Distract Me

by M. J. Berterman

  “I didn’t mean to upset you, Ryder... please.” I rested my head on his shoulder and rubbed his back. I prayed he would say something to me, anything.

  “It wasn’t your fault, and I didn’t mean to scare you.” He turned around and quickly kissed my lips.

  It felt like I was trembling against him, but I placed my head on his chest. His heart was pounding, and I could tell he was holding in something terrible.

  “Adi, yes, I have a sister,” he said into my hair.

  I just nodded, afraid to say the wrong thing.

  “Well, I had a sister. She was three years younger than me, but she died when she was eighteen.” He looked down.

  I had no words for him, so I just squeezed my eyes closed. Shaking my head, I tried to stop the tears from falling. Why did I have to be so stupid and bring up something so terrible for him? Things were going well for us tonight too. He pulled back to look at my face.

  “Adi, please don’t be upset with me.” He lifted my chin to meet my eyes with his. His eyebrows were furrowed, and he looked worried.

  “I’m not, I just feel terrible for bringing it up.” I looked away so I wouldn’t become a blubbering mess of tears.

  “Adi, I’m sorry I reacted that way.” Grabbing my hand, he pulled me into his living room.

  I followed behind him not letting go of his hand. We sat down on his large charcoal-colored sectional couch. It was much softer than it looked. He cuddled me into his chest, and I didn’t say a word—I was afraid to.

  “Oliva. She was eighteen, and she was killed by her high school boyfriend.” His voice was shaky. He had cleared his throat before he started again. “Liv planned to go to California after high school to try the acting thing out, but he didn’t like that idea too much.” His words sounded painful.

  “Please, you don’t have to tell me any more. I know it’s difficult.” I placed my hand on his chest as I spoke.

  The thoughts passed through my mind of why he had the career he did and that maybe the reason we had such a strong connection was because he was damaged like me. We each had a missing piece. Moments passed in silence as I sat next to him rubbing his chest. His heart rate settled some, but I could tell he was still tense. He didn’t need to say anymore because I knew he was hurting. Sometimes, talking it out wasn’t the cure.

  Not saying a word, I crawled on top of him and kissed his neck. I wanted to make him feel something other than the pain. My fingers quickly undid his tie, and I threw it to the floor. My kisses became lustful and hard against him. I wanted to feel more of him. Tugging at his shirt, I freed it from his pants. As I began unbuttoning each button, I kissed his lips with hunger. I needed him more at this moment than I had before. Pulling off his shirt I never stopped my kisses—I just couldn’t. His shirt was soon tossed to the floor with his tie, and my hands ran up and down the tightness of his muscles. Kissing down to his nipple, I sucked softly as I heard him moan. He thrust his cock up against me, and I could feel his hardness.

  “Adi, I need you,” he whispered against my skin.

  Unzipping the back of my dress, he ran his fingers under my bra and unhooked it. Quickly, I threw my dress and bra to the floor. I needed to feel his skin against mine. My wet thong rested against his hard erection through his pants.

  “Ryder.” I moaned his name as I rocked against him.

  His fingers played with my hard nipples. Chills ran down my stomach when he touched me. My body was on fire.

  “Ryder, fuck me, here, please.” My voice sounded desperate, but I didn’t care.

  I ripped open his belt and pulled his pants down, his cock instantly springing up from his briefs. He was so large I didn’t know how I managed to take him in my mouth before. My sex throbbed thinking about him entering me.

  He pulled his briefs off and rubbed his hands over my ass tugging at the lace on my panties. I was thankful I wore a cute navy blue lace set instead of opting for the granny panties of comfort for today. His fingers tugged so hard on the lace strings resting on my hips, I thought they would break off. As he sucked on my neck, I was worried I might have bruises for work tomorrow, but it felt too good to stop him. He pulled my thong tighter against me, and it rubbed against my clit almost causing me to scream in pleasure. I threw my head back to give him a better view of my chest. It worked because he took each nipple in his mouth. Moaning in frustration, I pushed my body down onto his cock. I heard a rip and looked down to see my thong free in his hands before he tossed them to the floor.

