Beautiful Goodbye

by Chandin Whitten

  I cautiously tried to put one leg over the bike and grab onto his shoulder to level myself. I tried my hardest to cover my essentials, but I was sure if anyone was around they just got a full show, for free. Ah fuck it, this bike and the owner are sexy, let's ride city boy.

  Larkin turned his head and smirked. "Thanks. Hold on tight country, you’re about to get the ride of your life."

  Oh damn, did I say my last thoughts out loud? Shit. I felt my cheeks flush. Thankfully, the helmet was covering them. Reaching back Larkin closed the eye shield. "Ready?" I nodded and before my head stopped bobbling Larkin was smashing the gas, sending the bike rocketing forward.

  Holy mother of Mary! I was clinging onto him for dear life. I was never so thankful to see a red light and let out a shuddered breath. He stopped and turned towards me. "You know Gage is probably going to flip shit."

  "Huh?" I asked half confused and half trying to gather my wits from his driving or should I say lack thereof.

  "I mean if he finds out about us. He pretty much told me he would rip my dick off if I tried anything with you."

  I rolled my eyes and let out a deep breath. "Don't worry about him. He's more bark than bite."

  Larkin just smiled, and I saw the cutest dimple sink in on his left cheek, swoon much?

  I was back to clinging onto him before we were through the intersection. That boy really needed to learn when a girl was on the back, one must calm the fuck down! A few minutes later, and in one piece thank God, he was pulling into the parking lot of his apartment complex.

  As soon as he was off the bike I nearly leaped off to kiss the ground yanking the helmet off, "Sweet Jesus, have you ever had a girl on the back before? Because you sure don't drive like it!"

  Larkin was fighting his smile. "Calm down country, you’re not the first to ride bitch. I have a clean driving record, well except for two speeding tickets but no wrecks. Just chill."

  I shook my head and contained my laughter. "Speeding tickets...you? I would have never guessed it."

  Larkin laughed before holding his hand out, I grabbed it and followed him up two flights of stairs to his apartment. Before he opened his door I pulled him back. "Are Jinx and Trent here?"

  "Didn't see Trent’s car and that’s what they took to your place so no." He drew his eyebrows together looking confused. ”Besides they live across the hall, I live on my own. I thought you weren't worried about Gage finding out."

  I shook my head and replied, "Oh, I just assumed you lived with them. But this isn't about Gage, it's about Trent. We have a history and he still seems a little stuck on me. I didn't want things to be weird if we walked in and he was sitting there."

  Larkin gave me a crooked smile, shaking his head before opening his door and leading me inside. Once he shut the door he had me pinned to the wall, one hand on either side of my face and saying, "Well then country, I guess it's a damn good thing I live alone." He lowered his lips to mine, his kiss started slow, but turned ravenous within seconds. He picked me up, I wrapped my legs around his waist and he carried me to his room.

  CHAPTER 6

  He dropped me on the bed and lowered himself so he was mere inches above me, just watching. He was making me so nervous, I wasn't sure what to do so I slowly tried turning my face. He grabbed it with both hands and held it in place. I looked into his eyes. His eyes were not just an intense dark brown, but they had black rings and tiny gold flecks, giving me the feeling he could see right through me.

  Larkin gave me a soft chaste kiss. "Your eyes are mesmerizing. At first I thought they were blue then I thought green but they are the most stunning teal I have ever seen."

  "Thanks." What the hell could I say to that?

  Lowering his mouth to mine again our kiss was hot from the start. I felt him running his tongue across my bottom lip before he drew it into his mouth to nibble and suck on it. When he let go, I opened my mouth slightly and he took full advantage. His tongue invaded my mouth and explored like he knew exactly what he was searching for. That boy had mad kissing skills, his tongue ring didn't hurt.

  He pulled away, both of us panting and scrambling to breathe. "Let's get you out of this." Larkin started pulling the hem of my dress up. When I felt his hands skimming across my lower belly, I couldn't help the little moan that escaped my lips. Larkin took his sweet time pulling my dress up and over my head. I felt his eyes on me the entire time. When he finally threw it to the floor he dipped his head and kissed the tattoo I had on my hip bone. He moved his lips up to kiss the one I had running along my ribs. "Damn, those are sexy." He ran his hand along my ribs, causing my body to buck a little, "What does this one mean?" he asked as he continued rubbing my ribs.

