The Roommate Switch: An Insta-love Standalone Romance

by Penny Wylder

  There are dim red lights lining the floor and aisles. I walk across the aisle in the center that separates the top rows from the bottom rows. I'm looking so damn hard, but I just can't find her.

  “Anna!” I call out finally, ignoring the attention that I'm drawing to myself. “Anna Derry!”

  “Dash?” she says from somewhere in the crowd.

  “Shh!”

  “Get down!”

  “Quiet!”

  People start yelling at me. I can hear the anger and annoyance in their voices. But this is more important than some movie they'll be able to watch at home a month from now for free.

  “Anna, where are you?” I ask, twisting around to see if she's behind me.

  In the dark theater she finally stands. “I'm right here.”

  She's in an aisle seat. The screen brightens, making her glow beautifully.

  “What are you doing here, Dash? I figured you'd be busy packing for your trip.”

  I take her hands in mine. “There's something I need to tell you and I just need you to listen.”

  Her eyes brighten and she nods softly. “What is it?”

  “Sit down in front!” Someone yells from behind us.

  “Shut up!” I yell back at them. “Anna, I know I've said a lot of things. I thought I knew what I wanted, but I was wrong. I don't want to leave, I don't want to move out, there's only one thing I really want and that's you.” My fingers twine around hers, holding her tight. I'm not letting her go again. Not ever.

  “Really?” she asks with a hint of uncertainty in her voice. “How can I believe that? You planned an entire trip and didn't think of me at all while you were doing it.”

  “That's where you're wrong. I thought about you the entire time. You're all I've been thinking about. I can't get you out of my head. But when you told me I should go for it, I don't know,” I say, shrugging my shoulder. “I thought you weren't as into me as I'm into you. I didn't think you cared what I did.”

  “Of course, I care. I know what I said, but I honestly didn't think it would happen overnight. I thought we'd have time between. I'm not a girl who's going to stop you from following your dreams, Dash, I was just surprised is all, and didn't think you cared about me either.”

  “I care, Anna, because. . .” Pausing, I suck in a deep breath of air. “I love you.”

  Her eyes flick between mine. I can see water bubbling over the surface as the movie screen explodes with brightness. She blinks, releasing a single tear rolling down her cheek.

  “I love you too.”

  Instantly, the second those words come out of her mouth, my heart hammers in my chest and I grab her face to kiss her. I kiss her like I've wanted to for days. I kiss her like I've missed her for a lifetime.

  “Come on! Get out of the way already! Some of us are trying to watch a movie here!”

  I'm about ready to yell back when the double doors fly open and flashlights land on us. “There he is!” It's the guy from the booth, and he's pointing his finger at us.

  “We need to go,” I say to Anna, taking her by the hand. “This way.” I pull her down to the front of the theater and shove open the emergency exit right next to the screen.

  The loud buzzer goes off inside in the theater, followed by the blinding white strobe lights positioned in the room.

  We stumble out into the alley behind the theater. I look side to side and decide to go right. “Come on.” I keep her hand in mine and take off in a sprint.

  We're both running as fast as we can. I can hear her breathing heavy as I drag her around the corner and down another alley. I stop beside a dumpster and push her behind it, taking cover with her.

  Poking my head out, no one is following us. We're alone. The street is fairly quiet, and I doubt they'd call the cops on me for this.

  As I duck back behind the dumpster, she's laughing. “Holy shit, did we really just do that?”

  “We did,” I say.

  “You do realize that I actually paid to see that movie.”

  “Yeah, sorry about this. I had to find you before it was too late.”

  Anna lets out a deep laugh. She's laughing so hard that tears are rolling down her cheeks. I wipe them away with my thumbs, and smile at her as I cup her face.

  “That's a good look on you.”

  “What is?” she asks as she tries to catch her breath.

  “Happy tears.” I curl my fingertips around her head and hold her. “Just so you know, those are the only tears you'll ever cry because of me again.”

  “Good, I like this kind of tears.”

