Afflicted (15 page)

“Blake, I didn’t know you were back.” She cooed.

“Rowan.” He said flatly.

Then it dawned on me that she was the ex.
Shit, she’s gorgeous.
Long, tan legs, perfect hair, and a killer smile to boot. She could easily be glossing up the cover of Victoria’s Secret. Feeling self-conscious, I wanted to run into the fun house and hide. She was also eye fucking him like there was no tomorrow. 

“You look good.” She enunciated each word in her musical voice.

“Um, thanks.” He said looking at his shoe. “Rowan this is my girlfriend, Piper. Piper, meet Rowan.” He said unenthusiastically.

“Hi.” I said. I would have said something like, ‘nice to meet you
,’ but it would have been a lie.

“
I didn’t know you were back in the dating scene, Blake. I thought after the last time in LA that you weren’t into that scene anymore.” She winked.

“Things change, Rowan. We’re actually getting ready to go. I’ll see you around.”

“Not if I see you first.” She smirked, making my stomach turn.

Blake looked at me with
an apologetic look on his face, and I tried not to let the little run in ruin our night, but something about her just made me feel unsettled. I could never compete with someone like her on looks alone. Plus, they had history, and a lot of it. He could get bored and drop me like a bad habit and run back to her to have beautiful babies. She would make a perfect rock star wife, too.

My thoughts were jumbled as we entered the fun house that seemed anything but fun right now. Blake tried making me laugh by doing goofy faces
and dancing in the mirrors, but I couldn’t shut my brain off.

I
thought about Cole, and how I always felt secure in our relationship. Even when he was leaving constantly, I knew he wouldn’t cheat on me. He was doing just about every other thing that I wasn’t happy about, but I knew at the end of the day he’d always be there for me. More than anything I wished I could have the same secure feeling about Blake, but his previous reputation still made me a little apprehensive. He was trying extremely hard to be a good boyfriend, and so far excelling, but for how long? I wanted to keep my already black and blue heart protected.

“What’s the matter, babe?” He asked
, snapping me out of my thoughts.

“Sorry, just thinking.” I tried to reassure him.

“Are you upset about Rowan? I didn’t know she was going to be here, but I guess I should have figured as much.” He shrugged.

“I’m good.” I lied.

“Okay, if you’re sure.” He said pushing me up against one of the mirrors and lowering his mouth to mine. It was as if he was trying to tell me, “I need you, please stay.”

I kissed him back feeling drunk on his
salty carnival kisses. He was such an incredible kisser, but tonight there was an edge to his kissing that brought it to a whole new level. He pulled away biting down gently on my lip before landing one last peck and heading to the exit. Leading me away from the carnival over to the football field he took a seat on the bleachers. I learned that he actually played in high school, which surprised me. He told me about his first kiss, his prom and other high school memories before telling me about him and Rowan and their tumultuous history.

He went on about how he proposed
, and she declined thinking he wouldn’t be able to support her and her needs, leaving him heartbroken. Part of me wondered if that’s why he tried so hard to succeed so that he could prove her wrong. I hated that I was feeling jealous when he clearly stated that he felt nothing for her anymore. He asked me if I wanted to go somewhere that he liked to go to think, and I agreed since I needed to do some sorting out of my own.

Driving up a winding road
I leaned into him, breathing him in. He pulled off when we reached the end of the road and backed into the spot. There was a river flowing about 10 feet away from us illuminating in the full moonlight. He looked at me with a carnal expression making me wanton for him.

He popped the hatch and produced a blanket from the trunk spreading it out in the back. He picked me up and placed me in the middle before coming to situate himself between my thighs. Dropping his head he kissed me trying to convey a message
, I just wasn’t sure what it was.

“
Piper you know how I feel about you, right?”

Looking at him with a puzzled expression.
“Yeah, I care about you too.” I said sincerely. It was hard not to know that he cared for me since he made it pretty evident in just about everything he did for me.

“Good.”
Was all he said, before pulling my jeans down and working me into a frenzy.

Before long he was sliding into
me thrusting forward slightly as I used his back as a scratching post. Feeling the need to mark my territory from Rowan or any other skank that might try and snatch him away from me. He filled me, claiming me as his, devouring me. I drank in the sight of him sliding in and out in the moonlight, his hardness glistening with the wetness of my arousal. It was infuriatingly sexy, and I never wanted it to end. My nerves finally decided to go back into hibernation, and my body let go as I shuttered around him.

The expression in his eyes told me more than his words ever could. I was where he wanted to be.
I bit into his collarbone grazing down and running my teeth across his pierced nipple flicking it with my tongue. He growled before spilling himself into me crying out my name.

My lips were
deliciously raw from kissing. There was no doubt that if Sandy was still up when we got back she would know exactly what we were up to, and it wasn’t just carnival fun. Leaning in for one last kiss I wanted to live in this moment forever. Blake and I were at our best when we were alone. Helping me back into my jeans and buckling his belt he scooped me up and placed me on the hood of the truck so we could lay and watch the stars. The sky was so clear, it was as if you could see the whole universe. I nuzzled into the crook of his shoulder occasionally gazing up at his beautiful profile.

“Aubrey said
, Jake has a ladder. Have you ever thought about getting one?”

Suddenly embarrassed about my brazenness
, I toyed with my hands thinking how hot it would look, plus she said it felt unbelievable.

“Honestly, no. But, if you wanted me to get one
, I would.” He said earnestly. “I was there when he got his, he said it hurt like a motherfucker but that it was worth every ounce of pain. Would you really want me to get one? No sex for six weeks.” He grimaced. 

