Ben’s POV

Damn this woman really was something else. She had been slowly driving me insane from the moment she arrived, and now sitting on my lap I couldn’t take it anymore. I had to have her and I knew she felt the same way. I had seen it in her eyes, not to mention that I was doing everything in my power to seduce her. I could sense her resolve slowly melting away with my every touch and now it was all about finding the right timing for both her and me. Maya would end up in my bed tonight, that much was a given.

I had no idea what these assholes were talking about because my attention had been solely on Maya. Everything about her was intriguing and a turn on because she was totally different from the women I usually went for. Everything captured me, from way she talked to my band mates and her best friend to how she moved. And damn, I noticed every time she moved because she bounced on my lap, making my erection grow more and more. When she laughed, I had to suppress my groan because I was literally losing control. If I didn’t have her soon, I would have no qualms about fucking her on the couch right here in front of my friends—it wouldn’t be the first time.

“M, how about we make this party a little more private?” I whispered in her ear, letting my warm breath tickle the exposed skin there. When she shivered I knew I had her right were I wanted her.

“I don’t know,” she whispered back as I let my hands move over to her thighs, gently touching them in a seductive way. She sucked in a shaky breath and I knew it wouldn’t take much more. She wanted me as much as I wanted her. Fuck yeah.

“I can make you feel really good, you know we both want it, Maya… The pleasure finally hitting the peak… don’t tell me you haven’t been thinking about it,” I breathed in her ear, feeling her muscles tighten. “Cause I have been thinking about you all day long…”

I couldn’t keep the smirk off my lips as Maya stood up and headed out of the room. I knew she couldn’t resist me and thank fucking god because I needed her. As soon as we exited the room, I pressed her into the nearest door, my lips crashing against her. I needed to taste her, to fulfill that urge that had been rising inside me all day, and I wasn’t disappointed.

When Maya gasped in surprise, I took the opportunity to slip my tongue inside and grab her hair, pulling her closer to me. I couldn’t get enough of her and euphoric state was coming over me. There was just something about a hook up that put me in a good place and I couldn’t fucking wait to show her exactly how a real man took care of business.


“Damn Maya…” I moaned a few seconds later as I pulled away to catch my breath. I pressed my forehead and my body to hers, letting her feel exactly what she was doing to me. “You nearly made me lose control…” I smiled down at her dazed state and god she was fucking beautiful. I had no idea what happened between her and Shadows but he was a bloody moron that was for sure. If she were my girl, I’d never let her out of my sight.

A few moments later I kicked my bedroom door shut as I kissed up and down Maya’s neck. I couldn’t wait to have her and I was so close I could almost taste it. And just when I was about to take the next step and get rid of the unnecessary clothing, Maya’s voice sounded. Fuck, don’t do this to me babe.

“Wait… Ben…” her shaky voice said, stopping my hands on her zipper. Though I didn’t stop the line of kisses down her neck. I wanted her to remember exactly what we were doing

“What is it, babe?” I practically moaned, my lips now hovering just above her skin. God she tasted and smelled amazing. Only she didn’t say anything. “Tell me, Maya…”
I said again, taking a step back so she could speak, which was something I had never done before. Usually I would have taken the silence as an okay to continue, but with Maya it was different.

“This…” Maya said, motioning between us. “This is just about fun, right? You and I agree on that? Nothing else, just us having fun together.” She finished and I immediately nodded. What else would this be about? I was Ben Bruce and that was all I was ever about and she knew that.

“Nothing else…” I nodded, meeting her eyes. “Just about you and me… and fun.”

“Are you sure?” she clarified one more time, those beautiful dark eyes staring me down.

“I’m positive, now I hope you’re ready beautiful because I am going to make you feel really good,” I growled, pushing her back against the door and pinning my lips to hers.

Our lips hungrily moved together as I pinned Maya firmly against the door. My member throbbed painfully while I ground my hips against hers. God she felt so good right there and I knew she would be mine. There was no turning back now. I moaned into our kiss, our tongues feverishly danced, making me want to rip her clothes off.

In one swift motion, I removed Maya’s dress and scooped her into my arms, not once breaking our kiss. As we moved across my dark bedroom, our hands groped each other's body and not missing a beat with the movement. I moved my hips against her as we crashed into every wall possible before we made it to the bed.

"I want you so fucking bad," I growled lustfully into Maya’s ear, her lips and teeth now teasing my ear lobes.

I quickly moved my hands over Maya’s body, massaging my hands down along her new exposed ribcage. She moaned against my lips, her lips tasting lightly like sweet alcohol. Oh, this was fucking intoxicating and could truly be considered a drug.

