Just Breathe Series (Trilogy Box Set)

by Martha Sweeney

  Suddenly a voice from over my right shoulder chimes in, startling me. “What’s so funny?”

  I pause for a very brief moment to compose myself before looking back and find Caleb Henderson just two feet away.

  Before any of us answer, Caleb is bending at the waist and kisses me on my right cheek. God, even he smells divine. So many choices and temptations tonight.

  “I haven’t seen you in a while. It’s wonderful to have you back,” Caleb confesses as his attention stays glued on me.

  “It’s nice to be back,” Jared shares.

  “Definitely!” Nathan chimes in.

  “Is it just the four of you tonight?” inquires Caleb.

  “Yes,” Maggie confirms.

  “I have a small group of friends here whom would love to meet you ladies. Why don’t you join us in the VIP room?” Caleb persuades us knowing that Jared and Nathan will be the first to bite at the offer.

  “Sure!” replies Nathan before I can even muster an excuse.

  I grimace at Nathan once he can no longer avoid eye contact with me.

  “Well, then follow me. I’ll have Molly bring up your bottle, which is on me of course.” Pleased with Nathan’s response, Caleb directs us to the stairs that are on the other side of the room. He ushers Maggie with his left hand while placing his right on the small of my back, which makes me a little uncomfortable and disappointingly aroused, as we ascend the stairs.

  Thankfully, Caleb wasn’t joking and actually did have several friends in a VIP room. They are all men and perk up at the sight of Maggie and me arriving. Before introductions are made, I notice a peculiar look in the their eyes and glance over to Caleb. I catch him slightly shaking his head.

  Did he just try to claim me in front of his friends? Seriously?! Oh no! I don’t think so. I am not anyone’s property.

  Seeing the look on my face, Jared immediately knows what had just happened. Before Jared has the chance to swoop in to diffuse the situation, Caleb introduces Maggie and me first to Chris, Robert, Elliot, and Marcus, all of whom I am familiar with, not in the sense that I know them all personally, but because they are actors with varying degrees of success. I do remember meeting Chris two different times a while back. We met at Ayana’s opening the first time and he still looks just as yummy and possibly even more muscular for a recent job.

  Maggie shakes each of their hands and beams while I just smile with a seductive look in my eye towards all of them — especially Chris. Each of the handsome men seem a little apprehensive when greeting me, not because I didn’t shake their hands, but most likely because of Caleb.

  Without restraint, Jared steps forward to greet them, introducing himself and Nathan while grabbing a hold of my hand as I reach out to him. If anyone is going to stake any kind of claim, I would only allow Jared. The men’s faces ease a little though still confused by Jared’s and my actions.

  Lightening up the mood, even though she was completely unaware of what had just happened, Maggie starts gushing over the four new acquaintances. She may be interested in Henry, but that isn’t going to stop her from flirting and chatting — I am proud of her in this moment for doing so.

  Chris motions for us to sit while keeping his eyes mostly on me. Between Jared, Maggie, Nathan and myself, we know how to flawlessly move about, around each other like a fluid dance, positioning ourselves in an intricate manner that would be missed by the naked eye during conversation. The four stunning actors sit across from us as Maggie is to my left and Jared and Nathan are to my right, completely blocking Caleb from having any kind of access to me.

  “So . . . are you boys just finishing some work, or getting ready to head out to some?” Maggie begins.

  Though she is attracted to these men, she only fumbles her words and wits when she’s in the presence of a man whom she is utterly smitten with. If given the opportunity, I don’t doubt she would seriously consider sleeping with one of them. I sure as hell would and am considering it, especially to dispel Caleb’s actions.

  “Just finishing,” Chris eagerly answers.

  “Same here,” beams Robert.

  “Me too,” replies Elliot.

  “I’ll be starting in a few weeks,” answers Marcus.

  “How wonderful! Isn’t that wonderful, Emma?” Maggie playfully muses.

  “Indeed,” I say, floating my eyes to each man and then staring at Chris.

