“You’re not the biggest fan of your dad.”
“I believe my mom deserves someone a lot better than him.”
“Okay.” Theo kept on driving until they arrived at his home. She’d never been inside, and there was no sign of any cars. “My parents are away for the weekend.”
“Oh.”
“If you’re not comfortable…”
“Yes, yes, I’m fine.” Climbing out of the car, she followed him into his home.
Once inside, she saw how homey it was. There were jackets hung up in the hall, and she saw shoes aligned against the wall. The next thing she noticed were all the pictures of them. His family. She’d not met them, but she’d seen them on his cell phone when he shared them.
It looked amazing.
One day, she hoped to have a big family.
“Your mom’s pizza was cool.”
She tucked her hair behind her ears, and nodded. “Yeah, very cool.”
“I’m going to go and shower.”
Ruby turned to him. “So, I get to see your room?”
“We’re all about sharing today.” He held out his hand, and she took it.
She loved holding his hand and that kiss. She didn’t even know what came over her. His lips had been like a magnet, begging for her to kiss, and she’d given in, and explored his mouth. Theo had reciprocated and kissed her back, making her breathless.
When the kiss had ended, she’d not wanted to go downstairs but to keep on kissing him.
His bedroom was a real man cave.
Football trophies were on one wall, along with pictures and newspaper cutouts. “My dad thinks it’s important for me to be surrounded in positivity.”
“You should. This is your achievement, and it’s amazing, Theo. Don’t ever let anyone tell you otherwise.” She stepped up to the board.
“You like them?”
“They’re part of you, so yeah, I like them.”
“You’re admitting you’re liking me?”
“I do like you.”
Theo wrapped his arms around her, kissing her neck. “I know you don’t get sports.”
“I get them. I just don’t agree with them, but that’s not going to stop me from liking you. I’m also listening and I’m starting to learn the rules, so one day I’ll know if you’re doing a good pass or a bad one.”
“One day you’ll come and watch a game and you’ll see.” He kissed her again. “I’ve got to go and head for a shower. I stink.”
She laughed.
There was a television in the corner, and cupboards across one wall with a few books on top and his deodorant.
Sitting on the edge of the bed, she took everything in, feeling comfortable. This was Theo’s room. His domain. His cave.
She liked it. It suited him, even the cream walls and black furniture.
It wasn’t long before he returned with a towel wrapped around his waist. His body was on full display, every hard, muscular inch of him.
“You okay?”
“Yeah. I just realized that I’m alone in a room with you and you’re naked.”
“You worried I’ll take advantage?”
She shook her head.
“What is it?” he asked, stepping in front of her.
“I’m worried I’ll take advantage of you.”
He laughed. “I hate to break this to you, but I’ve got no problem being taken advantage of.”
She stood up. Her hands went to his hips, holding him steady as she stared into his eyes.
Something was happening right now, and as she leaned in to kiss him, she didn’t want to stop. Slowly, she ran her hand up his chest, watching him as he circled his neck.
Was she ready? Could she do this?
Theo wrapped his arm around her, and she waited, watching him.
With her other hand, she fingered the edge of his towel, toying with it.
“What are you doing?”
“I really like you, Theo. I know I’ve been … weird, and I’m sorry. I just, I’m not used to being wanted.”
“I want you.”
“I like that you want me, and I want you.”
“What are you saying, Ruby?
She dropped the towel but didn’t look at him. She stayed in his arms, watching him.
“I’m ready, Theo,” she said.
Finding his erection, she wrapped her fingers around his length, and waited.
“I want you.”
It was the only time she’d ever said it, and this would be her very first time. She was ready, and she wanted him.
Chapter Six
At first, Theo didn’t know what to do. With Ruby’s hand on him, he couldn’t even think. This was what he’d been wanting for so long, and now it was finally here, he was freaking out while keeping it together.
He wasn’t a virgin. That ship had sailed a long time ago. His first time had meant nothing to him.
Gripping her hand on his cock, he stared into her eyes.
“Ruby, no, you don’t want this.”
“I do want this.”
“This is about your father.”
“No, this is about the two of us. I’m ready, Theo. I want you. No one else.” She kissed him again, and he was completely lost. “If you don’t want to, we’ll stop.”
“I don’t want you to feel pressured.”