Maya rocked her hips forward and moved against my strained erection and I couldn’t help but let out a growl. My hands were moving all over her body and I couldn’t miss the way she bit down on her lower lip as I unclasped her bra and tossed it away. The next thing I knew, I was propping myself on my elbow as I sucked her perfectly hard nipples on the bed. Fuck, her skin was just as sweet as her lips…

Maya tossed her head back in sheer ecstasy while I nibbled and sucked on her perfect breast, my fingers teasing her through her lace panties. As I worked, she tugged my shirt over my head, running her fingers over my abs and tattoos before sneaking them just below the waistline of my pants. “Oh…fuck…” I moaned against her skin.

“Please don’t fucking tease me…I just may explode right here,” I practically begged, watching as she now unbuckled my pants and boxers and pushed them down my legs. I had never had a woman undress me like this before, and I had to say it was fucking hot. Maya licked her lips as soon as she caught sight of the demon I had been hiding down below. Now he was ready to play.

I quickly grabbed Maya around the waist and tossed her down onto the bed. I had to have her and I had to have her now. I couldn’t stand it anymore but Maya had other plans.

The next think I knew, Maya had pushed me backwards and took the head of my cock into her mouth. I moaned as she started to move up and down the length, softly stroking the extra shaft with her right hand.

"Holy fuck!!!"I breathed and she quickened her pace, causing me to dig my fingers into the bed sheets beside me. What was this woman’s evil sorcery? No women had ever done this in our first encounter, and I had a lot of women. Damn this was fucking hot and I knew right then that she was different.

Maya hummed in appreciation of my approval and I involuntarily bucked his hips, causing her to take me deeper. Her other hand gently massaged my balls and I could feel them begin to tighten beneath her touch. She was driving me wild and if she kept that up I was going to cum.

“Wait,” I rasped, gently pushing her away. Those dark eyes looked up at me in confusion. “If you keep that up I wont last,” I explained, though it killed me to push her away. “I want to make sure I take care of you…now come here…”

Maya moved away from me, seductively licking her lips and driving me over the edge. I needed her now. I liked that she played games, it made this even more fun. I chuckled as I pulled her to the edge of the bed and removed her blue lace panties. She looked so much more beautiful like this and I was ready to lose my fucking mind. I returned her wicked smirk as I rolled on a condom.

“How bad do you want it?” I asked teasingly, pressing my tip into her core. I carefully rubbed my length through her wet folds and she moaned my name and wriggled beneath me. That was the fucking hottest thing a woman could do right there, and she sounded so good with my name on her lips.

“Fuck me,” she said, wiggling against me with her eyes closed. “Please…I need this…”

I pulled her hips up for a better angle and then slammed my full length deep inside her. She was so tight and I had to focus on not letting everything all go right there. It was obvious from her insanely tight core that had been a while since she had been laid, and I was focused on making her forget about her break up. She was more than I had ever imagined and this girl was turning my world around.

“Fuck, you’re tight,” I rasped, gritting my teeth as I plunged in and out of her.

"Oh my fucking god," Maya screamed as I picked up the pace and began pounding into her, reaching that most tender area. I gripped her hips and plunged in deeper and faster, her hands grasping at the sheets and arching her back. She was so close to the edge and I could feel her walks starting to tighten. She closed her eyes and moaned with each thrust to her G-spot.

“Oh…God…” Maya cried as I leaned forward and bit into the side of her neck. She was so close now that if I looked up I could see it in her eyes, and I wasn’t that far behind her. She was just so tight and felt so good. “I’m so close!”

That was all it took before my self-control was gone and I plunged into her mercilessly. Oh that sweet release was so close. Maya’s inner walls vised down around my dick just as I spilled into the condom, collapsing on top of her.

“Damn…that was…” I said hoarsely, lost for words. I moved over to the space on the bed next to her and pulled her perfect body into me. Feeling her this close to me sent my desire for Maya back on overdrive. I just came like a motherfucker, and yet I still wanted to be back inside her. I was already turning hard at the thought.

“I needed that,” Maya sighed, looking up at the dark ceiling. I swear I could see a satiated smile on her face. There is more where that comes from sweetheart. “It’s been too long…”

I chuckled lightly as I put my arms around her. “Well I hope you’re not done because that was just the warm up,” I smirked, looking down at the beautiful specimen in my arms. God she felt good next to me and I could really get used to this.

“As tempting as that sounds,” Maya started, pulling away from me. No, wait where was she going? Fuck what was I thinking? Why did I care if she wanted to leave? I got what I wanted and that was all that mattered. It was a good fucking lay and if she wanted to do it again sometime, I’d be game. “I’ve got to go back downstairs to make sure Ave is all right.”

