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“That’s my girl,” I praise as she sucks lightly in between licks.

She hums in pleasure and raises the pressure just a bit. Almost reading my mind that I need more. But she isn’t, Cari just knows my body and the things I like. She’s always paidattention to my needs, even when I didn’t want her to. At least I wasn’t so stupid that I lost her without the chance of getting her back. I would’ve beat myself up forever if I had.

She fucks me in a way that makes me feel safe and taken care of. A final flick of her fingers across my nipple piercings is what sends me over the edge. Her tongue lapping up every drop of me as I come, also screaming her name.

Chapter Twenty-Nine

MAX

“Surprise!” I say when Cari opens the door, only it’s not Cari but her roommate, Hazel.

“Surprise indeed.” Hazel laughs. “Come on in, I think she’s in the shower if you wanna wait.”

“Thanks.” I sidestep her, awkwardly going in.

“Cari! Max is here!” Hazel calls through the door with a few light knocks. “I have to get to work, but feel free to hang out.”

Hazel leaves, and I feel a bit awkward not texting and asking if I could come over first. A few minutes later, in a long t-shirt and a towel on her head Cari comes out of her bedroom.

“Surprise!” I try again.

“Hey, I didn’t know you were coming.” She gives me a hug and a quick kiss. Her breath smells like spearmint toothpaste.

“That’s what a surprise is, I thought we could have a day together since we’ve both been busy.” I smile.

“Oh.” Her face falls. “I’m sorry…”

“If you already have plans, it’s okay. I honestly should’ve called first.”

“No, no! I just have therapy in like five minutes. Would you be okay waiting? Then I’m free the rest of the day,” she explains.

“Are you sure?”

“Of course.” She nods. “Just put the TV on or something and when I’m done I’ll come right out. But have a snack, a drink, make yourself at home.” She smiles.

“Okay.” I nod, give her a quick kiss and watch as she disappears back into her bedroom.

I click on the TV, wishing I had brought my headphones, and slump into the couch. There’s not much on, but I know it’s just for the noise, so I raise the volume. I glance around the room, deciding to grab a drink from the fridge, and see if I can do some dishes or something more helpful. It feels silly just sitting there and waiting. There weren’t any dishes, but on the fridge was a to-do list, and right on top was ‘pick up meds’. I’ve seen Cari pick them up from the place just around the corner, so I decide to go pick them up for her.

I grab the keys Cari has hanging by the front door. I didn’t want to leave her in here alone with the door unlocked. Even if it was the middle of the day. I head down the block, using the map on my phone to direct me to the pharmacy. I decide to grab her a sweet treat, too, seeing cherry flavored gummy bears by the counter.

Thankfully, I just need the last four digits of her phone number and her last name. It’s actually a little scary, shouldn’t people need more information to pick up someone’s prescription? I mean, it isn’t like she’s on narcotics, but still. I take a loop down the block and back just to kill a little time. Then I head back to her apartment and sit on the couch. Her snack and meds are waiting on the counter for her. Twelve minutes later—yes, I’ve counted—she emerges from the bedroom with a smile.

“Hi.” She bends over to kiss me and glances at the TV. “You’re watching Animal Planet?” she asks, eyeing the monkeys about to do it.

“Uh no, I actually took a little walk. Borrowed your keys, I hope that’s okay.” I nod to them hanging back on the hook.

“Oh, yeah, no problem. Guess I could’ve talked shit about you then,” she teases. “Wait, did Hazel leave that out?” Cari asks, looking at the stuff on the counter.

“No, I hope it’s okay. I saw your to-do list, so I stopped by the pharmacy, and I thought you might want an after-therapy treat, so I got the candy too,” I explain.

“That’s so sweet.” She smiles. “I guess I’ll have to think of some way to repay you.”

I thought she was talking about paying me back for the candy, so I’m about to say no when she climbs on my lap and straddles me. She grinds her ass on my lap and I groan, watching as she leans in and kisses the side of my neck.

“Well, it was very expensive. I’m not sure how you plan to pay me back.” I smirk.

“Hmm, I think maybe I can come up with something,” Cari whispers in a sultry tone as she bites the bottom of my ear.