Page 57 of Bruised Hearts

“Here, just take a damn fry.” Reaching up, she put one in my mouth, and her finger touched my lip. Her eyes met mine, so I threw all caution to the wind. I sucked her finger before pulling away and taking a bite of my burger. I could feel her looking at me, but I continued to act as if I didn’t see her. Out of nowhere, she jumped in my lap and began kissing me. Throwing the burger on the table, I gripped her ass. My dick bricked up immediately. Ariyah felt that shit too because she began slowly grinding against it.

“Take these fucking clothes off.” Standing up, she did what I asked while I removed mine as well. Neither of us had time to think properly. It was too much pent up energy, so we lived in the moment. Ariyah slid down on my dick and began bouncing hard. That pussy was juicy and wet as fuck. That bitch was talking like she missed me. Using her ass for grip, I pounded inside of her because I missed this shit too.

“Fuck, Landon. I’m about to cum.” Snatching her by her hair, I pulled her to me and tongued her down.

“You missed me?” I don’t know why I asked her that.

“Yessss! I missed you so much.” Hearing her say that brought my nut up.

“Can I cum in this pussy?”

“Yes, baby. Cum all in this pussy.” I don’t think she realized I didn’t have on a condom, but either way, I was about to honor her request. Grunting, I let loose all in that pussy. We both laid there holding each other, neither of us knowing what to do next. Raising my hand, I ran my fingers along her scars. Her body shivered as if she was cold.

“I really missed you doing that.” I didn’t respond. It was no need for one. I guess she took that as a rejection. Sitting up, she climbed off my lap.

“You don’t have to do that.” Ariyah gave me a half smile.

“I know.”

“Listen, I want us back too, but that looks differently to me than it does for you.”

“How? If we both want each other, why not just be together?” I thought long and hard on how I could answer that question.

“You apologized, and in your newly found ministry, you realized you don’t need anyone to build you up. That started your healing process, and believe me, I’m happy for you. This was what I wanted all along. So, you’re ready to finally see where this goes.”

“But.”

“But I never hurt you. Yeah, you thought so at first, but you know the truth now. You’re not looking at how you hurt me. When shit got rough, you showed how you would handle it. You didn’t give me the chance to explain, lie, or deny anything. Jumping back in headfirst for me doesn’t look the same for you.”

“I understand. I fucked this up, and I have to wait for you to be ready. If you will ever be ready.”

“Don’t do that. The foundation is already laid. We just have to be willing to do the work. You’re worth it, but I’m not ready to take the risk just yet.”

“What are you scared of?”

“Me giving my all again, and you leaving,” I answered honestly.

“So, where do that leave us?”

“Enjoying the ride.” That was all I had for her right now. Walking back over to me, she climbed back in my lap and laid her head against my chest. I guess that was enough for her, and that was enough for me. Her accepting my terms let me know I was in the right place, with the right person. We were going to enjoy the ride. If I could sit that long without jumping.

34- Ariyah “Nova” Stevens

“What you got going on today?” I rolled over and looked at Landon getting dressed.

“Stopping by the gym and then swinging by my parent’s. You know I told you they having a get together.” I had a goofy smile on my face.

“Awwwnnnnn, I forgot they celebrating they baby.”

“Shut up. It’s something we do before every fight of mine. You coming?” When he brought it up before he didn’t ask if I wanted to come, so I didn’t say anything.

“Sure. I don’t have anything planned,” I said casually. Knowing I was in the wrong, I’ve been playing it cool. He’s been coming over every day for the past few weeks. Everything seems like it’s back to normal, but we haven’t stated what we are. I didn’t want to push because I understood why he needed to take his time.

“Aight, I’ll grab you after I go home and change. Be your ass ready.”

“If I go with you to your house now, I can just stay there and wait on you. Instead of you having to drive all the way home, come way back out here, and then going back that way.”

“Only I’m not going home now. I’m going straight to the gym.”