“She’s fine, I promise,” I assured, grabbing her hand and pulling her back down on top of me. There as no way she didn’t feel my need for her again. “Stay and have a little more fun for yourself. You deserve to be happy too, M.” She gapped at me for a moment before she relaxed into my side. I took the opportunity to distract her with my talented fingers.

“I-I…” Maya started but I stopped her with a firm kiss, her resolve disappearing again. She was mine again and there was no way I was letting her get away without another release. Damn, what had this woman done to me?

“Just relax and let me help you forget about everything…I’ll make you feel good, you’ll make me feel good. It’s a win-win,” I murmured against her lips. “We’re good together…”

And to my surprise she seemed to agree because for the next three days, she appeared at my house like clock work. I wasn’t sure if she was coming because I had reawaken her sexual desire or if she just needed that distraction, but either way, I wasn’t complaining. I enjoyed her company and the sex was always mind-blowing, that was for sure. Damn, I couldn’t get enough of her.

Maya let out a small squeak as I threw her off of me, her back hitting the plush space on the mattress next to me. With a smirk, I crawled over top of her, kissing down her body from her lips to her clit, making her squirm and moan in the process. “Mmm…Ben…what are you doing to me?” she moaned, throwing her head back on the pillow as I swirled my lip piercing around that of so sensitive area.

“Just what I promised you I would…make you forget everything except for me…” I chuckled before slowly moving my tongue along her folds. I had yet to find an inch of this woman’s body that didn’t taste good.

“Oh…fuck…it’s working…” she cried, grabbing my hair as I picked up my speed. Damn this was fucking hot and exactly what I was talking about. “Mmm….I need more…” she gasped and obeyed.

Unfortunately at that moment Maya’s phone started to scream on the bedside table. “Fuck…” I hissed as she scrambled away from me. The fucking phone was becoming a frequent mood changer and I was about ready to say that no phones were allowed in the bedroom. That is if I knew Maya would listen. She was still way to concerned about her little friend, which was really getting annoying. Avery just needed to deal with her issues alone and leave Maya alone, or better yet, just move on with James. Fuck knows he had been doing all the right things. That guy deserved a good lay too.

“Shit, what time is it?” Maya gasped as she lunged for her phone. To my surprise it was nine in the morning, meaning that we hadn’t slept at all since she came over last night at ten pm. Oh, well, I guess time does fly when you’re having fun. “Hello?”

I slowly sat up and ran my hands over my face, listening to the conversation.

“No, I’m fine I’m just….well it doesn’t matter. What’s up, Ave?” Maya asked and I inwardly cursed. I should have known it was the little gnome—it was always her. “Oh, shit…he did? That’s amazing! I will be home shortly so that we can get ready. See you soon, little gnome.”

“So you’re leaving me…aaagain?” I said, looking at her with raised brow and a smirk. It was always what happened after Avery called.

“I’m sorry, Ben,” Maya leaned forward and pecked my lips before getting up to get dressed. “Ave and I have a job interview today. I guess James got us something at one of the local pubs.”

I raised my brow at her. “So it’s Cassells’ fault then? Well fuck, I’ll have to beat his ass later,” I chuckled, watching her every movement. Damn she was sexy.

“Hey, I have to work to make some money, you know that,” Maya looked at me as she shimmied into her jeans. I couldn’t help but lick my lips.

“But you’re always leaving me in the middle of the act…” I groaned, already feeling the blue balls setting in. “It’s usually blondie the cock block…”

“She’s just having a hard time with everything,” Maya defended and I rolled my eyes.

“Well, I still stand by my statement that she just needs to let James shag her and everything will be better for her. I could almost guarantee it,” I laughed. “Look what a good lay did for you!”

Maya rolled her eyes at me and then pecked my lips. “You and I both know she’s not capable of that…so just be patient. Besides, this is just fun so no harm no foul,” she shrugged and I guess she was right. It wasn’t like she was my girlfriend or anything, though seeing her everyday it was starting to feel like it. “I’ll see you later, Ben. Bye.” And with that, she kissed my lips one more time and left me alone with the worst blue balls known to man.

Avery’s POV

“Come on, where is she?” I groaned, pacing the apartment. Maya had been really spacy lately and I didn’t really understand why, or where she had been going at all hours of the night. I guessed that she was doing something with Ben, but that suspicion had yet to be confirmed. I didn’t like the idea of Maya with Ben, especially when I knew that her heart was still with Matt, but it wasn’t my choice to make.

