Page 6 of Falling for Her Protector

I finally catch my breath, and move towards the shower. I reach in and turn the handle, starting the water. It’s bigger than the average shower, and the gray tile is warm and welcoming as I step in and pull the frosted glass door closed behind me. I’m not sure how long I’ve been standing under the hot water when a knock on the door wakes me from my daze.

“Don’t worry, it’s just me,” Lacey announces and I suddenly feel exposed even though I know she can’t see through the glass.

“I brought you some fresh towels, and I left the clothes out on the bed for you. But there’s no rush,” she says before leaving just as quickly as she came in.

I linger in the steaming shower for a few minutes longer before finally turning the handle back to the off position. That had to have been the best shower I’ve ever had. My body is clean and smooth and the bodywash I used has left me smelling sweet and tropical, the faint scent of vanilla and coconut clinging to my skin.

After taking a minute to dry my body, I wrap one of the oversized towels around myself and tuck it tightly against my chest. Time to see what clothes Lacey found for me. I find two folded piles on the end of the bed. Three pairs of jeans, and five different shirts.

I grab a black bodysuit, knowing it will be stretchy. Lacey wasn’t wrong about the difference in our chest sizes, and since I don’t have any real underwear, this will work nicely. I check the jeans and all three pairs are size eight. I’m not sure they’ll fit, but I grab the darkest pair and slide them up my legs. I’m slightly surprised when they button easily, although they’re definitely clinging tightly to my hips and butt.

I move back into the bathroom to check my reflection. The clothes look great, but the bodysuit is a little more revealing than I want for today. I’ll have to check the other shirts and see what I can put over the top. First, I grab a small comb off the counter and pull it quickly through my damp hair before stepping back into the bedroom.

I spot a black and gray plaid flannel and pull it on over the top of the bodysuit. I button it three-quarters of the way up, and then tie it at the hem, giving it more of a cropped feel. It’s a little tight, but it’s my best option to cover up a little. I grab the extra clothes off the bed and move into the hallway in search of Lacey.

A low whistle hits my ear as soon as I step into the open room. “Damn, girl. You clean up real nice,” a smooth voice announces and the entire room turns to stare in my direction. I feel my skin heat, and I’m sure I’m a shade of red they don’t even have a name for.

“Stone, knock that shit off,” Lacey’s voice speaks up clearly, where my own has failed. The eyes of all these men on me has me frozen. “C’mon, let’s get out of here and away from these perverts,” she says loudly looking around the room, before looping her arm with mine and moving towards the door.

“Where are we going?” I ask.

“My apartment. You can stay with me for now,” she smiles as she opens the door and we step out into the bright sunshine.

“I don’t want to hear any more of that shit when it comes to that girl. All you motherfuckers better keep your mouths shut and your dicks in your pants. Vanessa is off fucking limits, you got me?” I hear X. roar as the door closes behind us.

“Sounds like you’ve got a protector,” Lacey raises an eyebrow and her lips form a crooked grin like she knows a secret. I don’t offer a response; I just keep walking alongside her until we arrive at her car.

6

A Distraction

X.

Fucking A. These guys see a nice round ass in a snug pair of jeans and a perky set of tits straining the buttons on a tight shirt, and they turn into a bunch of drooling fucking idiots. I won’t deny she looked hot, really fuckin’ hot, when she stepped out here, but that’s no reason to act like a bunch of horny teenagers. We’re all well beyond that. We should be able to look and enjoy the view without acting like morons.

I shift in my seat, trying to hide the raging hard-on now straining against my zipper. I definitely enjoyed the view, but I have to listen to my own warning. Vanessa has to be off limits for me too.

She’s a sweet girl who’s been through some serious shit. She needs time to get her feet under her and get out clean. I’m just here to lend a helping hand, not to drag her down even more. And I know, if I pursued her and she let me in her panties, that’s exactly what I would do. It would be fun for a minute or two, but she’s too young and it wouldn’t end well. She’d get attached and jealous, and she’d end up wanting more than I’m capable of giving. And I know the second she asked for more I’d turn into a prick and push her away. I can’t deal with serious relationship shit. I’ve tried and failed, and this girl deserves more than a casual fuck. I’m sure it would be a hell of a lot of fun, but she deserves better than me.

“What’s up, X.?” You got a thing for the new girl?” Pax shoots me a grin that makes me want to knock his teeth right down his fucking throat.

“No, you stupid fuck. She’s a twenty-year-old girl who just went through some shit that none of us could understand. I’m trying to keep the fucking vultures away,” I say justifying my rant.

“Okay. I fucking get it,” his sarcastic response has me on the edge of my seat.

“You wanna fucking test me, asshole?” I growl through my gritted teeth.

“No, Pres. Shit, I was only fucking joking,” he lifts from the table and stomps away.

“What was that all about?” a familiar voice coos and I don’t even have to turn around to know that Jess is here. Her arm moves over my shoulder and around the front of my chest as her lips drop to my ear.

“Meet me in your room,” her breathy whisper can only mean one thing. She’s here to get fucked. Her arm moves and her heels click against the wood floor as she moves down the hallway towards my room.

A little pussy is just what I need to get my head straight. I push my chair back from the table and stand tall. The boys around the table are all smiles, watching and knowing exactly where I’m headed.

“See you all in a couple hours,” I smirk.

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