  I watch Chris glance slightly at Caleb to get a reaction, but he instantly stops when I lick my lips. Caleb obnoxiously pulls over a chair to sit alongside Elliot, trying to get into my line of sight, but I refuse to give him the satisfaction.

  “Anything else lined up, or are you guys taking a break?” Jared directs towards Chris, Elliot and Robert.

  Chris, Robert and Elliot each respond that they have projects lined up, but don’t need to leave for another several months. Conversations continue and lots of flirting between Chris, Robert, Elliot, Marcus, Maggie and myself continue on as Caleb scowls. We’re pleasantly disrupted by Molly who has brought up our bottle of champagne and several other drinks. Later, I’m relieved when Molly comes back and informs Caleb of something that requires his attention, forcing him to leave the room.

  With Caleb gone, we all instinctually move about the room more freely and our chatting becomes more relaxed and friendly. After a while, I get up to stretch my legs and peer out the tinted glass window that overlooks the dance floor. Draping my arms across my chest and holding up the wine glass near my mouth, I stroke my lips with the tips of my fingers. The champagne is heightening my arousal and I’m weighing my options and their possible circumstances.

  Chris and Robert join me while Elliot and Marcus stay focused on Maggie, Jared and Nathan. A fleeting thought of taking them both at the same time amuses me and would surely make several statements. It would let them know I’m not looking for anything other than a little fun and most importantly, that I do not belong to Caleb.

  “Do you live around here?” Chris initiates with a hint of nervousness in his voice.

  I turn with a widening grin, “In LA County. Yes.”

  “How long have you known Caleb?” Robert delves into the lingering question on their collective minds.

  “Just since the opening like you, Chris,” I say, taking a small step towards them. “I’ve only seen Caleb a few times after that when my friends and I have come into the club.”

  We stand in silence for a bit. I’m curious to see where they want to go with the conversation and I think they are almost a little intimidated as well as not quite sure what to make of me.

  I’ve never been with two men at the same time, but I am seriously considering it. They are both lucky that we aren’t already alone, because I’d probably have one of them straddled by now if we were.

  “Would you like more champagne?” Chris finally slips in with a husky tone, breaking the awkward silence.

  “No, thank you,” I return in a low voice as I caress my fingers across my lips.

  Both men appear to be slightly uneasy at my directness. I wonder if they’ve ever had a woman be so forward with them — that, or their uncomfortable because of Caleb’s claim.

  Deciding to press forward with my intentions, I inquire, “I was wondering if you would escort me to the ladies’ room? I’m not sure where it is up here and I’d rather not get lost.”

  Both Robert and Chris look like deer in headlights. It’s almost comical.

  “Umm, sure . . .” Chris hesitantly replies.

  I bite my lip as I look to Robert for his response.

  “Chris can show you . . .” he answers uncomfortably, not getting my hint or uneasy by the idea.

  “Hmm . . . looks like you’ve got me all to yourself,” I deviously assert. “Are you sure you don’t want to join us, Robert?”

  The realization settles on their faces about my implications as they both stare at me in bewildered astonishment. Chris looks at Robert to see if he’s joining us as he shifts and reaches his elbow for me to grasp. I’m
impressed.

  Giving Robert one last chance, Chris pauses. Waiting a few seconds, I announce to Maggie and the rest that Chris is escorting me to the ladies’ room. Nothing but wicked grins smear across Maggie’s, Jared’s and Nathan’s faces.

  “I’m glad someone is making sure you don’t get lost,” Jared goads, grinning at Chris and nods.

  Moments later, Chris is guiding me down the upper hallway away from the stairs that lead to the dance floor. A fleeting thought of concern passes over me, not because of what I’m about to do, but because the idea that he actually is taking me to the restroom enters my mind. My excitement races as I see Molly heading toward us, suddenly signaling us to follow her. To my delight, she leads us into a non-window room marked with a private sign that has two small couches across from each other inside it. Before closing the door, Molly and I make eye contact and I jerk my head, signaling for her to join us. She checks both ways before entering the room and locks the door. Before he can say anything, I reassure Chris that she’s joining us because I invited her. I’m not sure how much Molly will interact with him, but I might as well suffice my need with two options.

