“Holy fuck,” I grunted.
And I followed her into oblivion as we rode out every last bit of pleasure.
She fell forward in a heap on my chest, her breaths labored, her body warm against mine.
And I knew I was fucked.
Because nothing would ever compare to this.
twenty
. . .
Gracie
It was amazingwhat good sex could do for a person. I’d most definitely been missing out, and I was making up for lost time.
Cutler and I had taken advantage of every free moment we had over the last week, ever since we’d changed up the rules, which of course I’d adjusted in the notebook and had us both re-sign.
Once a type A girl, always a type A girl.
Crossing the line with Cutler proved to be the best decision I’d ever made. And he’d added a new rule of his own that I’d agreed to. When we had sex, he wanted us to sleep in the same bed together after. So, I was now sleeping in his bed every night as well.
My casual fling was proving to be full of surprises.
A small part of me worried that the lines were graying more than we should allow—but I pushed the thought away.
Because right now I was having the time of my life and I just wanted to enjoy it.
Enjoy him.
So I was going to allow myself this time with Cutler and not overthink it.
I came over to the Four Clovers to meet Jovi and Tatum for a drink and an appetizer because Jovi was leaving to head back to New York for her last year of college this week. I’d grown close to both of them. Work was crazy busy, and it was nice to get some girl time.
“I can’t believe you’re heading back to school this week,” I said, turning my attention to Jovi. “I’m going to miss you.”
“Me too. And we’ll get to hang out when you move there in September.”
“At the end of September,” Tatum said, making a pouty face. “Don’t rush it. I’m losing you both, so I’m going to hold on as long as I can. I’m so happy we’ve had this summer together, though.”
“It’s been such a good summer—I mean, aside from living on a small houseboat with my overbearing brother.” Jovi shook her head and chuckled.
Tatum’s head fell back with laughter. “He’s so protective when it comes to you. I’m sure it’s a pain in the ass, but it’s actually kind of sweet.”
“I love him so much,” Jovi said. “He’s the best brother a girl could ask for. But come on, I’m almost twenty-two years old and graduating from college this year. He treats me like a child.”
“Dinner of champions, ladies.” Brody set down our three martinis along with a big basket of Tater Tots. “Let me know if you need anything else. I just got a few customers I need to check on, so I’ll be back.”
We thanked him and I turned my attention back to Jovi. “He means well, and it’s definitely sweet, but I’m sure it’s hard living in such close quarters, especially with him treating you like you’re still a kid.”
“Yes. I’ve been on one date since I’ve been here, and that was a total bust.” She reached for her glass and held it up. “To the single girl life.”
We all clinked glasses, and I felt a tinge of guilt that I hadn’t told them what was going on with Cutler and me. We’d agreed we wouldn’t keep it a secret from our friends, but it had only been a week since we’d decided that, and I hadn’t seen them before now.
It felt weird to just bring it up at this point.
“Well, I don’t think we’re all single girls.” Tatum smirked, and then turned to me and waggled her eyebrows. “Do you really expect us to believe that nothing is going on with you and Cutler?”
