Turning to face him, I untie the knot of fabric from around my waist, hips twirling. I’m glad he’s far enough away that he can’t see my hands shaking.The unbuttoned coat gapes open, a sliver of the red lace peeking out. My heart is pounding, mostly from nerves mixed with the suspense of doing something wild. Gabe runs his hands over his face, eyes never veering from my body. His chest rises with hurried breaths as I fully remove the coat and let it drop.
Looks like we are both shaking.
Light from above shines down directly on me as I grab the pole like I’ve been taught, leaning over and shaking my ass, giving him a show. Smiling, I know the moment he sees the extent of my outfit. Muffled groans quietly echo when he notices my bare pussy peeking out through the crotchless panties. Wiggling my hips, I look over my shoulder to see him biting down on his fist like he’s trying to keep himself from touching me. I’m so turned on that I’m sure he can see from where he’s sitting just how wet I am.
Making my way around the pole, I perform the first move I was ever taught: The Fireman. In that first class I had pictured Gabe and his buddies doing this and chuckling. I’m not laughing now. The only person on my mind right now is Gabe and how his green eyes watch me. My body spins around the pole, my left leg wrapping around it as I slowly spin toward the ground. Instead of getting my feet back under me and standing back up into another move, an idea hits me. Feeling daring, I plant my feet on the ground before squatting low and spreading my thighs for him, giving him a prime view of my sex. Quickly, I pop back up spinning around the pole, continuing to dance for him.
Never have I felt so sexy, so wanted, so adored. He’s the only person I could andwoulddo this for. No one else deserves to see me like this. No one, but my best friend.My Bear.
I continue to writhe and roll my body for him, working myself up until my need is almost unbearable. Gabe does his part, looking but never touching. His huge erection is straining at the zipper of his pants, and I can’t take it anymore.
Removing myself from the pole, I walk toward him. Reaching for him I run my hands through his hair before fisting them and pulling his head back. I devour him, tongue plunging into his waiting mouth as he lets out a primal groan, rumbling in his chest. Rough hands slide up my thighs before cupping my ass, urging me forward. Releasing his hair, I reach for the zipper of his pants, quickly releasing his cock. There’s no need to wait. I’ve been primed and ready for him since the moment I walked through the door.
Maneuvering my legs on either side of his hips, I fist his cock as I slowly sink down on him, a small whimper escapes me as I do. Pleasure rolls through me at how deep inside me he is, pressing against sensitive nerves. Gabe kisses along my collarbones, hands digging into my hips as I lift myself and ride him.
Remembering that there are several men sleeping upstairs, I bite my lip in an attempt to keep any screams from escaping as I continue to lift myself up and down on his cock. Pleasure rockets through me, the thrill of being seen or heard making everything so much more erotic. Our once slow movements have turned frenzied, both of us unable to control the pleasure building between us. We’re face to face, eyes locked as our breathing quickens, both of us getting closer to the edge.
Love, unexpected, and unbidden fills my chest. Love, for my best friend.
I love him. Oh my God, I’m in love with Gabriel.
At the sudden recognition, my body pulses, pleasure moving through me like wildfire as my organism crests. Gabe’s head rests in the cradle of my neck, biting down lightly as he moans his release. Holding him close to me, I never want to let him go.
I’m in love with my best friend.
Chapter 12
Gabriel
I find myself falling more in love with Mel every day. We see each other as much as we can between her job in the city and my shifts at the firehouse. These two weeks have been a dream.
We spent time cuddling on the couch watching Netflix, going to dinner in the city, and spending every waking moment that we could together.
How I feel when I’m with her is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced before. She’s everything I’ve ever wanted. It never ceases to surprise me at how easy and natural it is to be with her.
It’s Friday night and I find myself pulling into the driveway of Noah’s house. I’m early, having to have forced myself out of Mel’s door. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have made it here. Huffing a chuckle at how she slapped my ass as I left, I slam the door to my truck and head inside grinning like a damn fool.
Since I’m early, only Noah and Tanner are here to greet me, both drinking beers and relaxing in the living room. “Hey, guys. What’s up?” Reaching in the cooler next to Tanner, I grab a beer, popping the top before lowering myself into a leather chair across from them.
“Hey, man.” Noah reaches over, slapping my knee. “Haven’t seen you in a while. Keeping busy?” I shrug, bringing the cold beer to my mouth.
Tanner turns to Noah, “Have you had a hard time getting ahold of him too? I can barely get a reply anytime I text him.”
Ignoring both of them I continue to drink my beer. They aren’t wrong though. I’ve been so caught up in this thing with Mel, that I haven’t made time for anything else. Everything is so easy with her. I don’t have to think about how she will react to something, because I already know what she’ll say. I know what’s important to her and give her the space she needs, but always give her my support. Mel’s strong and independent, but she has a soft heart, wanting others to notice and care for her. She’s not particularly easy to learn, but I have over a decade of experience and know all her quirks. I don’t find them challenging or overwhelming, they just make her, well, Mel.
Completely zoned out of the conversation thinking about her, I hadn’t noticed that Tanner was talking about his sisters. “Yeah, Everly has been seeing this CEO guy from New York. We met him when we got back from our cruise. He seemed pretty nice. You remember him right, Gabe?”
“Uh, yeah. Your parents had dragged me with them if I recall. She looked happy.”
"Yeah, she did.” The room goes quiet for a minute before Tanner’s expression changes, his face twisting in thought. “Wasn’t Mel’s boyfriend supposed to be there too? I thought he was going to be at our housewarming party, but never showed up either.”
Tightening my fists to hide my reaction, I nod my head stiffly. “He broke up with her.”
Tanner sits up straight. “What? That asshole broke up with my sister?” Tanner’s a great big brother, always looking out for his sisters, especially Mel since they’re only a year apart. He’s always played the protective big brother and I admire him for it.
All I could do was nod. “Right before Valentine’s Day.”
“Shit, man.” Tanner leans back in his seat, peeling the label off his beer bottle.
