Everly’s POV

I remember Val saying once that every woman had not just a little black dress, but her little black dress moment.

The one dress, found either by coincidence or a tireless search. It would feel just right in your hands, and even better when you pulled it up on your body and felt it wrap tightly around your curves.

It would look just right on you, and you would look in the mirror feeling like a winner saying “Fuck yeah, I look good” or like in my case, just a simple “Yes.” But the way I breathed it out made Val shudder.

“Stop” She grimaced and I looked at her over my shoulder “Stop making those sex faces. It’s disgusting… Brian is something like a brother to me.” She had told me on the phone before how she had seen me make so called ‘sex faces’ according to her, it meant that I was thinking about Brian and me in the sack… or whatever choice of words she had chosen.

Little did she know, that Brian and I never had been in bed together, at least not that I thought and knew of, but after last night I still wasn’t exactly sure…

I mean, the pillow smelled like him, it still did, which was strangely calming to me.
Still, it wasn’t the in the bed together that Val was referring to, and that never happened between us.

But we seemed convincing to her, that we were sexual active, and something in my expression was apparently leading her on to that thought, and since I could use that to my advantage, I wouldn’t dare correct her, we were still playing our parts here.

“He is going to jump your bones the second he sees you” Val warned as she did her makeup at my dresser. She had decided to come over and get ready together, since Matt had the same appointment Brian had before the party with the rest of the band.

“You might have to take off that necklace for a little, so you won’t lose it while you roll in the hay for a while… just you know, so I can take care of it” Val winked at me and I snorted out a laugh “We are not going to a farm”

“Well then the roll in the sack, or fuck on the four thousand dollar mattress if you will.” Val waved me off like it was nothing and I gaped a little at her.
“I am not having sex with Brian at Noah’s house” My cheeks getting hot. Or anywhere!

“Seriously? If Matt bought me that necklace, I’d have sex with him on the street if he wanted” “As if you needed encouragement” I shot back and Val elbowed my side playfully, making me chuckle.

It felt good to share these talks again, to tease and just to laugh with each other, I had missed it. “So this whole thing…” Val pointed to the necklace hanging in the cleavage between my breasts “Means either Brian is in love with you, or falling fast” I let out a shrill laugh “Whoa let’s not talk the ‘L’ word. That’s a little intense”
“Fine. But you gotta admit that some of this is surprising. I knew he liked you, Eve and you know I love you, but I really never expected Brian to care about any woman as much as he already cares about you.”

I pursed my lips as I thought about it. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t surprised by some of Brian’s gestures. We were very much a fake couple but he was very truly angered yesterday when I told him about Chris colleagues.

I could excuse him chasing after them and forcing them to apologize to me because there were witnesses for that – that lent well to our act. But that wouldn’t explain the situation where Brian had only paid attention to me and caught my eye when I came walking in, before anyone else had noticed, he had detected my distress.

And I had to admit it had felt kind of nice, even if I told him he didn’t have to, I was glad he did… And that confused the hell out of me by the way too!

“Yeah…” I finally said “This is just… so crazy” I finally admitted and Val beamed “Sure is. But it’s awesome and beautiful and you should go with it.” She touched my cheek until I looked into her eyes.

“I know it’s being overwhelming and it’s totally understandable, but you should just embrace what you are feeling right now, Everly. I mean when was the last time you felt as happy as you do right now?” I frowned as I thought about it.

“God, that’s a good question… Umm..” Oddly enough the first thought that popped into my mind was the promotion I got at my first job, and that had nothing to do with Chris in the first place.

“You are taking forever to answer, so it was clearly ages ago” Val said with a teasing smile. “Which means you are the happiest now that you have been in maybe years and considering everything - you really and truly deserve to live in this moment and take all the pleasure that life is offering you.” She took my hand and pulled me up with her “And what better way to do that than in Noah’s bachelor house, right?”

“I don’t know… is that so?” I asked a little uncertain and Val laughed out loudly “Put your coat on so we can go and wow our men and have the best fucking night of our life.”

When we arrived at Noah’s house I had to say, god damn, this was a huge fucking house. He greeted us with a big hug and took us in.

“No swimsuit?” He grinned eyeing Val and me up and down. “Not swimming if you don’t” Val said pulling back to frown at his dry attire.

“Oh and Noah you know Everly, of course” Val did the introduction nonetheless. He gave me another once over and when his eyes stopped at my diamond he held his hands before his eyes shielding them “Christ, it’s like staring into the sun”

“Uh-oh, one of your besties bought it for her, cause he is whipped” Val chuckled and Noah’s eyebrow’s ascended with downright shock.

“Brian bought you that?” He paused for several moments to process the fact.
“Fuck whipped, he is clearly neutered”, he muttered, coming closer to let his eyes examine me.

“And I guess you are rewarding him by dressing like a sex kitten tonight. Good move, considering the groupies” With that Noah turned around and before I could ask any further he led us inside.

Brian’s POV

We had a meeting earlier with Larry and gave him some updates on our plans for the next weeks and months.

I was pretty happy right now that we were more or less off work, and just planned for the new album, without being in the real stress of writing.

“So my wife is getting ready with your girl for the party” Matt sat beside me and I nodded, he was the one who still wasn’t fully buying it. At least that was what I was getting from his vibes.

