by K A Belle
“I helped.”
“Because you were helping a friend. I knew there was always a chance we’d be found out.”
“I should go.”
He reached out to stop me. “Please don’t.”
“It’s for the best. I can’t…” I motioned to the crowd that had formed. “It was nice meeting you all.” I addressed Ethan and Ryan specifically. “I’m sorry if I ruined your day.”
They shook their heads. It was Ethan who spoke for both of them. “You didn’t. It was good to see my little bro smiling again.”
“I’ll see you around, Jacob Campbell.”
“Nik…”
I waved him off and walked away as quickly as I could without running.
Chapter 9
jacob
Ethan sidled up next to me and crossed his arms over his chest. His eyes never left Nik’s retreating form. “That man is into you.”
“No, he isn’t. Nik was only playing a role. He has a degree is Theatre Arts. He teaches drama at Milton.”
“I disagree, little brother.”
“So do I.” Ryan nodded with a smile.
“Me three,” Logan piped up. “That wasn’t an act. I’m sorry Jacob. I’ve always been a little jealous of you. I guess I wanted what you had. I swear to Christ, Brittany and I didn’t get together until after you guys broke up. She won’t be coming around anymore though. It’s over. Brittany had no right to do what she did. She acted out of spite and meanness. I’m so sorry, cousin.” He stuck out his hand. I grabbed it and pulled Logan into a hug. If anyone knew how it felt to be pulled in by Brittany, it was me.
“Forgiven, cousin. You and I will discuss that jealousy bullshit later. I don’t have time to regale you with how stupid you are.”
Logan snickered. “Point taken. Ethan’s right. That man is crazy about you. You can’t fake how Sammy, I mean Nik, feels. It was all there in his eyes. Hell, if the looks he sent you had gotten any hotter, your clothes would have burst into flames.”
“I didn’t notice anything.”
“Because you weren’t paying attention. The question of the hour is: Do you have feelings for Nik?”
“Hell yes I do.”
“Jacob?” Ryan said my name in a quiet voice.
“Yeah?”
“I love you, so don’t take this the wrong way. Get the fuck out of here. Go get your man.”
I burst out laughing. “I love you guys.”
I ran to my car. I wasn't sure where Nik had gone. I would try his house first. If he wasn't there… I didn't know where I would look next. Hell, maybe I'd just set up camp outside his house until he arrived home.
There was no doubt about it, I loved Nik. I really did. I was totally, irrevocably in love with Nikolas Russo. My heart began to pound as I allowed the truth to hit me, take hold, and never let go. I didn't want to lose this feeling. I banged my forehead against the steering wheel. What if my family was wrong? What if Nik didn't feel the same? I was fucked, that's what, and not in a good way.
The person in the vehicle behind me honked their horn. I jolted upright to find the light had turned green. I drove to Nik's house steeling my resolve with each passing mile. No matter how this ended, I had to let Nik know how I felt. All I could do was pray he had feelings for me. I wanted to build a life with the smart, sweet man who’d stolen my heart. I refused to imagine any other outcome to our inevitable confrontation.
Twenty minutes later, I entered Nik's neighborhood. I sighed with relief when I spotted his car in the driveway. I pulled in front of Nik's house and parked along the curb. Even though it was dark, there were kids riding their bikes in the street. They stopped what they were doing and gave me curious looks. Obviously, Nik didn't get too many visitors. I felt their stares as I trekked to his front door.
I wiped my sweaty palms on my thighs, then knocked on the door. After a few moments Nik jerked the door open. He stared at me with wide, shocked eyes. “Jacob.”
I didn't let him say anything else. I stepped into his space, palmed the back of his head with one hand, pressed the other to the small of his back, and kissed him like I'd dreamed of since the second I'd laid eyes on him. It was like coming home. We fit together perfectly.
I was aware enough to realize we still had an underage audience. Me ravaging their neighbor wasn’t something they needed to witness. I walked Nik backwards and kicked the door shut with my foot. I kept moving until we hit the wall. He moaned when my body pressed against his. We kissed until we could no longer deny the need for air. I pressed my forehead to Nik’s. Our heavy breaths mingled in the space between us.
