Page 13 of Falling for Her Protector

I flop on my bed, digging into my bag. I pullout my phone again, and this time dig deeper to find the charger. I plug it in and watch it glow. After a few minutes, I tap the screen and find a million and one notifications. There are a few old texts, mostly from my small group of friends at school, wondering where I am. But it’s been weeks since the last one was received. There’s no point in responding now. I’m sure they’ve all assumed that I dropped out and probably think I’m a complete bitch for ghosting them. I can’t let that bother me now.

I take a few minutes to fold my clothes and put them away, then I slip out of my jeans and crawl into bed. As I close my eyes, the vision of Xavier and that kiss begin to creep back in. I know I shouldn’t want him the way I do, but there is something about him that I just can’t ignore. He’s confident and undeniably sexy, but the kindness he’s shown me proves that there’s more. He’s good at putting on the tough guy act, but I can see the sweetness he’s trying to hide.

My hand slides down over my stomach and slips under the edge of my simple cotton panties as the images of Xavier flood my mind and my imagination begins to take over. I picture his large hands moving over my skin before making contact with my pooling wetness. My excitement only grows as I imagine his lips gently kissing and sucking at my skin as his hand works between my thighs. I slip a finger into the heat of my tight slit, and I’m sure it can’t compare to what he has to offer, but I close my eyes tight and picture X. on top of me, thrusting deep and hitting spots I’ve never felt before.

“Damn, baby, this pussy is like heaven. I want to feel you come for me,”his imaginary words wash over me and I feel the spiral take hold.

“X...” I breathe into the darkness as my body shudders, the pleasure hitting full force.

God, I wish he had just taken me to his room. Why did he kiss me and whisper naughty things just to leave me alone and wanting? How am I ever going to face him after what happened tonight?

10

A Debt Paid

X.

Ihaven’t seen Vanessa in days but she’s all I’ve been thinking about.That kiss...That fucking kiss. Damn, I wanted her so fucking bad, and it’s not like me to hold back, but I just couldn’t. I couldn’t put more shit on her. She deserves better.

My phone rings, interrupting my thoughts, and I reach to grab it from my side table. Glancing at the screen, I find it flashing an unfamiliar number.

“Yeah,” I answer roughly, unsure who might be on the other end.

“Xavier,” my name comes through and I’d know Grady’s greasy voice anywhere.

“What the fuck do you want?” I growl back.

“Well, rumor has it that you’ve got something that belongs to me,” he replies.

“Oh yeah? I can’t imagine what that might be,” I throw back, not wanting to deal with this shit right now.

“Oh, I think you know. She’s a sweet little piece with long brown hair and big brown eyes, and the best set of lips...” he starts and I’ve heard enough. My fist clenches and I feel my fingernails dig into my palm, my body vibrating as I stand from the bed and start to pace. I push out a breath, trying to calm myself before responding. If he can sense my anger, it’ll just make him come at her harder.

“Yeah, I’m pretty sure I know the one. But the girl showed up on my doorstep. I think that makes her mine now,” I struggle to contain my rage as I push the words out. His laughter hits loud against my ear.

“Well, you see, the problem with that, is that I haven’t got my money's worth yet,” he continues to laugh.

“Wait. You can’t honestly be telling me that she’s a pro?” I throw back already knowing that she’s far from it.

“Fuck no. Her old man racked up quite the tab. Let’s call her a payment plan,” he explains and I instantly see red.

“How much did he owe you?” I manage to ask.

“Three, almost four grand,” Grady’s easy reply comes through.

“Any chance we can make a deal. She’s pretty sweet, I kinda wanted to keep that one for myself,” I tell him, hoping he’ll bite.

“She is sweet, you’re fuckin’ right about that. Tell you what, you bring me twenty-five hundred cash and we’ll call it even,” he gives me just the response I was hoping for.

“Deal,” I bark back before he can change his mind. “You gonna be around?” I follow quickly.

“I’ll be here all afternoon,” he says.

“I’m on my way,” I tell him before ending the call.

“Motherfucker!” the word rips from my chest, echoing through my otherwise empty room. I don’t hesitate for a second. My boots stomp a path towards my bedroom door.

“Church in five!” I holler down the hallway, unsure who’s in the house right now. My loud steps echo as I move towards the bar area, finding a few of the guys relaxing.

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