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He wasted no time reversing our positions and diving in. Unlike our first time together when he tortured me, this time was aggressive and single purposed. He pulled my clit between his lips, grazing his teeth against it, making me moan with the action. His fingers, not to be left out of the action, shoved inside of me and started wreaking havoc on my G-spot, curling up with diabolical precision until I was writhing, a prisoner between his mouth and fingers. I ground my hips, bucking against him until my orgasm broke, but he didn’t stop. Didn’t even pause enough for me to catch my breath. Instead he started lapping at my release and striving for number two.
I was about to protest about being too sensitive, too raw when he thrusted his fingers deeper and hummed against my clit. The vibration and motion was too much, but suddenly I was at the edge again. My body went taut, my vision blurred, and suddenly I came with a spectacular scream, completely falling apart for him.
An hour later, and four orgasms between us, I expected Lucas would be scrambling to leave. But instead he climbed into the bed, pulling me close.
“Are you staying the night?” I wasn’t opposed, just surprised given how worried he’d been about me getting the wrong impression.
He entwined his legs with mine and settled me on his chest. “Don’t worry, I’ll ditch you by morning. Might even make you coffee before I do and steal my travel mug back.”
I chuckled softly before settling in and falling asleep. The next time I woke it was to an empty bed. My hand rubbed over the sheet to feel it still warm.
I’d meant what I’d said last night. I wouldn’t get attached to Lucas. But it didn’t mean there weren’t things I missed about a relationship. Like the intimacy of waking up together. Of morning sex and getting ready for the day with small touches and conversation. Of course, in my previous relationship, those things had unfortunately faded over time.
I wished things could be different and Lucas would be open to a relationship. Dangerous thoughts. But it was obvious to me, even if it wasn’t to him, that his whole “I don’t believe in forever” deal was really about safeguarding himself from people leaving him. First his mom had left him, then his wife and best friend. Fear of abandonment was the root cause of his cynicism. But it didn’t matter what the reason.
If Lucas wasn’t open to a relationship, he wasn’t. No use spending energy to try to change his mind. No, not even if I was staying in Los Angeles.
There was a question. Was I interested in staying in LA? Perhaps my interview up in SF would help determine the answer, but so far, it wasn’t a definite no. I’d try not to think about what my staying in town would mean for the two of us.
The smell of coffee made me smile. Guess there was one small gesture we had in common which said this wasn’t an ordinary slam bam, thank you, friend.
After hearing the front door open and shut, I rolled out of bed, intent on following his advice and locking the front door behind him. But instead of the expected silence, I heard the sound of voices. As in plural.
What the hell? Oh, no. Was Daisy here? And my brother? Talking to Lucas? At—I scrambled to find my phone—seven o’clock in the morning?
My laughter bubbled up. So much for keeping our friends-with-benefits arrangement a secret. With my brother and Daisy walking in on him the morning after, Lucas was undoubtedly freaking out. Decision time. Go downstairs to diffuse the awkwardness or stay up here to avoid it?
Eh, I’d never been one to sit on the bench and get left out. After quickly pulling on sweats, a bra, and a shirt, I puttered downstairs.
Lucas was at the counter with his coffee cup in hand chatting with my brother. Daisy noticed me first, mouthing a “sorry.”
The baby was in his car seat carrier, fast asleep while Lucas had a strained smile. Thankfully, my brother appeared completely oblivious.
I decided to play it cool. “How was house hunting?” And why were they back so early?
Daisy blew out a patient breath. “Somewhere in the midst of touring houses and talking about what we wanted to change, we decided to purchase land and build a home instead, so we ended the hunt. We’ll stay here until we can complete construction.”
“Building a house is exciting. You must’ve gotten on the road early this morning.”
Daisy sighed. “We would have started home last night if I hadn’t convinced Caleb that Henry needed a full night’s sleep before leaving. I swear he was waiting for the slightest sound from him this morning to show he was awake so we could pack up.”
My older brother wasn’t big on anything out of his routine which included hotel rooms. I could only imagine how anxious he’d been to get home.
Lucas glanced at his watch. “I’ve gotta head out to my appointments.”
I needed to get ready for mine too. “I’ll walk you out.” I slipped on my shoes and followed him outside.
As soon as the front door shut behind us, I had to ask. “On a scale of one to ten, how badly are you freaking out?”
“It was a hard nine when they walked in and saw me pouring myself coffee in the kitchen, but given Caleb’s non-reaction, I’m down to a soft five.”
“My brother has never been the overprotective type. In all honesty, he probably thinks you stopped by this morning for a cup of coffee.” Caleb would do anything to avoid the uncomfortable and had always treated me as an adult instead of a kid sister.
He expelled a long breath. “Glad to hear it. Daisy invited me over for dinner tonight. On a scale of one to ten, how much does that freak you out?”
“Zero. I won’t be here.”
Adorable frown lines framed his mouth. “What? Why not?”
