She makes up some bullshit excuse about a doctor like I’m an idiot. Has she forgotten who I am? Does she not realize I just heard part of their conversation? I know damn well what’s going on. I only want to hear her say it. Instead she storms past me and out the door to her car.
She isn’t walking away. There is so much I want to say to her. I Grab her arm with every intention of saying screw it and crashing her mouth to mine but then I realize we aren’t alone when Eddie demands I unhand his sister. So, I play it safe for now but when I get her alone. It’s time we talked. The time has come to tell her how I really feel the friendship we have be dammed. Friend or not I can’t hold back my feelings for her any longer.
**
When I get to the Michael’s family home Faye is still sitting in her car. Getting out of my car I walk up the to the driver’s side and tap on her window.
She smiles up at me, her cheeks flush ten shades of crimson. When I see what’s on her screen. A photograph of a big dick cumming. I see red.
Turning away I bite my knuckle refusing to give into what I really want and kick the side of her car. Is she trying to make me crazy? Can’t she see that I am wild for her. The only reason I started working out with her at the gym was so I could make sure no one made a move on her. I wanted the message to be clear to every man there that she was with me whether she knows it or not. Not that I think she needs to go to the gym because to me she’s fucking perfect.
For years I have tried to move on. I thought if I fucked enough women maybe one of them would measure up to this idea I have of Faye in my head and right now she just shattered the illusion.
I guess I should have known she would eventually meet someone when I wasn’t looking but damn it sucks.
The moment I want to tell her how I feel she is seeing someone.
“Darin,” her voice calls out when hear her car door shut.
Letting out a deep breath I slowly turn around. Her lips are screwed into a perfectly kissable red pout. Her blonde hair is secure in a tight bun and I want nothing more than to pull it down and run my fingers through the strands while I taste that mouth.
I don’t do that though. I slip on my mask and say, “Sorry, I seem to have really bad timing today.”
“Look, I’m so sorry.” Her eyes close and she takes a breath. “I don’t know what came over me… I…”
Not wanting to hear more, I hold up a hand. “You’re a big girl, Faye. You don’t owe me any explanations. I just want to get my boy and head home. I’m exhausted.”
“Yeah…sure.” She gives me a strange look, but I don’t engage her in further conversation. I follow her in through the garage door that leads into the kitchen. I have walked through this door more than any other in my life. My parents were always working and when they were home they were fighting. Hanging out here was like my own personal sanctuary. The Michael’s house feels like home to me. My parents sold their house when I left for college and divorced within that same year. Jim and Tammy Michaels welcomed me into their home and made me feel as though I were a part of the family. It still feels strange coming into the kitchen and not seeing either of them here.
Tammy passed away when Eddie and I were in tenth grade. I remember the day so vividly. It was snowing and the roads were being closed. We had already missed two days of school. Faye was sitting in this very kitchen at the table playing with the multi-colored mini marshmallows in her hot chocolate.
Eddie and I had just come in from fucking around with the neighborhood kids; having snowball fights and sledding. Anyway Mrs. Michaels—Tammy had worked a double at the hospital. She was a pediatric nurse. Jim had left hours ago to pick her up. In normal weather aside from the traffic, the commute could take an hour or so. I guess Eddie and I had lost track of the time.
I remember watching Faye stir the marshmallows and then the phone rang. I recall Eddie one of the toughest guys I knew cradling the phone to his chest, sinking to the floor, and sobbing. Faye didn’t move, it was if she somehow knew. There had been a terrible accident. A semi hit a patch of ice and lost control. It struck their car head on killing their mother instantly. Faye hasn’t spoke of her mother since she died.
As soon as I set foot inside Beans is running with his little nubbin of a tail wagging. I crouch down expecting him to come straight into my awaiting arms. The little traitor goes right for Faye.
“Well that’s fitting I guess.” Raking my hand over my head I let out a heavy sigh.
“What’s that supposed to mean?” She questions as she refills his water bowl.
Chewing the inside of my jaw, trying to choose my words carefully, I know she will protest but this is happening and she needs to agree.
“I was planning on telling you earlier at the office, but we’re expanding the business, and I’d appreciate it if you’d keep Beans for me when I’m gone.”
She doesn’t answer right away and turns her back to me to get a treat for my boy. “Oh, well that’s good isn’t it. Sure, he likes me better anyway. Don’t ya, boy?” She bends down, giving him his treat and my eyes follow, landing on her cleavage.
“You don’t mind? It’s just normally…”
“I told you it’s fine. I’ll be spending time by your apartment anyway.”
“Why?”
Her cheeks redden again. “My…uh friend lives near you.”
“Does this friend live in the apartments?”
“Yeah.” She smiles and my stomach drops.