“She’ll be here, Ave. Don’t worry,” James said, watching me from the couch with an amused smirk on his face. He always looked at me like that and I didn’t really understand why. I didn’t think I was funny in the slightest. “Where was she anyway?”

“Damned if I know!” I hissed flopping down next to him on the couch. He had basically been by my side since he picked me off the sidewalk four days ago. I think he was afraid if I was left alone for too long that I would crumble, and I had to admit it was nice to know that he was looking out for me. “She left last night saying she was going to the library and hasn’t come home…it’s the third night in a row. I just hope she isn’t doing anything stupid!” I raged, crossing my arms in front of my chest.

James raised a questioning brow at me, “What do you mean?”

“I mean like hooking up with Ben or something. He wont be able to replace Matt. Its no big secret that she is still in love with him,” I said before putting my hands over my mouth. I had said too much and by the small smirk on James’ face, he knew it too. Shit, Maya would kill me if she knew I said anything about them to anyone.

“Maya is still in love with the guy? What happened?” Shit, shit, shit…I didn’t want to go there. It wasn’t my story to tell. “Come on, Ave. Who am I going to tell? None of my band mates will give a shit. You can trust me, haven’t I proved that?”

He as right, he had been nothing but kind and supportive of me. “She broke up with Matt,” I sighed. “She thought he was miserable with the distance and without her so she let him go, hoping that he could go back to his normal life. And from what we’ve seen in the news, I guess he has…” I muttered, trying not to let my thoughts wander to Brian, but that was inevitable.

James nodded and then pulled me into his side, sensing my discomfort. He was always good about that. “Well, if it means anything, I think that those guys are idiots for letting you girls go. I know if you were my girl, I wouldn’t let you out of my sight and would never hurt you,” he said and my breath caught in my chest. My mind flashed back to when Brian had said similar words to me, but look where that got me.

“No,” I said shaking my head and holding my hands up. “That’s very kind James but I-I cant…I—“

“Ave, I’m not asking for anything,” James interrupted with a chuckle. “Nothing beside friendship for now,” he assured me as I bit down on my bottom lip. “I know you’re not ready for anything new, and I’m okay with that. I just like spending time with you.”

“I-I can’t give you anything….” I frowned, looking at my hands that I was knotting together. “I-I-I’m broken….and I’m not good for anyone…” I suddenly felt extremely self-conscious and very small again. Being cheated on had that effect on you—like you weren’t worth anything to anyone because the person you loved and trusted the most hurt you so badly. They just threw you away without any other regards. How could Brian have done that to me? “I’m just nothing—“

Suddenly James’ lips gently pressed to mine, stopping my thoughts and rambling. They were soft and gentle and completely different then when Brian kissed me. This was sweet and innocent instead of heated and passionate. When James pulled away, I gently touched my tingling lips in shock, as I looked at him agape. Did he have feeling for me?

“You’re not nothing,” he whispered, brushing my blonde locks behind my ear. “You are the opposite of nothing, Ave. You are one of the most kind hearted, fun, and honest people I have ever met. Don’t cut yourself down because that jackass did something stupid. You deserve to be happy, Ave.” James’ light brown eyes starred into mine as Maya came flying through the front door. “Remember that.”

“I’m sorry I’m late. I—“ Maya froze when she saw James and I sitting only and inch or two away from each other. I couldn’t help the blush from coming over my cheeks as a smile started to come over her face. “Should I come back?”

“No-No…we were just talking,” I said, standing up all flustered.

I couldn’t get that kiss or James’ words out of my head. He was sweet, kind, and gentle with me, which was exactly what I needed right now. But I wasn’t ready to be in a relationship by any means. Hell, I knew I was still in love with Brian, as much as that hurt. Part of me kept hoping that he would try to call again on Zacky or Jimmy’s phone, while the other part of me was petrified. What would I say if he called? Should I try to call him? Or should I just forget about it all and move on? God I was so confused.

“Yeah…okay,” Maya chuckled. “So when do we start this new job?”

“I told Jack you’d be there in about a half an hour. We’ll have to leave in a few minutes. Oh, and you should wear black, that’s the uniform,” James said, watching me with a smirk.

“Okay, give me a few minutes and I’ll be ready to go,” Maya said, heading toward her room. “Just resume what you were doing and don’t mind me.”

As soon as the door shut to Maya’s room, I bit my lip and looked at James. I had no idea what to make of this situation or what to do—I was so confused. James liked me? But what about Brian? God I wasn’t ready for any of this!

Notes

Ben and Maya sealed the deal...what does that mean for her and Matt? So James made a move on Avery? Is this the start of something with them or is Avery going to push him away completely? We know she isn't over Brian... Comments please!