I walked up to him, glancing at his motorcycle briefly before I went to him. “I’m glad you’re here.”
“Me too,” he said and pulled me close as I leaned in. He kissed me quickly and pulled back. He was smiling so I didn’t complain. It was nice to see him smile.
“Let’s go in,” I said as I walked up on the porch and unlocked the door. “Can you turn the locks please? It’s a habit of mine.”
“Sure, no problem.” He turned to lock the door and was seated by the time I came back into the living room from the kitchen with silverware and plates.
“So what did we decide on?” he asked after he chewed his first bite.
“I liked your suggestion once I looked it up. How about that then one of mine?” I offered and he nodded. I ordered the movie and started it while we ate our Chinese order.
By the time the first movie reached the midway point. I’d managed to rest my head in his lap with Cameron absently playing with my hair. I looked up to see him watching me, not the film. I smiled and winked at him. “You aren’t watching the film.”
“No, I don’t need to when I have you to look at.”
“Oh, Mr. Thomas, you are a charmer,” I teased, but he was serious. I blinked, staring up at him. “Don’t you give me those eyes. You’re just going to get me all hot and bothered then leave me, so don’t start.”
“I’m not, I swear. Even if I want to take off every stitch of clothing you have on and just look at you until I have every inch memorized.”
“Are you going to draw me?” I teased him, deflecting from the emotion in his eyes, but he shook his head with a serious look on his face.
“I can’t draw to save my life, but I do want to photograph you,” he told me, surprising me.
“Yeah, I don’t know about that. I’ve seen too many women upset over revenge porn sites to take or send nudes.” I covered my breasts, even though I wasn’t naked. “These earn me money. I’m not prepared to give that away on the Internet.”
“I understand, believe me.” He moved a little, his hips pressing into my head, and I knew it was because he suddenly needed room in the front of his jeans. He was aroused.
I grinned. I couldn’t help it. “You seem to like the idea of seeing me naked, though.”
This new thing was coming to life in me, I’m not sure what it was but I think it might be hope, a need to be loved, and maybe a need to love back? I’m good at pushing my emotions down until I can’t recognize what I feel, but these men, all of them, were bringing things to life in me that could be dangerous, or could be the things that saved me in the end. As long as I didn’t get hurt, this would be alright.
“I can’t lie, I do. Still doesn’t mean I’m going to do anything about it.” He twisted under my head again, only making me grin wider.
“Sit still, or I’ll make you,” I warned, making him roll his eyes.
“Hm. Fine. Tell me, where are we going to go on the group date?” Cameron asked, and my grin became wicked.
“Oh, I’m not sure talking about that’s going to help.” My wicked grin returned, only this time, he looked a little worried. “I’m not sure where we’re going. Derek’s arranging all of that.”
“Oh my,” he said, looking really worried. “Any clues where it might be?”
“You’ll have to ask him, I really don’t know,” I said, shrugging as I refocused on the movie. It was good, but I wanted to talk to Cameron too. Maybe a movie wasn’t a good idea for the night. “Are you worried about where he might take us?”
“No, just curious, that’s all.” Cameron looked down at me, his eyebrows raised.
“I’m sure wherever we’re going will be a good place.” I looked up at him, loving the view. He’d always fascinated me, and I’d been a little sad when I finished school. I wouldn’t be able to see him every day and that had taken me a lot longer to get used to than I liked. Still, he was here with me now and I could take my fill. “What’s worrying you, Cameron?”
“Nothing. I don’t know. This is all new for me, you know? I used to be your teacher, and I like it when you call me Mr. Thompson, but sometimes I worry that I’m taking advantage of you. I like being in control but Derek’s most obviously the Alpha in the group. I can handle letting him have that role.” Cameron looked back at me, sitting just beside him now, my legs crossed and tucked together. Serious conversation time, meant no touching, or I’d get distracted again. “What about you?”
“I’m fairly open to most things, other than humiliation and extreme bondage. You know that shit that’s bordering on abusive? Not into that.” I answered, knowing all three men would know about this by the time we went out together. “Being tied up and spanked would be fun. Um, I don’t know. For a sex worker, I’m kind of in the dark. I’m not very experienced.”
“Are you kidding me?” he asked, his face a stunned mask.
“Well, no. I’ve mostly done it with boys my age, and they suck, let me tell you.”
“Age isn’t a reason to not explore sex with the woman you’re having sex with. There’s so much out there.” He sounded a little angry about it but calmed down. He pulled me close then, his thumb rubbing against my cheek. “We’ll explore it together, when we’re all together.”
“I can’t wait,” I breathed against his lips, looking into his eyes, wanting to beg, but he was right. When we were all together, we’d explore what was on offer. One way or another, and soon. “If I don’t collapse first.”
“You won’t collapse, princess. I won’t let you,” he reassured me and finally kissed me. Passionately, deep, tender. Tingles flared in my stomach.
“Oh, Mr. Thomas, I do love how you kiss me,” I moaned against his mouth when the kiss slowed.
“Good, because that’s all you’re getting tonight,” he said, but then groaned. “Even if it’s killing me.”
“That makes two of us,” I said, but settled against his lap again. “I guess it’s back to the movie then.”
He grinned at me, and the man was hypnotically beautiful.
Be still my heart.