  Only Gage knew the true meaning of that tattoo, not even my parents knew what it said. I had told them it was Arabic for living life and being happy or some random shit like that. I closed my eyes and when I opened them, Larkin was studying me. "I got it when I was seventeen. It's Arabic just to remind me of my past and to never let anyone get too close. They’ll just hurt you in the end.”

  Larkin knitted his brows before smiling. "I couldn't agree more. What about this? Why an anchor on your hip?"

  I tried not to sigh. I hated playing twenty questions, but I also knew Larkin would most likely be in my life for a while, at least during football season. Might as well get it over with now. I stated, "It symbolizes that I refuse to sink, no matter what happens I am strong enough to put on a smile on forge through. Nothing can bring me down."

  "Wow. Mind my asking why you got those?"

  I ran my hand through Larkin's hair. "I don't really talk about my past, it's done and over with. No use in bringing it up." I shrugged my shoulders and tried to look away.

  "Jenna, I like you. Pretty sure that much is obvious but I understand. My past isn't something I like talking about, either," Larkin said as his eyes grew darker, if that was possible, and I swear I saw pain flash across them. But as quick as I saw it, it was gone and he was smiling. "Any more ink?"

  I smiled back and nodded. "Yes sir. I'm surprised you didn't see my back piece earlier, along with the quotes I have." I held up my right arm so Larkin could see my other tattoo that said 'let it be'. I rolled over so he could see the giant angel wings on my back and the quote that read 'she took the leap and built her wings on the way down' then I pointed to my thigh, and I felt his eyes scanning my body.

  He grabbed my leg and hitched it to the side. "The past can hurt. You can either run from it or learn from it." Larkin rolled me over and said, "Beautiful."

  My cheeks were warming again, and I couldn’t help but be drawn to him. "What about you? I saw some tattoos earlier, what's your story city boy?"

  Larkin smirked. "Well for starters I'm not from the city, I'm from the suburbs. But yes, I have enough ink for three people. Those little bitches are addictive."

  Larkin stood and pulled his shirt over his head. Well there go all my senses, right down to the floor with his shirt. The man had muscles I didn't even know existed. Did he have a six pack, hell ya...no make that like a twelve pack, and I'm not talking about Bud Light here. All his muscles were insanely defined right down to that sexy v thing guys have that drive the ladies crazy and once again, I'm not referring to Viagra. This man had it goin on.

  After a slow perusal of his chest and stomach I finally focused on his tattoos. Suggestion: On each of his pectorals he had three stars. The words ‘For those I love’ were written under the stars on his left pectoral and the words ‘I will sacrifice’ were written on his right. Damn. I'm not sure, but I think under his belly button it said 'freedom' with two guns pointing through it and straight to his dick. Since he still had his jeans on, damn him, I could only see the top of what looked like a bomb and maybe a shield. On his left shoulder, there was a bird holding a ribbon but I couldn't make out what it said. Both his arms were covered and they all blended in together making it hard to see, but regardless he looked damn near lickable!

  "Well turn around, you can't ha
ve this many tattoos and none on your back, let's see what you got." Larkin slowly turned around and when he stopped I saw 'NAYLER' sprawled across his shoulder blades, under his last name he had two giant stars. Inside one star was the number twenty-one. Football number, maybe? Then running down his spine was something in Chinese. "What does this say?" I ran one of my hands along his spine and felt him stiffen a little, ah so I do have an affect him, good.

  I could hear Larkin's smile. "Only he that has traveled the road knows where the deep holes are." Larkin spun around so fast I wasn't sure what was going on until I felt his mouth kissing along my shoulder, up my neck, and to the sensitive spot behind my ear.

  Larkin leaned back to look at my face before saying, "We don't have to do anything tonight, just so you know. I'm not some playboy man whore. Anymore."

  I smirked. "Really? I was hoping you were."

  I saw his eyes shoot up into flames. "Don't say I didn't warn you. I'm not like those sweet country boys you’re used to." My breath hitched, and I stiffened for a moment, Larkin noticed and asked, "You ok? I didn't mean that in a bad way."