  Her expression changes as our eyes lock. Flames flicker in the distance of her eye, growing bigger and stronger as I run both my thumbs across the curves of her jaw. Her laughter slows to a single exhale, lips parting softly.

  It's beautiful. She's beautiful. How could I ever think about leaving her?

  I tip her face up and kiss her. Her lips are warm and soft as she opens them to let me inside. My tongue glides around hers, dancing in long swirls. Anna's hands fly up into my hair, tangling around thick locks, and tugging at the roots.

  There's no way I can control myself right now. I need her, I can't wait until we get back home. It has to be now. It has to be here.

  I take a long step in, forcing her back against the brick building. Her breath hitches as I drive my tongue deeper inside her mouth. I push my chest against hers, forcing her back against the wall. She drags both her hands down my neck and over my chest. I snap them up by the wrists in one hand, and pin them over her head.

  Pulling my lips off hers, I place bruising kisses down her neck, and across the exposed skin of her shoulder. Anna moans as she turns her face, making room for my lips. I run my tongue across the crevice of her collarbone and neck, licking all the way back up to her ear. Nibbling her lobe, her entire body shudders.

  I can't stop the smile that forms on my face as I feel the chill spread through her body. I love watching her squirm and wiggle and tremble in my hands. My cock fills, growing hard as a rock. It angrily pushes against my jeans, begging to be inside her.

  There's a growl deep in my chest that rumbles out as the animal inside me takes over. I kiss her neck hungrily and let out a hot breath against her skin. Anna moans, laying her head back against the wall, and closing her eyes. My teeth graze her skin, causing waves of goosebumps to flood her body.

  “I'm taking you right here,” I say into her ear, softly licking the shell. “I can't wait.”

  Anna arches her back, forcing her tits against my chest. Her hips are rocking, rubbing the bulge in my pants. My cock is throbbing, aching to feel her warm, wet pussy.

  With ease, I flip her around against the brick. She palms the wall, curling the tips of her fingers into the mortar. Her knuckles turn white as she looks back at me over her shoulder with a sexy little smirk.

  “Fuck me, Dash. Fuck me right here. I'm yours.”

  I reach around and unbutton her shorts, ripping them down her thighs. Tearing at my jeans, I free my cock and slap her on top of her ass. The smack echoes through the alley, ricocheting off the walls until it fades out.

  She leans forward more, her back curving and her ass popping up higher. I run my fingers through her folds and rub her juice all over. She's so fucking wet. Dripping with arousal so slick my fingers are soaked. I rub her juice over my tip and down my shaft, then slam my cock inside her. Anna moans loud and unhinged as she lifts up on the tips of her toes. Her pussy is tight and warm, clenching around me and holding me inside.

  “Mm,” I groan, grabbing her by the hips and holding her up.

  I rock my waist back, then throw my dick forward. Her juice is slippery as silk, letting me glide in easily. Picking up the pace, I let my body take over and just fuck her. I thrust with vigor, driving my cock in so hard Anna's legs wobble.

  Her cheek presses against the brick and she holds her breath as she bites her bottom lip. She looks so fucking sexy. Her face is flushed, her eyes fluttering in the sockets behind her lid
s, and sweat is beading up on the back of her neck.

  This woman is mine. She's my breath, my heartbeat, and the blood that's pumping through my veins. I never want to lose this. I never want to be without her. I'll go anywhere in the world so as long as she's with me.

  Anna's body begins to shake. Her legs are trembling, and her fingers scratch the brick. I feel her coming. Her pussy squeezes my length, pulsing over and over as she finally inhales a sharp breath.

  My balls draw up and my stomach muscles tighten as my cock explodes. I tip my head back and groan as a rush of tingles zip through my body. I grip her hips, holding her in place as my cum fills her pussy.

  White cream drips from around the edges of her pussy lips, and plops to the ground. I lean forward and rest my forearm against the brick wall, just basking in this feeling. Anna's pussy is still throbbing. Her breathing is heavy, and her thighs are quivering.

  I pull my cock free, slipping it back in my pants. I help pull up Anna's shorts, but neither of us really move at all.

