“You missed me, baby,” he murmured against my pussy, his hot breath lashing my clit like a whip.
“Flash,” I warned, pushing myself against his face. “Shut up and eat.”
“Mmm hmmm,” he mumbled, closing his lips around my clit, sucking gently.
Needing something more, I touched my nipples, rolling them between my fingers. Waves of pleasure came over me as I stared at him. Moaning and writhing underneath his touch, I closed my eyes and rode the crest, waiting for it to come crashing down and wash away the stress.
The warmth of his mouth, the flicks of his tongue, the pressure of his sucking, and my fingers on my breasts had me screaming within minutes.
“Fuck,” I mumbled, my body growing limp as I sagged into the mattress.
“Damn,” Flash groaned, licking his lips as he pushed himself up. Resting on his heels, he stroked his shaft and stared. “Baby, I can’t wait to tap that pussy. I’ve missed you and being deep inside you.”
I giggled, grabbing my sides as I rolled over. “Oh my God. When did you turn so wishy-washy?” I asked, gasping for air.
“Fuck you, Izzy. I know you fucking love me,” he said as he started to lean over me.
“Wait,” I said, putting my feet against his chest, pushing him away. “We’re friends, Sam. Nothing more.” I needed him to understand this. He and I would never be any more than what we were right now—fuck buddies.
We didn’t go for drinks like girlfriends to talk about our lives. He never took me to dinner, unless you count the shithole bar in town as a restaurant, or McDonald’s. We didn’t hold hands, walk along the beach, or snuggle. We fucked and he left. Plain. Simple. No feelings involved.
“I know, Izzy.” He swallowed hard, his Adam’s apple bobbing, as he looked down at me. “I meant as a friend. I’ve known you my entire life.”
“Just as long as we’re clear, Flash.” I slid my feet down his chest, rubbing against his hard length before I opened my legs to him. The look on his face was closer to a little boy losing a puppy dog than one about to fuck my brains out. “Come here and kiss me already,” I said, holding out my arms to him.
A small smile spread across his face as he leaned over me, placing his arms under my body. “I thought you’d never ask,” he said with a chuckle.
I’d known Flash long enough to know that there was something more he wanted to say, but he always held back. I loved him. Don’t get me wrong. We’d gone to kindergarten together, but I wasn’t in love with him. I never would be, either.
I grabbed his face as he hovered over me. “Hey,” I whispered, “I’m happy you’re here.”
His eyes lit up as he rested his forehead against mine. “Thanks, Izzy. It’s just so hard at times.”
“What is, babe?” I asked, moving my arms around his shoulders.
“Being part of the Sun Devils MC. I feel so lonely.”
“Get yourself an ol’ lady,” I replied.
He rolled his eyes, pushing himself up on his elbows. “They’re bullshit.”
“Come on. I’m sure there’s someone you’re sweet on, Flash.”
“She’s not—”
“Babe, listen to me. Everyone needs someone. You need to fill that void.”
He sprawled out on the mattress, putting his hands behind his head. “It’s not that simple, Izzy.”
Resting my head in my hand, I placed the other on his chest. “I know. You have a big heart, and any girl would be lucky to have you, Sam.”
He didn’t like anyone calling him that anymore, but I was always the exception to the rule. I only used it to help drive home the point. He needed to finally comprehend that he and I would never be a “we.”
“Not the one I want, though,” he mumbled, blowing out a breath.
My heart hurt for him, but I just couldn’t give myself to him in that way. “I’m sorry. You know I love you, but not in that way. You’ll always be one of my best friends. You need to forget about me and find someone who’s going to love you the way you deserve to be loved.”
“Yeah, maybe.” He closed his eyes as he laid his hand on top of mine and stroked my skin. “No woman will ever measure up to you, though, Isabella.”
