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I grab her and turn us over so I’m on top of her. She giggles when she realizes I’m hard again. I shut her up by trailing my fingers over her inner thigh. I wonder how long it’ll take me to make her come again, on my fingers this time.
Emilia jumps at the sound of the front door slamming closed and I glance over my shoulder. “It’s fine, babe. It’s just Asher. He won’t come in.”
She frowns as though she’s surprised he’s here and I grin at her. “He went to the library to study. Says he can’t study at home. He’s in full-on cram mode.”
Emilia looks puzzled and I lower my lips to hers, intent on making her forget everything but me.
Chapter 16
Emilia
I wake up in Carter’s arms, our legs tangled together. Last night flashes through my mind, frame by frame. Friends with benefits, huh? If it means I get to have more of what Carter gave me last night, then I’m all for it. I’m glad he agreed to exclusivity. I don’t think I could’ve dealt with the thought of him being with someone else. I’d just wonder if I’m the only one he’s sleeping with or if he might’ve been with someone else shortly before getting into bed with me. I’d be so anxious all the time.
It’s petty, but part of me also wants to keep him away from Lisa. It’s horrible, and I wish I were a better person. I wish I had it in me to wish the best for him. I know he and I are going to be temporary, but she and him might not be. I’m knowingly standing in the way of that — I’m knowingly keeping him away from her, out of pure selfishness.
My phone buzzes and I reach for it absentmindedly. I pick up without thinking, still sleepy.
“Hello?” I murmur.
“Milly? You didn’t text or call last night. Where are you? Is everything okay?”
I sit up, panicked, and Carter groans at my sudden absence. “Baby, come back,” he murmurs, his voice gravelly.
Helen clears her throat awkwardly. “Emilia, are you with a boy?”
I feel my cheeks heat and my heart beats a thousand miles an hour. I know she can’t see me and she’s so far away, but somehow I feel like she just walked in on us.
“I — no… I’m sorry I forgot to call, Helen. I went out last night and I just… I missed your call and then it got so late.”
Carter sits up at the mention of his mother’s name and he looks at me with wide eyes. I raise a finger to my lips and wrap his bed covers around me.
Carter grins and pulls them away again. He grabs my hand and kisses the inside of my wrist, sending a small shiver of delight through my body.
“I see. That’s okay, Milly. You don’t need to apologize. It’s okay. I was just worried. I know what Carter and Kate are like, so I’m not surprised when they don’t call or text, but when it’s you… I was just worried. I’m happy to hear you went out last night. Are you finally having some fun, sweetie?”
I pull my hand away from Carter and he grins as he leans in. He kisses my shoulder and I try to swat him away as quietly as I can, but he’s having too much fun riling me up.
“Yeah, it was fun. I had a good time,” I say, and Carter raises his brow.
Helen chuckles. “I’m glad to hear it, sweetie. You’ve always worked so hard, so please make sure you enjoy college too. Did Kate go to the party with you?”
Carter pushes me flat on the bed and lowers his lips to my stomach. He kisses me gently and works his way up to the underside of my breast. I glare at him and thread my hand through his hair. I want to pull him away, but I’m enjoying his feather soft kisses too much.
“Hmm, what? Oh, no, she didn’t come with me. I did invite her, but she already had plans.”
Helen sighs. “I’m worried about her. I barely get to speak to her. She doesn’t pick up my calls and doesn’t call back. I don’t want to be an overbearing mother, but I just want to know that she’s doing okay. How has she been?”
I inhale deeply and think of what I should say. I don’t want Helen to worry, but I don’t want to lie to her either. Carter looks up at me and grins wickedly before kissing my breast. I drop my phone when his tongue swirls around my nipple and I grab it frantically while glaring at Carter yet again. He smiles and I look at him through narrowed eyes as I bring my phone back to my ear.
“She’s made a lot of friends here, and she seems much happier than she was at home. I think it’s been kind of liberating for her to be here? I’m not sure. Either way, she doesn’t seem unhappy or homesick.”
Helen is silent for a couple of beats and I worry that she’ll see through me. The truth is I barely speak to Kate these days. She seems to be going out a lot and we keep missing each other. We don’t share any classes either, and I think she’s quite glad about it. I’ve tried not to take it personally, but I’ve felt like she’s been trying to break away from the person she used to be — and that includes me. I guess college has given her an opportunity to rediscover herself. I know she felt quite lost after the whole Gabby thing, so this might actually be what she needs.
Carter rests his head on my chest and I stroke his hair while he draws circles on my stomach.
“Okay, well, that’s good to hear. You girls look after each other, okay? I know you and Carter aren’t as close as you used to be, but please reach out to him if you need anything. He’ll be there for you, Milly.”
I bite down on my lip in guilt and nod. “Uh, yeah, I know. Carter actually offered to tutor me in statistics. He’s been very nice.”
