Tempting (Inked Hearts 1)

"Bullshit. What did you do with Dean?"

"Nothing."

"Liar."

Maybe there is a way to say this without lying. At least technically. "I might have let someone..." I motion to my shorts.

"You let someone finger you?" She nearly shouts it.

"God, Em, you're gross."

She laughs. "You're the one letting Dean finger you."

I can't keep up the stern expression. I'm laughing too. This is normal. Girl talk. Only she doesn't realize it's about her brother.

I fill a measuring cup with chocolate chips then hand them to Emma.

"Was it good?" She plops a chip in her mouth.

I nod.

"Great?"

"Amazing."

"Damn, Dean gives amazing... finger, I guess?"

"I would know?"

"Apparently." She motions to the stove.

I turn it on then grab a pan and the oil.

"Wow. You and Dean. I can't believe it."

"Me either." There. The pan is hot enough. I add the oil and tilt the pan so it coats the surface.

"So are you two going to—" She clicks her tongue twice.

"I think so."

Emma squeals and throws her arms around me. "My little girl's all grown up."

"Stop it, Mom, you're embarrassing me."

She giggles. "Now, listen, honey." She takes on a perfect Mom voice. "I don't care what he tells you about pulling out or how clean he is. Unless you've seen a test result, you make sure he wraps it up. And since he's a manwhore, you make sure he wraps it up either way. No glove, no love."

"God, Mom! You think I'm a kid or something?"

"You know I only remind you because I love you."

"I know."

Emma laughs as she squeezes me again. "I think you did. I'm seeing you in a new light. A Kaylee gets hers light."

"Good?"

"Great. I'm proud. You're blossoming."