“Everyone seems to think you have feelings for me. I didn’t see it. But it doesn’t matter now. They could be wrong, but it won’t change how I feel. I’m in love with you, Nikolas Russo.”
Nik jerked back so fast the back of his head hit the wall. I hoped the cause for his reaction was shock and not him trying to get away from me as quickly as possible.
“Ow.” He winced and rubbed his scalp. Nik stared at me with hope-filled eyes. “You’re in love with me?”
I nodded.
Nik blew out a breath and his body slumped against the wall. “Thank fuck. I thought it was only me. I love you, too. I fought it because our relationship was for show. I think I was already halfway there when I plopped down in your lap that first night at the bar.”
“I know the feeling.”
Nik grabbed my hand and pulled me down the hallway.
“Where are we going?”
“To my bedroom. We’re going to get naked and have sex before either of us come to our senses and realize this is happening way too fast.”
“I don’t think that will happen.”
Nik glanced over his shoulder and cocked an eyebrow. “The sex or the senses.”
“Senses.” I wagged my eyebrows and licked my lips. “Sex is a foregone conclusion. Lots and lots of sex.”
Once we were in the bedroom, Nik let go of my hand and started unbuttoning his shirt. He looked at me, and with a jerk of his head he ordered, “Get naked.”
He didn’t have to tell me twice. I kicked off my shoes and quickly disrobed.
“Sit.” Nik pointed at the bed.
The newly discovered bossy streak of Nik’s was a complete turn on. I lowered my ass to the mattress and sat on the edge. Nik dropped to his knees. I opened my thighs making room for him.
“Feeling you against my tongue is all I’ve thought about. Ok, maybe not all, but it has taken up considerable space in my head. Along with kissing you and how your cock would feel in my ass.”
I didn’t think there was anything sexier in the world than Nik on his knees, peering up at me through his thick, dark lashes. Damn. When his mouth tilted in a wicked grin, I almost came on the spot.
Nik’s eyes were one of the first things I’d noticed about him when he’d entered the pub.
His pink tongue swiped across his lower lip. He leaned in and I held my breath.
Nik sucked the crown into his mouth. The warm wet heat caused my eyes to roll back involuntarily. I jerked them down to the beautiful man between my thighs. I didn’t want to miss a second of the fantasy come to life playing out before me. I leaned back on my elbows when his mouth slid down my shaft.
I allowed Nik to have his way with me for a few more moments. I was magnanimous that way. I didn’t want to come down his throat, which I was about to do if I didn’t remove myself from his glorious mouth. I tangled my fingers in Nik’s thick dark hair and tugged.
He looked up at me. His mouth still full of my dick. He cocked an eyebrow.
“You have to stop, babe. I want to be in you when I come.”
He released my shaft with an audible pop and sat on his heels. Using the back of his hand, Nik wiped the drool from his lips and chin.
Chapter 10
nik
“Come up here.” Jacob curled his finger, then patted his lap.
I straddled Jacob’s hips and ran my hands over his chest, r
eveling in the feeling of his soft hair under my palms. In a show of strength that made me want to screw Jacob’s brains out, he held me around the waist and flipped us. I spread my legs allowing Jacob to wedge his lean hips between my thighs.
“Are you sure?”
“I just had your dick in my mouth. I’m pretty certain I’m on board.” I shot him a cheeky grin.
Jacob rolled his eyes. “Consent is sexy.”
“So are you.”
Jacob made a guttural noise and lowered his head claiming my lips with a hungry, passionate kiss. We moaned as our bare cocks rubbed together. There was nothing like skin to skin contact. I stroked my hands down Jacob’s naked hips and over the perfect curves of his ass. He had an awesome bubble butt. I could certainly appreciate the squats he did during his workouts. I pulled my mouth from his and trailed kisses across his jaw. I nuzzled his neck just below his ear. Damn, he smelled good. Spicy, clean, with an underlying scent that was all Jacob. I needed to ask him what cologne he wore. I would make sure he never ran out. It was intoxicating.
