"Devon where have your manners gone? We don't ask questions like that, it has nothing to do with us." Louise scolded Devon but she didn't care, the little girl leaned on the table awaiting a response.
"Well, he is a boy and he is my friend. Does that answer your question?" I wasn't sure how much young children knew about this kind of stuff at her age.
"Well I saw him kissing your hand and you didn't stop him," she picked up her cup from the table and sucked her straw not taking her eyes from me for a second.
I could feel my face blush under her scrutiny and picked up my glass to take a sip to stall for time.
"You don't miss a thing do you little lady." I was grateful that Ramsey had spoken to break the uncomfortable silence. He placed his hand on top of mine across the table, "We're just good friends." Ramsey looked thoughtfully into my eyes which didn't help my blush.
"Well that's good because Dad says I'm not allowed to have a boyfriend until I'm thirty, and you two aren't thirty and that just wouldn't be fair." I glanced at Devon to see her fold her arms across her chest and she poked her tongue out at Spike.
"Do that again and I'll cut it off," Spike said humorously.
"Come on you three, I think we've had enough excitement for one day." Louise stood and the two children followed suit.
"Are you okay to put the kids in the Jeep babe, I just want a quick word with Ramsey." Louise nodded and leaned over to place a kiss on the side on Spike's cheek before he'd hand over the keys. Their exchange made me smile, they seemed to really get on well and the children although cheeky were adorable.
"Bye Devon, see you later Tommy," Ramsey waved and the children returned the gesture.
The waitress placed our food onto the table and looked at us as we sat in what was now uncomfortable silence.
"Erm...if you need anything please let me know." She managed a smile before scuttling out of the way.
"Let's hear it," Ramsey turned to Spike and I was a little concerned by the way he spoke to him as Ramsey was still only a prospect. I hoped there wasn't going to be an argument.
"I'm your sponsor Ramsey so you know I'm not going to hold my tongue." Spike wagged his finger between the two of us, "I'm only going to say this once. It's up to you if you want to take the advice from an old man."
Ramsey sniggered, "You're like twenty-eight or something!"
"Well okay, a man older than you. If you are thinking about seeing each other, you need to go about it the right way.
"But we're not...I mean...we're," Spike held up his hands and I trailed off.
"That may be the case Lauren and I'm not disputing it, I'm just saying that if you think about seeing each other then you need to go about it the proper way. Look at the shit caused by you taking Chloe to a fucking football match!"
Ramsey sniggered, "Yeah I know and I get it. Look my dinner's getting cold."
Spike clipped him around the back of the head, "See you're not too old for a smack."
"Fuck off, you'll mess my hair up."
I smiled at the interaction between them. It was good natured with no malice, Spike was just looking out for him.
"Right I'll leave you to your meal," Spike stood and dug into his jean pocket. He pulled out his wallet and threw several notes on the table. "That's for ours and yours," he gave me a wink and put his shades on before he casually strolled from the building.
"I think I've lost my appetite!" I stated sinking into the chair.
"Don't be silly, Spike's great he's only watching out for me." Ramsey picked up the serving knife and placed a slice of pizza onto my plate before he served himself.
"Lauren you need to chill and start eating or do I need to feed you?" he raised his brows playfully waiting for a response.
I leaned forward, "Okay okay, I'll start eating." I used my knife and fork to cut my pizza and placed a small piece into my mouth. "This is good really good," I cut another piece but stopped when I heard Ramsey sniggering and looked up to see his smirk, "What's up?"
"I just knew that you were a knife and fork kind of girl."
"Is that a bad thing or maybe code for something else?" I was enjoying our playful banter, I'd never had this before and found that he got me on so many different levels.
"Nah, I just have this horrible feeling that you may be out of my league." We were interrupted by Ramsey's phone ringing. He glanced at the screen and groaned, "Sorry babe I need to get this."