  “Ryder!” I yelled. I was shocked he ripped them from my body, but the way I felt now, I didn’t care if he ripped up my entire outfit, and I had to walk home naked at this point. The girl in my head had both hands in the air surrendering to this man, and whatever he wanted to do, I was game. She was cheering me on and proud. He threw me down on the couch and let out a giggle, but it was cut short when his mouth landed right on my clit.

  “Mmmm... so sweet, Adi.” He licked me. Moans erupted from me, and I bucked my hips up to meet his mouth. He was kissing and sucking my clit so hard, I couldn’t stand it. My fingers gripped the throw pillow on his couch so tightly that I almost tore the fine stitches. He slowed his pace and started fast again. It was the best combination, and he was eating me right into an orgasm. I began breathing rapidly and began to feel dizzy. On edge, I was ready to come. He continued and licked my clit faster as his hands explored my body and squeezed at my nipples.

  “Ryder, I’m going to come.” I moaned. He squeezed my hips, bringing me deeper against his tongue, and I lost it. I grabbed my hair and screamed. I could feel my wetness pouring out onto his tongue. He kissed me softly until my body stilled. Opening my eyes, I looked down at him.

  “Did you like that?” He gave me a quick kiss against my clit that sent a shock up my body, and I couldn’t respond. “You taste amazing, the best dessert.” He moved up my body, and I could feel his hard cock against my opening.

  Ready for round two, I reached down and pulled at his cock in my hand to tease him.

  “I want more,” I said as I rubbed my wetness against him as he closed his eyes.

  “You’re so wet and warm that you drive me crazy.” He reached across me to his coffee table drawer and opened it. “Condom.” He smiled.

  I shyly smiled back but couldn’t help but think of how many times he has used that drawer for this same couch sex scene. Quickly, I shook the thought from my head because he was with me and that’s all I cared about right now. At least, he was practicing safe sex, so I shouldn’t judge him for that. He sat up and rolled it on. We were taking this next step with each other. It’s probably too soon, and we should wait, but it felt different with him.

  “Are you okay?” He kissed my forehead. That gesture immediately comforted me.

  “More than okay.” I pulled my legs further apart under him. I felt tiny under him. He had to be at least six foot tall over my five two petite frame. I kissed him hard as I arched my back off the couch to reach him. He rested his hand on my hip and pulled my ass up to meet him. The hard tip rested at my opening, and I closed my eyes. This was really happening. He thrust his hips against me and filled me with his hard cock. My mouth opened as I felt every inch of him inside me. He was large, but I was so wet that it felt amazing.

  “You’re too perfect.” He moaned into my neck as he kissed me.

  I was beginning to think my neck was his favorite part of my body as he always showed it the best attention. He did give me chills every time he touched it. My legs parted more, and I met him thrust for thrust. He rocked into me faster, and his cock was throbbing inside me. As he cradled my body under him, I pulled my legs higher around his waist. His eyes were narrowed as he reached down with his thumb and played with my clit. I pushed hard against him.

  “Ryder, I’m going to come again.” I barely got the words out through my panted breaths.

  “Not yet, baby. Wait for me,” he said into my chest.

  He rubbed harder against my clit and leaned down, ki
ssing me harder. I’ve never had a man ask me to wait for him. Well, normally, they would have already had an orgasm before me and didn’t care if I did or not. I bit his bottom lip so I wouldn’t orgasm too early. He was bringing me to the edge again as he pushed harder into me.

  “Fuck, you feel too good to stop.” He let out a quick breath.

  “Ryder, fuck.” I grabbed his ass and pulled him deeper into me because I couldn’t control myself much longer.

  “I’m going to come.” He moaned against my neck.

  I felt the quick jerks of the tip of his cock and the condom went hot. My body started shaking as his thumb rubbed me harder.

  “Mmm...Ry...” I couldn’t get the words out fast enough before my body shook beneath him.

  I didn’t think I could orgasm so quickly after the first one, but this one was even bigger. I watched him as he licked his thumb clean.

