Page 33 of Dangerous Curves

Kosi scoffs. “Well, I hate to burst your bubble big brother, but he’s not chill nor funny. So, are you going to tell me what’s going on with you and Kenndrix?”

I was just taking a sip of water that I swallowed the wrong way and ended up choking on with her abrupt change of subject. “What?”

“You heard me. I know the two of you are together. Kynlee and I pieced it together.” Kosi sounds so proud of herself.

Now, it’s my turn to scoff. “So what? Are you and Kynlee detectives or something now?”

“You know what? I don’t like your tone. You’re just mad that we figured it out. So, now I need details. Get to sharing.” I hear her clap her hands in that ‘chop chop’ kind of way.

I sigh heavily and take a seat on the couch while loosening my tie. “I don’t know, Kosi. It’s a bit messy and kind of a long story.”

“Listen, bro, I’ve had a long ass day and I want details. Every messy detail.” I fill Kosi in on the situation and what is going on right now. “And let me guess...you’re worried she’s not going to pick you.”

I try to deny it, my head is shaking, not that she can see that. “No, that’s not it.”

Kosi laughs. “Okay, you can deny it all you want but I know you. You’re transparent at times and this is one of those times. You still love her and you want her to pick you. Do you want to know what I think?”

Nerves settle in my stomach. My leg bounces up and down while I wait for Kosi to tell me. “I’m not sure. “

“Yes you do. I think it sounds like she still loves you, too, and she’ll definitely pick you.”

There’s a knock on the door. For a moment, I’m confused, but then I remember that Kenndrix doesn’t have a key to the room. I forgot to give her one. “Shoot I got to go. Kenndrix is here I think.”

“See, I told you. Go get the girl. I’ll see you when you get back,” she tells me.

“Don't kill Roscoe in the meantime,” I tease her.

She scoffs once more. “I make no promises.” The phone goes dead and I head for the door. When I open it Kenndrix stands there, dressed in white, looking more like an angel than ever before. I used to think it was silly that Ace referred to Kynlee as his angel, but looking at Kenndrix right now I get it.

“Do I get to come in?” she finally asks.

I nod and step aside. Kenndrix breezes past me, her arms wrapped around her midriff. “Are you okay?” I ask, quietly.

She turns to look at me while slipping off her heels. “Yeah. We need to talk though.”

I shake my head. “I don’t honestly think I want to know.”

“Jaxx, we have to.” I hear the pleading in her voice, but I move towards the bedroom. She’s leaving, I can feel it.

“No, I don’t want to.” I know I sound like a child or a broken record, but I’m not sure what else I can say right now.

“Why?” She sounds stressed, her tone clearly tells me she’s frustrated.

I pinch the bridge of my nose while squeezing my eyes shut. “Just pack your things and go. I don’t want to make this any harder on you than it has to be. I also don’t want to embarrass myself by beggin you to stay.” Once I’m done, I turn around and sit on the end of the bed. This should be a safe place to watch my world crumble at my feet.

I feel her as she straddles my lap and wraps her arms around my neck. She buries her face in the crook of my neck. Her breath is feather light and sends shivers chasing over my skin. My hands wrap around her waist and I can feel my heart breaking already. “I’m not packing.” Her confession is muffled, but it sounds loud and clear to me.

“What?”

She pulls back, her eyes meeting mine while her fingertips move back and forth over the back of my neck. “I’m not going anywhere unless you want me to. I know we said this was for the weekend, but I can’t walk away and I definitely can’t let you walk away from me again. I’m pretty sure I love you and I just broke up with Ronin officially, so I’m hoping you still want me.”

My hands encase her face. “Always. I always want you. I’m never going anywhere ever again.” Our lips meet and the passion and fire from before explodes. Later, I lie awake and just stare at her sleeping form, so damn thankful she’s mine.

Thirty

Kenndrix

When I wake up, the weight around my waist shocks me at first, but then I remember that Jaxx is in bed with me. I snuggle further into the sheets and him, a smile of contentment on my face. I was never sure if I believed in second chances, but I do now. I’m beyond thankful for them. His lips brush lightly against my shoulder and hum in approval. “Good morning, beautiful.”

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