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CHAPTER 18

SCARLETT

I ’m eating some of the remaining cake and ice cream from the other night when my phone alerts me I’ve received a text. I place my bowl on the coffee table and pick up my phone.

Are you busy?

Nope. Just eating cake and ice cream.

Can we FaceTime?

Sure.

As soon as I see his name on the screen, I smile and answer.

“Hey.”

“Hi, Scar. How’s the cake and ice cream?”

“As delicious as it was the other night. Speaking of… if you don’t mind, I’m going to eat while we chat.”

“Go for it. I’ll just watch and be jealous.”

“There’s still plenty left. You can have some when you’re back.”

“I wish you were with me,” he says, surprising me.

“You do?”

“Yep.”

“But you have the room to yourself. That must be nice.”

“It’s okay. If you were here we’d be having a lot more fun.”

“Oh boy, I’ve created a monster.” I laugh. “And I wish I were with you too. I had a shitty day and could really use an orgasm to improve things.”

“Why was it shitty?” he asks, looking concerned.

“My parents were in town for the day and took me to lunch. Let’s just say the meal lasted way too long.”

“I’m sorry it didn’t go well. Why are they in town for such a short amount of time?”

“That’s all they can spare for me. Not that I want to be around them for longer, but I am their daughter. You’d think they’d want to see me more often.”

“It’s their loss.”

“That’s what Autumn always says, but it still sucks knowing my parents have no interest in being around me for more than a brief lunch.”

“Well, if it’s any consolation, I happen to like spending time with you.”

“Thank you. That’s sweet of you to say.”

“I mean it. And I think I have an idea of how you can have an orgasm, thus improving your day.” He grins.

“You’ve piqued my interest. What’s this idea of yours?”

“I was hoping you’d say that. I think we should share an intimate moment.”

“Now?”

“Yeah, why not?”

“Okay. Show me your dick.”

He makes a choking sound, then coughs a few times. “Jesus. Warn a fella when you’re going to blurt that kind of stuff out.”

I snicker. “Well, I figured I’d get this party started.”

He lies down on the bed. Although I can only see his face right now, it’s obvious by the way he’s moving around that he’s removing his pants.

“Give me one second,” I say, standing. “Autumn’s not here, but just in case she comes home I’m going to move to my bedroom.” I walk through the house, grabbing a bottle of water from the fridge on the way past. I lock myself in my room and lie on my bed. “What now?”

“My pants are off and yours need to be too.”

“Okay. Hold on.” I wiggle free of my shorts and panties. “All set.”

“Let me see,” he says.

“You show me first,” I counter.

He lowers the phone from his face, down his bare torso to his thick, erect cock.

“Oh yum,” I say, licking my lips.

He groans. “Jesus, Scar. You’re gonna make me come before I even jerk off.”

“You think I could actually do that?” I ask, intrigued at the idea.

“We can try that some other time. Right now, I just want to watch you touch yourself.”

“With a toy or without?”

“I’ll let you choose.”

“Toy it is.” I reach over to my nightstand, rummaging through the drawer, and pull one out. “This is my favorite,” I say, holding up the green object.

“What does it do?” he asks.

“It stimulates my clit.”

“Damn, I really wish we were together.”

“Don’t worry, I’ll hold the phone close so you watch.”

“Hell yes. You better.”

“You too. I want that dick filling my screen.”

His expression becomes tortured.

“Jesus, Scarlett. The things you say.”

I laugh. “Too much?”

“No. Your mouth is perfect the way it is.”

“Wait till you feel it.” I wink.

He closes his eyes, inhaling a deep breath. When they open again, they’re filled with desire. He grips his cock, slowly stroking up and down.

“That’s so hot,” I say, my voice sounding hoarse. I trail my fingertips between my legs in a soft and teasing touch. Delving one finger between my lips, I slide it back and forth, spreading my arousal up to my clit. My fingers gently circle the bundle of nerves while I continue watching Cooper stroke himself.

“Jesus. You’re so fucking sexy,” he pants.

I turn on my vibrator and slide it between my legs, positioning it over my clit. The gentle buzz feels nice.

“Open your legs wider,” he orders, his hand moving faster over his cock. “I want to see every inch of your pussy.” His forceful command turns me on even more.

I press a button on my toy, turning the vibration higher, and sending waves of pleasure through me. I suck in a sharp breath.

Cooper’s eyes are dark as he watches me. “Fuck. I wish that was my mouth on you.”

The thought of him eating me out makes my head spin even more than it is. “I do too.”

“Tell me how it feels.” His voice is gritty with arousal.

“So good it’s almost painful. I’m imagining it’s your tongue.”

He groans, his hand moving impossibly fast now. I hear the slick sounds of the pre-cum that has been spread all over him, and my mouth waters. I want to taste him so badly.

“Fuck, Scar. You’re driving me crazy.”

My legs tense as I feel my orgasm building.

“I’m getting close,” I pant, my hips rocking against the vibrator.

Cooper’s gaze is locked on the screen, watching my every move. “Me too. God, you’re so fucking beautiful like this.”

The sight of him stroking himself, the muscles in his arm taut and defined, combined with the vibrations on my clit pushes me closer to the edge. “Cooper, I’m gonna come.” I moan, my body tightening in anticipation.