  “Your body is so beautiful.” His hands ran down my stomach.

  “Where did you get these little abs?” He smiled.

  “I spin.” I laughed.

  “Oh, do you? Well, you can spin with me anytime.” He smirked.

  “Oh, I’ll make a mental note for next time.” I laughed harder.

  “Are you ready for round three so soon, baby?” He grinned.

  My body was like Jell-O, and I didn’t think I could hold my eyes open much longer from the two earth shattering orgasms he had just given me.

  “Mmmm, yes... as soon as I take a little power nap to recover.” I closed my eyes and pulled him into me.

  He laughed against my chest. I took a deep breath and relaxed against him as he lay next to me on the couch. His body was so warm that I snuggled into it and drifted off to sleep.

  Squinting, the clock on the wall read four o’clock. Where does the time go when I’m with him? I was supposed to be at spin in thirty minutes. Shit. I looked next to me, and Ryder was snuggled next to me on the couch still. Did we sleep like that all night? He completely exhausted me into the deepest sleep I’ve had in a long time. I scooted out of his hold and quietly got my phone from my bag. I turned my alarm off before it woke him.

  “Dammit,” I mumbled to myself.

  I had three missed calls and five texts from Mariella. I forgot to let her know where I was after work, and she was probably worried sick. Guilt set in as I sent a quick text to let her know I stayed over at Ryder’s apartment and that I wasn’t going to make it to spin class with her this morning. I’d have to answer all her questions later. I hurried back to the couch and snuggled in next to Ryder again. I wasn’t ready to leave him yet. But I needed to get back to my apartment to shower and change before work this morning. I jumped when I felt Ryder’s arms pull me closer to his chest.

  “Where are you going so soon?” He took a deep breath into my hair. “Can’t you stay longer?” he asked.

  I smiled. He made me blush with just his words. I still couldn’t believe we slept all night on his couch without a blanket with just his legs tangled up in mine. He climbed on top of me, and I felt his hardness against my opening again.

  “Round three?” I asked.

  CHAPTER SEVEN

  I got to school with only five minutes to prepare before the first bell rang. He had me so distracted this morning. After round three this morning, I got home with just enough time to take a quick shower and change my clothes. I ate a granola bar on my walk to school, which thankfully, was only a block away.

  The kids quickly shuffled in, and I began teaching the first lesson. Hours passed by, and I was relieved when it was lunchtime so I could catch up on the papers I forgot to grade last night. Finishing my last graded paper, I heard a knock on my classroom door. Nervously, I looked up to see if Trent would be lurking in my doorway but relief set in when I saw Janie’s smiling face. She was standing there holding a bag of grapes. I smiled and waved her in. She walked up to my desk and tossed me a few grapes.

  “Oh, cotton candy grapes, my favorite. You’re seriously my favorite teacher for sharing all these yummy snacks with me.” I batted my eyes at her.

  I was starving, but I was too busy to stop grading. She smiled and sat down across from me.

  “Well, you look starved. Did you have a busy evening?” She raised her eyebrows. The look on her face told me she already knew the answer. I started to feel nervous that Trent was spreading rumors about me after meeting Ryder yesterday. I popped another grape into my mouth—truth, I was starving.

  “I did,” I told her.

  She sat back and folded her arms against her chest. She was so cute when she tried to give a stern look. She tapped her foot.

  “And? You aren’t going to tell me any details as to why a very attractive man approached me in the hallway yesterday and asked where your classroom was?” She crossed her arms over her chest.

  “A kid’s parent?” I smirked.

  She rolled her eyes and twirled a piece of her blonde hair.

  “I wish they looked like that....” She laughed.

  “So, I had a date.” I shrugged.

  “I knew it, so... tell me about this handsome man.” She smacked my desk.

  I couldn’t hold back my smile any longer, and I could feel my entire face light up.

  “His name is Ryder. He is perfect, sexy, and amazing in...” I paused when I saw Trent walking through my doorway.

  Seriously, what the hell? Does he have a sixth sense radar on when I’m about to discuss my sex life? I thought to myself.