"Yeah...Maggie said she wanted me there by six...okay...no I'm not doing anything special...okay I'll see you soon." Ramsey let out a sigh as he placed his phone back onto the table. "Sorry babe, I've gotta get going. The joys of being a prospect are that you're on call twenty-four seven." Ramsey picked up a slice of pizza and took a huge bite, chewing it quickly before he washed it down with a swig of his coke.
"I promise I'll make this up to you, I've enjoyed our banter this evening."
I placed my knife and fork onto my plate and for the first time this evening really looked at him. Ramsey had many sides to him and I was hoping that he'd allow me to see each side in more depth.
"So have I," I said quietly.
His face lit with a smile as he stood ready to leave. "If you want a ride babe we need to go now as I need to be at Maggie's."
"I'm going to stay if that's okay, I need some proper food to build up my strength before my exams next week." I stated throwing his words back at him.
He sniggered and bent down to kiss me on the cheek, "I love your smart mouth." Ramsey kissed me again before he stood. "And I didn't mean what I said on the phone, this was something special." Ramsey smiled before he strolled from the restaurant leaving me to ponder this afternoon's events.
I sat on my own and ate another couple of slices of pizza. There was too much for me to consume but I asked the waitress to box up the leftovers as Mark was due home this evening and I'm sure he'd polish it off.
I paid for the meal using Spike's money and took a slow walk home. My stomach was full and it was best that I walked some of it off before I started studying this evening otherwise I'd be uncomfortable.
"Shit!" I said aloud, I'd only left my bloody bag in Ramsey's van. I removed my iPhone from my pocket and searched through my contacts before calling him. I pressed my ear to the screen waiting for him to answer as I continued to walk home, I wasn't far now and could see my front garden from where I was.
"Hello beautiful," he answered with ease throwing me off kilter.
"Erm...yeah hi, erm I forgot my bag that contains all of my reading material for this evening." I was stammering like a bloody idiot but that's the way he made me feel.
"Good job I'm outside your house then, how long you going to be?" As I neared the property, I noticed the van parked outside and Ramsey standing beside it with my rucksack hanging over one of his shoulders. He looked like a model on a photo shoot and I couldn't help but take in the sight.
"Hi," I said as I approached.
"I thought you may be needing this," he lifted my bag and passed it to me. "You really need to be taking stuff out of there, it's far too heavy."
"Consider me told," I mock saluted taking the piss out of his bossy side as he rolled his eyes. "Well thank you, I'll leave you to get back to your party."
"Oh it's like that is it, you totally dismissing me?" he asked humorously. That's what I enjoyed about his company, he didn't seem to take anything too seriously.
"I've got so much work to do."
"Yeah I know but there's one last thing I've got to give you before I leave."
I racked my brain trying to think what I may have left in his van earlier but I was stumped.
"You're going to need to elaborate Ramsey." I placed my rucksack onto the ground and brought up my hand to shield the sun that was shining directly into my face.
Ramsey stepped closer and cupped my cheeks in his hands before pulling me gently closer to his face to place his lips on mine. Our mouths touched softly at first exploring each other trying to find out what we
both enjoyed before it was too much and desire took hold. I opened my mouth ready for him to take and he obliged moving his lips and tongue masterfully.
Ramsey moved one of his hands to cup the back of my head and I followed suit my hugging him and resting my hands on his lower back. The movement pulled him in closer to my body and I was able to feel his erection and the indication of his desire towards me.
Ramsey gyrated his hips a little trying to find some friction but it was short lived as I stepped away to break the connection.
"You're a bloody good kisser like me," he injected a little humour into the situation although looked puzzled for the sudden stop of enjoyment as he casually wiped his mouth. "Sorry I shouldn't have done that but I couldn't help myself." Ramsey leaned back onto his van assessing my reaction.
I pointed behind me towards the house, "I better...you know...Mark will be home soon."
"Yeah that's cool, I don't want to be here when he arrives. I'll catch up with you soon." He nodded his head and opened the door to his vehicle.
"Ramsey!"
He turned to look over his shoulder, "Yeah!"