  I press my body into Chris as I gently nudge him to move backwards until his legs meet the couch behind him, forcing him to sit. My ardent lips thrust upon his as I mount his lap.

  “She’s more here for me than you,” I reassure him. “You don’t mind, do you?”

  A wicked smile dances across his face as he registers my intent. All he can do is shake his head as he presses his mouth to mine and his hands grip my backside. My left hand reaches for Molly as Chris continues to massage my tongue with his. He’s a pretty good kisser compared to some of the men I’ve made out with.

  I break my lips from his and Chris groans in disappointment before he finds my neck. I find Molly watching as she kneels next to us on the couch. She leans in and as her sweet, soft lips embrace mine, a moan escapes my throat. Shifting her body, she’s now pressed up against my back as our lips stay locked. In one effortless movement, she removes my blazer, only breaking physical contact to drape it over the other couch. My lips find Chris’ as his right hand cups the back of my neck and Molly’s hands slide down my shoulders and over my breasts.

  The three of us dance our bodies on and around each other’s for several minutes as we build up the momentum and take our clothes off. I glide between the two of them, kissing their lips as Molly’s hands explore my body and parts of Chris’. Chris explores more of me and slowly ventures over onto Molly, who accepts it naturally.

  Molly assists me to put the condom on Chris before helping me to slide out of my own pants. By this point, we are all completely naked. Prior to assisting me to lower onto Chris, Molly massages my breasts and nipples as Chris observes with eager anticipation, caressing my thighs and licking my navel. Molly’s hands slip down my front and glide over my waxed lips several times before returning her fingers to her mouth to taste. My hands have been intermittently rubbing her, enticing her since before she undressed me.

  I mount Chris and Molly guides my hips up and down over his shaft as her mouth licks and sucks my neck and shoulders. Chris’ tongue is on my nipples as Molly’s and my mouths meet and my fingers return to her folds. Molly’s left hand dips down to my nub as she shifts her body slightly to gain more access. She accepts Chris’ hand on her waist as I continue to pulse three of my fingers into her saturated cave. Molly and I stroke each other as I repeatedly ride up and down on Chris. My tongue creeps over Molly’s right nipple and I continue to plunge my fingers into her as she moans louder. Chris is now thrusting harder inside of me as Molly and I continue to manipulate each other’s sex. Within a few more thrusts into her, I have Molly writhing in climax shortly followed by Chris. Molly quickly regains her composure, assisting me to reach climax by putting her mouth onto my clitoris as Chris proceeds to thrust into me trying to stay hard. I grip the back of her head as I move closer to orgasm until I finally cum with the thought of Joe popping into my head. What the hell!

  Molly and I kiss as my breathing slows while licking my fingers from her taste.

  Chris’ face is buried into my neck. “God, you are so hot,” he professes.

  I smiled politely, though indifferently.

  Two seconds later, I’m peeling myself off of him and start to get dressed. Molly and I pass each other our pieces of clothing as Chris watches in amazement at how nonchalant we are. Being the first to dress, Molly kisses me on the cheek and rushes out the door.

  As I finish fixing my hair and makeup in the mirror on the wall, Chris finishes getting dressed with a look of trepidation on his face. “So, you definitely don’t have anything going on with Caleb?”

  “Hell no, though I know Caleb wishes,” I answer honestly.

  This gets a furrowed brow response from Chris. “So, can I see you again?” he uncomfortably requests.

  “You’re cute. I had fun, but I don’t do relationships. Never have, never will.”

  He seems shocked by my response. “Really?”

  “Yes, really.”

  “I don’t know what to say to that,” Chris truthfully answers as he walks up behind me and places his hands on my hips and whispers in my ear. “I like you.”

  “You like your idea of me,” I retort with a slight chill. “I don’t doubt you’re a great guy and all. Don’t take it personally. Like I said, I don’t date.”

  The bummed look on his face confirms my theory about actors being too vain, needy or insecure, or a weird combination of the three.

  “We had a fun time. No strings attached in any way,” I state calmly.

  With a look of concern on his face, Chris asks, “Are you going to tell Caleb?”