  “Amazing sex, right?” Janie sat forward.

  “Well, you look like you had a long evening of it.” She laughed and continued until I quickly put my hand up to silence her.

  She didn’t see my eyes shift behind her when Trent walked in so she was surprised we had company. My mouth dropped, and I shot her a look. Her smile faded as she grabbed her mouth.

  “Is someone behind me?” she whispered through cringed teeth.

  I just nodded as she coughed and stood up quickly.

  “Okay, Ads, thanks for showing me that report... I’ll get with you later.” Her eyes were wide and her cheeks red with embarrassment.

  “I’ll talk to you later, Jan.” I shook my head. I didn’t know whether to hide or laugh at her red face.

  “Hey, Trent.” She waved and ran past Trent in a rush. He smiled through his hand that rested at his mouth. I could tell he was covering up a grin.

  “See you later, Janie.” He waved back.

  I flipped my reading folder open to show him I was too busy to have small talk with him again. It’s annoying me that he feels the need to just pop in my room at random times.

  “Hi, Trent. Can I help you with anything?” I didn’t look up from the folder.

  Please say no. I didn’t want to spend another awkward minute around him.

  “I just wanted to check on you. How was your night?” he said as he walked slowly toward me.

  Great. He heard Janie, and if he thinks I’m talking about anything that went on last night, he’s out of his mind.

  “It was really nice. Thanks for asking.” I smirked.

  If he really wanted to know, I could tell him it was the most amazing sex I’ve ever experienced, but I thought it best to keep it to myself. He walked over to my desk and sat down. Wonderful, he’s staying. I looked up at him and pressed my lips tight together in annoyance.

  “How was yours, Trent?” I asked just to be nice.

  I had to see him every day, and it was going to be difficult to push him away.

  “It was fine, but it would have been better if I was out with you.” He shrugged.

  My cheeks felt hot at his response. Did he honestly just say that to me? I didn’t know what to say so I just looked at him.

  “I’m sorry, Adi. I just like you... a lot.” His eyes never left mine.

  I had to look away. He was too forward with his feelings. He just met Ryder yesterday so he must be confused about us. Ryder kissed me right in front of him. Wasn’t that enough to put space between us? I weakl
y smiled at him because I felt bad.

  “Trent, you’re an amazing friend, but I’m seeing someone right now. You remember Ryder?” I had continued before he answered. “You met him yesterday,” I added.

  He couldn’t have short-term memory loss. I bit my bottom lip because I didn’t know what other emotion to show toward him.

  “I know. I remember him.” He looked down at his hands and paused.

  “But I don’t understand why you just won’t give me a chance. I’ve asked you plenty of times before Ryder came along.” I rested my elbows on my desk and placed my chin in my hand. He just wouldn’t get the hint, and it was exhausting me.

  “We work together, Trent, and it would have gotten complicated.” I waved between us.

  I thought about Ryder’s parents working together, and how he said they don’t even know each other.

  “Well, you could have given me a chance, and you aren’t one hundred percent it would have got complicated.” He stood up, threw his hands in the air, and walked out of my room before I could answer.

  Was he joking? Complicated is exactly what it would have been because it is right now, and we aren’t even involved like that. Great, I’m screwed either way. This day needed to end now. Looking at my watch, I counted down the hours until I could go home to my apartment. I was actually looking forward to having some time with Mariella tonight. With her working a lot lately and me out with Ryder a lot too, we hadn’t had much time to catch up. I missed her. My cell phone vibrated on my desk. A message from Ryder flashed on my screen.

  “I can’t wait to see you again. Are you free tonight? I read it aloud and couldn’t help but blush.

  He wanted to see me again tonight? I thought most guys wanted their space after they got laid. I smiled thinking about our round three this morning. We moved to the floor, and he fucked me against the coffee table as I was on all fours. Wild. It was so much fun that I felt heat spread through me as I thought about him gripping my ass from behind. He drove me crazy. My thoughts were cut short because I remembered I already told Mariella I would be home tonight so that wouldn’t be fair to her.