  “This cold brick feels good on my face,” she says, waving a hand in front of her face to fan herself. “Because that was fucking hot.”

  “It really was.” I rest my face against hers and say, “I just want you to know, it doesn't matter to me where we are, Anna, because wherever we are is home.”

  She lowers to flat feet and spins around to face me. Her cheek is raw and red from rubbing the brick. It's the prettiest burn I've ever seen. Her eyes sparkle under the faint light off the street next to the alley.

  “I do know that.” Anna smiles as she tips her head and kisses me. “Because that's what love is. Love is who you're with. Love is giving yourself to someone and not expecting anything in return. Love is being there when you don't need to be and staying because you want to. That's what I feel for you. A love that has no boundaries.”

  I smile, running the very tips of my fingers softly around her face and cupping her jaw. “I love you so much it's crazy. Never in my life have I ever thought that I could love anyone the way I love you. You're special, Anna. I'm going to spend the rest of my life showing you just how special you are.”

  I could have gone a lifetime without meeting her. Without having this feeling. Without knowing what it truly feels like to love. Without allowing myself to ever love back.

  She broke through. She found me in a sea so vast, so full and thick with people, that I'm grateful. I'm grateful to fate for putting us together. I'm grateful to Anna for allowing me to love her.

  With her in my life, I see every color.

  I never want to go back to a colorless world.

  This rainbow is just for me.

  Epilogue

  Anna

  One Year Later

  “Are you almost ready?”” he asks.

  “Just about. I need one second.”

  “For what?” Dash asks as he closes his suitcase.

  “I told Betty I'd call her once we got here.” Dash rolls his eyes and lets his body sluggishly fall to the couch. “Stop it, it'll be quick. I promise,” I say, pouting my bottom lip.

  “Quick. . . right. You know my sister, nothing is ever quick with her.” Dash spreads out on the couch and pulls the bright orange decorative pillow under his head. “Wake me up when you're done.”

  I giggle as I pull my phone out and call Betty. Pressing the phone to my ear, I look out the window and wait for her to answer. The city is absolutely beautiful.

  Trees are blooming with big pink flowers all the way down the sidewalk as far as I can see. I can smell the floral scent in the room. The sky is clear and there are people everywhere, enjoying the gorgeous weather.

  “Finally!” she yells into the phone as she answers. “I thought you guys were dead.”

  “Dead? We were on a six-hour flight. It's not like we've been missing for days or something.”

  “Yeah, I know, but still. I feel like I haven't seen you guys in ages.”

  “I know, but it's not like we'll be gone forever. We're coming back.”

  “Good, because if I had to even think about not seeing you for months, I'd go crazy. I like it better when you guys are minutes away, not an ocean. Plus, I miss my study buddy.”

  “How is school going?”

  She exhales a long breath that crackles in my ear. “It's hard, but good. These teachers are no joke.”

  “Well, you're going to make a great nurse one day, Betty.”

  “I hope so. So, what are your plans for today? I'm sure whatever it is it'll be more exciting than here. I bet Dash has skydiving on his list or something.”

  “Eiffel Tower. No sky diving for me. If he wants to do that, I'll hold his wallet and wait on the ground.”

  Betty laughs loudly, then sighs. “Yeah, that's a good idea. Especially because I'm not there to fix either of you up. Save the danger for back home where I can put my skills to use.”

  “That's fine with me.” Dash lifts his head and arches his brows as he looks at the clock on the wall then back at me. “All right, I got to go. Your brother—”

  “Is pacing around like an inpatient child?”

  “Close. It's more the I'm dying from boredom look.” I smirk at Dash, and he makes a funny face, sticking out his tongue.

  “Yeah, I know the look,” she says.

  “Okay, I'll call you tomorrow.”

  Betty and I hang up. I stand over Dash and rest my hands on my hips, leaning forward slightly. “There, feel better now? Are you done acting like a child?”

