Tough Shit (Rejects Paradise 1)

I can’t help but look up and meet Colton’s eyes across the kitchen. Why are they always on me? They burn so dangerously. It’s so intense and alluring and if Charlie wasn’t standing between my legs right now, I’d be clenching my thighs.

Charlie raises his chin, welcoming me in and I find myself dipping my face down toward his. Knowing Colton’s watching closely has my courage skyrocketing and I brush my lips over Charlie’s. He catches them in his and kisses me deeply, but allows me to take control. My tongue pokes out as my eyes close in satisfaction.

Damn, this boy can kiss but I refuse to get carried away. I’m not starting something with Charlie that I won’t be finishing. I pull back, keeping my lips hovered right over his. “Colton’s right,” I whisper. “I’m not down for anything except to fuck you over.”

His eyes blaze with need. “Please fuck me over.”

Colton’s scoff has my eyes shooting back up to see raging jealousy that seems to disappear the second my eyes land on his. Confusion sweeps through me but Spencer quickly steals my attention. “Come on, man,” he says. “You’re all fucking talk. Look at her, she needs a fucking man to keep her satisfied. You’ve seen the guys she’s used to hanging out with. You couldn’t cut it.”

Wait. When did Charlie see my boys?

Charlie looks back at his friend and flips him the bird before stepping out of my legs and sitting up on the counter beside me, still keeping his hand on my thigh, though it doesn’t go unnoticed that Colton can’t stop staring at it. “Trust me,” Charlie says with a cocky grin, looking at Spencer. He squeezes his hand on my thigh and trails it a little higher, making a desperate thrill sweep through me. When was the last time I got laid? “I can give her exactly what she needs.”

“Please,” Spencer scoffs, meeting my eyes. “You ever want a real man to show you what’s up, all you have to do is call.”

I raise a brow as tension seems to roll off Charlie in waves. I didn’t take him as the possessive type but then I guess I don’t really know these guys. What I do know is that Charlie thinks that he has some kind of claim on me and that shit is not about to fly.

I keep my gaze pinned on Spencer and gently lower my finger to my thigh. I watch as he zones in on it then I slowly begin sliding it up toward the promised land. I feel Colton’s heated gaze, just as heavily focused on my thigh as his friends but I don’t dare look away from Spencer. This game is too much fun. “You think you can handle me?” I murmur, my voice low and full of seduction.

Spencer licks his dry lips as his eyes become hooded. “I know I can,” he says. “You won’t be able to walk after I’m through with you.”

I bite my bottom lip just to be a tease then open my legs wider. “Then what are you waiting for?” I whisper, knowing damn well these three boys can hear me perfectly well. They’re desperate for my every word. “Come and get it.”

Spencer’s eyes go wide as his brows shoot up. Hesitation filters through his features and I laugh under my breath. Charlie’s hand tightens again while Colton’s eyes seem to darken even more.

I scoot to the edge of the counter which has Charlie’s hand falling off my thigh then jump down. I cross to the other side and walk straight into Spencer’s open legs. His hands instinctively fall to my waist and I grin up at him. “Your hesitation tells me everything I need to know,” I taunt. “You’re all talk, but what’s more is how easily affected you are. I didn’t even touch you and I had you eating out of the palm of my hand. You’re weak, Spencer. Charlie might be willing to make a fool of himself and get screwed over in the process but at least he went for it. He didn’t hesitate.”

Charlie howls with laughter as Spencer’s eyes darken in rage. He likes showing himself up. He likes being the guy who can do no wrong but being called out for his bullshit … no, that doesn’t sit well.

“Watch it,” he growls deeply.

I shake my head. “No, you watch it. The next time you come promising a girl that you have what it takes to make her scream, make sure you can follow through with the goods. There’s nothing worse than getting into bed with a guy to find out he has absolutely no idea what he’s doing and I’m sorry to tell you, Spencer, but you just proved in less than two seconds that you’re exactly that guy.”