  I let out my breath and gave a small smile. "It's cool. But not all country boys are sweet. Don't believe everything you hear about southern hospitality, sweet tea, and charming country boys. Trust me, it's not like that." I shook my head and grabbed his face. "Kiss me, city boy."

  And he did just that. Leaving my mouth and trailing hot kisses down my throat straight to my belly button. Now I'm no slut, but I certainly have experience and I can honestly say no guy had ever made me feel this way. What the hell was going on? I needed to get my emotions on lock down.

  When Larkin slipped his hand under my barely there dress, my breath started coming in rough gasps. "Fuck, country!" Larkin looked almost pained. "You’re so wet and so tight." Larkin slipped two of his fingers inside me as I tried to hide my cry. He crushed his lips back to mine, swallowing my cries.

  Truth was it had been about six months since my last male contact. Not that he needed to know that. I ran one hand through his hair, let my other hand trail down his chest, across his abs and down to his jeans. I ran my hand across the top, slipping my thumb just inside. He finally got the hint and pulled back a little. He undid his belt and slipped his jeans down. All that was left were his boxers and even those were sexy on him. I quirked my lips. "I'm waiting."

  Larkin gave me the sexiest half smile that had me melting. "Are you now?" Slipping his hands into the sides of his boxers he slowly and torturously lowered them.

  Oh. My. Damn. The fucker had his dick pierced!

  That boy just kept getting better and better...and bigger. He must have heard the catch in my breathing because as he lowered himself, his eyes were full of devious sparkle. He had that oh so sexy cocky half smile on his face. Larkin brought his mouth to mine, our tongues dancing around. I felt him sliding up and down at my entrance. I let out a little groan hoping he would get the point. He did. I shut my eyes and when I opened them he slammed into me. The scream that escaped my lips was unstoppable. Larkin pulled out before slowly pushing back in. This time stopping when he was in all the way.

  "Fuck. You are so damn tight,” Larkin gritted out.

  "And you have your penis pierced," I let out breathlessly.

  "Well baby, I don't hear you complaining about it," Larkin smirked. He let out a ragged breath before pulling out then slamming into me, but this time, he didn't stop. He kept at the rough, fast pace until I saw sweat forming on his forehead. Even his sweat was sexy. I brought both my hands to his shoulders and squeezed. I felt myself building up. Both my legs were wrapped around his hips as he slammed into me, over and over. Bringing one of his hands down, he ran it down between us and right to my most sensitive spot. His thumb found it instantly, and before I had a chance to object, he had me screaming,

  "Shit. Oh my God! Larkin, fuck. Oh God, oh God. Yes." I scrunched my eyes as my body started tensing and shaking.

  "Come for me, Jenna. Now." Larkin's deep, gravelly voice was all it took. I let go and felt Larkin slide in and out a few more times before he called out my name and collapsed on top of me. We laid there for a few minutes slowing our breathing before Larkin leaned up. "Damn. That was amazing."

  I just nodded. I still couldn't find my words. Wincing when Larkin pulled out he climbed off the bed and walked into what I'm assuming was his bathroom. I saw a light come on then he was walking back towards me with a washcloth. In all his naked glory that man could make a nun a sinner.

  "Let’s get you cleaned up." Larkin sat on the edge of the bed pulling my legs apart. "Are you on the pill?" Larkin brought his eyes up to meet mine.

  I didn't want to tell Larkin about my past and why I didn't have to worry about getting pregnant, so I lied. "We're good. And I'm clean."

  Smiling, he slowly raked his eyes over my body. "Well just so you know that is the first time I haven't used a condom. I always remember those fuckers. I'm clean too."

  After cleaning me up, Larkin lay beside me and pulled me to him, tucking my head into the little nook of his arm. I felt comfortable, safe. No one but Gage had ever made me feel this way. What was happening?

  Shit!

  I woke the next morning to Larkin’s alarm. I rolled and saw that it was five thirty. Hoping I still looked halfway decent and not like the whore-next-door, I rolled over to face Larkin.

  "Good morning, beautiful." Larkin said rubbing my back.

  "Good would have been at nine, not five thirty. Why does football have to start so damn early?"

