Burning Attraction (28 page)

             
"How'd you have time for all this?" I ask him, digging into the pasta immediately.

             
He chuckles at me. "I had the pasta in the fridge, I made it yesterday. I just threw the garlic bread in the toaster oven and warmed the chocolate. It wasn't that hard. And I hope you like it all."

             
I nod since my mouth is full. I hadn't realized how hungry I was until I smelled it. We eat the pasta and bread in silence, and when my plate is cleared, I grab a strawberry, dipping it in the chocolate before eating it. "Mmm, so good," I say closing my eyes with delight.

             
I hear a growl in the back of Pierce's throat, causing me to smile as I open my eyes. He looks turned on all over again. I almost forgot we're both still naked, it just seemed natural to be with him, even while eating a full mean. I'm throbbing for him again as I watch his cock grow into an erection. To tease him, I grab another strawberry, dip it in chocolate again and slowly bring it to my mouth. "Mmm," I moan as I bite into the juicy berry.

             
His eyes close to half mass as he takes in the site of me. "Do it again," he says in a low whisper.

             
I grab another strawberry, load it with chocolate, and then bring it to my nipple, rubbing chocolate on it before eating the strawberry seductively. "Oh yesss," I moan again.

             
Pierce grabs the bowl of chocolate then pushes me back on the bed. He slowly pours chocolate over my breasts and down my stomach. He sets the bowl back down, then crawls above me, licking from my navel up to my breasts, taking each one in his mouth, sucking and licking off every ounce of chocolate thats been poured on me. It has me craving him inside me again. I grab at his face, pulling it up to my mouth, kissing him hard.

             
He pulls back and looks down at me, his eyes searching my face for something. "I really do love you Cassie."

             
"I love you, too, Pierce," I say before putting my lips back onto his.

             
He shows me in the craziest of ways just how much he loves me.

             
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Aubrey brings me to the airport the next day to send me off. She is leaving tomorrow to take off to Mason's parent’s vacation home, but is joining me in Hawaii in six weeks for a couple days. This goodbye is honestly the hardest because we've never been more than a couple days away from one another. Any time one of us vacations, the other tags along, so saying goodbye, knowing it'll be a month and a half before we see each other again, is hard.

             
"You're calling me every single day, got it?" she says once we're in the lobby of the airport.

             
"You know I will," I laugh, "and you better call me too. I'm going to miss you so much!"

             
"Stop it, you're going to make me cry. We'll see each other soon." Aubrey wipes at her eyes and mine start watering instantly. I blink them back before they can fall down, but I really am so sad to be leaving. It may sound pathetic to most people, but I couldn't live without this girl, I'd be lost.

             
"Alright, well, I got to get going so I don't miss the flight. I love you. Thank you for driving me here and have fun in Texas. I'm jealous, I want to go there sometime!"

             
"Shut up, Texas is not Hawaii. I'll see you soon enough. Have a safe flight." We hug one more time, and I don't want to let go, but I do as I hear my gate number being called. "I love you too," Aubrey says as I start walking off.

             
The whole flight to Hawaii, I am lost in thought between the men who have consumed my heart. This is the last time I'm allowing myself to analyze everything between them. Once this plane lands, I'm living for myself only. An entire summer to have relax, have fun, party, swim, get lost in the rays of sunshine, do some running around the island, shop, whatever I want to do. There will be no summer romance this year, there will be no confusion, just pure happiness. I know I'll talk to each of the guys at different points, and I'll miss them, but I'm not over thinking anything. It can all be settled when I return. Who knows, maybe I won't end up with any of them. How funny would that be? No, actually, that wouldn't be funny at all. I'm too in love. Just, I don't know which one I love more.

             
The life I just left behind escapes me as I land in Hawaii and the sunshine soaks me up. I'm ready to be happy.

Epilogue

             
"Holy mother of pearl," Aubrey shouts when I walk into our apartment.

             
I laugh at her, "hello to you too."

             
She jumps off the couch and comes running to me, wrapping me tightly in her arms. "I thought you weren't supposed to be here until next week? God, I've missed you! I'm so glad you're home."

             
"Yeah, well, I thought it was time to come home. School starts in less than two weeks, I want to enjoy some time with my friends before I focus my time on school work." I pull away from her and notice she has puffy eyes. How did I not notice this when I walked in? "Oh my God Aubrey, what happened? Is it Mason?"

             
She shakes her head, smiling. "They're tears of confusion. You came home at a perfect time, like some kind of ESP or something. Come here." She walks towards the bathroom and I follow her, extremely confused. Yet I'm not crying from it.

             
When we get in the bathroom she looks down at the sink but doesn't say anything. I follow to where her gaze is and see half a dozen pregnancy tests lined up, all saying positive. "Shit," I mutter out then look at her, tears slowly running down her cheeks again. "Um, congrats?"

             
Aubrey sobs out and grabs me into a hug again. "I haven't told Mason yet. I was just thinking about how to tell him when you walked in the door. I don't know if he'll be mad or not."

             
I rub her back, trying to soothe her, holding back tears of my own so one of us can be strong. "I thought you were on the pill?"

             
She nods against my head. "Yeah, I was, am. Well, I stopped this morning when I suspected it, when I had realized I was a week late. Do you remember when I got bit by that spider in Texas and had to go on antibiotics?"