Winking. “I’ll think about it
, and let you know.”

Once back at the house everyone had already turned in for the night
. Blake’s sister Joss was due back from school tomorrow night, and I could tell how much he missed and cared for her, by the way he talked about her. His whole face lit up at the sound of her name.

I decided to shower in hopes of staying clean for more than a couple hours
, but with Blake around it always seemed to be an impossible feat, he was insatiable. Turning the water to a warm temperature I stepped in letting it pour over my face and my mind drifted to Cole again wondering if he was okay. By the time I got out I started feeling unsettled again and Blake was already asleep. I grabbed my phone off the dresser and texted him.

Hey, just checking in. Everything okay?

Hitting send and feeling guilty at the same time I waited for a reply.

What do you think?
I’ve never been less okay in my life… I need this hole gone. When you left you took the biggest piece of me with you.

Tears welled in my eyes as I quickly wiped them away. I needed to remember why we broke up in the first place and why not to go back
, no matter how sorry he was. So far Blake was good for me and to me, much better than what Cole had been in the last year or so, but I guess love just doesn’t die right away. Shutting my phone off I crawled into bed snuggling close to Blake. As soon as he sensed me he turned on his side pulling me close, wrapping me protectively in his arms.

He
was exactly what I needed.
Safety.

Blake

I woke up before Piper and decided to let her sleep so I could have coffee with my parents without her getting the fifth degree about her entire life up until now, or questions about last night. The thought made my dick twitch. Pulling a t-shirt over my head I made my way downstairs where my parents were already sitting at the table drinking coffee and reading the paper. My mom smiled as soon as she saw me and stood for a hug.

“I’m so happy you were able to make it home for a couple days, baby boy. I missed you.”

“I know Mom, but I’m only a phone call away.” I laughed.

“I
t’s not the same thing though. No matter how old you are you’ll always be my baby.”

“Oh Sandy, leave the poor boy alone and at least let him get a cup of coffee before you start the lovefest.” He teased.

She walked over to the counter and fixed me my coffee setting it on the table.

“Piper seems
really sweet. I think she’s good for you. Much better than Rowan.”

My mom wasn’t Rowan’s #1 fan
, especially since the failed proposal.

“She is. She’s got a tough exterior
, but once you get inside she’s amazing.”

“Amazing, huh?” I turned to see her standing in the doorway smiling.

My heart leapt in my chest as soon as I saw her standing there looking more beautiful than anyone had the right to first thing in the morning. I held my arm out. “Come here you.”

She walked over shyly and as soon as she was close enough I pulled her into my lap. She fit perfectly with me in every way. Nuzzling my face in her hair I breathed in her almond and coconut shampoo loving the bright
, shade of red that she kept her hair.

My mom was fixing Piper a coffee
, so I seized the opportunity to move her hair and lick the top of her angel wing on her shoulder blade making her squirm, which was probably a terrible idea because now I wasn’t going to be able to stand up for quite a while. Judging by the smirk she was sporting, she knew exactly what she was doing.

Grinning at me,
she did one more inconspicuous grind into my cock.

“We’ll be back in a couple minutes. I- uh, I have to talk to Piper about something in private.” I held her close to my front as I moved her like a human shield until we were
out of view. As soon as we reached the stairs I threw her over my shoulder and took the steps two at a time. Kicking the door shut behind me I tossed her onto the bed and kicked my boxers off, needing to be inside her, now. Pulling her sleep shorts down I could see she was already wet for me, she always was. I dipped one finger into her slick heat just to double check before bam-bam slipped inside his happy place.

Jeez, I wanted to fucking live inside her.

I wondered if I took enough Viagra if I could just walk around with her attached to me 24/7. She was always so tight and wet, damn did she get fucking wet for me. Digging her nails into my biceps I could tell she was trying her best not to scream as I thrust methodically inside her, hitting that secret spot that I found during our wedding weekend rendezvous.

I
kissed her fervently until I knew she was at the brink when I leaned forward so she could bite my chest. She sunk her teeth into my flesh as she pulsated around me, holding me, milking me. There was no way that I could ever have enough of her.

“You’re in so much trouble.” She whined
, getting flustered and putting her hands over her face.

“Why, what did I do? You knew exactly what was going to happen, just be happy I had enough restraint to make it up the stairs because I could have taken you right on the kitchen table. He’s not exactly easy to hide.” I said pointing at bam-bam and making her face go almost as red as he
r hair. “Pipe, relax. My parents aren’t old school, they know exactly what we’re doing and frankly I’m surprised my mom hasn’t been pushing for grandkids since we got here.”

“I know
, but it makes me feel like I’m disrespecting them or something.”

“
You’re so cute. Come on, let’s go get some breakfast. I have plans for the afternoon and Joss should be here around dinnertime.” I helped her back into her sleep shorts biting her toes as she stepped into them. She had perfect feet, so sexy just like the rest of her.

I
led her back to the kitchen before she could take off and hid in the closet for the rest of the day. My dad was hiding behind his paper trying not to laugh when we got back into the room and my mom just mumbled something about
men
under her breath smiling at Piper.

“What do you kids have planned for the day?” My dad asked.

“It’s a surprise.” I said smugly, proud of the plans I made.

We ate breakfast
, laughing the entire time. I noticed Piper start to let down her guard a bit. For being a hard-ass covered in tattoos she sure gave a big shit about what people thought about her.