Jacob pulled back and quirked an eyebrow. “Supplies? I’m negative. I’ve never had sex without a condom. I get tested regularly.” He shrugged. “I don’t think you can ever be too safe.”
“I understand. I feel the same way. I had a physical before the school year started. Everything was negative. But I agree about the condoms.”
“No glove. No love.” Jacob shot me a playful smile.
I snickered, then teased. “You sound like one of my kids. So juvenile.”
Jacob snickered. “Yet you still love me. Says more about you than me.”
“Shut up before I take it back.”
“Sorry, no do-overs or take-backs. It’s in the boyfriend handbook.” He held up his hands. “I don’t write the rules. I just enforce them.”
“Huh, I don’t remember reading that rule.”
“Page one hundred and eight. Section six. Sub-section B.”
I couldn’t help but laugh. One of the things I loved most about Jacob Campbell was his quick wit and ability to make me laugh. I couldn’t remember sex ever having been this much fun and we hadn’t even gotten to the main event yet.
I nodded toward the nightstand. “Lube and condoms are in the top drawer.”
He leaned over and fumbled around in the drawer until he finally pulled out a couple of condoms and the lube. Jacob set the supplies by my pillow. He lowered his head to my chest, circling my right nipple with his tongue before nipping at the tight bud.
“Oh, fuuuuck.” I grabbed onto his shoulders, digging my fingers into his skin. Worried my nails might draw blood, I let up on the pressure.
“Don’t. I liked it.” Jacob murmured before moving his focus to my left nipple. “Mark me, Nik. I can wear a muscle shirt and show everyone I belong to you when I’m at the gym tomorrow.” He glanced up at me and winked, then sucked my nipple into his mouth.
I cried out Jacob’s name and pleaded for more. He cupped my ass cheek with his palm. I hitched my leg up on his hip silently begging for more. Jacob didn’t disappoint. He circled my hole with the tip of his finger.
I whined when Jacob pulled away, but my protests were short-lived. He grabbed the lube and squirted a liberal amount onto his fingers. “I can’t wait to be inside you. Perhaps after, we can switch up?”
“Perfect.”
“Give me room to work, babe.” He smacked my hip.
I pulled my knees up to my chest. I jumped a little when a cold, slick finger touched my puckered opening. He massaged my hole, then pressed a single digit inside my body. He worked his finger in and out until the muscle relaxed. He added another.
“Kiss me.”
Jacob grinned and leaned over and fulfilled my demand as he continued to prep me.
“Damn, you’re tight.” He whispered against my lips. “I can’t wait to feel you squeezing my dick.”
“Maybe you should get on with it, then. You won’t hurt me. Trust me, I’m ready.”
“I’m bigger than two fingers.”
“Quit trying to sell me. I’m yours for the taking.”
I loved his devilish snicker. There were so many wicked promises in it.
“Don’t make me beg, Jacob.”
“Maybe some other time. Hmm?” He cocked his head to the side. “Tying you to the bed and playing with you until you beg me to let you come. Sounds like fun.”
Did it ever. I could definitely get on board with a little bondage.
He pulled his hand away and slowly moved up my body. He braced his elbows on either side of my head. “Hey.”
“Hi.” I returned his smile.
“Is this okay?” The head of his dick kissed my stretched hole. “Or would you prefer hands and knees?”
“Like this. I want to see your face the first time.”
Jacob reached between us. I tilted my hips to give him a better angle. He placed his cock against my hole and slowly pushed in. My body relaxed after the head popped through. He moved slowly in and out until his groin was flush against my body and he was fully seated inside me. He paused and looked at me. “Tell me when.”
I rolled my eyes. “When. Move, mister.” I smacked his hip.
“Bossy.” He leaned in and kissed me. He pulled his cock back until only the head remained inside me then thrust back in. I threw my head back and moaned. Fucking awesome.
I wrapped my legs around Jacob’s waist. He pumped faster. Harsh breaths, smacking flesh, and the headboard banging against the wall sounded throughout the room. Sweat slicked our skin.
“Harder.” I gripped my cock and pumped my fist in rhythm with his thrusts. “I’m going to come.”
“Me too.”