"You're actually a bloody good kisser like me." I gave him a cheeky wink, turned on my heels and floated down the path towards the front door. I heard him chuckle as he started the engine and drove down the street bibbing his horn.
On entering the house I headed straight for my bedroom, I had so much to prepare for and had already lost a couple of hours by going for dinner with Ramsey. Not that I minded, in fact it had turned into an enjoyable time although cut short because of his duties to the club. The last couple of weeks had been challenging to say the least, I'd managed to box my thoughts and feelings about the attack and had decided not to revisit. It was my coping mechanism and it worked for me.
"Lauren, are you in?" I heard Mark throw something heavy onto the floor and stomp around as if he was looking for something. "Ooh Pizza."
"Yeah I'm in my room," I shouted so he could hear me.
Mark pushed my door open and peered in eating a slice of pizza, "Good evening and how are you?" he looked grubby, which was surprising as Mark was always immaculately dressed.
"I'm all good, I haven't been in long but I'm going to hit the books again this evening." I held up one of my text books letting him know of my intentions.
"Always working Lauren, you need to adopt a good balance or you'll burn yourself out." Mark leaned on the doorframe as he ate the last of the pizza.
I smiled, "My exams are next week, after that I'll let my hair down a little."
"I'll tell you what, why don't we plan something for that weekend. I've neglected you recently so it would be nice to spend some quality time with you."
I nodded, "Yeah I'd like that."
"Okay then it's a date." Mark pushed from the doorframe, "I'm going to hit the shower and then I'm off to a Paige's homecoming party."
"Are you hoping to bump into anyone in particular?" I asked trying to hide my smirk.
He narrowed his brows with an amused expression. I wasn't one for banter with Mark so my smart mouth had taken him by surprise. "It would be nice to see Chloe but that's not the reason I'm going."
I rolled my eyes, "Yeah yeah, keep telling yourself that." I turned from him and removed the rest of my books from my bag, I heard him snigger before his footsteps faded down the hall.
His forbidden love for Chloe would most certainly get him into trouble. He'd been told to stay away but I knew their pull was too much. He'd assured me that he wouldn't put himself in harm's way but a person in love didn't always think rationally either. I just hoped he knew what he was doing.
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"Hello beautiful." I couldn't help but brush my hand along her lower back as I passed Chloe to stand beside her.
"How have you been?" she asked casually not looking at me directly as she took a sip from her drink.
I hadn't seen Chloe for a while now because of the surveillance and investigating I was carrying out for the club but it was true what they say, absence made my heart grow fonder. I was yearning to touch her and I knew from her body language that she was feeling the same.
"I miss you," I whispered getting the reaction I wanted as a smile grew across her face. Chloe kept her glass held in front of her mouth shielding her excitement from the rest of the partygoers as she continued to play it cool. "I think about you every night before I go to sleep and every morning when I wake, hoping that one day we will be together."
I heard her breath hitch and my close proximity was affecting her body, her breathing became shallow and Chloe crossed her legs grinding her thighs together.
I knew I had her attention now but I wasn't finished, I wanted her to want me regardless of the many obstacles. "Do you still think of me Chloe? Do you think of me when you use your vibrator or finger to get yourself off?"
Chloe glanced in my direction, her face flushed from our conversation although I made it look to the rest of the world that we were simply chatting about the weather.
"I don't know how long I can go on like this," Chloe whispered as she glanced around the garden. Her eyes widened, I followed her eye line until I noticed Duke stomping in our direction.
"By the look on Duke's face I'd say that he's not happy that we're talking to each other but by the acceptance of Cade into Paige's life, I'd say that we may not have to wait as long as we originally thought." I smiled and winked cheekily before walking to greet Duke.
"Don't get your knickers in a twist, we were simply catching up as it's been a while since I've seen her."
Duke narrowed his eyes, "It better be all it is."
I rolled my eyes and took a quick sip from my bottle, "You've told me to stay away so I have."