“Yeah, she texted me earlier… I planned on picking her up, but since we were both at this meeting, they wanted to get dolled up together, or whatever the hell it is they are doing…” I shrugged and Matt nodded.

“How is it going with you and Eve?” He shot me a sideways look and I smirked, “Good… Great even. Have you heard from Chris by the way?” I asked and Matt shook his head, “Not really… saw some pictures from him and the new family in some web articles…but so I did see some from you” Matt teased and I chuckled.

“Can I ask you something?” I got up from the couch and paced before the table, Matt looked at me curiously and I noticed my behavior and quickly went over to Syn Gates manners and putting the mask back on.

“Sure, what is it, man?” Matt asked and I debated if I should really ask him or not. “Nevermind” I shook my head, regretting I had said something.

Matt let the topic go and I went home, I grabbed a quick shower and fresh clothes and went over to Noah’s house. I was there before nine, which meant I had a head start, seeing when Eve would arrive with Val.

Problem was, Noah had also invited a lot of people you could call distanced friends, or just people you saw once… some of them… and more or less groupies, which could make the situation a little more critical then I would have liked.

Noah’s house was huge and the main part of the party was on his terrace outside with the pool. The weather was still fantastic, so already a group of people had decided to dip into the pool.

I knew if Eve would do that, I would probably fucking get a heart attack. I knew this whole game we were playing, was on a thin line, and I knew that my feelings towards her, were getting more and more, and I had no idea if Eve was feeling the same, or if at all…
Was this still friendship or more long ago? Didn’t I have more feelings for her all along, just pushed them back, for safety?!

Noah handed me another drink, just when the doorbell rang and I left to open up the gate to let the next people in.

Zacky was lounging a couple of feet beside me on the chair, Matt headed over to the pool table in the gaming room and Jimmy jumped into the pool, I had lost sight of JC a while ago.

I looked around and lounging on the white couches and splashing in the glittery water were upwards of a hundred beautiful people. Amid them, I looked around for mine.

I was eager to see Everly, and I couldn’t deny it anymore. I found myself excited to see her, and hoped she felt just the slightest bit the same, which was why my heart stopped when I finally found her beautiful eyes cutting into mine from well across the room.

I swallowed hard, both nervous and flattered by the way she looked at me. Because that one look told me what I had been thinking about earlier.
She was eager to see me too, that much was clear.

I got up as if hypnotized not caring that lots of people were sitting around me, even talking to me, engaging me in a conversation.

She stood even straighter and then walked a couple of steps towards me as if a magnetic pull was bringing her closer to me.

I didn’t expect this, and as soon as we were close enough to touch, I grabbed her elbow and felt her shiver in my arms.

My heart rate picked up, looking her up and down. She swallowed again and whispered a “Hey”

“Hey… Christ, Eve.. you look fucking…” My eyes wandered down her legs, I pressed my fist to my mouth, groaning and muttered a “Good” before stepping back and clearing my throat.
I had to take a little distance, or I wouldn’t know what I would do to her, right here right now.

I could try and deny the attraction, could try and give her time, but when she looked like this… when she looked at me like this, I was losing my temper, losing my will to play the gentleman.

Because the only thing I could be thinking about right in this moment, was throwing her over my shoulder and finding us a secret place to show her exactly how I was thinking about this outfit, about her…

Eve pulled her hair behind her ear and looked uncertain, for what reason, I had no idea. I pushed my shirtsleeves up to my elbows and looked at the necklace resting between her breast, when I thought in the store it was a great idea, and now while I watched her tits bounce up and down with each heavy breathe I was regretting and applauding myself at the same time.
Because this view was spectacular, but sadly it was displayed for too many people right here right now.

“This necklace couldn’t look better on you” I cleared my throat and got the words out finally.
“Shocked, by the way, that you chose a necklace that basically lives in my cleavage” Eve shot back and I laughed.

“Just had a feeling it would look good on you, and god damn… I was right” Eve bit her lip and I smiled at her “Figured this would be a good place to show the world how you’ve got me wrapped around your pinky”

“I’d agree. And the diamond is a good start” Ever grinned, making me snort a laugh, a start?

“What else can I do to show them you’re not just a fling?” I glanced around to confirm a few curious eyes before looking back at her.

“I don’t know, look at me like you mean it… like you are in love” I smirked, my voice deep and I leaned closer to her ear “Easy”

I lifted my hand and pushed a strand of stray hair behind her ear. I circled my arm around her waist and pulled her tighter to me. I could feel her breast press to me, her curves firming to my hardness making me almost groan out at how perfect it felt.

I grabbed a handful of her hair and titled her head to my liking, her sweet perfume wavered into my nose, my eyes stayed with hers.

“Not bad. Fairly convincing” Eve breathed out and I laughed “I thought we were well past this game by now.” I finally admitted, taking a big step forward, she must know… she must feel I was attracted, how could she not!?

“What game?” She whispered and I thought about lying for a second but then decided to go all in and wait for her response “The one where you act like I’m faking my physical attraction to you.” I finally admitted and I saw Eve stare at me, and me waiting for her final reaction.

Notes

Another update so quick!
Do I get some amazing comments for that?! I should, don't u think?!

Sooo.. what will Eve's reaction be?!
Brian is stepping up his gameeee!