Kate flips her sister the middle finger but drinks anyway before settling back in my lap.
“Umm, that sounds like an interesting time.” A million different scenarios play out in my head.
Kate avoids looking at me and focuses on the bright embers in the fire pit. “You probably think a little less of me right now.”
I bellow out a laugh. “Seriously? You found out that minister caught me getting a blow job on my wedding day in the church before the ceremony, and you think your dating history is going to make me think less of you?”
Kate brings her bottom lip between her teeth, and I free it with the pad of my thumb, forcing her gaze to mine.
“We both have a past. I don’t expect you to be pure, and I’m sure as shit not.” We both laugh. I think we’ve established that if not before, then definitely after this game.
“Okay. I just feel like one-night stands differ from hearing about Courtney. I mean, she was your wife and Andy’s mom, where those meant nothing to me. But you’re right. Our pasts made us who we are.”
And if it weren’t for those fucking losers, you wouldn’t be in my arms right now. But I keep that to myself, so I settle on the simple answer. “Exactly.”
“Well, I don’t know about you guys, but I think it’s about time to call it a night. Don’t need my wife to turn into a pumpkin or anything.” Finn lifts Lauren off his lap to stand, however, she doesn’t remain on her feet for too long.
He scoops her into his arms. She shrieks when he hoists her up over his shoulder, firefighter-style. “Finn, put me down, you caveman.”
“No can do, baby doll.” He spanks her bottom and laughs before twisting to face us. “Kate, I hope you don’t mind, but before we leave, I’m gonna go fuck my wife in your driveway so that we can drink if someone ever brings that back up in the future when playing this game.” Umm, never have I ever wanted to play this game again.
“So much for turning into a pumpkin.” Kate puts her fingers in her ears and singsongs, “A la la la la.”
That only makes Finn laugh harder and Lauren’s body shake. “Reynolds – 1. Lawson – 0.”
“You know what? It’s fine. I’ll be too busy with your best friend’s dick in my mouth to notice.” She wraps her arms around my shoulders and pretends to shoot him with her finger pistols. “That, my friend, makes it 1-1.” Their banter is out of control, but hey, you won’t see me complaining about her plan.
I settle us back in the chair as we hear Lauren’s laughter fade as they walk away toward the front of the house. We watch the fire crackle and begin to fade.
“I had fun tonight,” she finally says to fill the silence, snuggling closer. “Thank you.”
My fingers find the holes in her jeans again.
“Who said the night was over?” I nuzzle into her neck, trailing soft kisses along her skin. “I’m pretty sure you said something about my dick in your mouth.”