***Z’s POV***

I knew it was played out, but I didn't care. We walked hand in hand on the beach near the hotel as the sun set. She kept watching the sun set and I kept watching her.
My mind kept flitting back to watching her on that massage table as Leon fucked her. Not sure why her feet in the stirrups was so hot, but I'd have to remember that for later--especially since she seemed to enjoy it, too. Watching was so hot, because I got to focus on her face as she came. Of course, watching the night before had also been hot because I was right front and center, watching Brian's dick disappear into her.
Seriously, Vengeance, not yet. We had things to discuss.

“So…” I tried to keep my tone somewhere between teasing and serious, “Who's this Vicki, exactly?”

Violet kept her eyes on the horizon, “Vicki was a nice girl. A girl, not a woman, who….changed and settled and didn't stick up for herself because she knew love is about compromise.”

“So who does that make Violet?” I knew, of course, but I was curious what she'd say.

“Violet doesn't compromise. Nothing wrong with that, I suppose, it's just not for me. While John grated on my every last nerve and I absolutely had to get out, he's a good man at heart. I let him get away with way too much and that part was my fault--”

That angered me. He never should have taken advantage of her meekness, no matter how often she backed down to whatever it was that was in their past. Naturally, I really didn't like John. He was taller than I was, traditionally good looking versus my odd looks. At least he wasn't all muscle bound like that guy dating Megs. There was just something about John that bothered me.

“Violet--”
“Don’t.” Her amethyst orbs finally left the sunset to give me a very quick warning look before looking ahead, “I don’t need to hear it. I know which things he did to me were wrong, and many of them were. Enough that I had to leave, but….”

Her voice trailed off and I couldn’t help myself, “You’re not...defending him, are you?”

She finally turned on me, letting go of my hand, “He was right about one thing, you don’t know anything about our relationship. Because I purposely don’t tell anyone. Because it’s not about him, it’s about me. I don’t want to think about him, that’s why I’m so riled up. I didn’t want you to ever meet him because I want to distance myself from that part of my life as much as I can, which means you might never know anything about it. Does that bother you, Zack? I don’t want your pity or anyone else’s. I just want to live, to be me.”

Why would I pity her? That’s the only part that alarmed me. But I dropped it, knowing I was pushing her much too far. Stepping gingerly towards her, I gave her my best eyes, “I’m sorry, Vi. I’m sorry that he came here and bothered you, and I’m sorry that I assumed I knew anything about you and him…” I sighed, forcing my testosterone to take a back seat for a second as I grabbed both her hands and pulled her up against my chest. The ever so slight inhale of hers and the dilation of her pupils told me I was getting somewhere, “Thank you for opening up to me enough to tell me what you have, and I don’t need you to tell me anything you don’t want to.” I gently touched her cheek, “I’m glad you found Violet, baby…” A smile pulled at my lips as I looked down at her pretty face, “I kind of like her.”

The wary look on her features finally broke and I went in for the kiss. Her supple lips barely opened for mine as I covered her mouth with mine. She let her arms wrap around my neck as my tongue slipped in. I held her close by the small of her back and groaned lightly when I felt her fingers tangle into my hair.

Dinner had been wonderful, along with this romantic beach walk, but I was already dying to take her back to the hotel and make love to her all night. Our intimate moment turned from nice to dirty when she pressed her palm to my crotch. I had to laugh at how in the gutter our minds always were.

****

I loved that in-between time in the morning before I was fully awake on the mornings I woke up next to her. Memories of connecting with her over and over and over in joyous abandon only so many hours ago filled my mind as I reached for her, smiling to myself.

Except, she wasn’t there.

I opened my eyes to find her side empty. I sat up, shaking my head at myself as I forced my emotions down into the pit of my stomach. I should’ve known better than making too many moves in one weekend. So how bad was it?
I glanced sideways to find a note on the bedside table. How trite. Guess it was better than a text.

Zacky,
Thank you for a weekend I’ll not soon, definitely never, forget. I had an incredible time, but you know me. Don’t worry, I’ll see you soon. I just needed to get out. I hope being honest will make this less weird. I’ve told you I don’t do drama, so I’m trying to make this as drama free as possible. I hope you understand. I can’t wait to see your new place.
Your baby,
Violet

My baby? She was my baby yet she had to leave me in the middle of the night? What?? I did my best to try and not let emotion cloud my judgment and make sense of this, but I couldn’t make heads or tails of it. How could she so fully give herself to me so many times, so intimately, the night before and fucking leave? Yet this wasn’t the end, she was just treating it like business as usual?! I guess I'd have to get used to this, but it didn't mean I'd have to like it.

