Page 53 of Petals of Blue: Part One
Who am I kidding? All they do is catch me off guard.
My chair shifts and creaks as it's pulled away from the table. Fighting back the gasp that tries to fly from my mouth, I quickly set my glass down and look up. Felix smiles down at me, looking absolutely yummy in his black T-shirt and jeans.
"Good morning, sweetheart," he rumbles, and like the ballsy bastard he is, he swoops down and kisses my cheek.
The breath in my lungs explodes out of me in exasperation. "Hi," I breathe, sounding far more affected by his lips on my skin than I'd like to admit.
Felix just smirks and pushes my chair back in. Glancing around, I notice only Declan and Felix are here. I wonder if they're on a date.
"Good morning, Blue." Declan greets me with a kiss on the top of my head. I swear their only goal lately is to make me flustered.Wait—Violet's greeting finally registers."Violet, you've been getting free drinks at the café?"
Violet smiles and nods. "Yep! Declan hooks me up with an extra shot of espresso too."
"Winning my woman over without gaining her friends and family's approval is just stupid," Declan explains like that's all the information I need. Then he swipes a grape off my plate, making me scowl up at him.Damn it, why does he smell so good?
Bethany leans forward, capturing my attention. "Wait, is that why Roman was making sure the storm didn't damage my garden and patio furniture the other morning?"
"Well, that and wearenice guys, contrary to popular belief." Declan isn't holding back today apparently. Where's the server when I need another boost of vodka?
"And the snacks in the break room?" At least Janine sounds like she's scolding Felix, but the asshole just smiles and nods. My friend huffs but grumbles out a thank you.
"Oh!" Dakota puts her hand in the air. "I had a few teenagers come to the salon saying they were referred by their new math teacher, Mr. Jones. Jared?"
"Yeah, that's Jared. He had a stack of your business cards displayed at the high school meet and greet. Did he send them with a stack of nerdy math puzzles too?" Declan looks excited as he converses with my friends.
My heart can't take it. This is more than shallow friendships. I had no idea they were doing these things for my friends too. "Well, we are eating so?—"
"No, but we had a package dropped off with a ton of puzzle workbook thingies. My clients arelovingthem," Dakota gushes, cutting off my dismissal.
Felix, who has no boundaries, studies Beth's notebook over her shoulder. "What are you guys planning?"
"Blue's birthday celebration. We're doing a rooftop bar then dancing at Serpent's Kiss," Beth says without thinking as she doodles another heart on the page.
Felix’s head snaps up really fast, then his eyes land on mine. "September twenty-eighth, right?"
"Yup," Beth hums, still fucking doodling.
The way Felix is staring at me makes my spine tingle and the back of my neck heat. He looks so intense, like he's daring me to fight him for whatever reason. Bethany is the one I’m eager to fight right now.
Then Felix goes and invites himself to my birthday. "We'll be there."Motherfucker!"Come on, D."
Declan waves as Felix pulls him out of the restaurant by his belt buckle. Sons of fucking bitches.
Thirty-Four
DECLAN
The sense of loss when Blue pulls away is immense, but when Felix's mouth slams against mine, a whole new fire roars in my veins.
I once thought I could match Felix in dominance, except now that I'm finally kissing him after all these years? There's no way. Like a fucking savage, Felix grabs my jaw and wastes no time tongue fucking my mouth.
His enthusiasm could trick me into believing he's wanted me for years too. Knowing the truth doesn't make this moment any less powerful, though. The momentum of our connection brings our hips together, and it's all I can do to keep from blowing another damn load.
His dick grinds against mine, sending lightning up my spine. Felix bends me backwards enough to make my neck ache. I moan and reach for the back of his head to keep me steady, yet I don't feel small fingers in my way.
Swirling my tongue with Felix's, I relish in the sensation only to realize I'm missing one I started with. Blue's no longer forcing our makeout session.
"Whatcha thinking about?"
