They both started eating, and periodically, Aiden cast furtive glances at Quinn, but then his cock would immediately react, and he’d be forced to shift in the booth and pretend to not have a tingling sensation coursing through his body.
After a moment of silence, Quinn spoke up. “This is delicious,” he said, speaking about his tenderloin. Aiden laughed, relieved that the awkwardness was broken with those three words.
“Mine is too,” Aiden replied. He took a bite of his chili and lifted his gaze to Quinn, who smiled back in return. From that moment, the rest of the lunch went smoothly. They didn’t talk about anything serious, but it was nice all the same.
Aiden ignored the voice that said he was using Quinn and that he should tell him the truth before things progressed any further. Truth was, this thing—whatever it was turning out to be with Quinn—was completely unexpected.
Would it be so wrong if he got a family out of the deal? Both an omega and kids too…? Then, he could have the tripletsandQuinn in his life. Aiden realized he didn’t even care if they ever knew he was their biological father. He stopped short at that thought. Yeah, he realized he meant it.
When they were through with eating, Aiden pulled his wallet out to pay their tab, but Quinn stopped him.
“You don’t have to do that,” he said, an earnest look in his eyes.
“I know, but I want to,” Aiden replied.
“We both cheated out there, so it only makes sense that we both have to pay up. I really appreciate that you are willing to cover it, though.”
Aiden knew that Quinn had made the joke so he could pay for his own, and he wasn’t going to push the issue. This time.
Once they both paid their checks, they left the restaurant and made their way back to Aiden’s car, which he unlocked with his key fob, and they got in. Quinn looked over at him and, for the first time since walking out of the diner, he looked relaxed.
“You definitely are different than when I first met you,” Quinn said.
Aiden quirked up an eyebrow. “Different good, or different bad?”.
Quinn smiled wider. “Different good. I was worried that we would never be able to satisfy you, but look at us now.”
Aiden hated that he’d been a bear to deal with when they started with the cleaning services, and he wouldn’t say he was exactly proud of the way he’d acted. He’d allowed the desperation to try and get close to the triplets cloud his judgement. But, this was way more than he expected, so he couldn’t quite say he was sorry at the moment.
Their gazes lingered on one another, and as they sat in the parking lot, neither one looking away, Aiden glanced down to Quinn’s lips. All he could think about was the overwhelming need to taste those pink lips. Fuck, he wanted kiss Quinn, but the omega was the first to look away and the moment was lost.
Aiden slowly released a breath and turned to face the windshield, started the car, and backed out of the spot, then headed back to his place. He couldn’t get Quinn or his plump lips out of his mind. The sweet curve they made when he smiled, and the small O shape when he was surprised, the touch of pink that lingered after he’d nibbled on them when deep in thought made for a sweet and sexy picture. Aiden could imagine those lips around his cock.
Whoa… Slow down there, boy. He had to make sure to keep thinking with the right head. That was an image he had to get out of his mind before he embarrassed himself.
He groaned internally and tried picturing anything gross he could think of. His cock was already plumping, and he couldn’t have that, especially in the running pants that wouldn’t hide anything.
Aiden turned down his street and into his driveway. He parked, making sure not to block Quinn in, and they both got out of the car. He hoped the omega would stay a little longer, but also knew Quinn probably wanted to get home to his kids.
Aiden walked Quinn over to his car, but before the omega got into it, Quinn turned to him. “I hope we do this again sometime.” He bit his lips and looked up at Aiden from under his lashes.
Aiden hoped Quinn meant the date part. “I sure hope so.” Aiden was finding it hard to let Quinn leave. All he wanted was to wrap his arms around the omega. Maybe it was too soon, but he wanted more. He’d never been so drawn to an omega, and wasn’t sure if it was because he was the biological father of Quinn’s kids…. No, he shook his head. It wasn’t that. He was drawn to Quinn for his strength, the way he loved his kids, and his heart.
“Goodbye then,” Quinn said. He reached for his door and turned away from Aiden, but Aiden didn’t take a step back.
“Quinn, wait.” Aiden put his hand on Quinn’s shoulder.
Quinn turned back around, and Aiden slid his hand up the side of his neck, wrapped it around the back of Quinn’s neck, and pulled him closer. Their lips crashed together, the kiss tentative at first. Aiden had only a moment to wait before the omega opened up for him, and he slid his tongue into Quinn’s mouth before there was a chance to second guess it.
Aiden ran his free hand up from Quinn’s hip, pausing on his side and moving to over his stomach, feeling how, although he was toned, there was also a little softness there as well. As he continued his exploration, Aiden’s arm ended up around the omega’s back, pulling him closer. The kiss went on and their tongues danced together, now with Quinn sliding in to get a taste of Aiden, and they didn’t break apart until they were forced to take a breath. When they parted, Quinn’s jaw dropped and his cheeks were colored an adorable rose color.
Before Aiden could go back in for another taste of Quinn’s lips, the omega turned around, pulling from Aiden’s grasp, and then got into his car, starting it, but pausing to lock eyes with the alpha before he slowly backed out of the driveway. His eyes never looked back towards Aiden once he turned away, and Aiden stood there frozen in place as he watched Quinn disappear down the street.
Fuck, he had messed up. That was a fact. Still, he couldn’t stop smiling because that one kiss had made Aiden feel like he could do just about anything.
9
Quinn