***Vi’s POV***

A couple of nights later, I watched the ecstasy write itself across Ben’s handsome face as he leaned back into a gorgeous guy named Jace we'd just picked up at a bar. I'd watched Ben go down on Jace, Jace had watched Ben go down on me and Ben when I did on Jace. It was every single bit as hot as I thought it might be.
Condoms were fucking everywhere, the newest one being slid on Jace before he took Ben. I stroked the photographer as he twitched and winced, eyes shut as we both pleasured him. Jace moaned both our names and when he'd gotten over the initial shock of entering Ben, he took Ben's cock from my hand.

Jace’s electric blue eyes met mine from over Ben’s shoulder when I settled and bit my lip watching them.

“You like watching me fuck him, don't you, Violet?” He nuzzled into the Brit’s neck and looked at me deviously from under his lashes, “Get your sexy ass over here.”

*

By the end of the third day without Zack, I finally started to stop freaking out. Missing him had gone from high-level alert to a calmer sweetness that let me breathe. I knew that I could’ve handled this situation better, though, and that I should surprise him with something.

So there I was, a few of the neighbors staring because of the car, at his front door in the middle of the week just hoping he’d be there.

***Z’s POV***

Just as I was pouring myself a drink, there was a knock on my door. I pressed a few fingers to my temple. After wearing me out all day, Ness had finally gone down for the night and whoever was keeping me from alcohol might get a punch in the face.

I was a little more forgiving to see it was Brian. I let him in and poured him a drink. He hadn’t seen my new place yet, so I started showing him around.

“So did she just now go home and you’ve been fucking since Saturday night, or what? I can’t remember the last time we didn’t talk for this long,” He laughed. I did not. When I finally raised my miffed gaze to his, he raised a brow, “Dude. What happened?”

I pointed at the refrigerator where I’d put her note as a reminder not to text her. Or call her. Or show up at her doorstep. Or work.

“Are you kidding me? She left after what we did? And...your baby? I’m so confused.”

“Join the club.” I took another swig of Jack, “It gets better. That was actually what I woke up to Monday morning. We spent an absolutely incredible day together Sunday, I took her to see Leon--and I mean that in the dirtiest way possible, happy ending and all--walk on the beach, made love all night long. And oh yeah, her ex husband showed up at her door that afternoon.”

Syn almost choked on his drink, blinking in question for awhile, “What the fuck did he want? How’d she handle it? What’s he like? Did you kick his ass?” His smirk by the end of his line of questioning made me give him a very flat look before I faked a ball tap, “Hey, easy buddy, you know how Michelle gets after I’ve been with other women--my balls are so sensitive right now. Can’t remember the last time I came so many times.”

I scoffed back a laugh, “Thought she wasn’t having sex yet, man. Geez.”
“Not vaginally.” His grinned like a shark, “I’ve lived in Heaven the last three days. Blow job, anal, blow job, anal. Fucking amazing.” Brian did his best to wipe the smile off his face, “Anyway…”

“I can’t stand the guy, naturally. But Violet took care of it all by herself. Told him to get lost and that I was the only one who gets to call her baby.”
“You did mention that the other night,” He smiled proudly, “But seriously, you know she’s a total dude when it comes to romance. A walk on the beach? Of course she ran off.”

I shoved my middle finger in his face as I took another drink, “Whatever. After a few days apart I’m starting to come to terms with it. She. Needs. Space. I just gotta remember that in the heat of the moment. Is this what the girls had to deal with when we were younger?”

Syn shrugged, “‘Fraid so, bud. You remember how I was with Mich. I’m still trying to make it up to her. Speaking of making it up to her….” His brown eyes were now staring down into his drink that he fumbled with between his hands. I cocked a brow and just had to watch him for a minute. Was he nervous? I knew this guys better than almost anyone, and I’d rarely seen him nervous. I quietly let him gather his thoughts.

“Please don’t be mad, but...I kind of told Michelle about...what Violet...did to you.”

It took me a hard second to figure out what Brian was talking about, since Violet had done lots of things to me, but once I did--I turned my whole body his way and fired a look up into his sheepish eyes, “Are you fucking kidding me?! Brian, you know they all tease me enough already! How could you--”

He put a hand to my chest, trying to back me off, “Please listen? Look...I tell Mich everything, you know that. And even though I know her and Val talk about everything, I also know she would never, ever tell her this. I happened to tell her this story after our threesome the other night,” He cleared his throat, still clearly on edge, “And she got this weird look on her face.”

I narrowed my eyes, stepping closer again. Syn’s gaze flitted around the room, anywhere but to where mine glared at him. My thoughts, unfortunately, went straight to Violet’s new kink. Although that would have nothing to do with her dominating me.

“And?” I didn’t hide my annoyance at his tight-lipedness.
“Michelle...wants to watch...Violet dominate me.” His large almond eyes finally raised to meet mine, terrified.
I cocked my head to the side, “Is that something you want?”

