Chapter Forty-Eight:

Brian’s POV

It’s been a month and some change since I saw Ace in that tiny excuse of a swimsuit and I still can’t get the image of her in it out of my mind. Good God, she knows how to turn on a guy. She hits her three month mark in three days. She’s been all but spelling out that she has been just as aroused as I have. Even so, I don’t want to rush her into anything. Yeah, we’ve done some things, but horniness aside, I don’t know what she’s ready for. I’m not sure if she knows, either.

She’s been through hell. And when you’re deprived of something, you want it more. That’s basic human nature. With Derek and her parents still factors, I don’t know where her head’s at. She’s a mystery wrapped in an enigma all wrapped in a bow.

Trauma victims… anyone who has been through even half of the shit storm that she’s been through… She deserves all the time in the world. I want to be the man to finally give that to her.

What we have, it’s happened fast. It’s hot-burning and soul-quenching. Despite our age, I know that what we have is real. There are very few things that I’ve ever been so sure of. When I plan my future, Ace is always in it – with perfect clarity.

She’s a firecracker and her energy is strong and bright. With some things, she’s hard to read… with others, it’s plain to see. She loves with an intense ferocity that consumes her. Her heart is one of the biggest I’ve ever known. She’s not afraid to show her weaknesses – not around me. She’s sarcastic and witty and has an attitude that could bite the strongest of men in the ass. And I am hopelessly falling for her.

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Lydia’s POV

Despite tagging along with Doug while he ran an errand and went to lunch, my mind kept wandering off to Brian. He’s normally over a lot, but it’s been even more lately. I think he’s still a little nervous about Mike. I don’t know.

Things got heated this morning – fast. I can still feel his lips on mine. These past couple months have been a giant tease. A girl can only throw cold water on her libido so many times.

Maybe it’s a good thing, I don’t know. Do I want to sex the crap out of my incredibly hot boyfriend? Oh, my God, so much yes. So much. So hard.

Sigh.

“Sweetheart, are you alright?” Doug asked me, completely jarring me from my sensual thoughts. I shrugged. “Boy troubles?” He prodded. I looked over at him and leaned on my hand.

“You’re a little too comfortable saying that.”

“Give me a little credit, Love. I was a father before you.” He teased. I rolled my eyes. “Talk to me. I won’t bite.” He added.

“You really want to have the sex talk with me?” I retorted. I can tell by the ‘I-just-sucked-on-lemon-and-my-God-it’s-sour’ look on his face that he’s surprised, to say the least.

“I guarantee you that I’ve probably heard worse from my son.” He replied calmly. I chuckled.

“Well… you know… teenagers have hormones… and I’m no exception… and we haven’t… you know… yet… And… I’m not sure if I’m ready, or…” I tried to choke out, trying my best to avoid the awkward nature of our topic.

“You’re not sure if you just want to shag him or you’re ready to express your feelings for him in that way, yet.” He finished for me. I just nodded. “I know it’s hard, Lydia, but you’re an intelligent, young woman. Go with your gut, not with your… er… hormones. Think it over and if you still want to give yourself to him, when you’re well enough to do so, then do that. Just, please, be careful. I’m not ready for babies to be running about.” He advised. I leaned over the center console in his car and hugged him.

“You’re pretty good at that – you know?” I commended.

“Sex talks?”

“Advice – Dad stuff,” I clarified. He grinned as he pulled into the driveway.

“Thank you, Darling. That means a lot.” He parked and turned off the ignition. He got out before I could open my door and beat me to it. I took off my seat-belt and he helped me to my feet. “As long as treats you like the wonderful woman you are – and he’s a good one, so I know he will – then I don’t have any problems with him.” He promised me. I smiled and stood up on the tip of my toes and hugged him, tightly. He pressed a chaste kiss on my temple, before hugging me back. “Let’s go in. Shall we?”

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Brian’s POV

I was supposed to be hanging out with Zacky, but Tiffany asked him to go do something, so he bailed. Oliver is out looking for some book he needs for a summer course. Hayden is attached to Jimmy, hopefully at Jimmy’s place… I really don’t feel like hearing Jimmy get laid, when I haven’t been laid.

I grabbed the remote to Ace’s stereo off of her bedside table and cranked it. No one else is here, so it doesn’t matter if blare the music. Besides, Metallic always makes me feel better.

I was in the middle of a killer air-guitar solo, when my hand met something solid. I saw a leather-bound book fall out of my peripheral vision. I moved to grab it, but I was a split-second too late. I moved onto my stomach and leaned over the edge of the bed to pick it up. It’s a photo album.

I picked up and saw pictures of Ace and her friends. They’re at the beach. She’s in the same bikini as before, but less bruised. God, this is not helping my celibacy. My eyes raked over her barely clothed body and I flipped the page. There are pictures of her swimming and coming out of the water. Seriously? Fuck.

I made sure the door was closed and took out a picture that made uncomfortably hard. I undid my pants and started jerking off.

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Lydia’s POV

I walked upstairs and heard music coming out of my room. I don’t remember leaving it on. Maybe of the guys are in my room?

I checked my phone as I opened the door. I sang along quietly to the song that was playing as I closed the door behind me. I flipped through my emails as I set my purse down on my vanity. Just junk mail. Oh, well. I tossed my phone next to my purse and walked over to bed. It wasn’t until I saw Brian’s shoes on the floor, that I looked up and saw him lying on my bed.

He seemed to realize I was there at the same time. He looks flushed. What? My gaze traveled down his body and saw his cock in his hand. I looked at him confused. He saw me watching him and started to move his hand again. I saw the picture he was getting off to – it’s an old picture of me. But, he wasn’t looking at it anymore. He was busy staring at me.

I toed off my shoes and shimmied out of my shorts. I took off my sweater and let it drop to my feet. I watched him as I toyed with the hem of my shirt, taking my time. I took it off and unclasped my bra, before losing that, too.

“Ace,” he breathed, pausing his movements. “Get your sweet ass over here.”

Notes

Because I'm a terrible, terrible person, I stopped the chapter here. Brian and Ace naughtiness next chapter. It'll be up tomorrow night!

Just so everyone knows, Matt will eventually get a love interest. I've been racking my brain all afternoon, for the right actress to use and I finally decided on someone. :D After I've plotted a bit, she'll be introduced. It'll probably be awhile, because I have a ton of other things going on with this story with the next ten-to-fifteen or so chapters.

Have I told you how fabulous you all are? You know how to make a girl feel loved. :)

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Lots of love,
Katie