Page 45 of Shrouded in the Dark
My hands were touching his ears as I stood on my toes to look at both of them from side to side. “Do they hurt? I don’t know much about ears, but I’m sure there’s a doctor in town somewhere.”
He covered my hands over his ears, keeping them there. His expression was one I hadn’t seen on him before. His lips were turned up that, if it was a woman, I’d say a pout, but not on Cody. I’d seen him pout before. His eyes seemed brighter as he bent his head so that we were nose to nose.
“I don’t need a doctor, Becca.” My heart started to thunder within my chest. “I have you.”
He titled his head just so before he slowly pressed forward. He was going to kiss me! My eyelids closed in anticipation automatically. But the kiss never came. He’d let go of my hands, letting them rest against his chest. My brows drew together as I slowly opened my eyes. He was still looking at me but as my eyes were opened all the way, he grinned wickedly before stepping back as my hands fell from him.
“What..?”
“Thanks, dove.” Cody held up my phone in his right hand. He turned as he ran out of the bathroom. I heard the bedroom door open before his feet pounded against the floor.
THAT. LITTLE. ASSHOLE! He’d tricked me! I fell for it! To think, I’d wanted him to kiss me. Just as I was about to storm after him, my last thought made me pause.
I hadn’t thought about it all that much, but I was attracted to all four of them, even if Axel was off the market. Although who knew what Felicity planned to do at this point. I’d been flirting with the other three guys. It came out so naturally, half the time I didn’t even notice it was what I was doing. The other half, they had me so wound up, I didn’t know what way was up and what way was down.
That wasn’t really natural was it? At least to the rest of the world. They’d call me a slut, or a whore, if I said I liked them all that way. As I sank onto the edge of the bed, I rubbed my hands over my face. If a guy slept with multiple chicks, or guys, at once, he was a pimp. He’d get a high five or a slap on the back. If a girl did the same thing? She’s always labeled a slut, a whore, or a prostitute. It was pretty fucked up as I thought more of it. If the parties were consenting, why should it matter who you loved or slept with?
I made a note to myself to do more research about it later tonight after everyone was in bed. I’m sure I couldn’t be the only one out there who’d experienced these kinds of feelings for multiple people. I liked them all and I wouldn’t mind sleeping with any of them. A soft giggle escaped at that thought. I’d have never even thought about sleeping with someone I barely knew a few months ago.
“Hey, Becca!” Seth’s voice filtered in from the living room. “Someone has your cell phone to give back to you.”
I couldn’t hear the words but I could hear Cody grumbling. I grinned. Seth, my hero. As I got there, I wished I could take a picture. Seth was sitting on Cody’s ass on the couch. Cody was trying to get free but Seth looked like he was pretty unmovable. He held up my phone in his hand.
“I believe this is yours?” He crossed his right leg over his left as he leaned back onto the couch. Cody grunted.
“Becs, I’m sorry! Help me! This big oaf won’t let me up! I’m dying!” Cody flailed his arms out.
“Nope. You tricked me. I’m on Seth’s side.”
Seth handed my phone back but placed his other hand over mine. “Do I get a reward, girlfriend?”
“‘Girlfriend’? What’s with that? You guys said something like that earlier.” Cody glared at us over his shoulder.
“Didn’t you know? That’s what Seth said I am.” The struggle was real to keep a straight face as I turned to face Seth again. “What would you like?”
Seth’s body moved up for a second as Cody tried to buck him off again. It just caused Seth to grin wider. He tugged on my hand so I was leaning against his chest. He was so warm.
“How about a kiss as a reward for your chivalrous boyfriend?” His eyes hooded over as he looked at my lips.
My tongue came out to lick my lips nervously. I felt a small thrill as his lips parted as his eyes flared with heat. He wanted to kiss me, there was no way he was acting. Perfect revenge and a kiss from Seth? No way was I going to say no to that.
“Sure.” I tried to sound cocky but it fell flat. I sounded breathless.
“What? No! No kissing while you’re sitting on me!”
Cody’s shocked voice faded into the background as Seth kept his eyes on mine as he closed the distance between us. Mine closed shut just as our lips touched. If I hadn’t already been leaning against his chest, I’d have lost function in my legs at this point.
His lips were hot, like last time. His tongue swept across my lips twice, seeking entrance. Mine parted in utter surrender as he deepened the kiss. It felt like I was falling as his tongue drew mine into a dance. I could feel his hands move from holding mine as they moved up my arms in a soft caress. My phone fell to the floor as his shirt was gripped tightly in my hands.
The kiss turned hard. My thoughts were jumbled as the urgency between us seemed to pick up. His rumble was back as his arms pulled me straight against him. My hips moved on their own to press against his where I felt a notably large hard on.
He wanted me. He really wanted me. This time, I moved my hips on purpose to grind against him. His low growl was my reward. We pulled back slightly from the kiss.
I couldn’t keep the smile off my face. When our eyes met again, his were a deeper blue. There was another flash like something within his eyes moved but I brushed it off again. It was the lighting or the sexual tension. Had to be.
“Are you assholes done making out practically on top of me?” Cody demanded, annoyance laced his tone.
Breaking eye contact with Seth physically hurt as I looked over to Cody. He was glaring at Seth before looking at me. His face softened somewhat, but he still looked upset. I tried to ignore the pang for upsetting him. Served him right for not kissing me when he’d had the chance.