  "Hell if I know, but I gotta get up and get to the field. Will you be here when I get back? It should be around one."

  "Probably not, I was going to try to decorate today while Gage was at football. You could come to my place, and I can make you lunch."

  "Mmm more of your cooking, you can count me in." Larkin leaned over to kiss me, was out of bed and grabbing a t-shirt to put on. He had an amazing body, right down to that sexy ‘V’ at his hips. Those two guns he had tattooed pointing right at his manhood, and good Lord those were the sexiest tattoos I'd ever seen.

  He gave me another kiss, and I was pulling him down when there was a loud bang on his door. "Get your ass up. Let's go." Ugh Trent!

  "Stay as long as you want. I will be at your place around one." One last kiss then he was gone. I waited a few minutes until I heard the front door close before I got out of bed. I went to Larkin’s closet and grabbed a vintage Beatles t-shirt and found a pair of black gym shorts. The shirt which I'm sure would fit Larkin just right hit me mid-thigh and was baggy. The shorts were so loose I had to use my hand to hold them up. This was going to be an interesting walk home. I went across the hall to check my hair and face. My hair wasn't too bad, but I still put it up in a messy bun then washed most of my makeup off.

  Thankfully, my walk home wasn't too bad since it was barely six in the morning. I only passed a few people out on a morning jog. I walked into my apartment and started coffee. Being up this early caffeine was a must. I went into my closet to pick out something cute, normally I would just put on a simple sundress or shorts and a tank top, but since Larkin was coming over I wanted to look good. I decided on a red flowy skirt that hit just above my knees and a black sparkly tank covered by a leopard print sheer tank top paired with black peep toe heels with a red bow on the ankle. I got a quick shower, got dressed, downed my coffee and headed out to do some shopping.

  CHAPTER 7

  After a few hours and a couple hundred dollars later, I was lugging bag after bag from the trunk of my Dodge Charger into my apartment. I sat them all on the couch and went into the kitchen to start lunch. I was sure after Gage found out Larkin was coming to our place for lunch he would invite Jinx, Trent, and Tyler as well. I cleaned the chicken and placed it in the bag to marinade. I went back to start my morning of decorating. I pulled a few candles and holders out of a bag and placed them on the entertainment center. Pulling out three picture frames I went into my room and grabbed three pictures to put
in them, one of Gage and me from the beach. One of Gage's family and one of my family. I spent the next few hours hanging pictures, placing candles or other little decorations. It was almost twelve thirty by the time I stopped to start lunch and the apartment was looking good.

  Just as I was finishing cooking, I heard Gage's key slide into the front door. Gage was laughing as he walked in followed by Trent, Tyler, Larkin, and Jinx.

  "Hey guys! Lunch is almost ready."

  The guys all turned to look at me, of course it was Trent who spoke first, "Damn girl you look hot."

  "Thanks Trent." I crossed my arms and leaned against the counter.

  Gage walked up and kissed my cheek and asked "What did you make? Smells good, babe."

  "Thanks, it’s just chicken fajitas. Nothing special."

  Larkin walked up, put his arm around me, and kissed me in front of everybody. As he pulled away, I couldn't help but look at the other guys. Tyler and Jinx were smiling. Trent looked expressionless, and Gage looked like he just got hit. "Um well ok, I guess y’all should eat. "I grabbed a stack of plates from the cabinet and set them on the counter before walking out of the kitchen.

  Gage followed me out and pulled me into his room. Slamming his door he questioned, "What the hell was that?"

  "A kiss Gage, what did it look like?"

  "Don't fuck with me, I know what the hell it was but I mean WHAT was it? Why did he just kiss you?"

  "I saw him at the club last night, we had fun. Apparently he wants to continue the fun."

  "You hooked up with him? Jesus fuck, Jenna!" Gage ran his hands through his hair and let out his breath. "Dammit J, I told you to stay away from him. He is trouble."

  "Yes, Gage I hooked up with him. What’s your point? I told you I wanted to have fun and I meant it. I also told you I was interested in him." I put my hands on my hips and pursed my lips.

  "Babe, have all the fun in the fucking world, but be careful when it comes to Larkin Nayler."