             
"Yeah... Oh Aubrey!" I back away and look at her. "You know better! You should have used protection."

             
I feel bad that I just scolded her, it was a reaction and now she is crying harder. "I know, I didn't think it would happen. It was only once."

             
"Sorry, I didn't mean to scold you. It sucks right now but it'll be worth it. I'm sure Mason will be shocked, just like you are, but he is a great guy and you're wonderful together. He'll do the right thing, you'll both be okay, and so wont the baby. Don't you worry about that. Plus, you have me!" I smile, trying to ease the tension.

             
It causes Aubrey to laugh softly. "Yeah, you're right. That’s why I love you and I'm so glad you're home."

             
"Did you just tell me I'm right? I guess our scores are even," I laugh, remembering her keeping score months back. "So how far along are you? When are you going to tell Mason?"

             
"Well, it's been nine weeks since I was on the antibiotics, so, I'm assuming around there. I don't know how I hadn't realized it before now. And I was planning on telling him tonight, but since you're back early it can wait 'til tomorrow."

             
"Uh, no, you're telling him tonight. If you don't do it now, it'll just make things worse. Plus, I'm going to dinner with Pierce tonight. Let's go shopping, buy something to congratulate Mason, buy something for yourself to make you feel happier, and we'll spend the day together tomorrow."

             
She smiles wide, her tears finally coming to an end. "Sounds perfect, thanks. And Pierce knew you were coming home? You bitch!" She laughs, "I'm glad things are going well between you two. Have you heard from Avery lately?"

             
"Oh stop it, he only knew as of twenty minutes ago. I think we may make things official tonight. The last few weeks talking to him have been incredible, and the phone sex, well..." I blush and giggle, "let’s just say that has been awesome. I miss Avery, a lot, but he has been doing so well with his fighting, I know it'll be years before we're ready to settle down together, if ever. I may as well make things work with Pierce. He's here now and we really love each other."

             
"I'm so happy for you. Mason says Avery will be in California tonight, a pretty big fight, where there will be a ton of scouts. We thought about going, but the tickets are outrageous tonight because of the guy he is fighting."

             
"Yeah, he's up in San Francisco. I would have love to have gone, but it's a long way to travel for a fight and I'm already exhausted. We talked yesterday. Most days actually. But we can talk about all this tomorrow, let's go shopping."

             
Aubrey and I spend the day at our favorite stores and even have lunch at our favorite outdoor cafe. When we get home, I help her set things up for Mason and her tonight. As she showers and gets dressed, I place candles throughout the apartment, making it smell of jasmine no matter what room you're in. I make some lasagna, then place it in the oven so all Aubrey has to do is take it out, then I chop up a salad for her. I clean the living room and kitchen the best I can, and even set up the kitchen table as romantic as possible.

             
We found a baby onesie that said "Hi, Daddy!" on it when we were shopping. Aubrey wrapped that up in a small box with some "Congratulations!" cigars. She put on the new dress she bought today, and the pink in the dress causes her skin to glow perfectly. You can actually see a small bump under the material that makes it look like she drank too much water today or something. It's adorable.

             
Once everything looks complete, I get myself ready for tonight with Pierce. I dress myself in a black cocktail dress, silver heels and earrings, wearing my hair straight and only doing the minimal of makeup. I'm so tan from spending my summer in Hawaii, I don't need anything more to look nice. I walk out to get Aubrey's approval and she cries happy tears. This pregnancy is going to be long if she cries over every little thing, but I can't help laughing at her.

             
"Call me with details, okay?" I say, grabbing my wallet and phone.

             
"You know I will," she giggles. "Have fun with Pierce. And I'll see you tomorrow I assume?"

             
I snort out a laugh, "yeah, I think you may be right about that. Bye, love you!"

             
"Love you!" she calls out as I walk out the door.

             
I meet Pierce at the same restaurant we ate at the day of the beach party. He looks handsome wearing a suit and tie. And the bastard wore the same tie he used on me the day before I left. It causes my insides to turn into lava instantly. When I reach the table he is sitting at, he stands up and envelopes me into a tight hug. It feels amazing to be pressed up against this man, I've missed him more than I can explain.

             
"You look gorgeous Cassie, absolutely gorgeous."

             
I blush at his words. "I was thinking the same about you." I give him a kiss on the lips that causes our tongues to meet for the first time in three months. It's the best welcome home present I could get in a public place.

             
We sit down and order our food. I tell him all about Aubrey and the surprise she has set up for Mason. I'm impressed that he thought it was all a good idea, and he seems genuinely happy for her. The food comes and conversation dies momentarily. We just gaze at one another, like two little puppies in love.

             
"Cassie," Pierce says before clearing his husky voice. I look up at him and wait for him to finish what he wants to say. "I've been doing a lot of thinking and I think-" My phone starts ringing, interrupting him. I look down and see it's Aubrey, probably to tell me Mason's reaction, but I know this is important, so I hit the ignore button and look back up at Pierce, smiling. He sighs before continuing, "I've been thinking that things between us have been amazing, even all these miles apart, and I'd love if-" My phone starts ringing again.

             
I hold up a finger to pause him. "I'm sorry, it must be important, she keeps calling." He nods in understanding, letting me answer. "Hello?"

             
"Cassie..." Aubrey's voice sounds panicked.

             
"Oh my God, Aubrey, is everything okay? Is it Mason? What's going on?"