to clench my thighs together to ease the ache caused by his words. I nod wordlessly in approval. Once I strip my pants off I lay on the bed with my legs over the edge with Ethan kneeling before me. He parts my thighs and places several small kisses on my scarred legs holding my gaze the entire time.