“Wanna know what I think?” Good grief, the man is one-track minded. What I really want to do is drop this subject and talk about more interesting and less embarrassing things like…cat videos and why they’re the best thing on the Internet.
“Not really, but I’m going to take a wild guess here and say you’re going to tell me anyway.” I stop at the intersection and check that no one’s speeding up behind me. It’s the middle of the night and most sane people are sleeping.
Exactly like Sledge in my back seat. How do I know he’s sleeping? The snoring. And I’m here to say, there’s nothing sexy about it.
Then I stop and take the risk of looking straight at Grinder. I’m hoping my face is the poster child for unimpressed and completely neutral but I’m afraid it’s more an advertisement for lust and longing.
Without commenting on any of it, he stays on track of this conversation. “I think you’re jealous.”
I almost laugh but I’m able to contain myself for at least two seconds. I do smile though, because the fact he’s picked up on this is insane.
“Jealous of what, exactly?” My scoff is barely scoffing, it’s just a snort and it makes him outright laugh. Gah, he’s beautiful when he’s just being himself. Don’t get me wrong, Grinder onthe prowl and ready to seduce is a formidable threat, but honest and relaxed Grinder? He’s plain lethal.
“I’m not two dimensional, Spencer.” Oh fuck, when he says my name it’s like a slow, tender stroke of his tongue on my lips. “My interest in you and my interest in Parker come from two different parts of me. Two different needs. And I can want both equally and without reservation.”
It’s my turn to laugh, and just so I can keep myself busy, I decide that staying here at this stop sign is ridiculous and probably unhealthy. I put the blinker on and turn right. Can’t go wrong by going in the direction of downtown, right? Also, it’s a great excuse to ignore his little admission because I don’t think he’s going to appreciate my response.
“You don’t think I’m serious, do you?” He unclips his seatbelt, and that singular act makes me panic like a kitten falling in water for the very first time.
The car comes to a screeching halt as I pull over on the side of the road.
“What the hell do you think you’re doing?” I’m grabbing for his seatbelt but he’s moving around like this is a game to him. “I’m not driving you around like this. So if you want to go find your girlfriend, you need to buckle up!”
“Well, at least I can see that the cat didn’t get your delicious little tongue.” I’m about to give up on this whole damn conversation and kick him out of my car when the most disgusting, long and loud burp comes through in surround sound.
“What the actual fuck?” I howl as my head whips around and I come face to face with Sledge, who is now wide awake even though his eyes aren’t exactly focused. “Please tell me you didn’t throw up back there because I will literally kick you out.”
Sledge ignores me, his fingers running down his two-day-old beard and his tongue licking his lips. He’s hot, no doubt, but he doesn’t get my libido going in the same way that Grinder does.
“Hey, VP, how was your nap?”
Now I’m staring at Grinder, my mouth open and eyes wide.
“Hey, VP? That’s it? That sound was not human. You should get that checked out.”
“He’s fine. Beer has that effect on him.”
Right. That does not sound healthy. But then again, not my business. It’s not like their lifestyle is anything but dangerous to their lifespans.
“Come on, Doc. I’ll be a good boy and put my seatbelt on and you be a good Daddy and drive us to find Pah-Kah.” I want to be offended but yeah…that’s not happening, even though I wish it would. How easy my life could be if this crazy, hot, impulsive ass weren’t under my skin.
“I can’t believe I have a sister.”
Oh right. That. Like I said…drama, drama, drama.
“I can’t believe I’m going to have some serious sexy times with your sister.” Oh my God. Now he’s just begging for a beat down. These guys are possessive of everything in their spheres, and even though Parker is brand spankin’ new to this scene, I’m guessing Sledge is going to reel her in and stake a big brotherly claim on her.
“Shut the fuck up, Grinder. I can’t right now because my limbs feel like they’re two hundred pounds each, but when I remember this conversation, I will kick your arse up and down the compound.” See? They’re basically grown up children and I have no interest in being the dad.
Daddy.
Ew. No. Well…I mean…no. Absolutely not.
Maybe.Ugh.
“Excuse me for interrupting this…whatever this is, but I have no idea where you want me to look. Are we heading downtown?” I glance at Grinder, who’s looking straight at me with a grin that makes my cock swell in an instant.
“Nah. It’s impossible to guess where Parker is. She probably got a ride share and could be anywhere by now.”