  “It’s none of his business,” I say frankly.

  Chris seems relieved as I turn my body to face him with a reassuring smile. He leans in to kiss me and I allow him. If we ever ran into each other in the future, I’d sleep with him again. Hopefully next time, he’ll last longer — I wonder if that was is first threesome?

  We venture out of the room arm in arm to head back to our friends. Caleb gives Chris and I an angry glare as we enter the room. I kiss Chris on the lips in front of everyone before sitting down on Nathan’s lap which seems to infuriate Caleb even more.

  “Any good?” Nathan whispers.

  “Decent,” I mutter. “Especially since I was able to get Molly to join us.”

  Nathan snaps his head back for a moment to see my whole face before laughing. He leans in close to my ear, “I want details later.”

  “Of course you do,” I whisper.

  Jared tilts in to where his face is almost touching mine and Nathan’s. “Satisfied?”

  “For now.”

  “Looks like Sex Kitten has only taken the edge off,” Jared quips.

  I nod in agreement.

  Maggie stands up and announces to me that she wants to go downstairs and dance, so I oblige. Everyone in the room, including Caleb, follows us to the dance floor. Maggie and I proceed to dance facing each other as Jared, Nathan, Chris, Robert, Marcus and Elliot surround us. As we continue to dance, Maggie prods a little to see how my trip to the ladies’ room went. She gasps when I mention that Molly joined us and Maggie insists on getting all of the juice details later when she stays over. Aside from wanting to know what happened, it’s obvious that Maggie is in the mood now too. I think she needs it just as much as I do since I know she hasn’t started sleeping with Henry yet.

  At one point, most of the guys head to the bar to get drinks for everyone leaving Maggie, Chris and myself in the middle of the crowded dance floor. Maggie and I both dance up on Chris now since he’s the only guy of our group left with us. A few moments later, I see Maggie swatting off a guy behind her. Chris tries to get the guy to back off, but he shoves Chris.

  “You’ve got your own to dance with,” the guy shouts.

  I step in between Maggie and the guy and inform him, “Back off, she’s with me!”

  This gets the guy
riled up and grabby with me. Two seconds later, right as the rest of our group is heading back to join us, and before Chris can even process that the guy has put his hands on me, I immediately grab and manipulate the offending oaf’s arm, twisting his entire body and forcing him to drop down to his knees. I have his wrist pinned in such a way that all I need to do is jerk my hand and I would break his arm in two places.

  “Get this crazy bitch off of me!” he shouts, wincing in pain.

  Two bouncers preceded by Molly are heading in my direction. I’ve definitely made a new friend tonight.

  After the temporary scuffle, I get cheers from all the ladies on the dance floor. Chris, Robert, Marcus, Elliot and Caleb all gape in shock and disbelief followed by pure arousal. I shoot a fierce look right at Caleb, wanting to put him and his claim on me in its proper place.

  “That was so hot,” Robert announces with fervor as he moves closer.

  Elliot nods in agreement as Chris flushes and returns his hands to my hips.

  “How did you do that?” Robert continues.

  “Years of martial arts classes,” I reply while advertising my dominance to Caleb. “Why is that such a shock, guys? You’ve seen women do that in the movies you make.”

  “The movies are fake. This was real,” Robert broadcasts. “I should have joined you guys . . .” he says with his voice trailing off.

  Chris smirks leaning more into my body and kisses the nape of my neck, “Definitely your loss, man!”

  We dance a little more into the night before calling it quits. Jared and Nathan escort Maggie and me to her car that is parked below Katana’s. Maggie and I drive back to my place, get naked and make sure one another are utterly, sexually satisfied before passing out in my bed.

  Seven

  Maggie, Sadie and I make it to the Li family home by around ten the next day so Maggie can pack before we head over to Nathan’s. Like me, Maggie packs a variety of options to choose from for the weekend since anything is possible after playing volleyball. Though she borrowed some clothes, Maggie decides to hit the shower at her house before changing and invites me to join her. I agree, knowing we’re the only ones in the house and happy to have another sex session before the weekend.