“Yes, baby. Let me see you come for me,” he demands, his voice thick with lust.

His words send me over the edge. My back arches off the bed as waves of pleasure crash over me. I cry out Cooper’s name as my orgasm pulses through me.

Seeing me lose control triggers his own release. With a guttural groan, his orgasm barrels through him, jets of cum spurting over his hand and abs.

We both lie there, our ragged breaths and the buzzing of my cast aside vibrator filling the air as we settle down from the intense highs. I reach my hand out, fumbling around for the device, and turn it off.

I’m the first to speak. “Are you alive?”

“Barely,” he croaks, wiping himself clean with his shirt.

“That was…” I search for an adequate word.

“Mind blowing,” he says, completing my thought.

“Yes. You know, I’ve never done that before,” I confess.

His eyes flash wider with what seems to be a combination of surprise and interest. “You haven’t?”

“Nope. You popped my FaceTime sex cherry.”

He grins, looking inordinately pleased. “I bet we can find some other things you’ve never done to explore together.”

“I’ve never done anal,” I say, laughing.

He thrusts his fingers into his hair. “Goddamn. You’re going to be the end of me.”

I suddenly remember my conversation with Autumn.

“He has no idea does he?” she’d asked .

“No idea about what?”

“That you’re going to ruin him for other women.”

I push the memory aside. I’m hardly some sexual goddess with a magical vagina. I’ve only been with a handful of guys, and my experiences with them weren’t nearly as hot as what just happened. Maybe I should be worried Cooper’s going to ruin me for other men.

I cover my mouth as I yawn. “I’m gonna sleep like a baby now.”

He rolls to his side, holding the phone close to his face. “Mmm, me too. I don’t think I have the strength to brush my teeth.”

“Get some sleep. You need it.”

He nods slowly. “I do. Tomorrow’s a big game. Especially after last week’s loss.”

“Stay positive. You guys will do great.”

“Thanks. That’s the plan.”

“Goodnight, boytoy.” I laugh. “It just occurred to me that now you’re literally my boytoy.”

He smiles sleepily. “You can call me whatever you want after what just happened. Goodnight.”

I disconnect the call and lie there, staring up at my ceiling. It doesn’t take long before I’m replaying every single hot moment that happened and turning my vibrator back on.

“Whew. I’m nervous. I hope this game goes well,” Autumn says, hugging a throw pillow to her chest.

“I’m hoping for a blowout this week. Cooper said this is a big game after last week’s loss.”

“Oh, Cooper was saying,” Autumn repeats, smirking. “When did he say this?”

“Last night.”

“You two spoke?”

“We FaceTimed.” I try to keep my expression neutral but my poker face sucks. Which is why I don’t play cards.

She presses her lips together, hitting me with a look of skepticism. “Is that what we’re calling it these days?”

I laugh. “We really did FaceTime, but we also did other stuff.”

“Spare me the dirty details and just tell me if it was hot.”

“Smoking fucking hot. A steaming pile of hot. A?—”

She holds up her hand, stopping me. “I get the picture. Are you sure you’re not enjoying this too much?”

“Isn’t that the whole point of sexual activities? If you’re not having fun, you shouldn’t be doing it.”

“Yeah, I guess. But Cooper’s got more going for him than ‘sexual activities.’ He’s good looking, smart, talented, nice. I could go on but I won’t.”

“Are you sure you don’t want to date him?” I tease.

She narrows her eyes at me. “Don’t make a joke when I’m trying to be serious with you.”

“Okay, Mom, make your point.” I gesture for her to continue.

“I’m reminding you that it would be easy to cross the boundaries you set without noticing.”

My shoulders jump in a quick shrug. “So far, we haven’t.”

“Doesn’t mean you won’t. And that’s all I’m going to say on the matter.”

I roll my eyes. “I call bullshit.”

She snickers. “Let me rephrase. That’s all I’m going to say on the matter for today .”

“Yeah, that’s more accurate. But I’m not convinced you can follow through with that,” I tell her.

“I’m gonna make some snacks before the game starts. Do you want anything?” she asks.

“I’ll help because the game’s starting soon and I can’t miss any of it. Cooper said he’s gonna quiz me on what happens to make sure I watched.”

Autumn gives me a look that says she wants to say something, but instead she mimes zipping her lips.

I shake my head as I grab bowls from the kitchen cabinet. “Just say it and get it over with.”

“Say what?”

“That I’m catching feelings for him,” I blurt out.

Her eyebrows rise. “Are you?”

Maybe. Yes.

“I don’t know.”

“Are you sure about that?” she presses, knowing I’m not being honest.

“Nope. And that’s all I’m going to say on the matter.”

She gives me a dubious look as I fill the bowls with various snack foods before we head back into the living room and settle on the couch

“I need to pay attention to the game and help them win.” She turns her head forward, immersing herself in the world of the Silverbacks.

A memory sparks of Cooper warning me that he’s going to test me to make sure I watched the game, and my eyes lock on the TV with single-minded focus. For the duration of the game, every time Cooper’s in sight, my gaze stays with him. And after the things we’ve recently done together, I find myself getting turned on. Looks like my vibrator will be getting another workout tonight.