"Okay that's fine, I don't want to be covering old ground." Duke raised his bottle and clinked it with mine. "Sorry mate I've just gotta speak to Ash, I'll be back in a minute." Duke waved catching Ash's attention and quickly scurried across the garden. It made me smile how those two had finally got together. There was a lot of toing and froing but they eventually worked it out and I couldn't be happier for them both.
I heard a whistle that caught my attention, I glanced around the garden looking to see where it had come from but everyone was deep in conversation which was puzzling. I brought my bottle to my lips when I heard the noise again. I stopped what I was doing and this time turned to see Chloe peering around the shed door at the back of the garden beckoning me over. A smile spread quickly across my face, "Dirty bitch!" I muttered under my breath as I checked out the garden. People were still oblivious, deep in their own thoughts and chatting among friends that I simply slipped away further down the garden pretending I was going for a leisurely stroll.
I opened the shed door greeted by Chloe's huge smile. "Did anyone see you?" she asked excitedly.
I shook my head, "No."
Her smile grew wider, "Good." Chloe stepped closer and placed her hand on my chest. "I've missed touching you." She ran her hand up my chest and over my shoulder until she was holding my neck firmly. Chloe stepped closer so our bodies were now touching and I saw her facial expression change from cheeky to wanton when she felt my arousal.
I grabbed Chloe around her waist holding her firmly as I grinded my hips. By inviting me in here, I knew what she wanted and I was prepared to give it all to her. I took her mouth deeply, releasing all of my pent up frustration from recent weeks. Our teeth clashed and our tongues twisted together on impact, this was raw desire, we both needed this. I roughly shoved my hand inside her top feeling her soft skin as I made my way to her tits. She had wonderful mounds and I needed to feel them. I squeezed hard, Chloe broke the kiss and flung her head back breathing heavily. I managed to pull her bra away from her breast giving me access to her nipple and pulled it roughly between my thumb and forefinger.
"Oh you like that babe," I whispered close to her ear.
She simply nodded and wrapped her leg around me pulling me closer. I lifted her slightly and walked her back unti
l her arse touched the shed wall and pushed my body upon hers. I let go of her mound, Chloe's eyes flew open questioning my motives but I was quickly awarded with a smile as she noticed me tugging on my flies before I pulled down my jeans and boxers to reveal my hard cock.
Chloe pulled up the hem of her dress to reveal her black laced panties, she placed her thumbs inside the elastic waistband and slowly pulled them down her body until they were around her ankles. Chloe stepped from the material and kicked them to one side, "Now what are you going to do with me?" she asked playfully.
I took my hard cock in my hand and rubbed it up and down feeling the pre cum on my fingers from my excitement. I needed to be inside her and I wasn't going to wait any longer. I pulled her flaps apart and positioned my cock between her folds before pushing slowly inside her. I felt euphoric, I allowed myself time to savour the moment before I grabbed her arse and lifted her. Chloe instinctively wrapped her legs around me fastening them at her ankles to lock me tightly in place as I started to fuck her against the wall. She was already wet for me, helping my cock to move freely and take her deeply. "You're fucking beautiful," I couldn't help but tell her because she was. I needed to find a way in order for us to be together, I couldn't think of anything at this moment but I was determined to come up with a plan in order for this to happen. I put my thoughts to one side as I increased my tempo fucking her against the wall, I just couldn't get enough I needed to be deep inside her.
I could hear talking further in the distance but I was consumed in what I was doing that I ignored it, I wasn't letting anything upset this moment with Chloe.
I was startled by the door opening behind me and a stream of light shone upon us.
"What they're in here Hound?"
I turned to see Diesel glance around the shed until his eyes fell on me. He raised his brows before shaking his head slightly with a bemused grin.
"Do you want a hand?" I heard the question being asked from a distance.
His smile widened as he continued to stare at us, "Nah Duke I've got this man." He pointed to the stack of chairs indicating for me to help. I slowly pulled out of Chloe and gave her the time needed to adjust her clothing as I shielded her from Diesel as he continued to watch from the door.
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