  He suddenly throws his arms up and around my waist. Dash yanks me down, rolling over so he's on top of me. He pins both my wrists over my head with one hand, and starts to tickle me. “What was that? Am I still acting like a child now?”

  I'm laughing so hard, I snort. “Stop!” I call out through heavy giggles as I wiggle beneath him. “This isn't fair!”

  Dash keeps tickling me, his weight holding me in place. I'm rocking and moving, trying desperately to break free. I'm laughing so hard tears stream down my face and it's hard to breathe.

  “What do you got to say to me now? Hm?” He leans forward, his fingers hovering dangerously close to my ribs. “Anything? Anything else?”

  “Yes.”

  “Really? And what's that?” He lowers his fingertips, brushing my shirt and gearing up to tickle me again.

  “I love you,” I say, lifting my face to kiss him.

  Dash grins with thin lips. “I love you too, but that isn't going to stop this punishment.”

  “Maybe I don't want it to stop. Maybe I want more,” I say, my lids lowering as I lick my lips. “We are here in the city of love.”

  “Mm,” he moans out, taking his threatening tickling fingers and softly stroking my ribs. “I like the way you think.”

  I lift my hips and rub my pussy against his bulge. His hand tightens around my wrists as he bites his bottom lip. His fingers move across my belly and up my right side. The pads of his fingers dance across my chest, and over my hard nipples.

  I love when he touches me. Every nerve in my body ignites, and my blood turns to liquid fire. His touch is magic, sending me to the heavens and back. My back arches as he glides his hand down the center of my chest and cups my mound.

  “You want me in there?” he asks. “You want to feel my cock inside you?”

  I tug my bottom lip in and nibble on the skin. Nodding yes, I rub my pussy against his bulging cock. He's solid as granite, his tip pushing firmly against his jeans. I need to feel him in me. There's nothing else in this moment I need more. Not air. Not food. Not my heartbeat. I need him.

  “Take me,” I say, my voice a whisper of a breath as I exhale.

  Dash growls as he rips at the button on his pants. He releases my hands, standing up and pulling down his jeans. I slip my pants off, taking my panties with them. With a single finger, I gently trace my body as he watches.

  His eyes follow my finger over my belly and around each breast. I pluck my nipple, twisting it between my fingers. Dash is stroking
his cock as I play with myself. I love it. I love watching him react to me.

  With a sexy smile on my face, I palm my pussy, sliding a finger in my heat. I push it in slowly, pulling it back out and rubbing my juice over my folds. I dip my finger in again, and rub my clit with my thumb.

  Dash's eyes light up as his hand moves from base to tip and back again. He squeezes his engorged head. A small drip of pre-cum glistens at the edge, begging to be licked off. I push myself up and lick the droplet. It's salty and sweet.

  “Mm,” I groan as he moves his hand so I can suck his cock. I raise my finger to his lips, and he sucks it into his mouth with a deep moan.

  A shiver runs through my body, making my pussy seep and my clit throb. I can't wait anymore. I need him right now. Reaching up, I grab his shirt and tug him back down on top of me. I roll his shirt up over his head, and it toss to the floor.

  His cock slides inside me easily. My juice coats him like silk. His dick spreads me wide open, swelling inside me, and stretching my body as far as it can go.

  I never thought life could be more perfect. But it is. Every day with this man makes my life better. I feel more love. More appreciation. More beautiful. He looks at me like I'm the only woman in the world, just like he is right now.

  His eyes never leave mine, not for a single second. He kisses me like my lips are his life and my body is his soul. With precision, he thrusts his cock in deep and hard, sending a rush of heat to my core.

  The fire burns hot, spreading warm tendrils up and around my chest. My muscles buzz as he fucks me harder and faster. I can feel the orgasm building and growing. My toes curl and my fingers dig into the mounds of muscle in his back.

  I release a moan as my legs clamp around his body, holding on tight. The orgasm bursts like a balloon, sending waves of pleasure coursing through my body. Dash bites my neck, giving one last thrust as he comes. His cock pulses, purging its life blood in my pussy. We lay silent, our bodies still connected as we breathe heavy.