I tilted my hips slightly, causing Jacob to peg my prostate over and over until I was past the point of no return. I came on a shout. Spurt after spurt of cum landed on my chest and abdomen. Jacob wasn’t far behind.
He buried himself deep inside me and stilled. Jacob threw his head back. The muscles in his shoulders and neck grew taut. He groaned my name. His dick pulsed as his cum filled the condom. As if his arms could no longer hold his weight, Jacob flopped on top of me. I didn’t mind. I didn’t even care about the sticky cum pressed between our bodies. I held Jacob tight. We both moaned when his softening cock left my body.
My eyes drifted shut. Finally, Jacob stirred. “I need to dispose of the condom. I’ll be right back with a cloth to clean you up.”
“I’m glad you can move because I sure as hell can’t.”
Jacob chuckled and kissed my check. “That was perfect. Thank you.”
“No, no. Thank you.” I kissed his smiling lips. “Go. Before we get stuck together.”
“Yes, dear.” He gave me a final kiss on the lips then climbed from the bed. I enjoyed the view of his perfect bare ass as he walked across the room.
A few moments later, Jacob was back with a damp washcloth. He wiped me down, then tossed the dirty cloth toward the hamper in the corner. When it hit the wall and dropped into the wicker basket, Jacob threw his hands in the air and shouted, “Score.”
Laughing, I rolled to my side and patted the empty space behind me. “Why don’t you join me under the covers, crazy man.”
Jacob climbed into bed and spooned me.
“Can I ask you a question that has plagued me since we met?”
Jacob nuzzled the back of my neck then placed a kiss just below my left ear. “You can ask me anything.”
“Do you own pants?”
“What?” Jacob asked with a laugh. “Do I own pants?”
I glanced at him over my shoulder. “You know? Pants. They’re like shorts only longer.”
“I know what pants are.”
“Really? I’ve never seen you wear them.”
“Seriously?” I shook my head. “Huh.” He pursed his lips and his brow furrowed in thought. Moments later he shrugged. “I guess I haven’t. In my defense, every time I saw you, I was either at the bar or coming from the bar. Kilts are extrem
ely comfortable. I never thought to change my clothes. I’m sorry if it bothered you.”
“Don’t apologize. You’re extremely sexy in your kilt. It was just a puzzle I needed to solve. Feel free to play sexy, Celtic god all the time, if you want.” I held up a finger. “Except at the gym. The risk of exposing the goods―” I wiggled my ass against his groin. “―is too high.”
“For your eyes only?”
“Damn straight.”
Epilogue
jacob
Four Months Later
I glanced at Sammy and smiled then looked down the row. I couldn’t believe my family had shown up to watch Milton High School Theatre Group’s production of Steel Magnolias. My man was directing, of course. But still, I hadn’t expected my family to be there, especially my brother Liam who rarely left his clinic. I could honestly say I wasn’t sure what to expect before the curtains opened. So far, I was impressed. The entire production was amazing. The acting was above board, professional.
Sammy leaned in and whispered in my ear, “The big funeral scene is coming up. I’m going to cry I just know it.”
I nodded. It was a poignant scene in the movie. If these kids did half the job Sally Field had there wouldn’t be a dry eye in the house.
She dug into her pocket. “Here. Take a few.” She held out a small travel packet of tissues.
I was glad I’d taken Sammy up on her offer. I definitely shed a few tears. Sammy and I weren’t the only ones judging by all the sniffing going on around me.
When the play ended, I jumped to my feet for a standing ovation. I wasn’t alone in my enthusiasm. I didn’t remember my high school’s drama department being that good. Maybe they had been, and I just hadn’t taken the time to appreciate them. Eventually, my man walked out on stage after the cast and tech crew had taken their bows. I let out a loud wolf whistle. My family shouted Nik’s name and how he was the man. Nik’s blush was easy to see under the bright stage lights.
The audience began to file out. I motioned for my family to do the same. “Nik said the cast will meet everyone outside. We might as well head that way.”
Nik’s smile brightened when he spotted me. I went to him and swept him off his feet. “I’m so proud of you. The kids were amazing.”