Page 79 of Unfaithful

Shrugging, I took a long gulp of water before asking, "Where are Julian and Emma?"

Archie didn't answer right away. Instead, he chuckled and shook his head, amused by something I didn't quite understand.

"What?" I asked.

And as if right on cue, Emma and Julian appeared, strolling through the hallway together.

My jaw dropped.

Did they?

Emma, her hair a tangled rat's nest and mascara smudged beneath her eyes, strolled in an oversized shirt she always wore to bed. Whereas Julian wore nothing but his jeans, his tattoo-covered skin on full display.

She scowled the entire time while Julian grinned smugly behind her.

Archie chuckled at the sight of them, shaking his head.

My mouth was still slightly open as my eyes trailed after Emma, who plopped down into the seat beside me. Meanwhile, Julian strolled around the counter, positioning himself in front of us, casually pouring the black coffee Archie had prepared beforehand.

"Did you two just have sex?" I blurted out.

"Yes," Julian said at the same time Emma muttered, "Not really."

Julian's eyes widened. "Not really?" he bellowed. "What the fuck do you mean,not really?"

Emma simply shrugged, grabbing my water and taking a sip. "Don't quite remember it."

Julian scoffed. "You came. Twice!"

She tilted her head, pretending to think. "Did I?"

Julian wasn't letting it go. "You're messing with me, aren't you, Tink?"

Emma let out an exaggerated sigh.

"Do you want me to recount it scene by scene in front of Archie and Sara?" Julian threatened.

Emma shot him a withering glare.

Julian grinned mischievously. "How about I tell them that when you ride me, you like to yell yee-haw?"

I giggled while Archie outright howled with laughter.

Emma rolled her eyes. "I did not!"

Julian smirked, clearly enjoying himself. "Or should I mention how you called me Captain Studmuffin after you came? Ooohhh Captain Studmuffin, that was freaking awesome!"

"Julian!" Emma shrieked, lobbing a napkin at his face.

I wheezed, clutching my stomach. "Oh, my God. How drunk were you both?"

Julian grinned, amusement dancing in his eyes. "And after we finished the second time, you climbed me like a damn koala, snuggled into my neck, and whispered, 'Wrap your arms around me, Captain. Hold me.'" Then I noticed something in his eyes softened. "And I gotta say... that was the best fucking part."

Emma's face couldn't possibly be redder. She crossed her arms over her chest and glowered at him.

Julian rounded the table, laughter still shining in his eyes, and wrapped an arm around Emma, pulling her close. Pressing a kiss to her cheek with a loud smack, he murmured, "Aw, don't be mad, Tink. I think it's adorable."

Emma kept her scowl firmly in place, though the slight twitch of her lips threatened to betray her.

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