Brian blushed. Blushed. I lost it right then and there. Slapping his chest and then my knee, I almost howled with laughter--only scaling it back as to not wake up my son. As much as Syn had always given me shit for this you could bet your ass--his ass in fact-- that I wasn’t letting this go. My stomach hurt from laughing so hard by the time I stood and looked back at him, trying to breathe. He was not amused.

Gates furrowed his brow and gestured, “Dude, c’mon. I’m putting myself out there. Please don’t make this harder than it is.”



I didn’t let that go, either. I couldn’t even make a joke about how hard she’d be for him I was laughing so hard. A few tears had escaped by the time I composed myself.

“Brian, you had to know that was coming. Much like you will for her.” I smirked as he rolled his eyes, “But seriously. Why are you asking me? You know our deal. She can do whoever she wants.”

He leaned against the counter, taking a long pull on his drink, “I guess I was hoping you’d tell me more about the experience.”

I raised a brow, but got serious like he was, “Oh. Well…” I thought back to the incredible night, “The greatest part is just not having to decide or do anything. Giving someone else all the control, and having them take it completely. Violet’s really good at it, because she’s not acting. Trust me on the sunscreen, dude. Let her do it. You won’t regret it.”

Brian slowly nodded, “Alright. I trust you.”
“Did you want me to ask her?”
He shook his head, “No. Mich wanted to do that part.” Just when I thought he was actually about to thank me, another knock sounded at my door.

Putting my drink down, my heart started thudding. There’s only one other person that would be here at this hour randomly without calling. Okay, technically it could be one of the guys but I was nervous that it was her. And it was.

Her large violet eyes met mine, her luscious mouth covered by a single green rose as she stared at me coyly.

Syn interrupted us by clearing his throat, doing his best to take his leave without interfering too much, “Thanks, Zack.” He head towards the door as she stepped in.

“Hey, Syn.”
Brian kissed her hair, putting a hand at her waist briefly, “You can call me Brian outside the bedroom, too, ya know.” He winked at her and was gone.

I shook my head and turned my attention back to the rose that she had tentatively held out to me.
“What’s this?” I grinned sideways at her, just happy to see her.

She nervously smoothed her hands over her skirt after I took the rose, “Zack...I...I’m sorry the way I left things the other day. I should’ve at least woken up next to you…” Her voice got soft and breathy as she moved closer. It was getting harder to think and harder to pay attention to whatever she was saying. The purple eyes that were currently taking my breath away moved to the rose, indicating I should look.

Nestled in the folds of the petals, was a key. I took it out, holding it up in question to her.

Violet tucked some of her hair behind her ear, “I know there’s not a lot of reasons you’d need a key to my apartment, but...I wanted you to know how much I trust you and care for you.”

I tried to rein in my smile, raising a brow down at her, “And the green?” I held up the rose.
“The color of your eyes.” She blushed and swayed her shoulders back and forth in an absolutely adorable move.

I brought the petals to my nose and inhaled, giving her a taunting look, “Now who’s a closet romantic.”

Minutes later Violet was in my lap on my living room couch, riding up and down my cock while most of our clothes were still on. It was pretty hot feeling her around me while her skirt covered it from my sight. I gasped for air, holding onto her hips as I helped her with her rhythm. Fuck, she felt so good inside. She’d no doubt gotten plenty over the last three days, where as I had definitely not.

“How many men, baby?” I grabbed her hair and pulled, my voice void of jealousy but full of demand that she answer.
“T-two.”
“Who were they?”
“Ben a-and a guy...we picked up…”
“So it was them together?”

She was still happily taking me inside her and I drank it in as she answered all my questions, “Yes. I-I got to watch them together.”

Dammit. She really did like that shit.

“How many women?”
“E-Erin. Once.”
I let out a low growl. I was still waiting patiently for the day she’d give me a threesome.
“Any of them fuck you like this?”
“No, Zacky.”
“Any of them make you ejaculate?”
“No, Zacky.”
“You have feelings for any of them?”
“No, Zacky.”

I raised my eyes to hers and threaded my fingers up into her hair as she rode me, “Come for me, baby.”
Violet pushed down as far as she could on my length, shuddering as she cowered into the crook of my neck. Her hips spasmed, working back and forth just enough to get me off as she tightened down hard around me.
“Fuck, baby…” I whispered as we came together, my other arm wrapping around her waist.

As we both caught our breaths, I smoothed a hand over her hair, making her look at me, “Stay with me tonight, Vi.”

She only nodded, as I smiled.

****

Notes

To be extremely clear, I obviously don't think Zack looks anything like "odd" this is just what he thinks of himself.

Trust me on the sunscreen...anyone get that reference?

So...what do we think? What's gonna happen between all of them?

As always, thanks for reading!!!

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