Page 55 of Fighting Temptation (Men of Honor 1)
They finally stop knocking and decide to ring the doorbell.
“Shit!” Jaxson says harshly, prying his perfect mouth from mine. He looks at me with regret. “We should answer it, it may be Cooper.”
I decide if it is Cooper again, I’m going to kill him.
I slide down Jaxson’s hard body as he releases me. “Who’s going to answer it?” I ask, taking in our wet state.
Jaxson looks at my plastered tank top and grunts, “Definitely not you. I’ll answer it, go change.”
I giggle and grab a towel as I dash out of the bathroom into my room. I dry my hair as best as I can with the towel. My wet clothes are a bit of a challenge to get off. I trade my wet tank and capris for a light denim jean skirt and a sage green lace tank top that shows some cleavage. I’m not going to lie, I’m hoping this will tempt Jaxson to finish what we started. I know I said he had to be the first to make the move from now on, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to make it easy on him.
As I open my bedroom door and make my way downstairs I hear a couple of male voices that I don’t recognize. Wondering who it could be I walk quickly into the kitchen.
“Jaxson, who’s at the…” my words die in my throat as I stand and gape at the two beautiful men in my kitchen.
“Oh my god! Sawyer? Cade?” I can’t stop the smile that transforms my face.
“Holy shit girl, you went and got hotter. I didn’t think that was even possible,” Sawyer says with a grin, opening his arms.
I run up giggling and jump into his outstretched arms. He hugs me tightly and I get tears in my eyes, happy that he’s here and ok.
He slides me down his body slowly, not letting go and grabs my wet hair, “Did you get nice and wet just for me Julia?”
“Oh you!” I slap him in the chest and laugh.
“Fucking watch yourself Evans!” Jaxson says heatedly.
Sawyer chuckles as I roll my eyes.
Once Sawyer lets me go I turn to Cade. He hasn’t changed a bit, neither of them actually. His expression still cold and hard but he nods his head at me, “Hi Julia.”
“Oh Cade,” I walk up to him with a teary smile and wrap my arms around his waist. He stiffens under my hug but pats my back uncomfortably not wanting to be rude.
“I’m so glad you’re ok, I’m glad you both are ok,” I say blubbering as I reach over for Sawyer too and hug them both at the same time.
“Want to get in on this group hug Reid? I’ll be nice and share Julia.”
I giggle and look over at Jaxson to see him glaring fire at Sawyer. I guess he doesn’t find it as funny as we do.
I release them and grab a tissue to wipe under my eyes.
“What are y’all doing here?” I ask sniffling.
“We came to see you and figured while we were here we would see what this jackass has been up to.”
I laugh and shake my head, telling Sawyer I know better.
“We went to see Jaxson at the hotel we thought he was staying at, but they said he checked out. Then we ran into your sheriff and he told us he’s living with you now,” Sawyers says it with a smirk but there are questions in his eyes.
I look over at Jaxson with a smile, he doesn’t smile back. He’s still pouting.
Whatever!
“Jaxson is staying with me, for a little bit… in the guest bedroom, by his own choice.”
I feel Jaxson’s glare on me now but I ignore it. Sawyer chuckles and Cade’s lips twitch.
I decide to change the subject, “How long are y’all here for?”
Sawyer shrugs “I don’t know, we’re playing it by ear, but so far I like it here, I may stay a while,” he says wiggling his eyebrows at me.
“Oh fuck off,” Jaxson mumbles under his breath but we all hear it. I glare at his rudeness while Sawyer chuckles, not letting it phase him.
“Well you both can stay here.”
“No they goddamn can’t!” Jaxson shouts rudely.
I whip my head in his direction, “Yes they can! I have more than enough spare rooms and it’s my house.”
“Ya it’s her house and if there aren’t enough rooms I will just stay with her, in her bed… since you aren’t,” Sawyer adds with a smirk.
I burst out laughing. I know I shouldn’t but I can’t help it.
“You’re seriously pissing me off Evans.”
I roll my eyes, “Oh lighten up Jaxson. Are you boys hungry? I was going to see if Jaxson wanted to head to the diner in town for supper, want to come?”
“I could eat, I can always eat,” Sawyer replies.
Cade shrugs his reply saying he doesn’t care either way.
I look over at Jaxson’s scowl, “Are you coming grumpy, or are you going to stay here and pout?”
I really don’t know why I’m antagonizing him so much. I guess I feel annoyed at the way he acts all territorial with me but then tells me we can only be friends.
He glares at me but mumbles, “I’ll come, just let me change.”
Sawyer chuckles at his retreating back then looks at me, “This is going to be fun Julia.”
I giggle and shake my head.
Jaxson comes down in record time, still with a scowl in place. Sawyer slings his arm around my shoulders as we start walking to the door.
Jaxson shoves him off me, “You asshole can drive yourself. Julia and I will go in my truck.”
Sawyer looks offended, “Why don’t I take Julia and you take Cade?”
Jaxson stops and glares at Sawyer again.
I roll my eyes, “Why don’t we all just drive together?”
“Sounds good. Julia can ride in the back with me, I’ll be nice and give Cade shot-gun.”
“Jesus,” Jaxson whispers in frustration, shaking his head.
I barely contain my laughter, this is going to be a long night, but I couldn’t be happier.
We arrive at the diner and are lucky to get a booth, the place is packed. I look over and see poor Grace running her butt off. They must be short staffed, again.
